INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeremiah Zapata fires at a target with an M45 1911A1 pistol aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Zapata is a corpsman with the ... 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, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides cover during room-clearing training in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious a... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2015) U.S. Navy Avation Boatwain’s
GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2015) U.S. Navy Avation Boatwain’s Mate (Handling) Mary Schuman performs a contemporary dance during a talent show in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The ... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 14, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
GULF OF ADEN (July 14, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force aims at his target during a night deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Shooti... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 14, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima
GULF OF ADEN (July 14, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary, clear rounds from the chamber of an M240B machine gun on the fli... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marines with Combat
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets with their M9 Beretta pistols during a short-range marksmanship qualification course ... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt.
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Peter Hermges, right, removes harnesses from a pallet during a replenishment at sea aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Hermges is the plato... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima
INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), take accountability for their M16 service rifles dur... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Chevon Ferrel, right, demonstrates a speed-reload with a M9 service pistol aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Ferrel is a member of the 15t... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the
INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) do side-straddle hops during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LH... More
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 24, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 24, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), walks on the flight line of Jomo Kenyatta Internatio... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
INDIAN OCEAN (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast-rope out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk, from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21, onto the ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj.
INDIAN OCEAN (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Jorge Melendez, left and Sgt. Maj. Douglas Schaefer, right, congratulate the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s “Marine of the Week” awardee Cpl. Houston Davis a... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with 1st Tank Detachment, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, use an M8... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Maj.
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Maj. Robert Tart, right, serves hot chow to Sgt. Garrett Kastl during sustainment training. Tart is the executive officer for Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalio... More
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 25, 2015) Personnel and families
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 25, 2015) Personnel and families from the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, tour an MV-22B Osprey during President Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya July 25, 2015. Elements of the 15th Marine Exp... More
Crew Chiefs: U.S. Marines essential during flight
INDIAN OCEAN (July 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Tanner Maynard, left, and Sgt. Tyler Kennedy sit in the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) July 26, 201... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt.
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Peter Pearson inspects a simulated improvised explosive device (IED) during an anti-terrorism force-protection IED scenario aboard the amphibious assault ship... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marines with India
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), execute fire-mission drills with an M777A2 Lightwei... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Alexander
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Alexander Hoodwin climbs aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) from a rigid hull inflatable boat July 27, 2015. Hoodwin is a radio operator with the ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 29, 2015) Mass Communication Specialist
INDIAN OCEAN (July 29, 2015) Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey Younger recites an original poem during round three of the USS Essex’s “Gator’s Got Talent” talent show on the flight deck of the amphib... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 30, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima
INDIAN OCEAN (July 30, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice barricade shooting aboard the amphibious assault ... More
15th MEU Marine of the Week U.S. Navy, California
INDIAN OCEAN (July 31, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Douglas Schaefer, right, congratulates the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s “Marine of the Week” awardee Lance Cpl. William Sutton aboard the amphibious assaul... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jamison
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jamison Wheeler is pinned by his fellow Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a promotion ceremony a... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Command Element march across the flight deck during a promotion ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). ... More
KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company,
KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe their targets. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in K... 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, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), patrols to his next objective during squad-level training. Elements of the 15th ... More
KUWAIT (Aug. 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine
KUWAIT (Aug. 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit along with other military members ask questions during a meet and greet with mixed martial arts fighters. Elements of the 15th MEU are... More
Small Unit Leadership U.S. Navy, California
KUIWAIT (Aug. 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Meagan Lee is a warehouse clerk with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s command element. As a warehouse clerk, Lee is responsible for tracking and delivering gear to ... More
KUWAIT (Aug. 23, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company,
KUWAIT (Aug. 23, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to launch an RQ-11 Raven during a training exercise. T... More
KUWAIT (Aug. 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company,
KUWAIT (Aug. 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary, watch an illumination round from an M224 60mm lightweight mortar tak... More
KUWAIT (Aug. 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mark Jerry
KUWAIT (Aug. 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mark Jerry fires an M40A5 sniper rifle during sustainment training. Jerry is a scout sniper with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regimen... More
KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company,
KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reload an M249 squad automatic weapon during a live-fire traini... More
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Sept. 9, 2015) U.S.
