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Marines

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Archive: May, 2004

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

24th MEU corpsman comes to aid of local girl

The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prides itself on being ready for any emergency at a moment's notice. On the afternoon of May 9, a little girl put the Marines' preparedness to the test. As part of the MEU's Training in an Urban Environment Exercise, Marines with MEU Support Group-24, were driving through the Fairmont, W.Va., area in a vehicle

24th MEU tests mobile command and control

Members of Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 24 -- the combat service support element of the 24th MEU-- are testing a new command and control vehicle that is capable of coordinating logistics and Marines on the move. The vehicle was put together using an old, gutted military ambulance shell. It can be configured for a particular

24th MEU Marines prepare for Urban Combat with weapons shoot: Photo Essay

To prepare for possible urban combat, Marines and sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted a live-fire shoot at Camp Dawson, W. Va., May 7. During the shoot, the Marines from Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 2nd Marines, fired M-9 pistols and M-16 rifles at targets spanning from five to 25 yards. The