Marine Expeditionary Unit Ordered to the Middle East

At least 2,000 U.S. Marines constituting the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), headquartered in Okinawa, have been dispatched towards the Middle East as U.S. Strikes on Iran enter their third week. These 2,000+ Marines and their associated equipment are currently located aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA-7) and the USS New Orleans (LPD-18). Prior to receiving ... The post Marine Expeditionary Unit Ordered to the Middle East appeared first on Naval News.