Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted an experiential Long distance training exercise at Ft. Pickett, Va. Feb. 7-10, 2012. The unit flew into Ft. Pickett from the USS Iwo Jima off the coast of N.C. nearly 165 miles away to test their ability to conduct a long range mission launched from sea. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Iwo Jima Amphibious ready Group scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. Produced by Lance Cpl. Tucker Wolf.
Date Taken: | 02.07.2012 |
Date Posted: | 02.12.2012 14:01 |
Category: | B-Roll |
Video ID: | 137364 |
VIRIN: | 120207-M-TK324-001 |
Filename: | DOD_100323234 |
Length: | 00:04:09 |
Location: | VA, US |
Downloads: | 7 |
High-Res. Downloads: | 7 |
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