U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force prepare to engage their targets on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the South China Sea, June 12, 2015. The MRF practices bo... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Erik Maehler aims in on his target
U.S. Marine Sgt. Erik Maehler aims in on his target at a fire-and-maneuver range aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 11, 2015. Maehler is a team leader with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid F... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force practice room-entering procedures on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 28, 2015. These Marines ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force sight in on their targets aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. These Marines frequently practice the... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fire at targets aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 10, 2015. The MRF is honing their marksmanship skills to maintain their combat rea... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force rappel in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 20 in the East China Sea, June 2, 2015. The Marines also went over lowering procedures s... More
Pfc. Sterling A. Classenreid, anit-tank missile gunner,
Pfc. Sterling A. Classenreid, anit-tank missile gunner, conducts an operations check on a combat metal detector here July 18. Classenreid, 19, from El Paso, Texas, is with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Tea... More
Terrain model brief - US Navy Photo
Company I Marines receive a brief using a terrain model in USS Makin Island's hangar here, Oct. 5. The Marines serve as the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Battalion Landing Team 3/1, which embarked the Makin ... More
Team leader Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Davis prepares for
Team leader Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Davis prepares for a live-fire exercise aboard USS Pearl Harbor here Dec. 5. Davis, 21, is a San Diego native and serves with Company K, Battalion Landing Team 3/1. The team is ... More
A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, fast-ropes from a CH-46E Sea Knight parked on USS Makin Island’s flight deck to the hangar Dec. 9. The aircr... More
Machine gunner Lance Cpl. Thien Le holsters a magazine
Machine gunner Lance Cpl. Thien Le holsters a magazine during live-fire training Jan. 16. The 19-year-old Houston native is a member of Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, which is the ground combat element ... More
Lance Cpl. Kevin C. Curnutt plays bingo aboard USS
Lance Cpl. Kevin C. Curnutt plays bingo aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8) here Feb. 23. The 21-year-old Pomeroy, Wash., native serves as an infantryman with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground combat element f... More
Lance Cpl. Adam C. Johnson organizes gear for an inspection
Lance Cpl. Adam C. Johnson organizes gear for an inspection aboard USS Pearl Harbor, March 30. The 28-year-old is from Cheboygan, Mich., and serves as a radio operator with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the groun... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/1 perform
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/1 perform a breaching demonstration as part of a joint training exercise with Omani soldiers here April 7. The landing team serves as the ground combat element for the... More
Marines maintain vehicles
Cpls. Zachary Hinna, left, and Bradley Engelman, right, clean a light armored vehicle here April 21. The Marines serves with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, as the ground combat element for the 11th Marine Expediti... More
Cpl. Vincent G. Lopez grapples during formal
Cpl. Vincent G. Lopez grapples during formal non-commissioned officer leadership training April 22 aboard USS Pearl Harbor here. The 20-year-old Scottsbluff, Neb., native serves as a radio operator for Battery ... More
Reconnaissance Marine Sgt. Thomas A. Gill loads an
Reconnaissance Marine Sgt. Thomas A. Gill loads an M9 service pistol during live-fire training aboard USS Makin Island here May 7. The 22-year-old Riverside, Calif., native serves as an assistant team leader wi... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zane Arnett instructs Republic of
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zane Arnett instructs Republic of Korea Marines visiting USS New Orleans during a weapons class with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit here June 8. Arnett, 24, hails from Palisade, Colo., and ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jake Vargas fast ropes during
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jake Vargas fast ropes during helicopter rope suspension training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 12, 2014. Vargas is a military policeman with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 and is pa... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load onto a helicopter during interoperability training Nov. 13, 2014. This training further integrat... More
U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force’s Security
U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force’s Security Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load onto a CH-53 Super Stallion during interoperability training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 19, 2014. Inte... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jake Warden finishes engaging a target
U.S. Marine Cpl. Jake Warden finishes engaging a target during Realistic Urban Training aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Dec. 3, 2014. Warden is with the Force Reconnaissance Detachment, which makes up part ... More
U.S. Marines with the Force Reconnaissance Detachment,
U.S. Marines with the Force Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a static-line jump from an MV-22B Osprey during Realistic Urban Training aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Dec. 4... More
Crack A Smile - Drawing. Public domain image.
