ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2021) A UH-1Y Cobra assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), prepares for take-off during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Oct. 21, 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)