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24 MEU (SOC) Harrier detachment "flies the paint off planes" in Rota

By taking their AV-8B Harrier II Plus detachment ashore in Rota, Spain, Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) increased their fixed-wing flight operations and maintenance tempo tenfold so far this deployment. The single-seat fighters logged more than 120 flight hours during a two-week stay at Naval Station Rota

HMM-263 Harrier Detachment meets MiG 29's up close and personal: Photo Esssay

Upon arrival to the island of Sardinia, Italy, Marines of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263's Harrier detachment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) had the unique opportunity to witness a remnant of the Cold War in the form of two MiG-29 fighter jets that conducted a brief visit to the air base here. The planes were

24th MEU (SOC) and German cooks form team in Kosovo

With more than 600 hungry Marines and German Soldiers to feed, cooks from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and the German Army from Multi-National Brigade South work together to provide three meals a day in the mess hall here. While most of the food prepared is mainly traditional German cooking, the Marines add a bit

Task Force Gladiator and German Army MP's work together during riot control training

"Five steps forward shuffle," says the section commander. "Five steps forward shuffle," replies the section. "One, two, three, four, five, get back," shouts the section as it moves forward tapping its batons on the large shields trying to push back a group of angry protestors. As the protestors begin to move back they suddenly turn and begin

24th MEU (SOC) MLE show off gear to Swedish: Photo Essay

Swedish military, working as a part of Multi-National Brigade South in Kosovo, had the opportunity to check out a display of gear used by the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marine Liaison Element (MLE).The Marines of the MLE went over each piece of gear and its function, for the small group of Swedish soldiers during their visit to Prizren.

24th MEU (SOC) arrives in Kosovo

As darkness began to set on the evening of Sept. 19, most of the people aboard Camp Able Sentry in the Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia were winding down and preparing to call it a day. But this wasn't the case for Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable). Their night was just beginning. They were moving

24th MEU (SOC) Marines turnover with Austrians in Kosovo

In a scenic mountainous setting, Marines from Company G, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, held a turnover ceremony with a company of Austrian soldiers that has been operating in mountains of the Multi-National Brigade South Area of Operations since May. The ceremony marked the arrival of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special

BLT 2/2 sharpens nighttime firing skills aboard the USS Nassau: Photo Essay

After Marines of Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines were able to Battle Sight Zero their weapons and hone their marksmanship skills during day time live-fire exercises conducted on the USS Nassau (LHA-4), they elevated that training by firing at night. Marines practiced using their Night Vision Goggles on the flight deck under a

ACE Marines keep helicopters operational aboard the USS Nassau: Photo Essay

Various maintenance sections from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (HMM-263) the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Aviation Combat Element (ACE), work to keep their helicopters and planes operational and flying. Whether it is equipment worn by the pilots and crew, or the engines that power the aircraft, there is a maintenance section specified

Life aboard the USS Austin and USS Tortuga: Photo Essay

Principal staff members of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) recently visited the smaller ships of the Amphibious Ready Group. This gave them an opportunity to conduct business and see Marines and Sailors working together aboard the USS Austin and USS Tortuga. Aboard the smaller ships, Marines compared their