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24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

II Marine Expeditionary Force

Camp Lejeune, NC

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		Gas station in the sky - 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit pushes the range of amphibious reach with aerial refueling capability By Capt. Robert Shuford \| September 23, 2012 When most people think of amphibious operations they still garner visions of World War II-era MORE 0 Comments
		Leadership training is continuous for junior Marines deployed at sea By Sgt. Richard Blumenstein \| September 22, 2012 Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed a Corporal’s Course Sept. 22, 2012, aboard MORE 0 Comments
		Warrior competition pits U.S. Marines against each other in mountains of Djibouti By Staff Sgt. Robert Fisher \| September 16, 2012 Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit concluded a three-week training package in Djibouti MORE 0 Comments
		Faces of the 24th MEU Part 17: Master Sgt. James Clark, a profound patriot By Sgt. Richard Blumenstein \| September 11, 2012 Master Sgt. James Clark marked the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, terror attacks in a special way MORE 0 Comments
		24th MEU Marines complete first week of training in Djibouti By 2nd Lt. Joshua Larson \| August 31, 2012 Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit finished the first week of a Training Force package MORE 0 Comments

Mission

Provide geographic combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, rapid-response force capable of conducting conventional amphibious and selected maritime special operations at night or under adverse weather conditions from the sea, by surface and/or by air while under communications and electronics restrictions.

Subordinate Elements

Aviation Combat Element (VMM-261)

Combat Logistics Element (CLB-24)

Ground Combat Element (BLT 1/2)

		Gas station in the sky - 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit pushes the range of amphibious reach with aerial refueling capability By Capt. Robert Shuford \| September 23, 2012 When most people think of amphibious operations they still garner visions of World War II-era MORE 0 Comments
		Leadership training is continuous for junior Marines deployed at sea By Sgt. Richard Blumenstein \| September 22, 2012 Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed a Corporal’s Course Sept. 22, 2012, aboard MORE 0 Comments
		Warrior competition pits U.S. Marines against each other in mountains of Djibouti By Staff Sgt. Robert Fisher \| September 16, 2012 Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit concluded a three-week training package in Djibouti MORE 0 Comments
		Faces of the 24th MEU Part 17: Master Sgt. James Clark, a profound patriot By Sgt. Richard Blumenstein \| September 11, 2012 Master Sgt. James Clark marked the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, terror attacks in a special way MORE 0 Comments
		24th MEU Marines complete first week of training in Djibouti By 2nd Lt. Joshua Larson \| August 31, 2012 Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit finished the first week of a Training Force package MORE 0 Comments

24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

II Marine Expeditionary Force

Gas station in the sky - 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit pushes the range of amphibious reach with aerial refueling capability

Leadership training is continuous for junior Marines deployed at sea

Warrior competition pits U.S. Marines against each other in mountains of Djibouti

Faces of the 24th MEU Part 17: Master Sgt. James Clark, a profound patriot

24th MEU Marines complete first week of training in Djibouti