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Archive: 2001

24th MEU Practice Armament Capabilities Before SOCEX;

A loud boom, which vibrated the ground for a split second, followed by a cloud of smoke from an explosion more than a thousand meters away, was the climax of operations for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) March 18 as it stormed through its Supporting Arms Capabilities Exercise (SACEX). SACEX, an exercise that tests the combined

24TH MEU EMBARKS ABOARD ARG SHIPS FOR SOCEX

Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) boarded the USS Kearsarge, USS Ponce and USS Carter Hall March 9 as they began their participation in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX)), Supporting Arms Coordination Exercise (SACEX) and Special Operations Capable Exercise (SOCEX). The photos attached, taken by LCpl. Michael I.

24th MEU PREPARES FAMILY MEMBERS FOR DEPLOYMENT

Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element held a deployment brief as part of their predeployment training schedule for family members March 1 at the Marston Pavilion on Camp Lejeune. The brief is included in the MEU's predeployment schedule to ensure family members are thoroughly informed of what the Marines and

CONCLUSION OF MEUEX BRINGS 24TH MEU CLOSER TO "SOC" QUALIFICATION

Now that Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) have completed their Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX), they can focus on the next and final evolution of training. This will include three exercises over a three-week period, culminating with Special Operations Capable Exercise (SOCEX) - the exercise that

24th MEU BEGINS INTERGRATION EXERCISE

Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) crossed Onslow Beach, Jacksonville, N.C. Feb. 6, marking the start of their third major exercise in preparation to deploy as Landing Force Sixth Fleet 2-01. The training evolution, Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (MEUEX), will also bring them one step closer to certification

MSSG-24 ENGINEERS BUILD THEIR WAY INTO THE NEW MILLENNIUM

Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's (24th MEU) MEU Service Support Group 24 (MSSG24) have recently implemented a new form of barrier which will eventually replace sandbags. Hesco Bastion Concertainer Revetment System, or Concertainer, is an expedient protective system made of geocomposite construction material that, when expanded from

CITY OFFICIALS PROCLAIM 24th MEU DAY

Although primarily focused on honing valuable operational skills, the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's (24th MEU) recent Training in an Urban Environment Exercise (TRUEX XXXIX) provided excellent opportunities for Marines and Sailors to develop bonds with the local community. In addition to participating in a large parade on Martin Luther King Jr.

24TH MEU GIVES BACK TO SAVANNAH COMMUNITY

An operational pause during the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's recent Training in an Urban Environment Exercise (TRUEX XXXIX) afforded Marines and Sailors an opportunity to extend a helping hand to the city of Savannah. Several Marines and Sailors from each of the MEU's supporting elements volunteered a few hours of their free time to build a

MSSG 24 SUPPORTS 24TH MEU WITH CSSD DURING TRUEX XXXIX

Whenever Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit move from one point to another, whether at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Savannah, Ga. or a country in the Mediterranean region, the unit that provides the manpower and equipment is MEU Service Support Group 24 (MSSG 24). During TRUEX XXXIX, MSSG 24 has provided a small Combat Service Support

24th MEU HONORS A LEGACY DURING TRUEX XXXIX

For the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), training during TRUEX XXXIX continued, even amidst a parade honoring the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The parade, held Jan. 15 - King's actual birthday - boasted nearly 500 floats and entries and more than 20,000 spectators. A Color Guard detachment of Marines from