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
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. 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 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, watch the night sky during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard Marine Corps Air Groun... 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 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 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
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
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. David H. Berger arrives in an
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. David H. Berger arrives in an MH-60S Seahawk during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) off the coast of San Diego, April 9, 2015. Berger is the commanding ge... More
CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Medium Tiltrotor
CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, transport U.S. Marines with the 15th MEU during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard Camp Pendlet... 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
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) departs the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) April 13, 2015. The MEU’s Harriers executed a long-range strike from ... More
Embassy Reinforcement, San Diego, California
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, patrol the perimeter of a simulated embassy during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) in ... 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
An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for takeoff aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast... 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. Marine Sgt. Cody Joslyn, left, and Cpl. Ayrton
U.S. Marine Sgt. Cody Joslyn, left, and Cpl. Ayrton Borges measure equipment during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) off the coast of San Diego, April 16, 2015. Joslyn is a lig... 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
The USS Anchorage (LPD 23) sails during Certification
The USS Anchorage (LPD 23) sails during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of Los Angeles April 17, 2015. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the three ships of the Essex Amphibiou... 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Marine Lance Cpl. Jaime Torrez provides maintenance
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jaime Torrez provides maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 17, 2015. Torrez is an airframe mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltroto... 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. 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. 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. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit load onto an MV-22B Osprey aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of Hawaii, May 19, 2015. These Marines demonstrated the capabilities of an amphibious r... 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. 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. 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 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 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
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. 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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
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 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
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) 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 (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 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
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force assist the visit, board, search, and seizure team aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 2... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Keith
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Keith Bartholomew boards a landing craft, air cushion in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The Anchorage is part of the Essex A... More
ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th
ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fires an M4 carbine during a fire and movement portion of a deck shoot aboard the amphibious transport dock... More