Marine Corps cannon crewmen, Bravo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit endure unforgiving heat as they fire more than 200 rounds from their M777 A2 155 mm Howitzers during an artillery live fire range. This is only one of several training exercises the Marines of the 24th MEU have completed during their deployment throughout the Middle East. - Marine Corps cannon crewmen, Bravo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit endure unforgiving heat as they fire more than 200 rounds from their M777 A2 155 mm Howitzers during an artillery live fire range. This is only one of several training exercises the Marines of the 24th MEU have completed during their deployment throughout the Middle East.

Marines attached to Combine Anti-Armor Team Platoon, Team 2, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, get some hands-on training with how to properly apply a tourniquet during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care class May 16. - Marines attached to Combine Anti-Armor Team Platoon, Team 2, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, get some hands-on training with how to properly apply a tourniquet during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care class May 16.

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.

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, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast rope from a Ch-53E Super Stallion aboard USS Nassau's flight deck during the MEU's Composite Training Unit Exercise Oct. 29. The 24th MEU's COMPTUEX pre-deployment training integrates Marines and sailors of the USS Nassau Ready Group in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex C. Guerra) - Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast rope from a Ch-53E Super Stallion aboard USS Nassau's flight deck during the MEU's Composite Training Unit Exercise Oct. 29. The 24th MEU's COMPTUEX pre-deployment training integrates Marines and sailors of the USS Nassau Ready Group in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex C. Guerra)

Pfc. Tony J. Desselle, rifleman, 2nd platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads his Marines to a collection area as a MV-22 Osprey, from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron -162, 24th MEU, takes flight after transporting Marines to a raid training facility at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Aug. 19, during the Heliborne Company Raid Course. Charlie Company trained with Special Operations Training Group to become the 24th MEU’s helo raid force for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex C. Guerra) - Pfc. Tony J. Desselle, rifleman, 2nd platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads his Marines to a collection area as a MV-22 Osprey, from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron -162, 24th MEU, takes flight after transporting Marines to a raid training facility at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Aug. 19, during the Heliborne Company Raid Course. Charlie Company trained with Special Operations Training Group to become the 24th MEU’s helo raid force for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex C. Guerra)

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion-24 fire a turret-mouted M2 .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun durig the live fire portion of covoy operations training at U.S. Army Base Fort A.P. Hill Aug. 12. The week-long covoy operations training provided Marines an opportunity to drive vehicles in a multitude of scenarios. - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion-24 fire a turret-mouted M2 .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun durig the live fire portion of covoy operations training at U.S. Army Base Fort A.P. Hill Aug. 12. The week-long covoy operations training provided Marines an opportunity to drive vehicles in a multitude of scenarios.

Marines with BLT 1/9 and CLB-24`treat a simulated casualty during a mass casualty drill at Fort A.P. Hill Aug. 9, 2009. - Marines with BLT 1/9 and CLB-24`treat a simulated casualty during a mass casualty drill at Fort A.P. Hill Aug. 9, 2009.

Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment and Combat Logistics Battalion 24 recieve hands on training with the M2 50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun aboard U.S. Army Base Fort A.P. Hill, Va. July 28. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. David J. Beall) - Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment and Combat Logistics Battalion 24 recieve hands on training with the M2 50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun aboard U.S. Army Base Fort A.P. Hill, Va. July 28. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. David J. Beall)