MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, - Gunny Claus presents a gift to the son of a Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a Christmas party at the MCAS New River Marina, Dec. 16, 2015. The event held special significance for the service members and their families as the 24th MEU missed the holidays last year while on their 7-month deployment to the Middle East. "These Marines have accomplished an incredible amount this year and I'm very proud of them," said Colonel Ryan S. Rideout, 24th MEU commanding officer. "This is a small way we can have our families come together an
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, - Gunny Claus presents a gift to the son of a Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a Christmas party at the MCAS New River Marina, Dec. 16, 2015. The event held special significance for the service members and their families as the 24th MEU missed the holidays last year while on their 7-month deployment to the Middle East. "These Marines have accomplished an incredible amount this year and I'm very proud of them," said Colonel Ryan S. Rideout, 24th MEU commanding officer. "This is a small way we can have our families come together and share in the holiday festivities towards the end of the year. Our family readiness program is an essential part of our combat readiness." ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Todd F. Michalek / Released)
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