Welcome to the MEU: Flying the Harrier

℠2015 – This episode showcases one of the Marine Corps’ special operations units Force Recon and the capabilities they provide to the MEU. For more, visit the Marines YouTube page.

Introducing the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit new video series: Episode 1 - Welcome to the MEU. Also available in high definition.

This is part of a video series titled Welcome to the MEU. This episode has Lance Cpl. Randy James explaining to viewers how Marines train for fast rope insertions. The Marines and Sailors are with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Welcome to the MEU. This episode features Cpl. David Jorgenson as infantry Marines conduct a vertical assault into a simulated urban setting. The Marines and Sailors are with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

In this episode, follow Lance Cpl. Jordan Nace while he and his teammates investigate a simulated dangerous chemical agent. These Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense Specialists use scenarios like this to hone their speed, accuracy and decisiveness to defend against these types of hazards.

In this episode, Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines climb inside the Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer. This simulates a downed aircraft in a body of water and these Marines are learning the essential skills to survive. Also available in high definition. Music used: Remember the Dreams by Per Kiilstofte https://machinimasound.com/music/remember-the-dreams Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ever wonder what its like to fly? In this episode, climb into the pilot seat of an MV-22 Osprey to pick up #Marines during a vertical assault.

In this episode, Capt. Garron Garn is on the USS Bonhomme Richard and gives viewers an update on the 'Welcome to the MEU' video series while at sea. Also available in high definition.

In this episode, see what a tactical air control party is like as Marines coordinate close air support.

In this episode, follow Lance Cpl. Michael Enders as he shows you what it takes to be part of the Helicopter Support Team.