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Dominique Sparacino cracks a smile during realistic urban training aboard Camp Roberts, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014. Sparacino is an infantry assaultman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team... More
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit contemplates his next mission during realistic urban training aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Dec. 5, 2014. RUT prepares the 15th MEU Marines for their ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force conduct a raid during realistic urban training aboard Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif., Dec. 5, 2014. RUT prepares the Marines of the 15th ... More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands during Realistic Urban Training aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Dec. 4, 2014. RUT prepares the... More
U.S. Marines with the Law Enforcement Detachment, 15th
U.S. Marines with the Law Enforcement Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, test a cellphone for fingerprints during realistic urban training aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Dec. 6, 2014. RUT prepares... More
U.S. Marines learn Arabic from a role-player during
U.S. Marines learn Arabic from a role-player during a Realistic Urban Training exercise aboard Fort Hunter Ligget, Calif., Dec. 6, 2014. RUT prepares the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Marines for their upco... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Harley Inscore tests a Medium Tactical
U.S. Marine Sgt. Harley Inscore tests a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement’s batteries during realistic urban training aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Dec. 6, 2014. Inscore is a motor transportation mechan... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare for a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission during realistic urban training aboard Fort... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Steve De Leon gives a class about
U.S. Marine Sgt. Steve De Leon gives a class about observation techniques to Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during the MEU’s realistic urban train... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission during realistic urban traini... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission during realistic urban traini... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force conduct a raid during realistic urban training at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Dec. 8, 2014. RUT prepares the Marines of the 15th MEU ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Monrreal and Lance
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Monrreal and Lance Cpl. Samuel Hussman with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrate a security position while p... More
Camp Pendleton personnel train in Lean Six Sigma
Camp Pendleton is offering monthly and quarterly Lean Six Sigma courses for civilian Marines and service members providing them with organizational framework, project methodology and performance improvement too... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit play football after their shift during a realistic urban training exercise aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif.,... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Boyd throws a grappling
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Boyd throws a grappling hook to clear a lane for Marines during combined arms training aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014. Boyd is... More
U.S. Navy Chaplain Samuel Ravelo, 15th Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Navy Chaplain Samuel Ravelo, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks with Marines and sailors from Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th MEU, during a realistic urban training exer... More
U.S. Marines with the Force Reconnaissance Detachment,
U.S. Marines with the Force Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a static-line jump from an MV-22B Osprey during realistic urban training aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Dec. 9... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, build a Southwest Asia Hut during realistic urban training aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014. RUT prepares the 15... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kyle Dehose with Battalion
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kyle Dehose with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit takes a break during a realistic urban training exercise aboard Camp Rober... More
U.S. Navy personnel with Combat Logistics Battalion
U.S. Navy personnel with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, care for a simulated casualty during realistic urban training aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014. RUT prepa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Ressler from Force
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. William Ressler from Force Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks the wind velocity before parachute operations during a realistic urban training exercise aboar... More
U.S. Marines with the Force Reconnaissance Detachment,
U.S. Marines with the Force Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load their magazines while conducting bilateral training with the British Royal Marines during realistic urban training abo... More
U.S. Navy Commander Samuel Ravelo visits U.S. Marines
U.S. Navy Commander Samuel Ravelo visits U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, during realistic urban training aboard Camp Roberts, Calif... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, disembark an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, during re... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hold security after egressing from a Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer during realistic urban training aboard Fort Hunter Liggett,... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Harley Inscore mounts chains to a
U.S. Marine Sgt. Harley Inscore mounts chains to a forklift to lift a new motor into a Humvee during realistic urban training aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Dec. 13, 2014. Inscore is a motor transportation... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force are transported to a raid in Los Angeles during realistic urban training Dec. 13, 2014. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their u... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Shaquille Ross installs components
U.S. Marine Cpl. Shaquille Ross installs components of a Southwest Asia hut during realistic urban training aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Dec. 14, 2014. Ross is a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Bat... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Roberto Sauceda takes aim at a target
U.S. Marine Cpl. Roberto Sauceda takes aim at a target during realistic urban training aboard Camp Roberts, Calif., Dec. 14, 2014. Sauceda is a mortarman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battali... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Mickles practices water-survival
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Mickles practices water-survival techniques during maritime interoperability training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 7, 2015. Mickles is a member of the Force Reconnaissance Detachm... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force provide security for a UH-1Y Venom during maritime interoperability training aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Jan. 8, 201... More
Leadership 101, US Marine Corps Photo
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Clyde Harris uses tools obtained during his time as a drill instructor to better his Marines aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 8, 2015. Harris is from Richmond, Va., and is the warehous... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force receive training during maritime interoperability training at Stu Segal production studio in San Diego Jan. 9, 2015. MIT prepares the M... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors use rigid-hull inflatable
