26th MEU conducts Realistic Urban Training at Fort A.P. Hill.

A Marine with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, puts rounds downrange during a company battle live-fire exercise as part of Realistic Urban Training aboard Fort A.P. Hill, Va., June 8, 2010. During the 18-day training evolution, the MEU will conduct several urban and other small unit training exercises as part of its pre-deployment training. 26th MEU is scheduled to deploy later this fall. (Official USMC Photo by Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon Jr./Released)

Sergeant Major Allen L. Tanner, sergeant major for 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks with Marines while attending a live-fire exercise during Realistic Urban Training (RUT) at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., June 8, 2010. During the 18-day training evolution, the MEU conducted several urban training exercises in a realistic environment as part of its pre-deployment training. The urban environment is among the most challenging tactical environments MEU Marines may face. 26th MEU is scheduled to deploy later this fall. (Official USMC Photo by Lance Cpl Tammy K. Hineline/ Released).

Capt. Brian J. Donlon, Company I commander with Battalion Landing Team 3/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, communicates on the company radio during a company battle live-fire exercise as part of Realistic Urban Training aboard Fort A.P. Hill, Va., June 8, 2010. During the 18-day training evolution, the MEU will conduct several urban and other small unit training exercises as part of its pre-deployment training. 26th MEU is scheduled to deploy later this fall. (Official USMC Photo by Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon Jr./Released)

Mortarmen with Battalion Landing Team 3/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a mortar at a target downrange as part of Realistic Urban Training aboard Fort A.P. Hill, Va., June 8, 2010. During the 18-day training evolution, the MEU will conduct several urban and other small unit training exercises as part of its pre-deployment training. 26th MEU is scheduled to deploy later this fall. (Official USMC Photo by Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon Jr./Released)