Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th MEU, board a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th MEU, prior to a simulated raid during Realistic Urban Training (RUT) on Fort Barfoot, Virginia, Jan. 18, 2024. RUT provides the 24th MEU the opportunity to operate in unfamiliar environments, integrate the units of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force, and train towards being designated as special operations capable.

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Keywords: 1/8, 24th, 365, blt, meu, rut, usmc, vmm