Submitted by: 24th MEU
Story Identification Number: 2002112745321
Story by Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney
Marines from Weapons Company Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), drag their opponents across the line during a tug-of-war aboard the USS Nassau (LHA-4) during a Steel Beach Picnic for the Marines and Sailors. Photo by: Sgt. Zachary A. Bathon
Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and the Nassau (LHA-4) set sail on a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) for some deep sea- fishing during Steel Beach Picnic Festivities. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney
Sgt. Deonte Cole, a Chicago, Il native shoots for the inside during a basketball tournament held aboard the USS Nassau (LHA-4) between Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and Sailors of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group during a Steel Beach Picnic. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney ">
HN Dominick Breedlove, a Houston, TX native, and member of the Battalion Landing Team, 2d Bn., 2d Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), passes the ball for an assist during a basketball tournament held aboard the USS Nassau (LHA-4) between Marines and Sailors of the 24th MEU (SOC) and Sailors of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group during a Steel Beach Picnic. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and Sailors from the USS Nassau (LHA-4) enjoy their time swimming in the welldeck of the ship during a Steel Beach Picnic. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and Sailors from the USS Nassau (LHA-4) enjoy their time swimming in the welldeck of the ship during a Steel Beach Picnic. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Alexander Whitney