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26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters
Date: 2012-01-26 02:14:00
Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Robinson, a combat engineer (right), Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12.2, fires an M-4 carbine rifle while Staff Sgt. Noah Davis, a reconnaissance Marine oversees his shots during a training exercise near Crawfordsville, Ark., Jan. 26, 2012. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF 12.2 are deploying to Africa to advise host nation militaries on various military tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters)

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters
Date: 2012-01-26 01:48:00
Field radio operator Sgt. Erick Constantino, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12.2, sprints 25 yards to the firing line during a training exercise meant to test their ability to shoot weapons while moving, near Crawfordsville, Ark., Jan. 26, 2012. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF 12.2 are deploying to Africa to advise host nation militaries on various military tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters)

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters
Date: 2012-01-25 23:12:00
Field radio operator Sgt. Diego Zuluaga, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12.2, fires an M-4 carbine rifle in a live fire rifle exercise during a training exercise near Crawfordsville, Ark., Jan. 25, 2012. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF 12.2 are deploying to Africa to advise host nation militaries on various military tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters)

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters
Date: 2012-01-26 01:19:00
Counterintelligence specialist Sgt. Matthew Sachs, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12.2, leaps out of a compromised vehicle with other Marines during a bailout drill near Crawfordsville, Ark., Jan. 26, 2012. The training exercise was meant to test the Marines in ability to react to attacks while en route to a destination. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF 12.2 are deploying to Africa to advise host nation militaries on various military tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters)

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters
Date: 2012-01-23 23:19:00
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12.2 stand on line with AK-47 assault rifles preparing to conduct a live fire exercise during foreign weapons familiarization training near Crawfordsville, Ark., Jan. 23, 2012. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF 12.2 are deploying to Africa to advise host nation militaries on various military tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters)

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters
Date: 2012-01-23 22:42:00
Logistics officer Capt. Nickolas Hight, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12.2, tallies his shots after firing an AK-47 assault rifle during foreign weapons familiarization training near Crawfordsville, Ark., Jan. 23, 2012. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF 12.2 are deploying to Africa to advise host nation militaries on various military tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters)

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters
Date: 2012-01-23 22:35:00
Landing support specialist Sgt. Geoffrey Dubie, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12.2 watches over Cpl. Stefan Tunstall, a field radio operator, as he takes aim on his target during foreign weapons familiarization training near Crawfordsville, Ark., Jan. 23, 2012. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF 12.2 are deploying to Africa to advise host nation militaries on various military tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters)

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters
Date: 2012-01-23 22:13:00
Counterintelligence specialist Sgt. Matthew Schelberg (left) and Sgt. Oscar CrespoGallegos, an administrative specialist, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12.2 conduct long range fire using an AK-47 assault rifle during foreign weapons familiarization training near Crawfordsville, Ark., Jan. 23, 2012. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF 12.2 are deploying to Africa to advise host nation militaries on various military tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters)

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters
Date: 2012-01-22 22:05:00
Reconnaissance Marine Cpl. Preston Norton, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12.2 aims an AK-47 assault rifle during foreign weapons familiarization training near Crawfordsville, Ark., Jan. 22, 2012. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF 12.2 are deploying to Africa to advise host nation militaries on various military tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters)

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters
Date: 2012-01-23 20:30:00
Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12.2 Marines receive a class from Instructor Phil Aldredge on the destructive effects of the 7.62x39mm round on various mediums during foreign weapons familiarization training near Crawfordsville, Ark., Jan. 23, 2012. The Marines and sailors of SPMAGTF 12.2 are deploying to Africa to advise host nation militaries on various military tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adwin Esters)

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Sgt. Ricardo A. Gomez
Date: 2012-01-26 18:21:00
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Michael K. Kropiewnicki, Combat Camera, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, captures motion media of U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) preparing for a training exercise, October 3, 2010, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. ARFF conducts periodic training to maintain skill proficiency as well as conduct equipment training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ricardo A. Gomez/Released)

