Here are some photos from the latest training excercise of the 24th MEU, in May, 2002. This was a TRUEX (Training in an Urban Environment Exercise).
![]() Marines from the Maritime Special Purpose Force fast rope out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, HMM-263, 24th MEU, during a raid on a building in downtown Macon, Ga. Photo submitted 05/30/2002 Taken by Sgt. Zachary A. Bathon |
![]() Marines from the Maritime Special Purpose Force make their way out of a building after successfully completing a raid in downtown Macon, Ga. Photo submitted 05/30/2002 Taken by Sgt. Zachary A. Bathon |
![]() Marines from the Maritime Special Purpose Force fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, HMM-263, 24th MEU, during a raid on a building in downtown Macon, Ga. Photo submitted 05/30/2002 Taken by Sgt. Zachary A. Bathon |
![]() Marines from the Maritime Special Purpose Force prepare to provide security for the rest of the force during a raid on building in downtwon Macon, Ga., during STX-2. Photo submitted 05/21/2002 Taken by Sgt. Zachary A. Bathon |
![]() 24th MEU Marines pay a visit to West Side High School in Macon, Ga. as a part of their community outreach to show appreciation for Macon hospitality during Training in an Urban Environment Exercise (TRUEX). Photo submitted 05/18/2002 Taken by Sgt. Bryan P. Reed |
![]() A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter flies over some buildings in Macon, Ga., during a flight operation as a part of TRUEX. Photo submitted 05/17/2002 Taken by Sgt. Bryan P. Reed |
![]() An American Flag flies in Base Camp Warrior during TRUEX. The camp was set up by Marines from MSSG-24 in 5 days, half the time allotted to them. Photo submitted 05/17/2002 Taken by Sgt. Bryan P. Reed |