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Marines

News

Archive: 2005

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New Orleans hurricane survivor recounts rescue efforts

Julia Weathers is what some would call a victim. When Hurricane Katrina ripped through her neighborhood in New Orleans, she was stranded on a roof top for over two days without electricity, communications or sanitation. However, if you ask her, she’s anything but a victim; she considers herself a miracle. As the water came up to unanticipated

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SPMAGTF Katrina heads south to provide humanitarian aid

Approximately 110 Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element arrived here Sept. 3 to set up a command and control center and support group to aid Joint Task Force Katrina. These Marines now comprise the Special Purpose Marine Air/Ground Task Force Katrina, which is based at Naval Air Station Belle Chasse, La., 10 miles

Marines from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Training Squadron 253 load containers aboard a C-130 Hercules before flying troops to Louisiana in aid of Joint Task Force Katrina. The Marines will provide support to the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. - Marines from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Training Squadron 253 load containers aboard a C-130 Hercules before flying troops to Louisiana in aid of Joint Task Force Katrina. The Marines will provide support to the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.

400 Lejeune Marines Headed To The Gulf Coast

Nearly 400 Marines will arrive in the storm-ravaged Gulf Coast this weekend, part of a specially tailored task force formed to aid rapidly expanding relief efforts. Approximately 80 Marines from the headquarters of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit will fly Saturday to Belle Chasse Naval Air Station, a reserve base southeast of New Orleans. Their

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Communicators begin training for next deployment

During the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s last deployment communications were vital to the success of any mission. Being able to talk to higher and subordinate units simultaneously and in different mediums was expected at all times. This week, the Marines who ensure that connectivity spent time training new members of the Joint Task Force

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24th MEU invades Eisenhower Park

Thousands of men, women and children gathered in Long Island, New York’s Eisenhower Park to get an idea of what it must be like to be on the receiving end of Marine Corps might. Helicopters from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit dropped about 20 Marines here and at other parks throughout New York as part of simulated raid demonstrations meant to

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24 MEU Marines run, remember 9/11-Photo Essay

Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit took part in a motivational run to the site where the World Trade Center Towers were destroyed in the September 11 terrorist attacks. The 24th MEU, based for the week on the USS John F. Kennedy, ferried to Battery Park before beginning the two-mile roundtrip run. The Marines shouted cadence as they

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24 MEU Marines visit Salmagundi Club-Photo Essay

Marines and sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit attended a reception hosted by the Salmagundi Club, a private club for artists in talents such as painting, sculpting and photography, during Fleet Week. The event, located on 5th Avenue, served fresh hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, potato salad and various drinks to show their appreciation for

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24 MEU Marines Man the Rails-Photo Essay

The USS John F. Kennedy floated into New York Harbor May 25 carrying its sailors and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a parade of ships to start off the annual Fleet Week festivities. The Marines and sailors stood in dress uniforms, while the cold wind welcomed them into the city before docking on the west side of Manhattan. The Marines of

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Fleet Week USO Show-Photo Essay

On May 24 the Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the sailors stationed aboard the USS John F. Kennedy were treated to a show by The USO Show Troupe of Metropolitan New York the night before docking on the west side of Manhattan. During the show five performers entertained the troops by singing songs from Broadway musicals and dancing

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Boston honors Marines of 24 MEU

Saturday May 21, Marines and sailors of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina’s 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit marched in the city of Boston’s parade to observe Armed Forces Day and honor the men and women serving in the United States Armed Services. The people of South Boston gave the men and women of the 24th MEU a warm welcome as they arrived by police