GULF OF ADEN (July 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt.

GULF OF ADEN (July 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Michael Washington, left, reports to Lt. Col. Edward C. Greeley during his promotion ceremony on the forecastle of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Washington is the company gunnery sergeant for Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)