June 23, 2024
First Military Fixed-Wing Aircraft Lands on Peleliu Recertified Airstrip
PELELIU, Palau —
Logistics In Action — Article first appeared in the U.S. Indo - Pacific news website. For the first time since its recertification in June, a military fixed-wing aircraft has touched down on the historic Peleliu airstrip, marking a significant and triumphant return to this iconic World War II site, on June 22, 2024. This landmark event was made possible by the tireless efforts of the Marine Corps Engineer Detachment Palau (MCED-P) 24.1, comprised of engineers from the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group.