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
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) An F-35B Lightning
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 16, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land on the flight deck of... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2020) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher,
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 21, 2020) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, speaks to S-1 Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard amphibious assault ship USS Am... More
MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium
MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly during a combat mission rehearsal aboard amphibious assault ship USS Amer... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. David H. Berger addresses Marines
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. David H. Berger addresses Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit about the importance of their role in the unit’s success during the MEU’s composite ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton,... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Wilfred Rivera speaks to his Marines
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Wilfred Rivera speaks to his Marines about the legacy of Combat Logistics Battalion 15 during the unit’s 27th birthday ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 10, 2014. Rivera is the c... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and U.S. Soldiers with the 25th Infantry Division conduct a noncombatant evacuation rehearsal as part of exercise Cobra Gold 2020... More
Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense
Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialists with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a demonstration of Marine Corps standards and protocols for scrubbing and screening for CBRN threa... More
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer Samuel Curry, officer
U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer Samuel Curry, officer in charge of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response element with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit speaks with Royal Thai sailors and Ma... More
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit play
Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit play volleyball with students of Matthayom Pharatchatan Na Yao High school during a community relations event as part of exercise Cobra Gold 2020, Matthayom Phara... More
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a notional casualty extraction during a biological decontamination demonstration with Royal Th... More
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense
Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit scrub and screen a simulated CBRN casualty during a rehearsal with Royal Thai sailors and Marines as pa... 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 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
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
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
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
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23)
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) go over the scheme of maneuver for a visit, board, search and seizure mission during Composite Training Unit Exercise March 17, 2015. The 15th Marine E... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) perform maintenance on a MV-22 Osprey aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) March 20, 2015. During 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, wait to depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) on a simulated airfield seizure mission during Com... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Joaquin Malavet is greeted onto
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Joaquin Malavet is greeted onto the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego March 23, 2015. Malavet is the commanding general of 1s... More
A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing
A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, fast ropes into the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coa... More
An MV-22B Osprey carrying U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. David
An MV-22B Osprey carrying U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. David Berger and Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal prepares to land on the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMTUEX) off the coast of San Diego Ma... 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 shooting on the move aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMTUEX) off the coast of San Diego... 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, wait to depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast... 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 to board an MV-22B Osprey during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) ab... 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 climbs onto a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of Los A... More
An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) departs the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) April 13, 2015. The MEU’s Harriers executed a long-range strike from ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Essex (LHD
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) prepare to send off MV-22B Ospreys for a simulated long-range raid during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego April 14, 2015. 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 depart the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) on combat rubber raiding craft during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of Los Angeles Ap... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group man the rails aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) as it sets sails for its maiden deployment from Naval Base S... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zane Harmon fast ropes from
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zane Harmon fast ropes from a tower aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 12, 2015. Harmon is part of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force security element. These Marin... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force helocast out of a CH-53 Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 14, 2015. These Marines practiced helocasting to ensure 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 prepare to practice surf passage procedures aboard Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 15, 2015. The 15th MEU’s Force Reconnaissance... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Jensen participates in a leadership
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Jensen participates in a leadership reaction course aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 18, 2015. Jensen is a member of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force. The Ma... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan Baungartner, left, and
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan Baungartner, left, and Staff Sgt. Wayne Makinen work on an MV-22B Osprey in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 2), at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 21, 2015. Baungartner and Maki... More
U.S. Marines Cpl. Irving Alvarez, left, and Cpl. Andrew
U.S. Marines Cpl. Irving Alvarez, left, and Cpl. Andrew Ramirez conduct routine maintenance on a Humvee aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 24, 2015. Alvarez and Ramirez are general me... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John Belsha, battalion air officer
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John Belsha, battalion air officer with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, observes a landing CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicop... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William Sutton prepares to weld
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William Sutton prepares to weld a CH-53E Super Stallion’s oil tank aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 30, 2015. Sutton is an airframes and structures technician... More
A U.S. Sailor with the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group
A U.S. Sailor with the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group watches the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during a replenishment at sea aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Pacific Ocean, May 31, 2015. The USS Essex repl... More
A U.S. Marine with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, 1st
A U.S. Marine with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, gives hand signals during range drills May 31 during Exercise Predator Walk at Mount Bundey T... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, watch while a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 lands in a landing zone to refuel... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Chelini, a Surprise, Ariz.,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Chelini, a Surprise, Ariz., native (right), and Lance Cpl. Derrick Moore, a Carthage, Mo., native, reload a M240B medium machine gun during support-by-fire drills June 2 during Exer... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin,
U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, gather around a High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle to discuss details for training June 3 during Exercise Predator Walk at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northe... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shadaine Longmore helps sort mail
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shadaine Longmore helps sort mail aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the South China Sea, June 10, 2015. Longmore is a supply warehouse clerk with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Command Elem... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Mickles fast-ropes aboard the
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Mickles fast-ropes aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the South China Sea, June 11, 2015. Mickles is with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force. These Marines practice fa... 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, performs daily maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the South China Sea, June 13,... More
The USS Essex (LHD 2) is refueled by the USNS Walter
The USS Essex (LHD 2) is refueled by the USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea June 14, 2015. The USS Essex receives fuel and stores at sea in order to continue it... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. James Fallon helps out in the
