Litohoro Greece (June 10 1999 The First Wave Of Marines Assigned To The 26T

990610-N-9251B-509 Litohoro, Greece (June 10, 1999) -- The First Wave Of Marines Assigned To The 26Th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Meu) Arrive Ashore In Litohoro During The Early-Morning Hours In Support Of The Nato Peacekeeping Mission In Kosovo. The First To Arrive From The Amphibious Ship USS Ponce (Lpd-15) Were Aboard Amphibious Assault Vehicles (Aavs) Followed By Landing Craft Utility Boats (Lcus), And Landing Craft Air Cushions (Lcacs). The 26Th Meu And USS Kearsarge (Lhd 3) Amphibious Ready Group Are Deployed In Support Of Nato Operation Allied Force. U.S. Navy (Photo By U.S. Navy/Getty Images)