SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 14, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Bryan
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 14, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Bryan Rodriguez fires an M45 1911 A1 pistol during a deck shoot aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Rodriguez is a point man with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Un... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, thanks Marines for their service on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., Jan 10, 2012. Barrett tours Marine Co... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. William E. Blanchard, commanding
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. William E. Blanchard, commanding officer, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, welcomes soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, C... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fire
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fire a High-Explosive Rocket-Assisted Projectile from a M120 120 mm Mortar System during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 28, 2014.... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force unhitch
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force unhitch a 120mm mortar system from a vehicle during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercis... More
A 120mm mortar system waits to be fired during Exercise
A 120mm mortar system waits to be fired during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and Sailors from the 15t... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kale L. Karlen, field artillery cannoneer,
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kale L. Karlen, field artillery cannoneer, Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, adjusts the sights on an M120 120mm Mortar System during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clement... More
U.S. Marines from Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th
U.S. Marines from Echo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, load M120 120mm Mortar System during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb. 14, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious ex... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion transport
U.S. Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion transport Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment in AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicles during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb... 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
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Adam R. Morrison demonstrates
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Adam R. Morrison demonstrates ascension techniques during urban-climber course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 02, 2014. Morrison, 29, from Puyallaup, Wash. is the staff noncommissio... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Even Whitney practices rappelling
U.S. Marine Cpl. Even Whitney practices rappelling during a helicopter rope-suspension techniques masters course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 14, 2014. Whitney is a machine gunner with Battalion Landing ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Richard A. Wilson adjusts his
U.S. Marine Cpl. Richard A. Wilson adjusts his self-contained breathing apparatus during a hazardous material training scenario aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 5, 2014. Wilson is a chemical, biological, rad... 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, emplace an M777A2 Lightweight Howitzer during MEU Exercise 14 aboard Camp Pendleton, C... 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, fire an M777A2 Lightweight Howitzer during MEU Exercise 14 aboard Camp Pendleton, Cali... 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, prepare to receive fire missions during MEU Exercise 14 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif.,... 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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
The USS Essex (LHD 2) front, and USS Rushmore (LSD
The USS Essex (LHD 2) front, and USS Rushmore (LSD 47) sail to their next objective during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego Feb. 28, 2015. Th... More
Two landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit
Two landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 5, Essex Amphibious Ready Group, approach the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off ... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire M4 carbines aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Un... More
A UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Tra... More
U.S. Marine Capt. John Garlasco, right, briefs his
U.S. Marine Capt. John Garlasco, right, briefs his Marines before a training mission during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) off the c... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kerwin Morano performs maintenance
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kerwin Morano performs maintenance on a Humvee during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) off the coast of San Die... More
A rigid-hull inflatable boat is hoisted into the water
A rigid-hull inflatable boat is hoisted into the water from the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) prior to visit, board, search, and seizure training during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San... More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) takes flight from the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) for a troop insert during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Di... More
A U.S. Marine engages targets from a UH-1Y Venom with
A U.S. Marine engages targets from a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) above San Clemente Isl... More
A U.S. Navy Sailor directs Landing Craft, Air Cushioned
A U.S. Navy Sailor directs Landing Craft, Air Cushioned 65 with Assault Craft Unit 5 into the well deck of the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Dieg... 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. 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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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 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. 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. 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. 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 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
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
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 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
ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2015) A U.S. Sailor gives a hold
ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2015) A U.S. Sailor gives a hold signal to the pilots of a UH-1Y Venom from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during fli... More
Wash down aboard USS Anchorage
GULF OF OMAN (July 12, 2015) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Felicia Polk, right, washes down a landing craft, air cushion aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Polk is a hull t... More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) U.S. Navy Petty Officer
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Samina Henry gives a start rotor signal to an AH-1Z Viper with the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Exp... More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alex
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alex Paz conducts maintenance on a UH-1Y Venom with the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the... More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) An AS332 Super Puma takes
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) An AS332 Super Puma takes off from the amphibious transport dockship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) while performing a vertical replenishment with the USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE-7). Anchorage... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
GULF OF ADEN (July 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Cox chambers a round into his M9 Beretta pistol during a weapons-switching drill aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Cox... More
ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Garred Sims guides a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) onto a landing craft, air cushion aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD ... More
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (July 21, 2015) A U.S. Navy landing
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (July 21, 2015) A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion transports U.S. Marines and equipment ashore to Arta Beach from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Elements of... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit fill sand bags to construct an entry control point at a cantonment area ashore during sustainment training. Elements of ... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, runs to his firing position during a squad-attack exercise. Th... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15 Marine Expeditionary Unit, ride in a convoy to a machine-gun range near Arta Beach, Djibouti. Elements of the 15th Marine... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe an impact area during a night-fire exercise. The Marine... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Spencer Feikert throws a practice grenade during a grenade accuracy exercise. Feikert is a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Mar... More
Fire in the hole | Marines launch rockets in Djibouti
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 23 2015) A U.S. Marine with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon during a rocket-tr... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a shoulder-launched multi-purpose assault weapon during a r... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marine 1st
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Stephen Stone, center, teaches the Marines of Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, about the functi... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl.
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Ivan Pando stands guard outside the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s cantonment area during sustainment training. Pando is a light armored vehicle gunner of... More
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 2, 2015) U.S. Marine
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 2, 2015) U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Sasha Dix reads a Marine Corps noncommissioned officer promotion warrant during a promotion ceremony. Dix is the company first sergeant for India Co... More
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 2, 2015) U.S. Marines
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 2, 2015) U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice unarmed-combat techniques during a Ma... More
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 5, 2015) U.S. Marines
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 5, 2015) U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform pull-ups during a team-building physic... More
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 5, 2015) U.S. Marines
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Aug. 5, 2015) U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice unarmed combat techniques. The Marin... More
Southwest Asia (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
Southwest Asia (Aug. 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Frankwon Gilmore practices patrolling techniques. Gilmore is an infantry automatic rifle gunner with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, ... More