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24th MEU (SOC) Tanks provide firepower during exercise: Photo Essay

16 Nov 2002 | Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

M1A1 Tanks from Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) have been used to provide security around the base camp here. Setting up in positions around the perimeter, the Tanks keep a watchful eye over the camp.They have also conducted live-fire exercises on some of ranges here. This has allowed them to get some practice firing and maneuvering the tanks.