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Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an assessment of Grand Saline, Haiti. These Marines and Sailors assessed living conditions, water sources, and medical needs in Grand Saline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J Carlson) - Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an assessment of Grand Saline, Haiti. These Marines and Sailors assessed living conditions, water sources, and medical needs in Grand Saline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J Carlson)

24th MEU delivers food, medical supplies and a few smiles

A Landing Craft Utility boat filled with Marines quickly approaches the shore of La Gonave. Anticipation hangs heavy in air almost as heavy as the humidity. The LCU runs aground and the loading ramp quickly lowers - its "go time," but this isn't the amphibious landing of yesteryear with Marines like Smedley Butler storming a beach, like they last

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24th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the coast of Haiti, ready to assist relief efforts

The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is off the coast of Haiti Jan. 23 staged to support ongoing relief efforts in Haiti after a 7.0 earthquake devastated the country last week. The 24th MEU and their Navy counterparts of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group were planned to sail across the Atlantic Jan. 20 aboard the naval vessels USS Nassau, USS Mesa

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MV-22 Ospreys from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, quietly remain full stowed on the flight deck of USS Nassau on Jan. 19 for their upcoming deployment. 24th MEU Marines and Sailors embarked vessels of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group, marking the onset of their six-month deployment. The 24th MEU is among the most versatile military units in the world and stands ready to perform a full spectrum of missions ranging from humanitarian relief to full-scale combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda) - MV-22 Ospreys from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, quietly remain full stowed on the flight deck of USS Nassau on Jan. 19 for their upcoming deployment. 24th MEU Marines and Sailors embarked vessels of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group, marking the onset of their six-month deployment. The 24th MEU is among the most versatile military units in the world and stands ready to perform a full spectrum of missions ranging from humanitarian relief to full-scale combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda)

Osprey's provide MEU's a new tool for Humanitarian Aid missions

When calamity strikes and only a trail of desolation remains, no other Marine Air Ground Task Force is better prepared to support a full spectrum of Humanitarian Aid missions than a Marine Expeditionary Unit.24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and Sailors completed more than six months of training perfecting the planning and execution of

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