Camp Lejeune Marines and Sailors stop training to help after Hurricane Sandy

Deployment training suspended as 26th MEU responds to Hurricane Sandy
By AMANDA WILCOX
Daily News Staff
Published: Friday, November 2, 2012

The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently in the northeast helping with disaster relief for Hurricane Sandy.

The Marines and sailors of the 26th MEU, based out of Camp Lejeune, deployed Thursday aboard the USS Wasp to provide generators, fuel, clean water and helicopter lift capabilities, according to a press release from the 26th MEU.

“First and foremost, out thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by Hurricane Sandy,” said Col. Matthew St. Clair, commanding officer of the 26th MEU, in the release. “The capabilities of the 26th MEU are augmenting the larger relief efforts currently being executed at the federal, state and local level. The Marines and sailors of the MEU are extremely motivated about assisting other Americans in a time of need.”
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