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Archive: May, 2002

24th MEU completes successful TRUEX

As the last of the tents came down and the last of the gear was packed up, Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) made their way back to Camp Lejeune, N.C. wrapping up their Training in an Urban Environment Exercise (TRUEX) in Macon, Ga. May 22. The exercise, which lasted for two weeks, provided the Marines the opportunity to conduct

24th MEU enjoys Macon Braves game during TRUEX: Photo Essay

Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit had the opportunity to enjoy a baseball game during an operational pause while conducting Training in an Urban Environment Exercise (TRUEX) here. Before the game, between the Macon Braves and the Savannah Sand Gnats, the Marines took part in several pre-game festivities. The 24th MEU Color Guard,

24th MEU helps out local Boys and Girls Clubs during TRUEX: Photo Essay

Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit used their day off to lend a helping hand to two Macon area Boys and Girls Clubs during the operational pause of TRUEX this week. Thirty-two members of 24th MEU gave freely of their time for the benefit of Middle Georgia's youth by volunteering at the clubs at the Riley Edison Academy and

May 20 is 24th MEU day in Macon, Ga.: Photo Essay

During a ceremony in front of Macon City Hall, the Hon. C. Jack Ellis, mayor of Macon, deemed May 20, as 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Day. The mayor presented the signed proclamation to area native Gunnery Sgt. Michael Head, avionics chief, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263, 24th MEU and Col. Richard P. Mills, commander, 24th MEU.The MEU

TRUEX marks homecoming for ACE Marine

For one Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 Marine, the unit's recent trip to Georgia was more than a training opportunity. It was a homecoming. Gunnery Sgt. Michael Head, HMM-263 avionics chief, arrived in his hometown of Warner Robins along with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit which was conducting a Training in an Urban Environment Exercise.

Georgia high schools host 24th MEU helos

For the Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, it was a break in their rigorous training cycle, but for 15-year-old Robert Durham, it was a dream come true. Despite his father's 30- year career in the Marine Corps, which took the young Durham to both coasts and overseas, he had never been able to put his hands on an AH-1 Cobra.

Ace of Spades trump at TRUEX

Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 231 recently demonstrated the unique capabilities of the AV-8B Harrier during a Training in an Urban Environment Exercise (TRUEX) with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The Harriers' agility and the addition of new targeting equipment makes them particularly suited for urban

MSSG-24 plays vital part at TRUEX

They move behind the curtain and in the shadows performing their duties, without any expectation for praise. Often referred to as a mile wide and an inch deep, Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 24 (MSSG) is a representation of all the elements of the 2d Force Service Support Group (FSSG). However, the 24th MEU would not be the force

ACE provides wings for 24th MEU during TRUEX

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (Reinforced) recently deployed to Robins Air Force Base, Ga. with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to participate in a Training in an Urban Environment Exercise. The squadron participated in numerous missions in the Macon, Ga. area designed to simulate situations expected in the modern urban battlefield.

Joint Task Force Enabler obtains SOC qualification

One of the major requirements placed on Marine Expeditionary Units is to become Special Operations Capable (SOC) qualified before embarking on regularly scheduled six-month deployments. For most of the elements of the MEU this doesn't occur until late in training, specifically during the Special Operations Capable Exercise (SOCEX). But one element