Marines and Sailors with Charlie Company, BLT 1/3, attatched to the 31st
MEU aboard the USS Essex, load on to a CH-46E Sea Knight while training as a
reaction force. Photo by Cpl. Gregory A. Russell
UDAIRI
RANGE, Kuwait -- Corporal Jon G. Tackett, a mortarman with Alpha Company,
BLT 1/3, takes time to clean the sand from his M16-A2, service rifle, during
a break in training Sept. 19. Photo by Staff Sgt. J. D. Cress
Heads up... Pilots from Marine Medium
Helicopter Squadron-265 (Reinforced) arrive at Udairi Range, Kuwait for a
live-fire briefing. The squadron is currently deployed with the Marines and
Sailors of the 31st MEU in Kuwait for acclimatization and sustainment trainining.
The MEU continues to serve as a force in readiness with "Strike from
the Sea" capability while assigned to the U.S. Central Commands area
of operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Photo by Staff Sgt.
J. D. Cress
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UDAIRI
RANGE, Kuwait -- The Marine Forces Central commander spoke to Marines of
the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for acclimatization training
Sep. 15. Photo by Staff Sgt. J. D. Cress.
Sergeant
Jeff Lynch, a 25-year-old Houston native, is a maintenance floor chief with
Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group - 31, replaces an engine on
a five-ton truck. The MSSG is currently deployed with the 31st MEU. Photo and
story by Lance Cpl. Williard J. Lathrop.
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