U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jordan Krische, a Lehigh Township, Pennsylvania native, and squad leader with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), poses for a photo during scheduled bilateral training with the Republic of Cyprus National Guard, Sept. 23, 2024. The training, set to take place from September to early November, was coordinated with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and is designed to strengthen the operational capabilities of both forces and reaffirm the strong security cooperation and commitment to regional stability between the U.S. and Cyprus. The 24th MEU (SOC) and Wasp Amphibious Ready Group are on a scheduled deployment to U.S. Naval Forced Europe and Africa area of operations to support U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Routine training exercises ensure that we, alongside our Allies and partners, are postured and ready to respond rapidly and effectively to any mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline Peguero-Montes)
U.S. Marines with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), conduct a low light deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp(LHD 1) while underway in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 27, 2024. The Wasp (WSP) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 24th MEU (SOC) are conducting operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa area of operations on a scheduled deployment. The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is supporting U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elton Taylor)
THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS – Elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) arrived in Paphos, Cyprus ahead of scheduled bilateral training with the Republic of Cyprus National Guard, September 9, 2024. The training, set to take place from September to early November, was coordinated with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia. The United States is grateful to the Republic of Cyprus and its National Guard for their significant commitment and contribution of resources to support this bilateral training.
“These long-planned visits and trainings strengthen our ongoing partnership to support stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region,” said the U.S....
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece – U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) conducted a readiness and sustainment training exercise focused on core mission essential tasks at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, July 13-17, 2024.