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Archive: 2000

IMAGES OF THE 24TH MEU (SOC) DURING A MULTI-NATIONAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE EXERCISE

Below you will find a series of photographs taken by PH2 Alan Warner. These photographs were taken of Marines and Sailors of the 24th MEU(SOC) during a multi-national humanitarian exercise.

HMM-263 PHOTO ESSAY

Below is a compilation of photos of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 put together by Sgt. Kevin Dolloson, Public Affairs NCO. These photos were taken over several days during NATO's Exercise Cooperative Partner 2000.

24th MEU (SOC) MARINES CROSS-TRAIN DURING COOPERATIVE PARTNER 2000

Soon after Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (24th MEU (SOC)) established their bivouac site, they joined the rest of the Partnership for Peace forces in an array of training events scheduled to improve the interoperability of a multi-national peace support operation, should the need ever arise.

OFFLOAD COMPLETE, FOCUS TURNS TOWARD CROSS-TRAINING OPERATIONS

Elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), (24th MEU (SOC)), completed their offload June 21, and immediately turned their attention toward interaction with the other nations, camp setup and the schedule of events for the multi-national cross training exercise. Between two thunderstorms, Marines and Sailors of

FRIENDS REUNITE FROM THOUSANDS OF MILES AROUND THE WORLD

After departing Amphibious Warfare School (AWS) in Quantico, Va., who would have guessed that four friends would meet up again amidst a multi-national cross-training event in Odessa, Ukraine? Capt. Dan Hicks, Golf Company Commander, BLT 2/6, from Big Cane, La., and Capt. Larry Huggins, 24th MEU (SOC) Assistant Operations Officer, from Hickory,

USS WASP/24 MEU(SOC) VISIT TO TOULON, FRANCE

Sailors and Marines on board the multipurpose amphibiousassault ship, USS Wasp (LHD 1), are enjoying theirToulon, France port visit. Although Toulon is a working port, Sailors and Marines have an opportunity to experience the French culture and visit its enchanted palaces, forts and bell towers. Wasp's Morale, Welfare and Recreation departmentis

USS TRENTON MAKES EIGHTH PORT VISIT OF DEPLOYMENT TO ODESSA, UKRAINE

After an underway period, in which the USS Trenton transited from the Aegean Sea to the Black Sea, the ship docked in Odessa, Ukraine for four days of liberty. The city of Odessa is the first port Trenton visits in the Ukraine on their deployment, and is located on the southern coast of Ukraine, overlooking the Black Sea. Odessa is famous for its

A VIEW OF MYKONOS, GREECE

EDITOR'S NOTE: From time to time, the 24th MEU (SOC) Public Affairs staff challenges the abilities of some of the MEU personnel. A Marine that stood up to the challenge provides the following article. Cpl. Luke D. Bowman, from the MEU Service Support Group - 24, of Oakland, Calif., provides this article as a courtesy. Warm weather, beaches, and

24th MEU (SOC), WASP ARG ENJOY PORT VISITS DURING SPLIT ARG

After an underway period in which the USS Trenton participated in Exercise Dynamic Mix 2000 with the entire Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WASP ARG), the ship made a stop in Mykonos, Greece June 8 for four days of liberty. The island of Mykonos is the second port Trenton has visited in Greece on its Mediterranean deployment. Mykonos is located east

MARINES AND SAILORS ABOARD USS WASP VIST GENOA, ITALY

After completing Dynami Mix 2000 the WASP/ARG has turned the focus to liberty. The USS WASP is visiting Genoa, Italy. Genoa is known as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. Within a two hour ride North of Genoa Marines and Sailors can visit Milan, Italy which is home to the Gothic Duomo, a 14th Century Gothic church in the heart of Milan.