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Cpl. Will D. Hoover, ammunition technician with Headquarters platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, safeguards an ammunition load aboard a Landing Craft, Air Cushioned vessel from USS Ashland to shore April 17, 2010. Hoover is currently the only ammo technician serving as an ammunition liaison while it's stored for upcoming training events during the 24th MEU's deployment. The 24th MEU is currently on a seven month deployment, and is the theatre reserve force for Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda) - Cpl. Will D. Hoover, ammunition technician with Headquarters platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, safeguards an ammunition load aboard a Landing Craft, Air Cushioned vessel from USS Ashland to shore April 17, 2010. Hoover is currently the only ammo technician serving as an ammunition liaison while it's stored for upcoming training events during the 24th MEU's deployment. The 24th MEU is currently on a seven month deployment, and is the theatre reserve force for Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda)

A 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marine cracks eggs into a mixing bowl during the preparation of breakfast aboard USS Mesa Verde April 4. Before most Marines and Sailors rise from their beds, there are a few who are already on the job ensuring the rest have a nutritious breakfast to wake up to. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently entering the third month of their deployment along with the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group and has tasked out several of their Marines and Sailors to man the lines on the messdecks on each ship. - A 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marine cracks eggs into a mixing bowl during the preparation of breakfast aboard USS Mesa Verde April 4. Before most Marines and Sailors rise from their beds, there are a few who are already on the job ensuring the rest have a nutritious breakfast to wake up to. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently entering the third month of their deployment along with the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group and has tasked out several of their Marines and Sailors to man the lines on the messdecks on each ship.

24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and Sailors aboard USS Mesa Verde manned static displays where tour groups could interact with Marines and some of the equipment and weapons they employ. The tour groups were part of a three day exhibition where vessels from 13 nations gathered at a port in Doha and allowed visitors to have a look at what it's like to live aboard each of their ships. USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), part of the Nassau Amphibious Readiness Group, joined 12 other warships from around the world at the Doha international port to participate in the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference March 29-31. - 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and Sailors aboard USS Mesa Verde manned static displays where tour groups could interact with Marines and some of the equipment and weapons they employ. The tour groups were part of a three day exhibition where vessels from 13 nations gathered at a port in Doha and allowed visitors to have a look at what it's like to live aboard each of their ships. USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), part of the Nassau Amphibious Readiness Group, joined 12 other warships from around the world at the Doha international port to participate in the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference March 29-31.

Cpl. Reginald Chery,tank mechanic, tank platoon, Alpha Company, BLT 1/9, a translator for one of the assessment teams finds out who the key leaders are for the Saint Marc region of Haiti. Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group conduct an assessment of St Marc, Haiti. These Marines and Sailors handed out Meals Ready to Eat and bottled water to the patients at the St Nicholas Hospital in St Marc. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J Carlson) - Cpl. Reginald Chery,tank mechanic, tank platoon, Alpha Company, BLT 1/9, a translator for one of the assessment teams finds out who the key leaders are for the Saint Marc region of Haiti. Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group conduct an assessment of St Marc, Haiti. These Marines and Sailors handed out Meals Ready to Eat and bottled water to the patients at the St Nicholas Hospital in St Marc. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J Carlson)

Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an assessment of Grand Saline, Haiti. These Marines and Sailors assessed living conditions, water sources, and medical needs in Grand Saline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J Carlson) - Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an assessment of Grand Saline, Haiti. These Marines and Sailors assessed living conditions, water sources, and medical needs in Grand Saline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J Carlson)

Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion / 9th Marine Regiment Alpha Company 3rd Platoon, attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform dry runs before a live fire exercise in a shoot house at Camp Atterbury, IN September 25, 2009. This training, being held during the 24th MEU's Realistic Urban Training evolution, prepares the Marines for missions where they will have to enter and take control of buildings that may have enemy combatants in them while they are deployed with the 24th MEU. (US Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J. Carlson) - Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion / 9th Marine Regiment Alpha Company 3rd Platoon, attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform dry runs before a live fire exercise in a shoot house at Camp Atterbury, IN September 25, 2009. This training, being held during the 24th MEU's Realistic Urban Training evolution, prepares the Marines for missions where they will have to enter and take control of buildings that may have enemy combatants in them while they are deployed with the 24th MEU. (US Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J. Carlson)

An MV-22 "Osprey" lands during the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Activation Ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field Camp Lejeune, NC on July 22, 2009. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit will now begin training for their upcoming deployment. (US Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J. Carlson) - An MV-22 "Osprey" lands during the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Activation Ceremony at W.P.T. Hill Field Camp Lejeune, NC on July 22, 2009. The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit will now begin training for their upcoming deployment. (US Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J. Carlson)

Sgt. Eric Petersen, squad leader, 4th Platoon, Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, NATO-ISAF familiarizes Maj. James J.M. Driscoll, commanding officer, B Company, 2nd Battalion, The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment, British Army through some of the Garmsir City Disctrict's fields in Hemland Province, Afghanistan during a relief-in-place. Marines returned military authority to British forces to maintain stability within Helmand Province. (Official Marine Corps photograph by Cpl Alex C. Guerra) - Sgt. Eric Petersen, squad leader, 4th Platoon, Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, NATO-ISAF familiarizes Maj. James J.M. Driscoll, commanding officer, B Company, 2nd Battalion, The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment, British Army through some of the Garmsir City Disctrict's fields in Hemland Province, Afghanistan during a relief-in-place. Marines returned military authority to British forces to maintain stability within Helmand Province. (Official Marine Corps photograph by Cpl Alex C. Guerra)

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit help Garmsir citizens make bricks to rebuild their homes. The MEU has focused efforts on Garmsir's infrastructure since kinetic operations slowed in June. - Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit help Garmsir citizens make bricks to rebuild their homes. The MEU has focused efforts on Garmsir's infrastructure since kinetic operations slowed in June.

KC-130J Hercules aircraft return to Kandahar after a suuply air drop in Garmsir. Three planes dropped more than 1, 000 pounds of supplies for the forces on the ground while performing a division drop. - KC-130J Hercules aircraft return to Kandahar after a suuply air drop in Garmsir. Three planes dropped more than 1, 000 pounds of supplies for the forces on the ground while performing a division drop.