Uploads from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), tagged meu

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Tue, 29 May 2012 07:00:01 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

AQABA, Jordan – Staff Sgt. David Williams, the engineer chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pumps water purified by the Tactical Water Purification System into a container at the Royal Jordanian Naval Base here, May 4, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12. The system will serve as the primary means of supplying water to the Marines of the 24th MEU during the exercise. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are participating in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multi-lateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Tue, 29 May 2012 07:00:02 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Tue, 29 May 2012 07:00:00 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

AQABA, Jordan – Cpl. Cody Sorrell, a water purification specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, tests the water he is purifying with the Tactical Water Purification System at the Royal Jordanian Naval Base here, May 4, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12. Water purification specialists test the water produced by the system every hour to ensure it is fit for human consumption. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multi-lateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Tue, 29 May 2012 07:00:03 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

AQABA, Jordan – Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare water purified by the Tactical Water Purification System for transportation at the Royal Jordanian Naval Base here, May 4, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12. The system will serve as the primary means of supplying water to the Marines of the 24th MEU during the exercise. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are participating in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multi-lateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Tue, 29 May 2012 06:59:59 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

AQABA, Jordan – The USS Iwo Jima is docked at the Royal Jordanian Naval Base here, May 4, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are participating in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:18:04 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

AQABA, Jordan – Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit offload from a Navy Landing Craft Utility vessel at the Royal Jordanian Naval Base here, May 2, 2012, to begin their participation in Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multi-lateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:18:06 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

AQABA, Jordan – Cpl. Brandon Keziah, top, a bulk fuel specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, offloads equipment to establish a Landing Support Area near the Royal Jordanian Naval Base here, May 2, 2012, to begin their participation in Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multi-lateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:18:10 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

AQABA, JordAQABA, Jordan – A Marine 7-Ton truck offloads onto the beach from a Landing Craft Air-Cushioned hovercraft during offload operations at the Royal Jordanian Naval Base here, May 3, 2012, as the 24th Marine Expeditionary begins their participation in Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multi-lateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)an – A Marine 7-Ton truck offloads onto the beach from a Landing Craft Air-Cushioned hovercraft during offload operations at the Royal Jordanian Naval Base here, May 3, 2012, as the 24th Marine Expeditionary begins their participation in Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multi-lateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:18:09 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

AQABA, Jordan – A Navy Landing Craft Air-Cushioned hovercraft sails onto the beach during offload operations at the Royal Jordanian Naval Base here, May 3, 2012, as the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit begins their participation in Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multi-lateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:18:23 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

JABAL PETRA, Jordan – Lance Cpl. Bryan Planty, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, works under a Humvee to replace its engine here, May 6, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:18:08 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:18:07 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

AQABA, Jordan – Navy Seaman Quim Hamson, an instruction mechanic with the USS Iwo Jima, guides a Navy Landing Craft Air-Cushioned hovercraft onto the beach during offload operations at the Royal Jordanian Naval Base here, May 3, 2012, as the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit begins their participation in Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multi-lateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:18:24 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

JABAL PETRA, Jordan – Lance corporals Bryan Planty, left, and Danzel Denton, right, motor transportation mechanics with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work under a Humvee to replace its engine here, May 6, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:18:22 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

JABAL PETRA, Jordan – Lance corporals Danzel Denton, left, and Bryan Planty, right, motor transportation mechanics with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work under a Humvee to replace its engine here, May 6, 2012, during Exercise Eager Lion 12, the largest annual exercise in the Central Command area of operations. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are planned to participate in various events ashore throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:12:51 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

JABAL PETRA, Jordan – Lance Cpl. Mario Sanchez, an M1A1 Abrams tank crewman with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sits on an Abrams tank with members of the Royal Jordanian Army here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:12:50 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

JABAL PETRA, Jordan – Lance Cpl. Mario Sanchez, an M1A1 Abrams tank crewman with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sits on an Abrams tank with members of the Royal Jordanian Army here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis-response force. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:12:52 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

JABAL PETRA, Jordan – Marines with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, share a laugh with members of the Royal Jordanian Army here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis response force. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:12:53 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

JABAL PETRA, Jordan – A Royal Jordanian Army Challenger 1 tank fires on a target to gain its battle-sight-zero here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis-response force. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:12:54 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

JABAL PETRA, Jordan – An M1A1 Abrams tank with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is repositioned here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training with the Royal Jordanian Army as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis-response force. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)

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nobody@flickr.com (U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)) — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:12:55 -0700

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) posted a photo:

JABAL PETRA, Jordan – An M1A1 Abrams tank with Tank Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires on a target to gain its battle-sight-zero here, May 7, 2012, during bilateral tank training with the Royal Jordanian Army as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. More than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU are scheduled to participate in various events throughout Jordan to maximize multilateral training opportunities and continue to build relationships with partners throughout the region. Eager Lion 12 is the second major exercise for the 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group after deploying in March to serve as a forward-deployed crisis-response force. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein)