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Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit took part in a different rendition of their annual chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training Feb. 3, on the trail behind the Marine Corps Base Gas Chamber. In the training the Marines had to respond to CS Gas suddenly and without warning.

Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit took part in a different rendition of their annual chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training Feb. 3, on the trail behind the Marine Corps Base Gas Chamber. In the training the Marines had to respond to CS Gas suddenly and without warning.

Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein

Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and Security Element, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, race through a hole cut in a mock sealed hatch while conducting a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure aboard the USNS Laramie, Jan. 31, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment.

Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and Security Element, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, race through a hole cut in a mock sealed hatch while conducting a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure aboard the USNS Laramie, Jan. 31, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt Chad R. Kiehl

Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and Security Element, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, conduct a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure aboard the USNS Laramie, Jan. 31, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment.

Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and Security Element, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, conduct a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure aboard the USNS Laramie, Jan. 31, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt Chad R. Kiehl

Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and Security Element, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment fast rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter while conducting a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure aboard the USNS Laramie, Jan. 31, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and Security Element, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment fast rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter while conducting a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure aboard the USNS Laramie, Jan. 31, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt Chad R. Kiehl

Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and Security Element, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment fast rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter while conducting a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure aboard the USNS Laramie, Jan. 31, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and Security Element, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment fast rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter while conducting a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure aboard the USNS Laramie, Jan. 31, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt Chad R. Kiehl

Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and Security Element, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, load a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prior to conducting a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure aboard the USNS Laramie, Jan. 31, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and Security Element, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, load a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prior to conducting a simulated Visit, Board, Search and Seizure aboard the USNS Laramie, Jan. 31, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt Chad R. Kiehl

Marines and Sailors with the Security Element Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast rope onto the USS Iwo Jima from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in preparation for an upcoming simulated Expanded Visit, Board, Search and Seizure, Jan. 30, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from HMH-464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Marines and Sailors with the Security Element Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast rope onto the USS Iwo Jima from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in preparation for an upcoming simulated Expanded Visit, Board, Search and Seizure, Jan. 30, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from HMH-464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl

Marines and Sailors with the Security Element Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast rope onto the USS Iwo Jima from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in preparation for an upcoming simulated Expanded Visit, Board, Search and Seizure, Jan. 30, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from HMH-464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Marines and Sailors with the Security Element Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast rope onto the USS Iwo Jima from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in preparation for an upcoming simulated Expanded Visit, Board, Search and Seizure, Jan. 30, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from HMH-464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl

Marines and Sailors with the Security Element Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ride in a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter awaiting fast rope training in preparation for a upcoming simulated Expanded Visit, Board, Search and Seizure, Jan. 30, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from HMH-464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Marines and Sailors with the Security Element Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ride in a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter awaiting fast rope training in preparation for a upcoming simulated Expanded Visit, Board, Search and Seizure, Jan. 30, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from HMH-464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl

USS IWO JIMA –Marines and Sailors with the Security Element Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ride in a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter awaiting fast rope training in preparation for a upcoming simulated Expanded Visit, Board, Search and Seizure, Jan. 30, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from HMH-464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU. (Official USMC Photo by: Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl/ Released)

USS IWO JIMA –Marines and Sailors with the Security Element Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ride in a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter awaiting fast rope training in preparation for a upcoming simulated Expanded Visit, Board, Search and Seizure, Jan. 30, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from HMH-464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU. (Official USMC Photo by: Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl/ Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl

Marines and Sailors with the Security Element Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, walk to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to practice fast roping onto the deck of the USS Iwo Jima in preparation for an upcoming simulated Expanded Visit, Board, Search and Seizure, Jan. 30, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from HMH-464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Marines and Sailors with the Security Element Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, walk to a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to practice fast roping onto the deck of the USS Iwo Jima in preparation for an upcoming simulated Expanded Visit, Board, Search and Seizure, Jan. 30, 2012. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The CH-53E helicopters are a detachment from HMH-464 based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and comprise part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Rein), which is the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th MEU.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl

24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines glide toward their targets while firing their rifles during a day of combat marksmanship training at range K406B on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jan. 20. The 24th MEU conducted the training to sustain the combat marksmanship skills of the Marines and Sailors within the Command Element.

24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines glide toward their targets while firing their rifles during a day of combat marksmanship training at range K406B on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jan. 20. The 24th MEU conducted the training to sustain the combat marksmanship skills of the Marines and Sailors within the Command Element.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

Lance Cpl. Gary L. Robinson, a small arms technician with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his rifle during a day of combat marksmanship training at range K406B on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jan. 20. The 24th MEU conducted the training to sustain the combat marksmanship skills of the Marines and Sailors within the Command Element.

Lance Cpl. Gary L. Robinson, a small arms technician with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his rifle during a day of combat marksmanship training at range K406B on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jan. 20. The 24th MEU conducted the training to sustain the combat marksmanship skills of the Marines and Sailors within the Command Element.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

Lance Cpl. Charles M. Williams, a computer technician with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages several targets with his rifle during a during a day of combat marksmanship training at range K406B on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jan. 20. The 24th MEU conducted the training to sustain the combat marksmanship skills of the Marines and Sailors within the Command Element.

Lance Cpl. Charles M. Williams, a computer technician with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages several targets with his rifle during a during a day of combat marksmanship training at range K406B on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jan. 20. The 24th MEU conducted the training to sustain the combat marksmanship skills of the Marines and Sailors within the Command Element.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

Sgt. James A. Gilliam, a combat marksmanship trainer currently with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reads commands to shooters with the 24th MEU at range K406B on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jan. 20. The 24th MEU conducted combat marksmanship training to sustain the combat marksmanship skills of Marines and Sailors within the Command Element.

Sgt. James A. Gilliam, a combat marksmanship trainer currently with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reads commands to shooters with the 24th MEU at range K406B on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jan. 20. The 24th MEU conducted combat marksmanship training to sustain the combat marksmanship skills of Marines and Sailors within the Command Element.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl, the combat camera chief with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his rifle during a day of combat marksmanship training at range K406B on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jan. 20. The 24th MEU conducted the training to sustain the combat marksmanship skills of the Marines and Sailors within the Command Element.

Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl, the combat camera chief with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his rifle during a day of combat marksmanship training at range K406B on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jan. 20. The 24th MEU conducted the training to sustain the combat marksmanship skills of the Marines and Sailors within the Command Element.

Photo by Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines walk toward the firing line after retrieving their targets at range K406B on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jan. 20. The 24th MEU conducted the training to sustain the combat marksmanship skills of the Marines and Sailors within the Command Element.

24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines walk toward the firing line after retrieving their targets at range K406B on Camp Lejeune, N.C. Jan. 20. The 24th MEU conducted the training to sustain the combat marksmanship skills of the Marines and Sailors within the Command Element.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael J. Petersheim

Marines with Military Police Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, process a simulated detainee here with the Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit (SEEK) Jan. 27, 2012. The detainee was captured during a mock raid conducted by 24th MEU’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and the Security Element Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th MEU, at a Virginia Beach police training facility in Creeds. The raid was part of the 24th MEU’s Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise scheduled Jan. 5-20, which focuses on conducting off-base missions near the towns of Farmville and Creeds to prepare for the various operations they may conduct while deployed.

Marines with Military Police Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, process a simulated detainee here with the Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit (SEEK) Jan. 27, 2012. The detainee was captured during a mock raid conducted by 24th MEU’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and the Security Element Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th MEU, at a Virginia Beach police training facility in Creeds. The raid was part of the 24th MEU’s Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise scheduled Jan. 5-20, which focuses on conducting off-base missions near the towns of Farmville and Creeds to prepare for the various operations they may conduct while deployed.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl

Marines with Military Police Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, process a simulated detainee here with the Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit (SEEK) Jan. 27, 2012. The detainee was captured during a mock raid conducted by 24th MEU’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and the Security Element Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th MEU, at a Virginia Beach police training facility in Creeds. The raid was part of the 24th MEU’s Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise scheduled Jan. 5-20, which focuses on conducting off-base missions near the towns of Farmville and Creeds to prepare for the various operations they may conduct while deployed. . (Official USMC Photo by: Gunnery Sgt Chad R. Kiehl /Released)

Marines with Military Police Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, process a simulated detainee here with the Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit (SEEK) Jan. 27, 2012. The detainee was captured during a mock raid conducted by 24th MEU’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and the Security Element Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th MEU, at a Virginia Beach police training facility in Creeds. The raid was part of the 24th MEU’s Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise scheduled Jan. 5-20, which focuses on conducting off-base missions near the towns of Farmville and Creeds to prepare for the various operations they may conduct while deployed. . (Official USMC Photo by: Gunnery Sgt Chad R. Kiehl /Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl

Marines with Military Police Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare a simulated detainee for transportation here after he was captured during a mock raid conducted by the 24th MEU’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and Security Element Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th MEU, at a Virginia Beach police training facility in Creeds Jan.17, 2012. The raid was part of the 24th MEU’s Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise scheduled Jan. 5-20, which focuses on conducting off-base missions near the towns of Farmville and Creeds to prepare for the various operations they may conduct while deployed.

Marines with Military Police Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare a simulated detainee for transportation here after he was captured during a mock raid conducted by the 24th MEU’s Force Reconnaissance Platoon and Security Element Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th MEU, at a Virginia Beach police training facility in Creeds Jan.17, 2012. The raid was part of the 24th MEU’s Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise scheduled Jan. 5-20, which focuses on conducting off-base missions near the towns of Farmville and Creeds to prepare for the various operations they may conduct while deployed.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chad R. Kiehl