U.S. Marine Sgt. Daniel Mullis, left, teaches nomenclature
U.S. Marine Sgt. Daniel Mullis, left, teaches nomenclature and handling techniques for the M9 Beretta pistol during a female engagement team class aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Mullis is... More
Marines with Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary
Marines with Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform ammunition can presses during a unit Combat Fitness Test aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 21, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Emma... More
Sergeant Chenee Bibian, administrative specialist,
Sergeant Chenee Bibian, administrative specialist, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with Lt. Col. John R. O'Neal, commanding officer, 15th MEU, after receiving a Navy and Marine Cor... More
Petty Officer Second Class Wendell Tabios, Fleet Marine
Petty Officer Second Class Wendell Tabios, Fleet Marine Force hospital corpsman, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands at the position of attention while Sgt. Maj. John W. Scott, sergeant majo... More
Sergeant Maj. John W. Scott, sergeant major, 15th Marine
Sergeant Maj. John W. Scott, sergeant major, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads his Marines in a win at tug of war contest during the unit's End of Summer Bash at Lake O'Neill aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., S... More
Lance Cpl. Adam R. Webber, data network specialist,
Lance Cpl. Adam R. Webber, data network specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes a drink of water through his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during his unit's chemical, biological, radiological... More
Marines set conditions for success in future operations
Every day around the globe Marines are partnering with our nation’s allies, fighting terrorism and assisting thousands affected by natural disasters. And when they aren’t doing these things, they are preparing ... More
Lance Cpl. Taylor Bukoski, telephone systems and personal
Lance Cpl. Taylor Bukoski, telephone systems and personal computer intermediate repairer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cleans a surfboard during a volunteer event at The Angel's Depot in Vista, Calif., Sept.... More
Sergeant Pedro Rivera, right, intelligence analyst,
Sergeant Pedro Rivera, right, intelligence analyst, pins lance corporal chevrons on Lance Cpl. Stephen P. Chiasson, intelligence specialist, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a promotion cere... More
Retirement ceremony, US Marine Corps Photo
Lieutenant Col. John O'Neal, left, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, presents Staff Sgt. Mario Rodriguez, warehouse chief, with various letters of appreciation and his certificate of retiremen... More
Sergeant Sean Sante and Victoria Garvin pin sergeant
Sergeant Sean Sante and Victoria Garvin pin sergeant chevrons on Sgt. Spencer Garvin, data network specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a promotion ceremony held on the Camp Del Mar Parade Deck ab... More
Sergeant Justin Maggard, logistics management coordinator,
Sergeant Justin Maggard, logistics management coordinator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, talks with his wife Lindsey during the Four Lenses communication class at the Family Readiness Center aboard Camp Pendl... More
Members of the Anaheim Cub Scout Pack #546 pose for
Members of the Anaheim Cub Scout Pack #546 pose for pictures with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit color guard during a Veterans Day ceremony outside City Hall in Anaheim, Calif., Nov. 9. Lieutenant Col. John... More
Marine awarded Navy and Marine Association Leadership Award
Lieutenant Gen. John A. Toolan, right, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, presents Maj. Eric J. Taylor, logistics officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, with The Navy and Marine Association Lea... More
Corporal Jacob Martinez, right, administrative specialist,
Corporal Jacob Martinez, right, administrative specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices throwing a training grenade while Sgt. Lewis Craparotta, special intelligence systems administrator, 15th MEU... More
Marines, sailors and their families listen to Lt. Col.
