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Marines

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Archive: 2004

Bravo Battery adjusts to firing in desert: Photo Essay

Artillerymen from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit recently had their first opportunity to shoot in the desert since departing Camp Lejeune a few weeks ago. The Marines from Bravo Battery attached to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, the Ground Combat Element for the 24th MEU moved out from the Base Camp where the MEU is staying to a training area

24th MEU's Force Recon Plt. conducts shoot at Dodge City: Photo Essay

Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Force Reconnaissance Platoon spent a day working on their shooting skills at the Dodge City range here June 17. During the shoot, the Marines worked on quick-reaction drills, fired at targets while on the move, and conducted weapons-failure drills while engaging targets up to 25 meters away with M-4

24th MEU celebrates Family Day: Photo Essay

With roughly half of its troops already on their way to Iraq, the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's remaining Marines and sailors spent the afternoon of June 18 at Onslow Beach with family and friends as the MEU celebrated Family Day. The event was the last opportunity for the MEU's families to get together socially before the rest of the unit

24th MEU's infantry battalion departs for Iraq

It was no more than 18 months ago when wives, children and girlfriends stood on the softball field at the end of L Street here giving final hugs and saying goodbyes to their loved ones from 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, as they departed for Iraq with the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. A similar scene played out in the early morning hours of June

Bravo 1/2 completes Mechanized Raid Course: Photo Essay

Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Mechanized Company completed the mechanized raid Course at Camp Lejeune May 12. This training is part of the 24th MEU's Pre-deployment Training Program. During the training, Marines from Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 2nd Marines - the Ground Combat Element for the 24th MEU - honed

24th MEU conducts non-lethal training during TRUEX

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit tested out three new non-lethal weapons during the MEU's recent Training in an Urban Environment Exercise May 1-17. The new modern marvels - X-Net, the Long Range Acoustic Device and the Vehicle Non-lethal Munition (VENOM) - will accompany them on their upcoming deployment and will give the 24th MEU

Charlie Co. patrols Terra Alta: Photo Essay

As the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Training in an Urban Environment Exercise wound to a close, Marines from Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 2nd Marines, spent their last few days patrolling the town of Terra Alta, W.Va. This provided the infantrymen an opportunity to conduct patrols in a mountainous residential area where

24th MEU raids buildings in Westover

Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Special Purpose Force conducted a mock raid on two buildings in Westover, W.Va., as part of the MEU's Training in an Urban Environment Exercise May 13. During the raid, Marines from the force's assault element, composed of the MEU's Force Reconnaissance Platoon, breached the entrance to the

24th MEU conducts convoy training at TRUEX: Photo Essay

Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted vehicle convoy operations training here May 13. This exercise was part of the MEU's Training in an Urban Environment Exercise.During the training the Marines simulated being ambushed by persons using improvised explosive devices on the side of the road. TRUEX allowed the Marines of the MEU to

MSSG-24 runs obstacle course during TRUEX: Photo Essay

With their deployment date o Iraq fast approaching, Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit decided to give their usual physical training a twist by conquering the obstacle course at Camp Dawson, W.Va., May 10. During the course, Marines from various detachments of the MEU Service Support Group 24 maneuvered through obstacles that required