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Archive: 2002

24th MEU (SOC) Marines remember September 11

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 impacted the lives of Americans around the world in many ways. The first anniversary of the attacks marks a special time to remember those affected by the tragedy. During this time Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) took time to recall how the events affected

24th MEU (SOC) set for departure

After completing six months of rigorous training, the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) is set to depart to the Mediterranean Sea. Since attaining the SOC designation in July, Marines and Sailors of the MEU have enjoyed a leave period to relax with their families, and make final preparations for their deployment. "Over

24th MEU engineers rise above peers

Out of 31 Marines sent to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion's Squad Leader's Course, three serving with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) captured the class's top honors. The 24th MEU (SOC) Marines took the Honor Graduate, the Motivation Award and the Iron Man Award. Lance Cpl. Joshua S. Wilfong, attached to Company G,

New River Marine on target

For some Marines, marksmanship training is nothing more than an annual requirement, but for others, it is much more. Awarded a bronze Marine Corps pistol badge for his efforts July 9-14 at the 2002 nationals, Maj. David V. Stockman, a reservist from Naval Air Station Willow Grove, Penn., and activated to join the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, has

24th MEU's reserve squadron sets example for rest of Reserves

When the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit received its Special Operations Capable designation in early July some of the Marines in the Aviation Combat Element set a new precedent for the Marine Corps Reserves. After receiving their activation order and attaching to the MEU, the Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772, from Willow Grove, Pa.,

24th MEU takes martial arts training to a higher level

If you see a group of camouflaged Marines drenched in sweat and running on all fours, they are not undergoing some unusual punishment. Instead, they are probably midway through a "power circuit", a thirty-minute drill of intense physical training that the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) incorporates into its Martial Arts

24th MEU breeds special kind of chaplains

While there are many unsung heroes that play a part in the success of a unit, there are only a few that have as diverse a role as the chaplains. Whether it is dealing with religious or social issues or acting as a professional adviser to the commanding officer, the chaplains provide many services that aid their fellow Marines and Sailors. For the

Father of BLT Marine skates from Pentagon to Ground Zero; raises funds for USO;

While Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepared to embark aboard their respective ships for the Amphibious Ready Group Exercise last month, the father of a Battalion Landing Team Marine embarked on a unique journey of his own. Tom Buschman, CEO of the Buschman Corporation and father of Lance Cpl. Wes Buschman, an

Family members connect through 24th MEU

Two service members currently serving with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit share more than family ties with some of their relatives. This common bond is the experience of serving their country on the tip of the spear. Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher A. DeJesus, a hospital corpsman with MEU Service Support Group 24 (MSSG-24), shares the

24th MEU completes SOCEX, ready for deployment

When the predeployment cycle for any Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) begins, the primary goal is to obtain the Special Operations Capable (SOC) designation. This means while on deployment, the MEU is capable of carrying out special operations missions like noncombatant evacuation operations (NEO), embassy reinforcements or Tactical Recovery of