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
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. 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
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. 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 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
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
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
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 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
Simulated diplomatic facility guards and U.S. Marines
Simulated diplomatic facility guards and U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speak to a crowd during Composite Training Un... More
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds, left, speaks to
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds, left, speaks to Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the hangar bay of the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Compos... More
U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23)
U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) transport a simulated burned Marine during a mass casualty drill while participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego... More
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 execute a visit, board, search, and seizure from the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUE... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 and
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 and Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit build the frame of a Southwest Asia hut during a simulated foreign hu... More
In the dark: 15th MEU pilots fly at night
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during 15th MEU’s Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the... More
U.S. Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide security as role players exit a CH-53E Super Stallion at a simulated non-comba... More
An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Die... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare for an amphibious assault with a rehearsal of concept drill during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of San ... More
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a KC-130J Hercules aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 13, 2015... More
U.S. Marines Cpl. Jose Martinez, right, and Sgt. Ramon
U.S. Marines Cpl. Jose Martinez, right, and Sgt. Ramon Rodriguez sprint down a ramp in the well deck of the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 13, 2015. Martinez is an administrative specia... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Ian T. Cole mounts an M197 20 mm automatic
U.S. Marine Sgt. Ian T. Cole mounts an M197 20 mm automatic Gatling gun on an AH-1Z Viper aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 14, 2015. Cole is an aviation ordnance technician wit... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Benjamin E. Tingle charges a dead
U.S. Marine Cpl. Benjamin E. Tingle charges a dead battery with a pulse charger for a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 15, 2015. Ting... More
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, bound into a building aboard Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 15, 2015. The Mari... More
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stay in shape with physical training aboard Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 15,... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Oscar Soto-Meza uses an illustration
U.S. Marine Cpl. Oscar Soto-Meza uses an illustration to better explain the function of rifle combat optics aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 16, 2015. Soto-Meza is a rifleman w... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Blake Schneider digs a fighting
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Blake Schneider digs a fighting position aboard Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 17, 2015. Schneider is an armorer with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Mar... More
Small Unit Leadership, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
U.S. Marine Cpl. Smiley Seneff is an airframe mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23). Seneff is also a collateral duty... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wash an AH-1Z Viper aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 17, 2015. The Marines ... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up camp for the night after training aboard Bellows Air Force Station Hawaii, May 19, 2015. Marines conducted multiple traini... More
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 19, 2015. The ... More
U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Arturo Cisneros reads the promotion
U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Arturo Cisneros reads the promotion warrant during Sgt. Jose A. Lopez’s promotion ceremony aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 21, 2015. Cisneros is the compa... More
The Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary
The Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Essex Amphibious Ready Group conduct replenishment at sea with USNS Rainier (T-AOE-7) in the Pacific Ocean aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Ma... More
U.S. Marines serve each other meals on the mess deck
U.S. Marines serve each other meals on the mess deck of the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 24, 2015. The Marines and Sailors with the food service division take pride in the quality of ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Carl Provost replaces a crankcase
U.S. Marine Sgt. Carl Provost replaces a crankcase depression regulator valve on a Humvee aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 25, 2015. Provost is a motor transportation maintenan... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Roger Hibbard scans the rotors of
U.S. Marine Sgt. Roger Hibbard scans the rotors of an AH-1Z Viper aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 27, 2015. Hibbard is a flight mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Klein Johnson conducts corrosion
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Klein Johnson conducts corrosion prevention and treatment on an AH-1Z Viper aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 28, 2015. Johnson is a helicopter mechanic w... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Lucas Oisten fires his weapon down
U.S. Marine Cpl. Lucas Oisten fires his weapon down range as part of a combat marksmanship qualification aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23), May 30, 2015. Oisten is a radio operator with Weapons Company, Battali... More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Aircraft Handling 3rd
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Aircraft Handling 3rd Class Joshua Naves guides an AH-1Z Viper off the flight deck aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 30, 2015. Naves is an aircraf... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Donald Tippie straps down a winch
U.S. Marine Cpl. Donald Tippie straps down a winch on the back of an Internally Transportable-Light Strike Vehicle aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 3, 2015. Tippie is a motor transp... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform post-flight maintenance on an AH-1Z Viper aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, Ju... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice firefighting operations in the Philippine Sea, June 3, 2015. Marines of the 15th MEU practice firefi... More
The Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary
The Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS Anchorage (LPD 23) fill their plates with food at a steel beach picnic aboard the USS Anchorage in the Philippine Sea, June 4, 2015. The Mar... More
U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Nicholas Aragon cooks steak
U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Nicholas Aragon cooks steak aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 6, 2015. Aragon is a culinary specialist aboard the USS Anchorage. The culinary specialists ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ivan Orozco checks for rust
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ivan Orozco checks for rust on a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2015. Orozco is an LAV crewman with 1st Light Armored Reco... 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 their weapons on the flight deck of the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the South China Sea, June 7, 2015. The 15th MEU’s MRF must maint... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Bryan Hagan, right, plays soccer with
U.S. Marine Sgt. Bryan Hagan, right, plays soccer with children from the Fountain of Life Children’s Center in Pattaya, Thailand, June 10, 2015. Hagan is a member of the Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1s... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Essex Amphibious Ready Group participate in a zip-line tour through the jungles of Pattaya Beach, Thailand, June 10, 2015. Marines and Sailo... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Essex Amphibious Ready Group dance with children at the Khun Bonchoo Home for Autistic Children in Pattaya, Thailand, June 11, 2015. Some of... More
15th MEU lends a helping hand, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit interacts with a Thai child at Khun Bonchoo Home for Autistic Children in Pattaya, Thailand, June 11, 2015. Some of Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Ancho... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ayrton Borges rests between exercises
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ayrton Borges rests between exercises during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, green belt course, aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in South China Sea, June 15, 2015. Borges is a welder wi... More
The USS Anchorage (LPD 23) cruises in the Indian Ocean,
The USS Anchorage (LPD 23) cruises in the Indian Ocean, June 16, 2015. The Anchorage houses hundreds of Marines and Sailors training constantly to ensure they are prepared for any situation during their deploym... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Michael McKenna, left, welcomes U.S.
U.S. Navy Capt. Michael McKenna, left, welcomes U.S. Marine Col. Vance Cryer aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Indian Ocean, June 19, 2015. McKenna is the commanding officer of the USS Anchorage and Crye... More
U.S. Marine Capt. John Garlasco, left, congratulates
U.S. Marine Capt. John Garlasco, left, congratulates Sgt. Barrett McKibben for receiving his gold jump wings aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Indian Ocean, June 19, 2015. McKibben is a member of the t... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Million
ARABIAN SEA (June 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Million Sudler conducts squad push-ups during a Martial Arts Instructor Course aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Sudler is a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 3... More
Detail work: U.S. Marines maintain aircraft
ARABIAN SEA (June 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Dylan Kelley applies an anti-corrosion solution to helicopter rotor components aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). This type of maintenance keeps the aircraft runnin... More
GULF OF ADEN (June 28, 2015) U.S. Navy Capt. Michael
GULF OF ADEN (June 28, 2015) U.S. Navy Capt. Michael McKenna addresses his sailors on the forecastle of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). McKenna is the commanding of... More
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 Anc... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) A crane lifts a rigid-hulled
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) A crane lifts a rigid-hulled inflatable boat during small boat operations aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious R... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Nicholas
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Nicholas Belles, right, helps Lance Cpl. Demitri Evert, left, set up an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) A CH-53E Super Stallion
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) A CH-53E Super Stallion from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land aboard the amphibious transport doc... More