Lance Cpl. Craig W. Mehlenbeck, an assaultman from Weapons platoon, Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, launches a high explosive rocket from his MK153 Shoulder-fired, Multi-purpose, Assault Weapon in the mountains of Djibouti, Africa, during a live fire range, March 28. The 24th MEU Marines performed a series of sustainment and joint exercises alongside the French military service members while in Djibouti. The 24th MEU currently serves as the theatre reserve force for Central Command during its seven month deployment aboard Nassau Amphibious Ready Group vessels. Photo by Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda