Mike's New Adventure

Mike left on a new adventure. He has a new assignment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). What this means is that his new unit is attached to a group of ships and he will be out at sea off and on for the next year. Mike is stationed on the USS Essex and they are traveling with the USS Germantown.

The MEU participates in different exercises around the Pacific, but they also provide relief efforts when needed. Just before Mike joined them they were in main-land Japan working on earthquake relief.

This is a great opportunity for Mike to see some new places and experience life on a ship. (I guess if he thought he had island fever before it's going to be worse after being on a ship for a while!)

The day the ship left we were able to go onto the ship for a bit. Paige had a good time, but all the excitement wore her out! It was hot and there isn't a lot of places to sit on the flight deck, but we were glad to spend a few more hours with our favorite guy! We sure love him, and we are going to miss him for the next few months!

You can follow the MEU's movements at www.facebook.com/31stMEU

Here are some pictures from our day!