Update for  Families and Friends of CLB-26  9/8/2010 Lt Jay Weatherwax, CLB-26, Battalion Chaplain We have made our way across the Atlantic and will soon enter the Mediterranean Sea.  The days have rolled one into another, being filled with daily routines of training, exercise, and ship-board life.  For the Marines...

Dear Families and Friends of CLB-26  7/27/10 LtCol Bryant, CLB-26 Commanding Officer As we work our way though the demanding pre-deployment training cycle with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), I want to let you know that your Marines and Sailors are doing an outstanding job...

Weather forecasters ensure smooth sailing 4/30/2010 Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon Jr, USS KEARSARGE Most people check the weather to plan their next day's wardrobe. When Marines and sailors check the weather, it is to know how conditions will affect their mission and safety.  Weather is a big factor when it comes to amphibious operations from naval...

26th MEU trains aboard ship, builds rapport with sailors 4/22/2010 Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon, Jr., NORFOLK, Va. Marines and sailors with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit took another big step in their training schedule by traveling more than 150 miles to Norfolk, Va., to participate in an Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON)/ Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Train...