US and Greek marines in joint exercise
- Written by E.Tsiliopoulos
A joint exercise was held in the Pagasetic Gulf between the Greek 32nd Marine Brigade and the 1st Army Air Force Brigade with the US 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit - MEU. This is a planned training activity under the Military Cooperation Program between Greece and the USA.
This is not the first time that this particular exercise between the United States and Greek Special Forces is taking place. The Joint Exercise was held in the same area in 2014, with personnel of the 32nd Marine Brigade and the 1st Army Air Force Brigade with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit -MEU.
The Americans are looking for joint training with the Greek Special Forces in the geophysical area of Magnesia, combining multiple battlefields into a unified dimension.
Two Amphibious Assault Vehicles with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, drive through the surf on Nea Anchialos Air Force Base, Greece, June 6. Elements of the 22nd MEU came ashore in Greece for a 12-day training evolution. The 22nd MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is currently serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. European Command.