Marines, sailors and their families listen to Lt. Col. John R. O'Neal, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during the unit's holiday party at the San Diego Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, Calif.... More
Lance Cpl. Stephen P. Chiasson, intelligence specialist,
Lance Cpl. Stephen P. Chiasson, intelligence specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assembles a box during a volunteer event at The Angel's Depot in Vista, Calif., Dec. 6. All donations go to improving the... More
Staff Sgt. David McFadden, faculty advisor, Corporal's
Staff Sgt. David McFadden, faculty advisor, Corporal's Course Academy, teaches a class on leadership to 4th Platoon aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 10. The academy's mission is to provide corporals with the... More
Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Combat Logistics Battalion 15 meet on the grid iron for a football game aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 13. The 15th MEU played to promote esp... More
Corporal Richard Hernandez, data network specialist,
Corporal Richard Hernandez, data network specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares a plate of food during a holiday meal at the 21 Area Single Marine Program recreation center aboard Camp Pendleton, ... More
Chief Petty Officer Emmanuel Essenete, medical chief,
Chief Petty Officer Emmanuel Essenete, medical chief, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, proudly wears his Enlisted Fleet Marine Force and Surface Warfare specialist devices at his office aboard Camp Pendleton, Ca... More
Corporal Rene Gonzalez, left, data network specialist,
Corporal Rene Gonzalez, left, data network specialist, and Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Vassallo, field radio operator, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pack radio equipment in preparation for a communicat... More
Data communications Marines with the 15th Marine
Data communications Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, left, demonstrate to Marines with 9th Communication Battalion the capabilities of an AN(PRC)-117F radio during a communications exercise aboa... More
Lieutenant Cmdr. David Dinkins, left, chaplain, and
Lieutenant Cmdr. David Dinkins, left, chaplain, and Cpl. Richard Hernandez, data network specialist, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assemble a box during a volunteer event at The Angel's Depot in... More
Corporal James R. Kerr, chemical, biological, radiological
Corporal James R. Kerr, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, left, instructs Lance Cpl. Dyrell Oliver, supply clerk, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on how to properl... More
Lieutenant Cmdr. David Dinkins, left, chaplain, and
Lieutenant Cmdr. David Dinkins, left, chaplain, and Chief Petty Officer Emmanuel Essenete, medical chief, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, look through pajamas for their children during a pajama gi... More
Promotion, US Marine Corps Photo
Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Phibbs, left, cyber network chief, and John Z. Hernandez, pin sergeant chevrons on Sgt. Richard Hernandez during a promotion ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 17, 2014. (U.S... More
An egress instructor inspects a soldier with the Japan
An egress instructor inspects a soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, as he practices bracing for impact while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendle... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force listen
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force listen to Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an a... More
U.S. Marines and sailors and Japanese soldiers render
U.S. Marines and sailors and Japanese soldiers render salutes during the American and Japanese national anthems at the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23, 2014. I... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts helocast training with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphi... More
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force run along the beach during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24, 2014. Iro... More
A U.S. Marine, pre-scout sniper instructor, Division
A U.S. Marine, pre-scout sniper instructor, Division Schools, demonstrates stalking techniques to soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., ... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrate how to execute an amphibious insertion using a combat rubber reconnaissance craft to soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense ... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force makes final adjustments to a Zodiac boat before departing on a navigation drill during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., J... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force prepare their weapons for sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 27, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise ... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force hike uphill during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2014. Iron Fist 2... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force performs shooting drills while conducting scout sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 29, 2014. Iron Fist is an am... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct land navigation with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 30, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 i... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force carry
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force carry a Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft into the ocean to conduct surf passages as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training Gr... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company eat lunch with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014. Iron Fist 201... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct surf passages on a Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific during Ex... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit set up radios during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. Iron Fist 201... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts a radio check with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 5, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force descends from a 30-foot tower while performing fast-rope insertion training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 5, 2014. Iron Fi... More
I Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt.
I Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, visits soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iro... More
A U.S. Marine, pre-scout sniper instructor, Division
A U.S. Marine, pre-scout sniper instructor, Division Schools, explains sniper-shooting techniques to soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force point
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force point out targets while training with U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 7... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force performs a weasel-walk as a stalking technique during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 10, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Dingess, boatswain's
Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Dingess, boatswain's mate, Beach Master Unit 1, guides a Landing Craft Air Cushion onto the beach during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 12, 2014. Iron ... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force look
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force look at targets while training with U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., F... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Paul Bartok, middle, Marine liaison
U.S. Marine Maj. Paul Bartok, middle, Marine liaison to the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, speaks with officials of the JGSDF during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company look at their targets during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb. 14, 20... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force load a combat rubber reconnaissance craft into a CH46-E Sea Knight while conducting rec... More
Officials from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Officials from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force observe and learn about AAV-7 Assault Amphibious Vehicles during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 16, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibio... More
An AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle performs an amphibious
An AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle performs an amphibious landing during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines a... More
Sergeants Maj. John W. Scott, left, and Douglas B.
