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Archive: 2002

Echo fast-ropes in Kosovo: Photo Essay

Marines from 2nd platoon, Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Bn, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) recently participated in fast-rope training with a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter. Marines rotated squads as the helicopter hovered above the camp.During the training, the Marines strengthened their skills,

Marines, Germans connect through sports: Photo Essay

Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and Soldiers from the German Army recently got together for an afternoon of friendly competition in soccer and basketball.The Marines ended up on top in both sports winning the soccer match 3-0 and the basketball game 88-51, but a good time was had by all and the afternoon

53s refuel in skies over Southern Kosovo: Photo Essay

Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (rein), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) recently conducted some aerial refueling training over the skies of Southern Kosovo while participating in Operation Dynamic Response 2002.

Force Recon blasts range in Kosovo: Photo Essay

Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Force Reconnaissance Platoon recently conducted a live-fire shoot on a range in Prizren, Kosovo.During the shoot, the Marines fired M-4 rifle and .45 pistol on a combat skills shooting course. They also conducted some M-4 sustainment training.

BLT Marines overcome mountainous terrain

When the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) entered the Multi National Brigade South Area of Operations in Kosovo, there was an undeniable obstacle before them - miles and miles of mountainous terrain. While participating in Operation Dynamic Response 2002, the Marines of Company E, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Bn., 2nd

ACE Marines show versatility in Kosovo

As the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) continues its mission in Kosovo, it is clear that the function of the Aviation Combat Element plays a vital role in ensuring its success. Tasked with numerous responsibilities, the ACE demonstrates enormous versatility in the daily operations of a forward-deployed Marine Air-Ground

Marines, Swiss trade shoots at competition in Kosovo

With the Marines of MEU Service Support Group 24 working day and night to provide the best combat service support possible for the Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) a little break is much appreciated. During one such recent break, Marines and Sailors from MSSG-24 and Soldiers from the Swiss Army

Ace of Spades mechs rachet up mutual support in Decimomannu, Italy

Maintenance, ordnance and avionics technicians of Helicopter Marine Medium 263's Harrier detachment forged strong alliances with their Italian counterparts of the Gruppo Aerei Imbarcati, and benefited from additional support from U.S. Air Force aviation craftsmen during their 12-day stay here. Mechanics of the Italian "Grupaer," Italy's only

A different kind of high school reunion

In recent years, most media reports from Kosovo have focused on the intense human suffering endured by survivors of the region's recent war. The majority of Kosovo's residents, whether Albanian or Serb, have been directly impacted by organized fighting and inter-ethnic strife since hostilities in the province began in 1998. But a recent social

The 'G' is key to Dynamic Response '02

When a Marine in the field here in Kosovo sits down to eat chow or puts on a pair of clean socks, he may not think about all the work that went in to getting him those things or even how he arrived in the field to begin with. But one thing is for certain. If it were not for the Marines of Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 24