Marines train on assault operations at Fort Pickett - Sept. 19, 2011

Marines from 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment train on assault operations using the V-22 Osprey Sept. 19 at Fort Pickett. More than 900 Marines and Sailors are taking part in the Deployment for Training Exercise Sept. 6-23. The battalion is scheduled to attach to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit as its Battalion Landing Team a few days after the training is complete.