U.S. Marines and Sailors use rigid-hull inflatable boats to practice visit, board, search, and seizure techniques during maritime interoperability training in San Diego Bay Jan. 10, 2015. MIT prepares the 15th ... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force ride in rigid-hull inflatable boats during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan.... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force are transported in a rigid-hull inflatable boat during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan.... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force fast-rope onto a gas and oil platform during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., Jan. 16, 2015. ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force fast-rope from an MH-60R during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., Jan. 16, 2015. MIT prepares ... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare a LAV-25 light armored vehicle for an external extract aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 21, 2015. The combat logistics... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in an AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle dock aboard USS Rushmore (LSD 47) off the coast of Camp Pendl... More
U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer, left, speaks with
U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer, left, speaks with Navy Capt. Peter M. Mantz and Sgt. Maj. Douglas B. Schaefer aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) at Naval Base San Diego Jan. 24, 2014. Mantz is the commanding officer of ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force practice fast-roping aboard USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea Jan. 24, 2015. The 15th MEU was embarked aboard the three ships of the Essex ... More
U.S. Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
U.S. Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force practice fast-roping procedures in the well deck of USS Essex (LHD 2) at Naval Base San Diego Jan. 24, 2015. The 15th MEU was embarked ... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to disembark the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) in a landing craft utility off the coast of Camp Pend... More
U.S. Marines prepare M88A2 wrecker to lift a helicopter
U.S. Marines prepare M88A2 wrecker to lift a helicopter hulk off the back of an M870M2 trailer during a ground tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marin... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Peter Pearson engages his target
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Peter Pearson engages his target during combat marksmanship training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 9, 2015. Pearson is an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistic... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct mission oriented protective posture suit training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Feb. 13, 2015. This training helps the 15th MEU familiarize with and ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Detachment conduct military operations in urban terrain training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2015. These Marines are a par... More
The USS Essex (LHD 2), left, performs a replenishment
The USS Essex (LHD 2), left, performs a replenishment at sea with the USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187), right, during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of S... More
An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Tr... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Traini... More
A U.S. Marine pilot with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A U.S. Marine pilot with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Trainin... More
Leadership 101: Marine from Los Angeles
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Javier Salguero mentors his Marines to guide them in the right direction. Salguero is from Los Angeles, and is the administrative reach-back cell chief for the 15th Marine Expeditionary U... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zion Songonuga applies non-skid
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zion Songonuga applies non-skid to a UH-1Y Venom aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San D... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors are served birthday meals
U.S. Marines and Sailors are served birthday meals aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego Feb. 26, 2015. M... More
A U.S. Sailor guides a landing craft, air cushion out
A U.S. Sailor guides a landing craft, air cushion out of the well deck during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integrations Training (PMINT) aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of San Diego ... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III addresses the
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III addresses the senior staff of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Essex Amphibious Ready Group aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expe... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Clinger performs maintenance
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Clinger performs maintenance on an AH-1Z Viper aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San D... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Justin Leduc fires an M4 carbine at
U.S. Marine Sgt. Justin Leduc fires an M4 carbine at a target on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San D... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Zack Ray fires on a target with an
U.S. Marine Sgt. Zack Ray fires on a target with an M4 carbine during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of San Diego Feb. 27, ... More
The USS Essex (LHD 2) front, and USS Rushmore (LSD
The USS Essex (LHD 2) front, and USS Rushmore (LSD 47) sail to their next objective during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego Feb. 28, 2015. Th... More
U.S. Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment,
U.S. Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in time-fuse calculation sustainment training aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) off... More
Two landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit
Two landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5, Essex Amphibious Ready Group, approach the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off ... More
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force prepares for a reconnaissance and surveillance mission during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMIN... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire M4 carbines aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Un... More
15th MEU Marines practice for upcoming mission
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rehearse for a raid during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Tr... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team,
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maneuver through a simulated urban environment aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during... More
A UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Tra... More
An MV-22B Osprey with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161
An MV-22B Osprey with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (... More
U.S. Marine Capt. John Garlasco, right, briefs his
U.S. Marine Capt. John Garlasco, right, briefs his Marines before a training mission during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) off the c... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare themselves and their gear for a raid during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expediti... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kerwin Morano performs maintenance
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kerwin Morano performs maintenance on a Humvee during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) off the coast of San Die... More
USS Essex: Maintenance at sea, San Diego, California
U.S. Navy Seaman Wesley Huddleston does daily maintenance on an MH-60S Seahawk aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San... More
U.S. Navy Seaman Wesley Huddleston does daily maintenance
U.S. Navy Seaman Wesley Huddleston does daily maintenance on an MH-60S Seahawk aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit unload their gear out of a truck before embarking the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group before Composite Training Unit Exercise aboard Naval Base San... More
15th MEU goes out to sea for COMPTUEX
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit watch as they depart Naval Base San Diego aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) March 16, 2015. The15th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 3 are participating in Compos... More