 The "Fighting 13th" has experienced a number of firsts.It was the first West Coast MEU to be designated as Special Operations Capable, having trained to conduct a wide variety of special missions.It was the first MEU to deploy with Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC); an entire section of Avenger air defense weapons systems, the first to refuel ground vehicles with the Tactical Bulk Fuels Delivery System mounted in a CH-53E.