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MEU flies high through second rope suspension course

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 8, 2004) - Several Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit participated in the Helicopter Rope Suspension Training Masters Course here Sept. 27 - Oct. 8. The event was the second of two rope suspension courses scheduled as part of the MEU's standard pre-deployment training program.

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-162 provided the air support for the evolution which was taught by instructors from the II Marine Expeditionary Force Special Operations Training Group. More photos

MEU Comm 'STEPS' up training pace

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Sept. 30, 2004) - The ability to shoot, move and communicate are essential to a combat unit's success on the battlefield.

To help ensure the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is equipped and prepared to win battles, the MEU Communications section spent two weeks in the field here, Sept. 20-30, putting to use its various assets during the Standard Tactical Entry Point Exercise (STEPEX). . Read more

26th MEU Force Recon raids SOTG

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Sept. 27, 2004) - Enemy forces gather in a seemingly abandoned building, unaware of the silent force preparing to enter from the outside.

A team of Marines sets up in front of the main door. They set an explosive charge and in seconds, the door is blown and the team moves in. They move room-by-room, eliminating the enemy threat and securing the building. Read more

26th MEU activates

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Sept. 26, 2004) - The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit officially activated today, assuming operational control of its ground combat, aviation combat and service support elements during an afternoon formation at Goettge Memorial Field House here.

The addition of Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines; Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (Reinforced); and MEU Service Support Group 26 brings the MEU's total strength to approximately 2,200. Read more