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-12-14 21:23:00
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to take off from Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 14, 2011. 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and sailors traveled to Norfolk, Va., to visit the three ships of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to enhance their knowledge of amphibious capabilities. The 26th MEU is scheduled to be embarked on the ARG for the next deployment.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-12-14 00:00:00
Gunnery Sgt. Raymond Boyce, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit intelligence chief, prepares to board an MV-22B Osprey at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 14, 2011. 26th MEU Marines and sailors traveled to Norfolk, Va., to visit the three ships of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to enhance their knowledge of amphibious capabilities. The 26th MEU is scheduled to be embarked on the ARG for the next deployment.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-12-14 21:22:00
Marines and sailors from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit's command element board an MV-22B Osprey at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 14, 2011. 26th MEU staff traveled to Norfolk, Va., to visit the three ships of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to enhance their knowledge of amphibious capabilities. The 26th MEU is scheduled to be embarked on the ARG for the next deployment.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-12-14 21:19:00
Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, center, and his staff recieve a safety brief before Marines and sailors with 26th MEU board an MV-22B Osprey at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 14, 2011. 26th MEU staff traveled to Norfolk, Va., to visit the three ships of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to enhance their knowledge of amphibious capabilities. The 26th MEU is scheduled to be embarked on the ARG for the next deployment.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-12-14 21:16:00
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 14, 2011. 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and sailors traveled to Norfolk, Va., to visit the three ships of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to enhance their knowledge of amphibious capabilities. The 26th MEU is scheduled to be embarked on the ARG for the next deployment.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-12-14 21:13:00
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off from Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 14, 2011. 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and sailors traveled to Norfolk, Va., to visit the three ships of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to enhance their knowledge of amphibious capabilities. The 26th MEU is scheduled to be embarked on the ARG for the next deployment.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-12-14 21:10:00
Marines and sailors from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit's command element board an MV-22B Osprey at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 14, 2011. 26th MEU staff traveled to Norfolk, Va., to visit the three ships of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to enhance their knowledge of amphibious capabilities. The 26th MEU is scheduled to be embarked on the ARG for the next deployment.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-12-14 00:00:00
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 prepares to take off from Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 14, 2011. 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and sailors traveled to Norfolk, Va., to visit the three ships of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to enhance their knowledge of amphibious capabilities. The 26th MEU is scheduled to be embarked on the ARG for the next deployment.upon during their next deployment.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-12-14 21:08:00
Gunnery Sgt. Melvin Livermon, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit administration chief, puts on his cranial helmet before boarding an MV-22B Osprey at Camp Lejeune, Dec. 14, 2011. 26th MEU Marines and sailors traveled to Norfolk, Va., to visit the three ships of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to enhance their knowledge of amphibious capabilities. The 26th MEU is scheduled to be embarked on the ARG for the next deployment.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-12-14 21:01:00
Capt. Jason Eck, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarkation officer, reads off a roster as Marines prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 14, 2011. 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and sailors traveled to Norfolk, Va., to visit the three ships of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to enhance their knowledge of amphibious capabilities. The 26th MEU is scheduled to be embarked on the ARG for the next deployment.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Stone
Date: 2011-12-06 16:35:00
26 MEU Marines conducted thieir annual chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense qualification, which familiarizes the Marine with the M-50 gas mask and how to operate it in case of a chemical attack.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Stone
Date: 2011-12-06 16:34:00
26 MEU Marines conducted thieir annual chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense qualification, which familiarizes the Marine with the M-50 gas mask and how to operate it in case of a chemical attack.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Stone
Date: 2011-12-06 16:19:00
U.S. Marines don their M-50 gas masks before enter a gas chamber on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 6, 2011. 26 MEU Marines conducted thieir annual chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense qualification, which familiarizes the Marine with the M-50 gas mask and how to operate it in case of a chemical attack.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Stone
Date: 2011-12-06 16:28:00
U.S. Marines perform excercises inside of a gas chamber on Camp Lejuene, N.C., Dec. 6, 2011. 26 MEU Marines conducted thieir annual chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense qualification, which familiarizes the Marine with the M-50 gas mask and how to operate it in case of a chemical attack.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-12-06 18:01:00
Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, looks around the gas chamber during his gas chamber qualification at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 6, 2011. 26th MEU Marines conducted their annual chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense qualification, which familiarizes Marines with the M-50 gas mask and how to operate it in case of a chemical attack.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Stone
Date: 2011-12-06 16:04:00
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher Joy, left, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit CBRN officer, shows Col. Matthew St. Clair, 26th MEU commanding officer, how to operate an M-50 gas mask before entering a gas chamber on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 6, 2011. 26th MEU Marines conducted their annual chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense qualification, which familiarizes Marines with the M-50 gas mask and how to operate it in case of a chemical attack.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-12-06 17:58:00
Marines prepare to enter the gas chamber for their annual qualification at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 6, 2011. 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines conducted their annual chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense qualification, which familiarizes Marines with the M-50 gas mask and how to operate it in case of a chemical attack.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone
Date: 2011-10-14 22:18:00
The guide on, American flag and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit standard are displayed in front of the command element's building on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 14, 2011. The tradition of Marine Corps units bearing flags and standards originated when a battalion led by Capt. Samuel Nicholas, first commandant of the Marine Corps, carried the Grand Union flag ashore on New Providence Island, Bahamas in March of 1776.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone
Date: 2011-10-14 22:17:00
The guide on, American flag and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit standard are displayed in front of the command element’s building on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 14, 2011. The tradition of Marine Corps units bearing flags and standards originated when a battalion led by Capt. Samuel Nicholas, first commandant of the Marine Corps, carried the Grand Union flag ashore on New Providence Island, Bahamas in March of 1776.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Stone
Date: 2011-10-06 13:36:00
Sgt. Maj. Todd Parisi, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit sergeant major, demonstrates how to correctly perform a plank during a circuit course physical training session on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 6, 2011. The Marines and sailors of the 26th MEU alternated with their partner between exercises and half mile runs for a total of two miles.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Stone
Date: 2011-10-06 14:25:00
Sgt. Maj. Todd Parisi, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit sergeant major, screams while performing push ups on top of the 26th MEU physical training table during a circuit course PT session on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 6, 2011. The Marines and sailors of the 26th MEU alternated with their partner between exercises and half mile runs for a total of two miles.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christohper Q. Stone
Date: 2011-10-06 14:25:00
Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit perform jack webs, a combination of arm raises and push ups, during a circuit course PT session on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 6, 2011. The Marines and sailors of the 26th MEU alternated with their partner between exercises and half mile runs for a total of two miles.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Stone
Date: 2011-10-06 14:24:00
Sgt. Maj. Todd Parisi, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit sergeant major, leads the unit in jack webs, a combination of arm raises and push ups, during a circuit course PT session on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 6, 2011. The Marines and sailors of the 26th MEU alternated with their partner between exercises and half mile runs for a total of two miles.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Stone
Date: 2011-10-06 14:14:00
Lt. Col. Michael Starling, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit executive officer, lifts a 200 pound tire from a medium vehicle tactical replacement, or 7 ton, during a circuit course physical training session on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 6, 2011. The Marines and sailors of the 26th MEU alternated with their partner between exercises and half mile runs for a total of two miles.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone
Date: 2011-10-06 13:54:00
Sgt. Maj. Todd Parisi, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit sergeant major, left, gives Lance Cpl. Roland Richardson, a 26th MEU training administrative clerk, a high five as a sign of encouragement during a circuit course physical training session on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 6, 2011. The Marines and sailors of the 26th MEU alternated with their partner between exercises and half mile runs for a total of two miles.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-09-10 00:33:00
Seth Dowie, a player with the Camp Lejeune Misfits, in black and red, runs the ball during a rugby game against Eno River Rugby Football Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett)

