26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Hometown: Camp Lejeune, NC, US
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Featured Video
26th MEU Hurricane Sandy Response
General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sergeant Major Michael P. Barrett, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Wasp (LHD-1), Nov. 5, 2012, to discuss the MEU’s support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts in New York and New Jersey. The 26th MEU is capable of providing generators, fuel, clean water, and helicopter lift capabilities to aid in disaster relief efforts. The 26th MEU is currently in pre-deployment training, preparing for their departure in 2013. As an expeditionary crisis response force operating from the sea the MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis...
Video by Lance Cpl. Juanenrique Owings | 26MEU | 11.05.2012
Recent Photos
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26th MEU Hurricane Sandy ResponseGen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, shakes the hand of Col. Matthew St. Clair, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, after landing...
Photo by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels | 26MEU | 11.05.2012
Marines and sailors lend a hand in HobokenMarines and sailors work to repair a pier in Hobobken, N.J., Nov. 3. The Navy-Marine Corps team is well-equipped to respond to national disasters when required,...
Courtesy Photo | 26MEU | 11.03.2012
26th MEU Hurricane Sandy Relief EffortsMarines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit in UH-1N Hueys assigned to Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 467, and attached to the 26th MEU, conducted a damage...
Photo by Cpl. Michael Lockett | 26MEU | 11.03.2012
26th MEU conducts humanitarian assistance survey of NYCA UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 467, transports Marines assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit command element, Nov. 3,...
Courtesy Photo | 26MEU | 11.03.2012
26th MEU Hurricane Sandy ResponseA UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 467, transports Marines assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit command element, Nov. 3,...
Courtesy Photo | 26MEU | 11.03.2012
Hurricane Sandy Relief EffortMarines and sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrive, via MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, on the USS...
Photo by Cpl. Chris Stone | 26MEU | 11.02.2012
Recent Video
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26th MEU Hurricane Sandy ResponseGeneral James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sergeant Major Michael P. Barrett, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marines and sailors assigned...
Video by Lance Cpl. Juanenrique Owings | 26MEU | 11.05.2012
26th MEU Hurricane Sandy ResponseGeneral James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, meets with the Marines and sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard the USS Wasp...
Video by Cpl. Chris Stone | 26MEU | 11.05.2012
26th MEU Hurricane Sandy ResponseMarines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit were inserted into Staten Island, New York, by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced), to assist...
Video by Cpl. Michael Lockett | 26MEU | 11.05.2012
26th MEU Hurricane Sandy ResponseMH-60S Seahawks deliver cargo to the USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a resupply at sea (RAS), Nov. 4, 2012, to replenish the food and supplies aboard the ship. The USS Wasp...
Courtesy Video | 26MEU | 11.04.2012
26th MEU Hurricane Sandy ResponseU.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawks deliver cargo to the USS Wasp (LHD-1) during a resupply at sea (RAS), Nov. 4, 2012, to replenish the food and supplies aboard the ship. The...
Video by Lance Cpl. Juanenrique Owings | 26MEU | 11.04.2012
26th MEU Hurricane Sandy ResponseUH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 467, currently assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a humanitarian...
Courtesy Video | 26MEU | 11.03.2012
Recent News Stories
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Update: 26th MEU assists Staten Island residentsMarines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently helping residents of Staten Island, N.Y. to clear debris and relieve human suffering as part of...
Story by Capt. Lucas Burke | 26MEU | 11.04.2012
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit travels north to assist...Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit flew aboard USS Wasp, Nov. 1, 2012, to prepare to provide assistance to New Jersey, New York, and...
Story by Cpl. Michael Lockett | 26MEU | 11.02.2012
26th MEU deploys in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster...Marines and sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed aboard the USS Wasp (LHD-1) on November 1 in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts...
Story by Capt. Lucas Burke | 26MEU | 11.01.2012
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit exercises interoperabilityThe 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is conducting a two-week interoperability training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., which started Oct. 22, 2012, as part of their...
Story by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels | 26MEU | 10.24.2012
Combat Logistics Battalion 26 conducts helicopter...Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted helicopter suspension training at Landing Zone Quail and Landing...
Courtesy Story | 26MEU | 10.23.2012
Kilo Company completes mechanized raid training exerciseMarines and sailors with Company K, with Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed the first phase of its training to become certified at...
Story by Cpl. Michael Lockett | 26MEU | 10.19.2012
Recent Audio
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Col. Mark Desen
Col. Mark Desen talks to Andrew Lubin, a reporter for Leatherneck Magazine about Operation Odyssey Dawn and the capabilities of the Marines in supporting the...
Courtesy Audio | 26MEU | 03.20.2011
Col. Mark Desen talks to Andrew Lubin, a reporter for Leatherneck Magazine about Operation Odyssey Dawn and the capabilities of the Marines in supporting the...
Courtesy Audio | 26MEU | 03.20.2011
26th MEU Audio Release # 057
26th Marine Unit has deployed a month ahead of schedule. MEU Marines and sailors will support flood relief efforts in Pakistan from the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group.
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Bryce Piper | 26MEU | 08.30.2010
26th Marine Unit has deployed a month ahead of schedule. MEU Marines and sailors will support flood relief efforts in Pakistan from the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group.
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Bryce Piper | 26MEU | 08.30.2010
RUT EndEx Audio
26TH MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT COMPLETED AN 18-DAY, EVENT-PACKED TRAINING EXERCISE THIS WEEK. THE 2,200 MARINES AND SAILORS CONDUCTED REALISTIC URBAN TRAINING, OR...
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Bryce Piper | 26MEU | 06.17.2010
26TH MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT COMPLETED AN 18-DAY, EVENT-PACKED TRAINING EXERCISE THIS WEEK. THE 2,200 MARINES AND SAILORS CONDUCTED REALISTIC URBAN TRAINING, OR...
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Bryce Piper | 26MEU | 06.17.2010
RUT EndEx Audio
MEU MARINES PULVERIZED TARGETS DURING MANY LIVE FIRE EXERCISES.
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Bryce Piper | 26MEU | 06.17.2010
MEU MARINES PULVERIZED TARGETS DURING MANY LIVE FIRE EXERCISES.
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Bryce Piper | 26MEU | 06.17.2010
26th MEU Completes PMINT
Marines and Sailors with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed their first exercise with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 4 THIS WEEK. The Marines trained aboard and...
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Bryce Piper | 26MEU | 05.03.2010
Marines and Sailors with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed their first exercise with the Navy's Amphibious Squadron 4 THIS WEEK. The Marines trained aboard and...
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Bryce Piper | 26MEU | 05.03.2010
26th MEU Completes Initial Training Exercise
Marines with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit wrapped up initial pre-deployment training at Fort Pickett, Va., April 5. The Camp Lejeune, N.C.,-based unit traveled...
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Bryce Piper | 26MEU | 04.04.2010
Marines with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit wrapped up initial pre-deployment training at Fort Pickett, Va., April 5. The Camp Lejeune, N.C.,-based unit traveled...
Audio by Gunnery Sgt. Bryce Piper | 26MEU | 04.04.2010
