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      Since May 31, 2004

 Updated October 14, 2004

We will update the Deployment Update every week.  Last update was October 11.  We will continue to update the webpage as often our operational tempo allows.

Photo of: Staff Sgt. Jacob D. Leveque, satellite communications technician, S-6, Command Element, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fills out his absentee ballot here, Oct. 14. (Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chago Zapata)

11th MEU Marines and sailors cast their vote

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Chago Zapata

 

FORWARD OPERATING BASE DUKE, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. Jacob D. Leveque, satellite communications technician, S-6, Command Element, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fills out his absentee ballot here, Oct. 14. More than 200 Marines and sailors with the 11th MEU, along with sailors and soldiers augmenting the MEU, cast their vote here today in an effort to get their votes counted before election day, Nov. 2.  More

 

Photo of: Marines with the Command Element and Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), practice fast roping from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter on the flight line here, Oct. 13. (Photo by Cpl. Daniel J. Fosco)

Fast roping fun

Photo by Cpl. Daniel J. Fosco

 

FORWARD OPERATING BASE DUKE, Iraq -- Marines with the Command Element and Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), practice fast roping from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter on the flight line here, Oct. 13.  More

 

Photo of: Senior Chief George M. Egeler, air detachment chief, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, and Seaman Joshua Simmons, dentalman, Health and Services Detachment, Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 11, 11th MEU (Special Operations Capable), the oldest and youngest sailors present, cut the birthday cake here at the Navy 229th birthday celebration, Oct 13. (Photo by Cpl. Dick Kotecki)

Happy birthday Navy

Photo by Cpl. Dick Kotecki

 

FORWARD OPERATING BASE, DUKE -- Senior Chief George M. Egeler, air detachment chief, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, and Seaman Joshua Simmons, dentalman, Health and Services Detachment, Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 11, 11th MEU (Special Operations Capable), the oldest and youngest sailors present, cut the birthday cake here at the Navy 229th birthday celebration, Oct 13.  More

 

Photo of: The Iraqi Prime Minister inspects soldiers of the ING at the graduation ceremony of more than 200 ING recruits at the ING compound in Ad Diwaniyah, Oct. 12. The recruits, who just completed a five-week training course led by ING staff non-commissioned officers and Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, will join the ranks of the 404th ING Battalion, 50th Brigade, in Ad Diwaniyah. (Photo by Cpl. Daniel J. Fosco)

Iraqi National Guard graduates more than 200

Photo by Cpl. Daniel J. Fosco, story by 11th MEU Public Affairs

 

AD DIWANIYAH, Iraq -- The Iraqi Prime Minister inspects soldiers of the ING at the graduation ceremony of more than 200 ING recruits at the ING compound in Ad Diwaniyah, Oct. 12. The recruits, who just completed a five-week training course led by ING staff non-commissioned officers and Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, will join the ranks of the 404th ING Battalion, 50th Brigade, in Ad Diwaniyah.  Story

 
Recent Stories and Photos
Photo of: Staff Sgt. Ryan E. Evans, platoon radio operator, Reconnaissance Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), executes a bicep curl inside the gym at Forward Operating Base Duke, Iraq, Oct. 11. (Photo by Cpl. Daniel J. Fosco) Photo of: Lance Corporals Timothy T. Hamsley, left, and Jeremy A. Smith, both infantry mortar men, 81mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), stand guard at the entry control point here, Oct. 9. (Photo by Cpl. Dick Kotecki) Photo of: Sergeant Jorge Hernandez, detachment supply chief, executes a hip toss on Lance Cpl. Leonard Yandle, electrician, to certify for gray belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program here on Forward Operating Base Duke, Iraq, Oct. 9. Both Marines are with Marine Service Support Group 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and train for four hours a day, two weeks at a time to certify for the next higher belt. (Photo by Cpl. Daniel J. Fosco) Photo of: Pfc Nicholas M. Skinner, a rifleman with 3rd Fireteam, 2nd Squad, 1st Platoon, Company A, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), was honored by the Alpha Raiders during a memorial ceremony here, Sept. 5, Skinner died during combat operations in An Najaf, Iraq, Aug. 26. (Photo courtesy of Lance Cpl. Stephen T. Vincent)     

 
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