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Gun Team six blasts desert during Exercise Eager Mace

As they waited for their fire mission to be called May 16, the sun slid down the sky, casting a golden hue across the desolate terrain. Earlier, the cannoneers found refuge from the 120-degree-blistering heat, in the cool shadows of their 5-ton trucks. Now awake from a brief sun-beaten slumber and sipping water, they talked about the day and the

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Four Marines fallen, but not forgotten

"We train the way we fight." A popular mantra amongst Marines, it underscores a mentality that prepares military units and personnel for the challenges and difficult truths of war. However war is not the only time we are reminded of the military's inherently dangerous nature. On Thursday night, four Marine veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom were

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Lance Cpl. Gabriel S. McRoberts, rifleman, 4th squad, 1st platoon, Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton Calif., fast ropes from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter to the deck of the USS Peleliu as during a fast rope refresher training exercise March 8. The 11th MEU (SOC) is on a six-month deployment throughout the Western Pacific Ocean and Persian Gulf in support of the Global War on Terrorism. - Lance Cpl. Gabriel S. McRoberts, rifleman, 4th squad, 1st platoon, Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton Calif., fast ropes from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter to the deck of the USS Peleliu as during a fast rope refresher training exercise March 8. The 11th MEU (SOC) is on a six-month deployment throughout the Western Pacific Ocean and Persian Gulf in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

Fast rope training teaches Marines more than sliding down a rope

Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) also known as America's rapid-reaction force, sharpened the tip of their spear by conducting fast rope refresher training aboard the USS Peleliu March 10. According to Staff Sgt. Earl D. Budd, chief Helicopter Rope Suspension Trainer, known as a HRST Master, from

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Deployment brings tears, adventure

Family and friends watch anxiously as warriors with packed bags board warships docked in San Diego. After emotional goodbyes and hugs, the reality of today's deployment brings with it the outlook of a long separation. The more than 2,200 members from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) left their homes, family and

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Charlie Co. hones skills 'Down Under'

Marines from Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton, Calif., conducted a four-day weapons-training evolution in the desolate outback here, March 13-17. Battalion Landing Team 1/4 and the MEU Service Support Group 11, another element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, (Special Operations Capable)

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Cpl. Brett M. Sholty, rifleman, 3rd Platoon, Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, (Special Operation Capable) Camp Pendleton, Calif., conducts security during an elaborate Enhanced Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (E-NBC) training exercise during Operation Eagle Resolve 2006 at Al Rayyan Stadium in Doha, Qatar May 10. The Marines and sailors of the 11th MEU (SOC) assisted the Qatari government to evaluate the capabilities of all applicable Qatari ministries to successfully conduct crisis management and response and activate the Qatari Crisis Management Center and multi-national Regional Coordination Center. The exercise was also part of the Qatari government's preparation for the Asian Games, scheduled for Doha in December. - Cpl. Brett M. Sholty, rifleman, 3rd Platoon, Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, (Special Operation Capable) Camp Pendleton, Calif., conducts security during an elaborate Enhanced Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (E-NBC) training exercise during Operation Eagle Resolve 2006 at Al Rayyan Stadium in Doha, Qatar May 10. The Marines and sailors of the 11th MEU (SOC) assisted the Qatari government to evaluate the capabilities of all applicable Qatari ministries to successfully conduct crisis management and response and activate the Qatari Crisis Management Center and multi-national Regional Coordination Center. The exercise was also part of the Qatari government's preparation for the Asian Games, scheduled for Doha in December.

Charlie Co E-NBC Team shows 'resolve' during Qatari exercise

Marines and sailors of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) took part in an elaborate Enhanced Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (E-NBC) training exercise during Operation Eagle Resolve 2006 at Al Rayyan Stadium in Doha, Qatar May 10. Eagle Resolve is a US Central Command and Joint Chiefs of Staff sponsored exercise

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Burial at Sea renders opportunity to pay final respects

As the ship steamed across the Pacific Ocean March 17, Marines and Sailors in full dress uniform gathered on the aircraft elevator outside the hangar deck to render final respects to 17 former servicemembers during a burial at sea. Committal services are conducted aboard U.S. Naval vessels for active duty, retired, honorably discharged veterans and

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Lance Cpl. Lonny Medina (forward), assistant gunner, and LCpl. Jose A Corleto, gunner, both of gun 6, 81s platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fire an 81mm mortar system for sustainment training April 21, 2006 at Udairi Range, Kuwait. Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU (SOC) are currently deployed to the Middle East in support of the war on terrorism. Official USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Lowndes For public release - Lance Cpl. Lonny Medina (forward), assistant gunner, and LCpl. Jose A Corleto, gunner, both of gun 6, 81s platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fire an 81mm mortar system for sustainment training April 21, 2006 at Udairi Range, Kuwait. Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU (SOC) are currently deployed to the Middle East in support of the war on terrorism. Official USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Lowndes For public release

81 mm mortars light up the Kuwaiti desert

Lance Cpl. Lonny Medina (forward), assistant gunner, and Lance Cpl. Jose A Corleto, gunner, both from gun 6, 81milimeter mortar platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fire an 81mm mortar system during sustainment training at Udairi Range, Kuwait,

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1st FSSG beefs up 11th MEU vehicles with armor upgrade

When the Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit depart for their scheduled deployment this winter, they will board their ships just a little bit heavier and a whole lot tougher thanks to a Marine Armor Installation Team from Motor Transport Maintenance Company, 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Force Service Support Group, here. The MAIT

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11th MEU deploys in support of Global War on Terrorism

The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) departed Feb. 15 aboard the USS Peleliu from the 32nd Street Naval Station, San Diego, on their way to a six-month deployment throughout the Pacific Ocean and the Persian Gulf. The 11th MEU is a rapid-response force capable of conducting special operations during peacetime and crisis

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