for PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT)

Posted on | by Robbin Laird
07/21/2025

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, lands on the flight deck during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 20, 2021. VMM-263 is the Aviation Combat Element for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Kearsarge, the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6, is seen underway for PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) in preparation for a future deployment.

PMINT is the first at-sea period in the MEU’s Predeployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors.

10.21.2021

Photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette 

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

 

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, lands on the flight deck during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 20, 2021. VMM-263 is the Aviation Combat Element for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Kearsarge, the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6, is underway for PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) in preparation for a future deployment. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the MEU’s Predeployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, lands on the flight deck during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 20, 2021. VMM-263 is the Aviation Combat Element for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Kearsarge, the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6, is underway for PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) in preparation for a future deployment. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the MEU’s Predeployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
A U.S Navy Sailor assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) directs the landing of an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 20, 2021. VMM-263 is the Aviation Combat Element for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Kearsarge, the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6, is underway for PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) in preparation for a future deployment. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the MEU’s Predeployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
A UH-1Y Cobra (left) and a CH- 53 Sea Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, land on the flight deck during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 20, 2021. VMM-263 is the Aviation Combat Element for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Kearsarge, the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6, is underway for PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) in preparation for a future deployment. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the MEU’s Predeployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
A U.S Navy Sailor assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) directs the landing of an UH-1Y Cobra assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 20, 2021. VMM-263 is the Aviation Combat Element for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Kearsarge, the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6, is underway for PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) in preparation for a future deployment. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the MEU’s Predeployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
A U.S Navy Sailor assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) directs the landing of an UH-1Y Cobra assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 20, 2021. VMM-263 is the Aviation Combat Element for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Kearsarge, the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6, is underway for PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) in preparation for a future deployment. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the MEU’s Predeployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)
A U.S Navy Sailor assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) directs a UH-1Y Cobra assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), during flight operations aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 20, 2021. VMM-263 is the Aviation Combat Element for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Kearsarge, the flagship for the 22nd MEU and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) six, is underway for PHIBRON-MEU Integrated Training (PMINT) in preparation for a future deployment. PMINT is the first at-sea period in the MEU’s Predeployment Training Program; it aims to increase interoperability and build relationships between Marines and Sailors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)