Sergeants Maj. John W. Scott, left, and Douglas B. Schaefer, right, report to Lt. Col. John O’Neal, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Camp Pendl... More
15th MEU corpsman reenlistment U.S. Navy, California
Lieutenant Col. Bill Wischmeyer, executive officer, congratulates Petty Officer 1st Class Wendell Tabios, hospital corpsman, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a reenlistment ceremony aboard C... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriel Cisneros, religious
Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriel Cisneros, religious program specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hits a home run during a softball practice aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 13, 2014. Cisneros, 36, is... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit pose
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit pose with Paula Creamer, center, Ladies Professional Golf Association player, at the Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, Calif., March 25, 2014. Creamer was raised in a... More
Lance Cpl. Austin Enders, intelligence specialist,
Lance Cpl. Austin Enders, intelligence specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, works out aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 27, 2014. Enders, 19, is from Halifax, Pa. and enlisted in the Marine Corps on S... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare their dishes of chili for the judges during the unit’s chili cook off aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 27, 2014. The chili was judged on temperature, ... More
Corporal Albert Perez III, administrative specialist,
Corporal Albert Perez III, administrative specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, clears his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense mask confide... More
Jacob Martinez, a Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
Jacob Martinez, a Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for a Spartan Race in Las Vegas, April 5, 2014. Seven Marines from the 15th MEU, and other units aboard Camp Pendleton, ran the race in... More
Spencer C. Garvin, a Marine with the 15th Marine
Spencer C. Garvin, a Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, runs to his next obstacle during a Spartan Race in Las Vegas, April 5, 2014. Garvin, 26, is from Elko, Nev. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. ... More
Sergeant Sigilfredo Garcia, small-arms technician,
Sergeant Sigilfredo Garcia, small-arms technician, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, disassembles an M240B machine gun aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 11, 2014. Garcia, 26, is from Watsonville, Calif. (U.S. ... More
Private First Class D’Vonte Robinson, administrative
Private First Class D’Vonte Robinson, administrative specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, relaxes after work by singing in front of a mirror aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 13, 2014. Robinson, 18, i... More
Sergeant Kristopher Golden, radio chief, 15th Marine
Sergeant Kristopher Golden, radio chief, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits for his pitch during a softball game aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 23, 2014. Golden, 27, is from Lacey, Wash. (U.S. Marine C... More
Leadership 101: Marine from Pennsylvania
Master Sgt. Scott Svetkovich, intelligence chief, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, has led Marines throughout the Corps for more than 16 years using his signature style of leadership. It’s a skill he continues t... More
Lieutenant Col. John R. O’Neal, middle, commanding
Lieutenant Col. John R. O’Neal, middle, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, presents Gunnery Sgt. Treneil L. Smith, logistics chief, 15th MEU, with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal d... More
Lieutenant Col. William Wischmeyer, executive officer,
Lieutenant Col. William Wischmeyer, executive officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds up a farewell gift and thanks Marines, sailors and family members for their support during his career after his retir... More
Lance Cpl. Matthew Wille, Marine air-ground task force
Lance Cpl. Matthew Wille, Marine air-ground task force planner, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices his putting aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 4, 2014. Wille, 20, is from Manhattan, Kansas. (U.S. Mari... More
Leadership 101: Marine from Hilham, Tenn.
Major Peter D. Nelson, mobility officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, has spent the past 19 years of his service in the Corps refining his leadership skills. His style of mentorship is the culmination of kno... More
Corporal Alberto Perez III, left, administrative specialist,
Corporal Alberto Perez III, left, administrative specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sits next to his wife, Carla Jimenez, as he takes his boots off after work aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 8, 2014... More
Corporal Justin G. Rush, right center, embarkation
Corporal Justin G. Rush, right center, embarkation specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices with the color guard before presenting the Colors during a commencement ceremony at Palomar College campu... More
Lance Cpl. Julio J. Rodriguez, right, field wireman,
Lance Cpl. Julio J. Rodriguez, right, field wireman, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to ride with members of the 15th MEU’s motorcycle club aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Rodriguez, 22, is from Springfi... More
15th MEU completes PANAMAX 2014
Colonel Vance L. Cryer thanks his Marines for their hard work and dedication to ensuring the successful completion of PANAMAX 14 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 15, 2014. The annual training, sponsored by U... More
Corporal Tyler Bukoski, computer maintainer, 15th Marine
Corporal Tyler Bukoski, computer maintainer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, works through a route at a rock climbing gym in Carlsbad, Calif., June 27, 2014. Bukoski, 22, is from Wanaque, New Jersey. (U.S. Mari... More
Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Smith, electronic key management
Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Smith, electronic key management system manager, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reports to Lt. Col. John R. O’Neal, commanding officer, 15th MEU, during Smith’s retirement ceremony abo... More
Sergeant Jamean Berry, center, combat photographer,
Sergeant Jamean Berry, center, combat photographer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices color guard movements before presenting the colors during a commencement ceremony at Palomar College campus in San M... More
Leadership 101: Marine from Fort Worth, Texas
Master Gunnery Sgt. Torain Kelley, operations chief, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, from Fort Worth, Texas, has developed his own leadership style during his 25 years in the Marine Corps. His determination to ... More
Sergeant James Roth, intelligence systems chief, 15th
Sergeant James Roth, intelligence systems chief, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with Lt. Col. John R. O’Neal, commanding officer, 15th MEU, after being selected Noncommissioned Officer of the Quar... More
Leadership 101: Marine from Brooklyn, New York
Captain Abdul Mack, adjutant, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, from Brooklyn, New York, has worked hard throughout his 20 years in the Marine Corps to become the leader he always strived to be. Mack uses the too... More
Corporal Carl Provost, automotive mechanic, 15th Marine
Corporal Carl Provost, automotive mechanic, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to shave Lance Cpl. Benjamin Mullenaux, floor mechanic, Combat Logistics Battalion 5, at his home aboard Camp Pendleton, Cali... More
Leadership 101: Marine from Riverside, California
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert A. Chute has had more than 16 years in the Corps to develop as a leader. His time in the infantry before crossing over to the warrant officer side of the Corps has played a role i... More
Corporal Dalton Pridmore, intelligence analyst, 15th
Corporal Dalton Pridmore, intelligence analyst, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, runs with his wife, Jamie Pridmore, in Oceanside, Calif., June 20, 2014. Pridmore and his wife are from Moody, Alabama. (U.S. Mari... More
A deckhand instructs Marines, sailors and their families
A deckhand instructs Marines, sailors and their families how to reel in a fish during a youth fishing trip aboard the fishing vessel Dana Pride off the coast of Southern California, June 26, 2014. More than 30 ... More
Corporal Rene Gonzalez, data network specialist, 15th
Corporal Rene Gonzalez, data network specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stretches before sharpening his skills as a soccer player in Oceanside, Calif., July 7, 2014. Gonzalez, 21, is from Joliet, Illin... More
Leadership 101: Marine from Southfield, Michigan
Lieutenant Col. John R. O’Neal, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, has more than 24 years of experience leading Marines. In his time he has developed a leadership style focused on commitment to... More
Colonel Vance L. Cryer takes the 15th Marine Expeditionary
Colonel Vance L. Cryer takes the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s colors from Lt. Col. John R. O’Neal symbolizing the transfer of leadership of the unit during a change of command ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton... More
Corporal Ashton Tyler, warehouse clerk, 15th Marine
Corporal Ashton Tyler, warehouse clerk, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, relaxes from the rigors of work by singing aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 15, 2014. Tyler, 22, is from Charleston, South Carolina. (U... More
Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Provoznik, left, intelligence
Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Provoznik, left, intelligence specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, relaxes from the stressors of work by playing video games with a friend aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 19, 2... More
Leadership 101: Marine from Dallas
Gunnery Sgt. Julia Martinez believes loving what you do and planning for any situation will always lead to success in life. Martinez, 39, is from Dallas and is currently the electronic key management system man... More
Sergeant Wayne Miller, left, defends Sgt. Kevin Santiago
Sergeant Wayne Miller, left, defends Sgt. Kevin Santiago during a one-on-one basketball game aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 29, 2014. Miller, 26, is from Orlando and is a Marine air-ground task force plann... More
Sergeant Benjamin Eric-King Smith racks the billiard
Sergeant Benjamin Eric-King Smith racks the billiard balls before playing a round in Oceanside, Calif., July 22, 2014. Smith, 24, is from Wilmington, Delaware and is currently the transportation coordinator for... More
Leadership 101: Marine from San Antonio
Gunnery Sgt. Phillip Veracruz believes the tools to being a leader are having passion, motivation, knowledge, and an open mind. Veracruz, 38, is from San Antonio and is currently the assistant operations chief ... More
Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and
Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and 9th Communications Battalion, along with volunteers from the Temecula Rotary Club donate their time to beautify the home of Robert Davis, a retired Marine in ... More
15th MEU recognizes Marine's accomplishments
Colonel Vance L. Cryer presents Cpl. Justin G. Rush with the Good Conduct medal during an awards ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug 15, 2014. Cryer, who is from Fort Worth, Texas, is the commanding off... More
Lance Cpl. Alfredo Alvarez, left, Cpl. Sean Eklund,
Lance Cpl. Alfredo Alvarez, left, Cpl. Sean Eklund, and Lance Cpl. Tyler Dryer wait for their flight to Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., on Aug... More
Leadership 101: Sailor from Los Angeles
Chief Hospital Corpsman Emmanuel B. Essienete considers leadership to be the most successful skill he has gained in his 18 years of service. Essienete, 36, was born in Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria, and moved to Los... More