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Archive: 2002

Nassau Marines and Sailors visit Biblical landmarks, relive history: Photo Essay

During a port visit to Marmaris, Turkey, several Marines and Sailors from the USS Nassau took a 14-hour bus trip across the mountains to see the house where the Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her twighlight years, Ephesus, the Roman Empire's capitol of Asia Minor, and the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the original seven wonders of

Retired Marine helps build cornerstone for democracy

Retired U.S. Marine Lieutenant Colonel Steve Bennett has a lot of faith in the future. As director of the Kosovo Police Service School in Vushtrri, just north of Kosovo's bustling capital city of Pristina, Bennett backs his optimism with action and hard facts. "From 2001 to 2002 we saw a 52 percent drop in murders across Kosovo," said Bennett,

24th MEU (SOC) enjoys sports and entertainment at Camp Able Sentry: Photo Essay

Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) took a day to relax and enjoy some sports and entertainment before heading back to the ships of the USS Nassau Amphibious Ready Group. The day kicked off with a 5-kilometer run, followed by tournaments in volleyball, basketball, soccer and flag football. During

24 MEU (SOC) Harrier pilots start new sorties in Sardinia

Pilots of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263's Harrier detachment followed a successful stay in Rota, Spain by breaking new ground with ten days of bilateral training with their Italian Harrier counterparts of the Gruppo Aerei Imbarcati. The Gruppo Aerei Imbarcati, or Grupaer, is Italy's only Harrier squadron. For the first time in several

MSSG-24, new and improved

When the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) set out on its current deployment, it brought with it a few new assets like the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement truck, The MEU Personal Administration Center and the New MEU Service Support Group (MSSG). That's right, the new MSSG! Some will say the MSSG is not new, that they

Marines train with Viper II Laser Range Finder at ALOC, Kosovo: Photo Essay

Marines at the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines', Administration and Logistics Center (ALOC) in Dragas, Kosovo, received some training on the Viper II Laser Range Finder from Capt. Todd A. Kistler, BLT forward air control officer. Among the Viper II Laser Range finder's

24th MEU (SOC) celebrates Navy Birthday in Kosovo: Photo Essay

On a rainy October afternoon, Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) gathered together to celebrate the Navy's 227th Birthday.During the ceremony, Commanding Officer, Col. Richard Mills, told the Marines some significant points in the Navy's history followed by the reading of the Navy Birthday

MSSG-24 proves success of ATLASS II+ in Kosovo

One of the greatest features of a forward deployed unit is its self-reliance. During Operation Dynamic Response 2002, the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) has proven it possesses this quality through the effectiveness of its MEU Service Support Group. Throughout the mission in Kosovo, MSSG-24 has been the glue of the

Civil Affairs Projects maximize public support in Kosovo

In a place where many local residents are poor, unemployed or without the means to receive proper medical or dental care, Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) stepped in to provide them with services they don't normally receive. The MEU accomplished this through four Civil Affairs projects. These

Btry. F Marines patrol Dragas, Kosovo: Photo Essay

In support of Operation Dynamic Response 2002, Marines from Battery F, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) recently went on a patrol through the area of Dragas.The Marines on patrol were looking for illegal border-crossers and individuals involved in other illegal activities.