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Archive: April, 2008

24th MEU learns to bridge the cultural divide

Gone are the simplistic battlefields of previous Marine generations where as the classic “Rifleman’s Creed” boldly states, “what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count.”Penned more than a half century ago, Marines on the ground in Afghanistan know that the

24th MEU sharpens sights in Afghanistan

The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit tested the new Target Location, Designation, Hand-off System, called the StrikeLink, outside friendly lines here, April 12. This marks the first time a MEU, and only the second time ever a unit has used this device in a combat environment.Strikelink is a digital targeting system that provides forward air

Outside the comfort zone: The 24th MEU's first ride outside the wire

"Condition one on first load.” It feels surreal as the command echoes over the radio. The Marines understand the words, but are obviously still coming to terms with its meaning as they force rounds into their weapons. There is a new sense of urgency in the way the driver grips the steering wheel, the passengers stare out windows and the radio