Wednesday, July 11, 2012

South Bend and Mishawaka, Indiana; July 11, 2012

7/8/2012 By Lance Cpl. Michael Oxton

31st MEU

Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, use a circular saw to ignite a Brocos torch while attempting to breach steel barricades, July 9. The raid was part of the Realistic Urban Training Exercise, evaluated by Special Operations Training Group. It is designed to integrate unique individual and small unit skills in conjunction with the 31st MEU's increased proficiency in the rapid response planning process in a challenging and unfamiliar environment. The 31st MEU is the United States' force in readiness for the Asia Pacific.




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