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Archive: April, 2004

24th MEU Marines conduct Enhanced NBC training

In an effort to greatly improve their ability to handle a dangerous chemical attack, Marines from all major subordinate elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed several Enhanced Nuclear, Biological and Chemical training exercises at Combat Town April 26-27. On hand to aid with the exercises were Marines and civilians from Marine

24th MEU Recon Plt., completes Advanced Urban Recon Course

Hidden on the outskirts in the small town of Rock Hill, S.C., Marines from Reconnaissance and Surveillance Platoon, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe an abandoned carpet and textile mill outlet for suspected signs of terrorist activity from an empty railroad car. Every angle of the objective is being closely monitored by four teams in

Alpha 1/2 completes Helo Raid Course

As the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's departure draws nearer, the MEU's Ground Combat Element -- Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Bn., 2nd Marines -- is one step closer to being ready to deploy after completing the Helicopter Raid Course April 16.The weeklong course, conducted by II Marine Expeditionary Force's Special Operations

II MEF CG visits 24th MEU, USS Saipan during ESGINT

The Commanding General of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt. Gen. H. P. "Pete" Osman paid a visit to the Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS Saipan (LHA-2) April 5. The general was greeted by the commander of Amphibious Squadron 2, Capt. C.B. Chase, the commander of the 24th MEU, Col. Ronald J. Johnson, and captain of

24th MEU Marines fast-rope on USS Saipan: Photo Essay

One day after conducting fast-rope training from a static helicopter, Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit practiced the insertion technique from hovering CH-46E Sea Knight and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters onto the Flight Deck of the ship April 5. The Marines are members of Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Bn., 2nd Marines

Marines learn new decontamination process aboard USS Saipan: Photo Essay

Marines from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263, the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and sailors from the USS Saipan spent the morning going over a new decontamination process for members of an air-crew.During the training, the Marines and sailors learned how to properly don the air-crew Nuclear Biological and

24th MEU Marines conduct static fast-rope on Saipan: Photo Essay

Marines from Alpha Company and 81mm Mortars Platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Bn., 2nd Marines, the Ground Combat Element of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted fast-rope training aboard the USS Saipan April 4. During the training, the Marines fast-roped from the back of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter -- provided by Marine Medium

24th MEU drivers train on Onslow Beach: Photo Essay

Drivers from all four major subordinate elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit took advantage of an opportunity to get practice driving onto landing craft that will carry their vehicles from shore to ship and vice versa. The training, conducted at Onslow Beach allowed the drivers to practice backing their vehicles onto Landing Craft

24th MEU CH-46s practice take off and landing aboard Ship: Photo Essay

Pilots and crewmen aboard CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263, the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU, spent an afternoon conducting take offs and landing aboard the USS Saipan (LHA-2) April 1. The training allowed the pilots to practice maneuvering their helicopter while taking off and landing on the

24th MEU Harriers conduct flight ops from ship: Photo Essay

AV-8B II + Harrier Pilots from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263, the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU, spent an evening conducting take offs and landing aboard the USS Saipan (LHA-2) April 1. The training allowed the pilots to practice maneuvering their jets while taking off and landing on the ship's flight deck while underway.