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Marines and sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 31 (CLB-31), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducted weapons familiarization classes during a CLB Exercise (CLBEX) Jan. 4-8. The MEU is currently preparing for its Spring Patrol in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2010 (CG ’10) in the Kingdom of Thailand and Exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK ’10) in the Republic of the Philippines. - Marines and sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 31 (CLB-31), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducted weapons familiarization classes during a CLB Exercise (CLBEX) Jan. 4-8. The MEU is currently preparing for its Spring Patrol in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2010 (CG ’10) in the Kingdom of Thailand and Exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK ’10) in the Republic of the Philippines.

Logistics element conducts CLBEX

The Marines and sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 31 (CLB-31), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), kicked-off their new year by conducting CLB Exercise (CLBEX) Jan. 4-8. CLBEX is conducted twice a year (before spring patrol and before fall patrol) to keep the Marines and sailors up to date with the equipment and give them an opportunity to

AAV Maintenance Key for success during TS ‘09

The Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) has been an integral part of the Marine Corps since it was commissioned in 1972. According to www.globalsecurity.org, the 26-ton vehicle is equipped with a jet propulsion unit that allows it to reach speeds up to eight knots at sea for seven hours and carries four bilge pumps capable of removing 400 gallons of

Flying Tigers Gunny promoted by former D.I.

Twelve years ago, a young recruit, like hundreds before him, stood as straight and tall as he could manage, while doing his best to get through his first day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. His senior drill instructor walked briskly into the squad bay and he was struck with a mixture of admiration and intimidation reserved only

‘Soldiers of the Sea’ get a grasp of their Amphibious Roots

Walking down the half-mile long pier carrying a strenuous combat load, a young Marine tries to contain his excitement of this new adventurous chapter in his life. As humvees, amphibious assault vehicles, government trucks, vans, and fellow Marines and sailors pass, he finds himself indulged in the morning sea breeze. After reaching the top of the

Essex On-loads 31st MEU for Spring Patrol

The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) completed the on-load of more than 2,000 Marines and sailors from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) Jan. 29. The 31st MEU embarked Essex as part of the Essex Expeditionary Strike Group (ESX ESG) to take part in the Strike Group’s annual Spring Patrol throughout East and

ACE Returns to Essex for Spring Patrol

The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) embarked the Air Combat Element (ACE) of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) Jan. 27, in preparation for the MEU’s and ship’s annual Spring Patrol of the Asia Pacific region. The ACE includes Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced) and Marine Attack Squadron 211 and

ROK Commandant, III MEF CG Visit 3/5

The commandant of the Republic of Korea’s Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Lee Hong-Hee visited the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Hansen Jan. 23. During his visit, Hong-Hee, escorted by Lt. Gen. Richard C. Zilmer, the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, and commander of Marine Corps Bases Japan met with Marines and sailors from the

When Every Second Counts

Approximately 20 Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit managed to 'keep their heads above water' and learn the basic principles of underwater egress during the Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer course on Camp Hansen Jan. 9.The three-day course is offered by Survival Systems USA, a company that specializes in instructing both civilian and

Philippine-U.S. Marines integrate in combat readiness training

The subtropical climate of the Northern Luzon region has long been a favorite location for both Philippine and U.S. forces in conducting large scale bilateral training exercises. With the annual Talon Vision and Amphibious Landing Exercises being conducted from Oct. 15-27 here, the opportunities for Marines with Company K, Battalion Landing Team

EVALEX 2009

31st MEU certified for Fall deployment Story by: Cpl. Jason Spinella 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Combat CorrespondentOKINAWA, Japan – As the Corps’ only forward-deployed Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) the Marines and sailors of the 31st