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Archive: September, 2002

BLT 2/2 sharpens nighttime firing skills aboard the USS Nassau: Photo Essay

After Marines of Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines were able to Battle Sight Zero their weapons and hone their marksmanship skills during day time live-fire exercises conducted on the USS Nassau (LHA-4), they elevated that training by firing at night. Marines practiced using their Night Vision Goggles on the flight deck under a

ACE Marines keep helicopters operational aboard the USS Nassau: Photo Essay

Various maintenance sections from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (HMM-263) the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Aviation Combat Element (ACE), work to keep their helicopters and planes operational and flying. Whether it is equipment worn by the pilots and crew, or the engines that power the aircraft, there is a maintenance section specified

Life aboard the USS Austin and USS Tortuga: Photo Essay

Principal staff members of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) recently visited the smaller ships of the Amphibious Ready Group. This gave them an opportunity to conduct business and see Marines and Sailors working together aboard the USS Austin and USS Tortuga. Aboard the smaller ships, Marines compared their

Code Talker legacy deployed with 24th MEU (SOC)

When the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) left Camp Lejeune, N.C. for their deployment to the Mediterranean and Arabian Seas, the unit brought with it a living piece of Marine Corps history. Cpl. Arceno Jake is the grandson of David Jordan, a World War II veteran and Navajo Code Talker. As a tank mechanic with Battalion

24th MEU (SOC) harriers conduct training in Rota, Spain: Photo Essay

Marines from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (rein) AV8-B Harrier detachment arrived in Rota, Spain, for two weeks of aerial combat training. After completion, the detachment will fly to Decimomannu, Italy for bilateral training with the Gruppo Aerei Imbarcati, an Italian Harrier squadron.

BLT 2/2 Marines conduct live-fire aboard the USS Nassau: Photo Essay

Training for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operation Capable) remains steady as they head through the Mediterranean Sea. Marines of Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines were able to Battle Sight Zero their weapons and hone their marksmanship skills during a live-fire exercise conducted on the flight deck of the USS Nassau

BLT 2/2 Marines fast rope aboard the USS Nassau: Photo Essay

As the Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operation Capable) head through the Mediterranean Sea, they continue to train with intensity and focus. For the Marines of Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, that means sharpening their skills in fast roping.A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter was backed to the edge of

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