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Marines

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TRUEX marks homecoming for ACE Marine

For one Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 Marine, the unit's recent trip to Georgia was more than a training opportunity. It was a homecoming. Gunnery Sgt. Michael Head, HMM-263 avionics chief, arrived in his hometown of Warner Robins along with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit which was conducting a Training in an Urban Environment Exercise.

Georgia high schools host 24th MEU helos

For the Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, it was a break in their rigorous training cycle, but for 15-year-old Robert Durham, it was a dream come true. Despite his father's 30- year career in the Marine Corps, which took the young Durham to both coasts and overseas, he had never been able to put his hands on an AH-1 Cobra.

Ace of Spades trump at TRUEX

Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 231 recently demonstrated the unique capabilities of the AV-8B Harrier during a Training in an Urban Environment Exercise (TRUEX) with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The Harriers' agility and the addition of new targeting equipment makes them particularly suited for urban

MSSG-24 plays vital part at TRUEX

They move behind the curtain and in the shadows performing their duties, without any expectation for praise. Often referred to as a mile wide and an inch deep, Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 24 (MSSG) is a representation of all the elements of the 2d Force Service Support Group (FSSG). However, the 24th MEU would not be the force

ACE provides wings for 24th MEU during TRUEX

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (Reinforced) recently deployed to Robins Air Force Base, Ga. with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to participate in a Training in an Urban Environment Exercise. The squadron participated in numerous missions in the Macon, Ga. area designed to simulate situations expected in the modern urban battlefield.

Joint Task Force Enabler obtains SOC qualification

One of the major requirements placed on Marine Expeditionary Units is to become Special Operations Capable (SOC) qualified before embarking on regularly scheduled six-month deployments. For most of the elements of the MEU this doesn't occur until late in training, specifically during the Special Operations Capable Exercise (SOCEX). But one element

MSSG-24 practices strikes, blows, throws at TRUEX: Photo Essay

In order to remain proficient in the new martial arts training, Marines from Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 24 recently practiced strikes and blows at Base Camp Warrior, Robins Air Force Base, Ga.Marines attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit engaged in throws, kicks, strikes and blows to meet the requirements required to

Local Marine Corps poolees touch tip of spear

Not many people outside the Marine Corps really get a chance to experience what it is like to serve in a Marine Expeditionary Unit. But a few local teenagers got to feel what it is like on the tip of the spear, when they visited the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's (MEU) Base Camp Warrior aboard Warner Robbins Air Force Base. 24th MEU is here

Fox Battery, ACE perfect recovery techniques: Photo Essay

Marines from Battery F, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, attached to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, recently completed the Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) course offered by the Special Operations Training Group.During the course, the Marines, with the aid of CH-53E Super Stallion

Golf, 2/2 Boat Raid Week: Photo Essay

Marines from Company G, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, completed a five day small boat raid course here, with the help of Marines from Special Operations Training Group April 29-May 03. The course was designed to train the Marines, who are the small boat company of the BLT, to perform day and night