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Marines

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Archive: 2004

Howitzer section arrives in Iraq ready for any mission

After spending almost everyday of last several months training together, Marines from one howitzer section of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ready to accomplish any task thrown their way. The Leathernecks of Gun Six, Bravo Battery, attached to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, have done it all since the section was formed back in April. They have

Charlie Co., 1/2 has begun making Marine presence known

With mortar rounds and improvised explosive devices an ever present danger here, Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, including the Leathernecks from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, are doing their part to make this area safe for themselves and the Iraqi people who live here. Iskandariyah is located in the Babil province of

Explosives experts make impact in Iraqi community

Marine explosives specialists spend most of their time in Iraq disposing of improvised explosive devices that target U.S. forces. Occasionally, though, they can apply their skills in more direct service of Iraqi citizens. Recently Marines from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, had the opportunity to remove

Up-armored vehicles offer 24th MEU convoys more protection

In a large warehouse outside of Kuwait City civilian contractors from more than 25 countries around the world work in two, 12-hour shifts seven days a week. They are working around the clock in temperatures reaching 120 degrees to ensure U.S. Marines are protected from improvised explosive devices and small-arms fire during convoy operations by

MSSG-24 receives their combat load of ammo: Photo Essay

A line of Marines and sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit snaked around a logistical vehicle system here as each Marine waited patiently for his or her combat load of ammunition July 17. The Marines and sailors were assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24, currently making preparations for movement from Kuwait to Iraq.The MEU arrived

MSSG-24 prepares for operations up north with convoy training

As the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to move up north, one thing that has been on the mind of all the unit's commanders has been convoy operations. With that in mind, Marines from each of the MEU's major subordinate elements has spent a lot of time and effort making sure their vehicles and Marines are prepared to face the dangers

24th MEU Marine, received unique promotion

Not every day does a promotion ceremony take place in a barren desert, on the other side of the world, in the middle of the night ... except in the case of Lance Cpl. Veasna Sam. His promotion from private first class to lance corporal was held in Camp Virginia, Kuwait, at midnight on July 11. Sam is a member of the Marine Expeditionary Unit

Chaplain, religious services help 24th MEU Marines stay focused

"The presence of the cross that the chaplain wears on the battlefield provides a sense of hope to the warrior spirit." It is that warrior spirit that is fostered during field religious services and visits conducted by the chaplains of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit as its Marines and sailors prepare to move north into Iraq. Cmdr. James M.

1/2 prepares vehicles for journey to Iraq

With the blazing sun overhead and temperatures in the triple digits, Marines with the 24 Marine Expeditionary Unit are working through the searing heat to ensure that equipment and vehicles are ready to cross the line of departure into Iraq. For the Marines of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, the Ground Combat Element of the 24th MEU, the scorching

MSSG-24 enhances MEU vehicle capabilities

With the enemy forces in Iraq constantly changing their tactics, some 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines have been using their acclimatization time in Kuwait to make last minute preparations to their seven-ton trucks and humvees. This is true for the leathernecks of MEU Service Support Group 24, the Combat Service Support Element for the 24th