News - Oct 2005

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Marines

Archive: October, 2005

Marines begin long walk to reactivation

Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit command element march down the streets of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. during a conditioning hike. The hike is one of the many work-ups the unit will accomplish before the units reactivate as a MEU.

Marines sharpen skills at CPX

As the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element begins training for its deployment next spring, the Marines and sailors built on the real-world experience gained from supporting humanitarian efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. During the MEU’s command post exercise Oct. 24-27, the Marines used lessons learned during their

Helo ditching is no SWET for Marines

Loaded in the back of a helicopter, Marines have their minds on many things. Many probably wonder what they would do if the aircraft they were in had to ditch, or crash, into the ocean. Marines from the 24th MEU’s command element recently spent the day thinking about just that while they completed courses in both the Intermediate Passenger