Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit tactically position themselves during an amphibious beach assault demonstration in support of Exercise Bright Star 2009, Oct. 12. The multinational exercise is designed to improve readiness, interoperability and strengthen military-to-military relationships and improve readiness and interoperability between U.S., Egyptian and coalition forces. Bright Star is conducted by U.S. Central Command and is held every two years.