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett
Date: 2011-09-10 00:10:00
Capt. Glenn Jensen, force protection officer with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and player for the Camp Lejeune Misfits, in black and red, runs the ball during a rugby game against Eno River Rugby Football Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 10. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael S. Lockett)

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone
Date: 2011-08-24 16:30:00
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element Marines participate in the MEUs first motorcycle ride on Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 24, 2011. Marines performed motorcycle inspections, gear safety checks and conducted a safety brief before starting a two hour bike ride from Lejeune to Wilmington, N.C.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone
Date: 2011-08-24 16:29:00
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element Marines participate in the MEUs first motorcycle ride on Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 24, 2011. Marines performed motorcycle inspections, gear safety checks and conducted a safety brief before starting a two hour bike ride from Lejeune to Wilmington, N.C.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone
Date: 2011-08-24 16:28:00
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element Marines participate in the MEUs first motorcycle ride on Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 24, 2011. Marines performed motorcycle inspections, gear safety checks and conducted a safety brief before starting a two hour bike ride from Lejeune to Wilmington, N.C.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone
Date: 2011-08-24 00:00:00
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element Marines participate in the MEUs first motorcycle ride on Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 24, 2011. Marines performed motorcycle inspections, gear safety checks and conducted a safety brief before starting a two hour bike ride from Lejeune to Wilmington, N.C.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone
Date: 2011-08-24 16:17:00
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element Marines participate in the MEUs first motorcycle ride on Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 24, 2011. Marines performed motorcycle inspections, gear safety checks and conducted a safety brief before starting a two hour bike ride from Lejeune to Wilmington, N.C.

Unit: 26th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone
Date: 2011-08-24 16:55:00
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element Marines participate in the MEUs first motorcycle ride on Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 24, 2011. Marines performed motorcycle inspections, gear safety checks and conducted a safety brief before starting a two hour bike ride from Lejeune to Wilmington, N.C.