160614-M-EU132-050 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 14, 2016) U.S. Marines and sailors participate in a loading exercise (LOADEX) on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Va. The 24th MEU is the II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) designated unit for Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA). If a natural disaster strikes the U.S. and military support is requested, the 24th MEU is the unit pre-selected to respond within days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Autmn S. Bobby/Released)