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)

24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and USS Ashland Sailors line up to receive a barbeque meal and cold beverages aboard the USS Ashland flight deck during the USS Ashland Steel Beach Barbeque March 7. The Steel Beach event provided the Marines and Sailors aboard USS Ashland with a grilled meal, beverages, and recreation. Navy and U.S. Marine servicemembers created and organized the Steel Beach event to reward the Marines and Sailors for their hard work during their deployment. The 24th MEU continues to tour through Central Command area of operations and prepares for several bilateral and sustainment training in various countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda) - 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and USS Ashland Sailors line up to receive a barbeque meal and cold beverages aboard the USS Ashland flight deck during the USS Ashland Steel Beach Barbeque March 7. The Steel Beach event provided the Marines and Sailors aboard USS Ashland with a grilled meal, beverages, and recreation. Navy and U.S. Marine servicemembers created and organized the Steel Beach event to reward the Marines and Sailors for their hard work during their deployment. The 24th MEU continues to tour through Central Command area of operations and prepares for several bilateral and sustainment training in various countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda)