Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 26 offload a CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in Staton Island, , to drop off Marines Nov. 5. The Marines arrived with shovels, axes and other tools to assiste local residents with clean-up efforts. The 26th MEU is able to provide generators, fuel, clean water, and helicopter lift capabilities to aid in disaster relief efforts. The 26th MEU is currently conducting pre-deployment training, preparing for their departure in 2013. As an expeditionary crisis response force operating f
Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 26 offload a CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in Staton Island, , to drop off Marines Nov. 5. The Marines arrived with shovels, axes and other tools to assiste local residents with clean-up efforts. The 26th MEU is able to provide generators, fuel, clean water, and helicopter lift capabilities to aid in disaster relief efforts. The 26th MEU is currently conducting pre-deployment training, preparing for their departure in 2013. As an expeditionary crisis response force operating from the sea, the MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations. Marines return to Staten Island, assist residents 121105-M-QE984-030
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