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Description: Cpl. Daniel Mallory, a squad leader with 1st platoon, Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security at the rear of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) as team leader Lance Cpl. Daniel Pursley, exits towards their objective point during a mechanized assault as part of a live fire range in Djibouti, Africa, March 29. The infantry Marines initially closed with their objective riding through the mountainous, desert environment, in the back of Assault Amphibious Vehicles from the 24th MEU's Amphibious Assault Vehicle platoon. 24th MEU Marines performed a series of sustainment exercises, as well as bi-lateral training alongside the French military, during a month-long rotation of units from 24th MEU conducting training in the east-African country. The 24th MEU currently serves as the theatre reserve force for Central Command.
Title: 100329-M-6001S-166
Credit: USMC website: http://www.marines.mil/unit/24thmeu/_layouts/imagemeta.aspx?image=http://www.marines.mil/unit/24thmeu/PublishingImages/2010/April%202010/100329-M-6001S-166.JPG
Author: Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda
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