ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Oct. 12, 2009) Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) take tactical positions during an amphibious beach assault demonstration for Exercise Bright Star 2009. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness and interoperability among U.S., Egyptian and participating forces. The biennial exercise is conducted by U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stephen Oleksiak/Released)
