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(Left) Cpl. Mark D. Nichols, radio operator, and Cpl. John C. Van, switchboard operator, both with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Communications Platoon, prepare an embarkation document. The two Marines are known as resourceful and hard working by fellow Marines and superiors. They are part of the 11th MEU's Hurricane Katrina relief operations in the Gulf Coast Region. - (Left) Cpl. Mark D. Nichols, radio operator, and Cpl. John C. Van, switchboard operator, both with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Communications Platoon, prepare an embarkation document. The two Marines are known as resourceful and hard working by fellow Marines and superiors. They are part of the 11th MEU's Hurricane Katrina relief operations in the Gulf Coast Region.

11th MEU Comm adapts, overcomes during Hurricane Katrina relief effort

When the Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit were called to the Gulf Coast Region to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina at a moments notice, the Marines of Communications Platoon (S6) knew they had some long work days ahead of them. The urgent nature of the mission prevented the development of a complete communication plan for the

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11th MEU Marines survive surf and sand to win squad prize;

A routine training event turned into a test of endurance and combat readiness when Marines of Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit ran, crawled, and swam through the surf and sand at Red Beach here recently. It's called surf qualification and for the Marines of E Company, it means jumping from the roof of an Amphibious Assault

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U.S.S. PELELIU (Nov. 10, 2005) - Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit stood in formation in the hangar bay as Brig. Gen. Carl B. Jensen, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, and Col. J.W. Bullard, Jr., commanding officer of the 11th MEU, cut the ceremonial cake for the Marine Corps' 230th birthday and gave a piece to the oldest and youngest Marines present, Nov. 9. The Marines and sailors paid homage to the Corps' tradition that has stood for 230 years. Lance Cpl. Nina Crust, communications Marine from MEU Service Support Group 11, the youngest Marine present; and Master Sgt. Richard Siegfried, maintenance control chief for Marine Medium Helicopter 166 (Reinforced), the oldest Marine, partake in the first pieces of cake. The sharing of the cake symbolizes the passing of traditions to the next generation of young Marines. The Marines were served steak and lobster by staff noncommissioned officers as part of the celebration. The 11th MEU's Command Element, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, MSSG-11, HMM-166 are all onboard conducting the MEU's first at sea period Expeditionary Strike Group 3 Exercise. - U.S.S. PELELIU (Nov. 10, 2005) - Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit stood in formation in the hangar bay as Brig. Gen. Carl B. Jensen, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, and Col. J.W. Bullard, Jr., commanding officer of the 11th MEU, cut the ceremonial cake for the Marine Corps' 230th birthday and gave a piece to the oldest and youngest Marines present, Nov. 9. The Marines and sailors paid homage to the Corps' tradition that has stood for 230 years. Lance Cpl. Nina Crust, communications Marine from MEU Service Support Group 11, the youngest Marine present; and Master Sgt. Richard Siegfried, maintenance control chief for Marine Medium Helicopter 166 (Reinforced), the oldest Marine, partake in the first pieces of cake. The sharing of the cake symbolizes the passing of traditions to the next generation of young Marines. The Marines were served steak and lobster by staff noncommissioned officers as part of the celebration. The 11th MEU's Command Element, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, MSSG-11, HMM-166 are all onboard conducting the MEU's first at sea period Expeditionary Strike Group 3 Exercise.

11th MEU commemorates time-honored tradition aboard Peleliu

As Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit stood in formation in the hangar bay Col. J.W. Bullard cut a ceremonial cake in honor of the Marine Corps' 230th Birthday aboard the U.S.S. Peleliu Nov. 9. Bullard, commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, Calif., handed the first piece to the Guest of Honor, Brig.

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11th MEU (SOC) assaults desert objective

After two weeks of rigorous training, the Marines lay poised behind their weapons on a ridgeline overlooking the battlefield. From here the Marines of Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), watch the beginnings of the battle unfold. As they wait for the signal to engage, a plethora of

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11th Marine Expeditionary Unit pulls together during humanitarian assistance training

Marines of 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, commanded by Col. Charles S. Patton, took a step toward warfighting preparedness Nov. 9, after completing its first at-sea training event, the Comprehensive Training While Underway Exercise, in preparation for a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific and Arabian Gulf Regions next year. During the

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11th MEU 'brothers' separated but 'not for long'

This is the fourth in a series of seven articles paying homage to the Marines of the 11th MEU who bravely fought and lost their lives during fighting in An Najaf, Iraq, this August. They jokingly called themselves brothers separated at birth. Corporals Robert Abad, and Jose M. Cueva, both squad leaders with 81mm Mortar Platoon, Battalion Landing

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11th MEU (SOC) conducts NEO exercise, assists embassy test emergency evacuation system

Marines and sailors of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, (Special Operations Capable) assisted the staff of the United States Embassy in testing their emergency evacuation system, known as the Emergency Warden System, during a training exercise here. The purpose of the exercise was to test the American Embassy's capability to alert and assemble

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Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, based out of Camp Pendleton, push a crowd of unruly protesters during a consulate security training exercise during Joint Task Force Exercise 06, Jan. 13-25 aboard the U.S.S. Peleliu and throughout Camp Pendleton. - Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, based out of Camp Pendleton, push a crowd of unruly protesters during a consulate security training exercise during Joint Task Force Exercise 06, Jan. 13-25 aboard the U.S.S. Peleliu and throughout Camp Pendleton.

Photo Essay – BLT 1/4 Marines keep consulate secure during JTFEX

This is a photo essay of Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, based out of Camp Pendleton who were assigned to provide consulate security for a notional U.S. Consulate General during Joint Task Force Exercise 06, Jan. 13-25 aboard the U.S.S. Peleliu and throughout Camp

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BLT 1/4 accomplishes mission, leaves Louisiana with sad, joyful memories

Every day began at 5:30 a.m. for the men of Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. Every day, they’d find themselves waking up in Slidell Jr. High School’s gymnasium. This is the place where “Charlie Company” called home for five days while they provided support for the Hurricane Katrina relief effort here. Having

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ABOARD USS TARAWA (Nov. 19, 2007) ? Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) take advantage of picture-perfect weather in the Pacific Ocean to practice what they do best, get into the fight quickly. Reconnaissance and infantry Marines from Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, sharpened their combat skills by fast roping from a CH-46E Sea Knight onto the flight deck of USS Tarawa (LHA 1). - ABOARD USS TARAWA (Nov. 19, 2007) ? Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) take advantage of picture-perfect weather in the Pacific Ocean to practice what they do best, get into the fight quickly. Reconnaissance and infantry Marines from Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, sharpened their combat skills by fast roping from a CH-46E Sea Knight onto the flight deck of USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

Practice hones 11th MEU's combat skills

Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) took advantage of picture-perfect weather in the Pacific Ocean to practice what they do best, get into the fight quickly. Reconnaissance and infantry Marines from Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, sharpened their combat skills by fast roping from a

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