phrogpilot73
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30 May, 1983 - the 24 MAU relieves the 22 MAU in Beirut, Lebanon.
23 October, 1983 - Suicide truck loaded with equivalent of 12,000 pounds of explosives destroyed headquarters building of BLT 1/8 at Beirut International Airport. Almost simultaneous suicide attack destroyed building occupied by French paratroopers. U.S. casualties: 241 killed, 70 wounded. French casualties: 58 killed. Marine replacement airlifts, via 13 C-141 aircraft, begin the same day.
As a member of The Beirut Battalion (1/8), I deployed in 2006 with the 24 MEU. 23 years later, and BLT 1/8 was back in Beirut - conducting a NEO of over 14,000 AMCITS (to include Anthony Bourdain). Original members of BLT 1/8, 24 MAU were there to greet us upon our return from deployment - for although we are generationally removed, we are forever linked as brothers in arms.
They came in peace...
23 October, 1983 - Suicide truck loaded with equivalent of 12,000 pounds of explosives destroyed headquarters building of BLT 1/8 at Beirut International Airport. Almost simultaneous suicide attack destroyed building occupied by French paratroopers. U.S. casualties: 241 killed, 70 wounded. French casualties: 58 killed. Marine replacement airlifts, via 13 C-141 aircraft, begin the same day.
As a member of The Beirut Battalion (1/8), I deployed in 2006 with the 24 MEU. 23 years later, and BLT 1/8 was back in Beirut - conducting a NEO of over 14,000 AMCITS (to include Anthony Bourdain). Original members of BLT 1/8, 24 MAU were there to greet us upon our return from deployment - for although we are generationally removed, we are forever linked as brothers in arms.
They came in peace...