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. James Fallon helps out in the galley of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Strait of Malacca, June 15, 2015. Fallon is the executive officer of 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 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 depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) in an MH-60S Seahawk at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 16, 2015. These Marines were practicing fast-roping ... 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 out of a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 17, 2015. Fast-... More
U.S. Sailors and Marines with the Essex Amphibious
U.S. Sailors and Marines with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit join to celebrate the Hospital Corps’ 117th birthday aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, Ju... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Lashawna Henderson practices
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Lashawna Henderson practices a counter move during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 18, 2015. Henderson is a food-service sp... 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, practice detainee-handling techniques aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Indian Ocean,... 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 MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Indian Ocean, June 20, 2015. These M... More
15th MEU Marine/Sailor of the Week
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Douglas Schaefer, right, presents the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Marine of the Week” award to Lance Cpl. Carissa Flores aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Indian Ocean, June 20, 2015... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 21, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
ARABIAN SEA (June 21, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force practices aerial sniping from a CH-53E Super Stallion. The Marines practiced shooting at floating targets ... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
ARABIAN SEA (June 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit practice marksmanship on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Marines executed a variety o... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
ARABIAN SEA (June 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Blake Tickle sands rust off a crane during daily maintenance aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). Tickle is a ground-support equipment mechanic with Combat Logistics ... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 23, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
ARABIAN SEA (June 23, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force practice climbing caving ladders aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). This skill is important for the Marines, who... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
ARABIAN SEA (June 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Manuel Martinez disassembles his M240B machine gun during combat conditioning aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). Martinez is a member of Lima Company, Battalion Lan... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Master Gunnery
ARABIAN SEA (June 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Torain Kelley gives a speech to members of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Corporals Course during a graduation ceremony for Class 350-15 aboard ... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Douglas
ARABIAN SEA (June 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Douglas Schaefer, right, presents the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Marine of the Week” award to Cpl. Damon Dryden aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). Schaefer is t... More
GULF OF ADEN (June 28, 2015) A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea
GULF OF ADEN (June 28, 2015) A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The pilots m... More
GULF OF ADEN (June 29, 2015) U.S. Marines with India
GULF OF ADEN (June 29, 2015) U.S. Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire their weapons to establish a battlesight zero on the... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force run toward their targets during a deck shoot aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The MRF prac... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aim at their targets during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Marines are participating in... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force watches as he leaves the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in an MH-60S Sea Hawk from the “Blackja... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 8, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
GULF OF ADEN (July 8, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit work on their pistol marksmanship fundamentals aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Marines are participat... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 9, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
GULF OF ADEN (July 9, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brianna Mikus practices dry-fire drills with an M9 Beretta pistol aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Mikus is a radio operator with Combat L... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 20, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt.
INDIAN OCEAN (July 20, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Peter Pearson, left, prepares to search a simulated casualty for explosives as combat cargo Marines carry the injured aboard the amphibious assault ship USS E... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 19, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier with
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 19, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, returns to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) after flying missi... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 20, 2015) U.S. Sailors with the
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 20, 2015) U.S. Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Essex Amphibious Ready Group perform a worship song during a contemporary church service aboard the amphibious assault shi... More
Five CH-53E Super Stallions fly into Ie Shima, Okinawa,
Five CH-53E Super Stallions fly into Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, carrying Marines for a regimental air assault as part of exercise Blue Chromite 2016, Oct. 31, 2015. Blue Chromite is an amphibious exercise conduc... More
Megan Pohlner, park guide at the Territory Wildlife
Megan Pohlner, park guide at the Territory Wildlife Park, displays a baby crocodile to Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, during a reception, staging, onward move... More
Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary
Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, arrives at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, May 9, 2016. Nicholson will visit Marines wit... More
U.S. Marines prepare to fire the M107 .50 caliber special
U.S. Marines prepare to fire the M107 .50 caliber special application scoped rifle and the M40A5 sniper rifle and at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, on May 14, 2016. The Marines are w... More
Lance Cpl. Erick Gaffney, a motor transport operator,
Lance Cpl. Erick Gaffney, a motor transport operator, provides security in a humvee armament carrier during Exercise Predator Strike at Cultana Training Area, South Australia, Australia, June 9, 2016. Predator ... More
Sgt. Erik N. Raymond, a machine gunner, holds a shark
Sgt. Erik N. Raymond, a machine gunner, holds a shark jaw replica at sea near Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia, June 26, 2016. U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin had the rare... More
Cpl. Clayton L. Campbell, a field radio operator, makes
Cpl. Clayton L. Campbell, a field radio operator, makes communications with the combat operations center during Exercise Hamel at Cultana Training Area, South Australia, Australia, July 1, 2016. Exercise Hamel ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steven M. Sutey, the 1st
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steven M. Sutey, the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin Commanding Officer, briefs the plan to take the next objective to Marines and Australian Army... More
A U.S. Marine walks by as the sun rises through the
A U.S. Marine walks by as the sun rises through the fog during Exercise Hamel at Cultana Training Area, South Australia, Australia, July 8, 2016. Exercise Hamel is a trilateral training exercise with Australian... More
Sgt. Michael A. Polis, an intelligence specialist,
Sgt. Michael A. Polis, an intelligence specialist, rushes to take care of a notional casualty after a simulated attack during Exercise Hamel at Cultana Training Area, South Australia, Australia, July 8, 2016. E... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A U.S. Marine with the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A U.S. Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) guides a light armored vehicle (LAV) inside the vehicle storage area of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) during exercise Alligato... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to land during the initial landing phases of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 6,... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to land during the initial landing phases of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 6,... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 10, 2016) U.S.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 10, 2016) U.S. Marine tactical vehicles with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), get into position for a convoy during Exercise Alligator... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), clear an engine compartment of an unknown vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure mission a... More
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Cpl.
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Cpl. Austin Bennett, a tank crewman with Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), refuels an M1A1 Main Ba... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approach an unknown vessel from its stern to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure mission as p... More
U.S. Marines grapple while participating in the Marine
U.S. Marines grapple while participating in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program during Lance Corporal Seminar 1-19 at Marine Corps Outlying Field (MCOLF) Atlantic, North Carolina, Oct. 18, 2018. 2nd Low Altit... More