Raid Training During Realististic Urban Training (RUT) Exercise

07/14/2025

A U.S. Marine V-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares to land during a raid for realistic urban training (RUT) in Lynchburg, Virginia, Mar. 19, 2025.

RUT, an exercise hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG), is comprised of different training scenarios that enable the 22nd MEU to train as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force. EOTG trains II Marine Expeditionary Force units in preparation for upcoming deployments in support of geographic combatant commands.

LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA

03.19.2025

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin 

II Marine Expeditionary Force