English: Cpl. Daniel Mallory, a squad leader with 1st platoon, Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security at the rear of an
Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) as team leader Lance Cpl. Daniel Pursley, exits towards their objective point during a mechanized assault as part of a live fire range in Djibouti, Africa, March 29. The infantry Marines initially closed with their objective riding through the mountainous, desert environment, in the back of Assault Amphibious Vehicles from the 24th MEU's Amphibious Assault Vehicle platoon. 24th MEU Marines performed a series of sustainment exercises, as well as bi-lateral training alongside the French military, during a month-long rotation of units from 24th MEU conducting training in the east-African country. The 24th MEU currently serves as the theatre reserve force for Central Command.
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Cpl. Daniel Mallory, squad leader with 1st platoon, Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, secures the rear of an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) as Lance Cpl. Daniel Pursley, team leader, leads his team towards their objective point during a mechanized assault as part of a live fire range in Djibouti, Africa March 29. AAVs from Amphibious Assault Vehicle platoon transported and supported infantry Marines throughout mountainous environment. 24th MEU Marines performed a series of sustainment and joint exercises alongside the French military servicemembers while in Djibouti. The 24th MEU is currently serves as the theatre reserve force for Central Command during its seven month deployment aboard Nassau Amphibious Ready Group vessels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda)
Cleared for Publice Release by U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/U.S. Fifth Fleet (C5F)/Combined Marine Forces Pulbic Affairs Office
Capt. Robert Shuford, 24th MEU Public Affairs Officer: robert.shuford@nassau.usmc.mil, robert.shuford@usmc.mil
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24th MEU
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Keywords
24 MEU
24th Marine Expeditionary Unit
24th MEU
AAV
AAVs
Alpha Company
Amphibours assault vehicle
Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment