Clear skies; 26th MEU Marine excels as air traffic controller
November 9, 2015 — The Marine Corps League awards the Sergeant Maj. Frederick B. Douglass award once a year to a Marine that demonstrates superior qualities and actions during the performance of his duties. An individual needs to receive recommendation from his leadership and approval from a commanding officer for eligibility. Sgt. Jan Kamphuis, an air traffic MORE
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Commentary; Looking forward to float
November 9, 2015 — The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD) and the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD). Marines and sailors aboard the ships live and work together each day, operating like a small city, with a common mission guiding them. Their MORE
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26th MEU FRO, a family friend
August 31, 2013 — Marines and sailors deployed with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit make selfless sacrifices on a daily basis. Often times, what goes without thought is the sacrifices the family members and loved ones also endure. Going day-to-day worrying about the well-being of their Marine or sailor, often time going weeks with little to no communication. MORE
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VMM-266 (Rein.) replaces old with new
August 31, 2013 — During the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s 2013 deployment, the aircraft belonging to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), have gone through hundreds of flight hours. Parts are constantly checked, maintained and if need be, replaced.Most recently Marines assigned to VMM-266 (Rein.) replaced two drag pins on an MV-22B Osprey in MORE
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Combat cargo Marines keep it moving
August 2, 2013 — During their 2013 deployment to the Fifth and Sixth Fleet areas of responsibility the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit rides aboard ships that make up the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. They conduct training with various countries in the area while standing guard, ready to respond to a crisis in a moment’s notice. When and if called upon, the 26th MORE
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Painting a legacy
July 31, 2013 — The fight against corrosion on aircraft is a never ending battle than cannot be disregarded. The degradation of aircraft and its parts could potentially cause aircraft to become inoperable, and at the extreme, pose a threat to the Marines and sailors aboard them. “We treat all the corrosion that occurs on aircraft,” said Cpl. Nicolas M. Belmer, a MORE
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BLT 3/2 develops new way to lower gear during HRST operations
July 25, 2013 — A matter of chance gave Gunnery Sgt. Paul Riley, platoon sergeant of Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, the ability to unify skillsets from multiple military courses to help develop a technique to aid lowering gear during Helicopter Rope Suspension Technique exercises and operations.Riley said MORE
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