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24th MEU breeds special kind of chaplains

While there are many unsung heroes that play a part in the success of a unit, there are only a few that have as diverse a role as the chaplains. Whether it is dealing with religious or social issues or acting as a professional adviser to the commanding officer, the chaplains provide many services that aid their fellow Marines and Sailors. For the

Father of BLT Marine skates from Pentagon to Ground Zero; raises funds for USO;

While Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepared to embark aboard their respective ships for the Amphibious Ready Group Exercise last month, the father of a Battalion Landing Team Marine embarked on a unique journey of his own. Tom Buschman, CEO of the Buschman Corporation and father of Lance Cpl. Wes Buschman, an

Family members connect through 24th MEU

Two service members currently serving with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit share more than family ties with some of their relatives. This common bond is the experience of serving their country on the tip of the spear. Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher A. DeJesus, a hospital corpsman with MEU Service Support Group 24 (MSSG-24), shares the

24th MEU completes SOCEX, ready for deployment

When the predeployment cycle for any Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) begins, the primary goal is to obtain the Special Operations Capable (SOC) designation. This means while on deployment, the MEU is capable of carrying out special operations missions like noncombatant evacuation operations (NEO), embassy reinforcements or Tactical Recovery of

24th MEU Completes ARGEX, SACEX: Photo Essay

Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are two steps closer to stepping off on their routine six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea after successfully completing their Amphibious Ready Group Exercise (ARGEX) and Supporting Arms Coordination Exercise (SACEX).During ARGEX, the MEU worked hand-in-hand with their Navy counterparts of the

World Trade Center Police adopt 24th MEU

The New York/New Jersey Port Authority controls several sites in the Greater New York metropolitan region, including the city's major airports, bridges, and tunnels and the World Trade Center, which they owned and leased prior to September 11th. The Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) lost 37 officers during the attacks and now the memory of

24th MEU completes successful TRUEX

As the last of the tents came down and the last of the gear was packed up, Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) made their way back to Camp Lejeune, N.C. wrapping up their Training in an Urban Environment Exercise (TRUEX) in Macon, Ga. May 22. The exercise, which lasted for two weeks, provided the Marines the opportunity to conduct

24th MEU enjoys Macon Braves game during TRUEX: Photo Essay

Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit had the opportunity to enjoy a baseball game during an operational pause while conducting Training in an Urban Environment Exercise (TRUEX) here. Before the game, between the Macon Braves and the Savannah Sand Gnats, the Marines took part in several pre-game festivities. The 24th MEU Color Guard,

24th MEU helps out local Boys and Girls Clubs during TRUEX: Photo Essay

Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit used their day off to lend a helping hand to two Macon area Boys and Girls Clubs during the operational pause of TRUEX this week. Thirty-two members of 24th MEU gave freely of their time for the benefit of Middle Georgia's youth by volunteering at the clubs at the Riley Edison Academy and

May 20 is 24th MEU day in Macon, Ga.: Photo Essay

During a ceremony in front of Macon City Hall, the Hon. C. Jack Ellis, mayor of Macon, deemed May 20, as 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Day. The mayor presented the signed proclamation to area native Gunnery Sgt. Michael Head, avionics chief, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263, 24th MEU and Col. Richard P. Mills, commander, 24th MEU.The MEU