ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Oct. 12, 2009) Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), along with Marines from Kuwait and Pakistan, conduct an amphibious assault demonstration during exercise Bright Star 2009. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and other coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiona Miller/Released)