USS IWO JIMA, Mediterranean Sea (Dec. 4, 2012) - Cpl. Paul Maillet, a Churubusco, Ind., native and general support equipment mec

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USS IWO JIMA, Mediterranean Sea (Dec. 4, 2012) - Cpl. Paul Maillet, a Churubusco, Ind., native and general support equipment mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a pre-operational inspection of a 31B tow tractor aboard USS Iwo Jima, , 2012. Pre-operational inspections prepare equipment for use prior to being used on the flight deck. The 24th MEU is deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and is currently in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Since deploying in March, they have supported a variety of missions in the Central, Africa and European Commands, assisted the Navy in safeguarding sea lanes, and conducted various bilateral and unilateral training events in several countries in the Middle East and Africa.

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