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Sept. 9, 2015) U.S. Marines with the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team practice close-quarter battle tactics aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain. These Marines were sharing te... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 18, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 18, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, throw punches during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program ... More
BASE AERIENNE 188, Djibouti (Sept. 21, 2015) U.S. Marines
BASE AERIENNE 188, Djibouti (Sept. 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) run five miles as part of an indoctrination prior to ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) execute the swim portion of the indoctrination prior to participating in a desert survival course.... More
An instructor with the French 5th Overseas Combined
An instructor with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) demonstrates climbing techniques to U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a portion of a desert survival course. E... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 25, 2015) An instructor
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 25, 2015) An instructor from the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) demonstrates climbing techniques to U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force depart in combat rubber raiding craft from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 27, 2015) An instructor
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 27, 2015) An instructor with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) provides guidance to U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit before the start of an o... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 28, 2015) An instructor
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 28, 2015) An instructor with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) teaches techniques to negotiate water obstacle to U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary ... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Capt.
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Capt. Thomas Vallely balances on a cable obstacle during a desert survival course alongside the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). Vallely is t... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 30, 2015) U.S. Marine 1st
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 30, 2015) U.S. Marine 1st Sgt. Garrett Kirkby leads a patrol alongside soldiers with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) during a desert survival course. Kirkby is... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Oct. 1, 2015) U.S. Marines with
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Oct. 1, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit provide security alongside soldiers with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) during a desert survival ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, spray paint onto an MV-22B Osprey during routine maintenance aboard the amphibiou... More
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 4, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 4, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit move to an objective during a desert survival and tactics course. Elements of the 15th MEU trained with the 5th ... More
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 5, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 5, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit engage targets at night during a desert survival and tactics course. Elements of the 15th MEU trained with the 5... More
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 6, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 6, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit provide security during a desert survival and tactics course. Elements of the 15th MEU trained with the 5th Over... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 7, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk transports
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 7, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk transports pallets to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment-at-sea. U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with India
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire at targets during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, run with water jugs during a deck shoot aboard the amphibi... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 11, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 11, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fire at their targets during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Mari... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 14, 2015) U.S. Marines with India
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 14, 2015) U.S. Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, fire at their targets during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (L... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 16, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 16, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires at his target during a deck shoot aboard the amphib... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 17, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt.
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 17, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Joshua Milhorn assists during a corporals course physical training event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Milhorn is an aviation ordnance... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Taylor
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Taylor Harris inspects an M240B machine gun bolt stud aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Harris is a non-destructive inspection technician with M... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Megan
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Megan Lee, top, practices a bent arm-bar technique on Lance Cpl. Christine Sanders during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course aboard the amphibious assault s... More
Maintenance: U.S. Marines maintain readiness of MEU
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform daily maintenance on the blades of an MV-22B Osprey aboard the amphibiou... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 27, 2015) U.S Marine Lance Cpl.
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 27, 2015) U.S Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick Bevis fast ropes in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Bevis is a member of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritim... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Gilbert
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Gilbert Hopper looks out over the ocean while flying aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion. Hopper is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), ... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell Hintz watches as he departs the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) aboard an MV-22B Osprey. Hintz is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squad... More
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Galatro fires an M240B machine gun on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Galatro is a supply warehouse man with C... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 30, 2015) U.S. Sailors with the
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 30, 2015) U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group practice a take-down technique during a non-lethal weapons course aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The course... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group prepare their gear prior to being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum in the ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force assesses a simulated casualty during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). T... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Corey Johnson reloads an M240B machine gun during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Johnson is a scout with Scout Sniper Plato... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2015) Navy Lt. Katherine Gervais,
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2015) Navy Lt. Katherine Gervais, left, and Lt. Cdr. Brian Dimmer tend to a simulated causality during a mass-casualty drill on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2). Gervais is an en-r... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jarrett Scoggins preps a horn for a buffer on an aircraft aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Scoggins is an airframe mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squa... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Taylor
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Taylor Harris does maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 2). Harris is a non-destructive inspection technician with Medium Marine T... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s color guard march on the colors during a ceremony to celebrate the Marines Corps’ 240th birthday aboard the USS Essex (LHD... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit guide a cake during a ceremony to celebrate the Marines Corps’ 240th birthday aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). The ceremony in... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 13, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 13, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare an MV-22B Osprey flight aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th MEU is... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 14, 2015) A U.S. Marine with
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 14, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires off rounds to check the functions of his M4 carb... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 15, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 15, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Essex Amphibious Ready Group leap off the side of the USS Essex (LHD 2) during a swim call. The Marines and ... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 16, 2015) U.S. Sailors and Marines
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 16, 2015) U.S. Sailors and Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, tend to simulated causalities during a mass-casualty drill on the flight deck of the ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2015) U.S. Marines with Marine
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2015) U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fix equipment on the wing of an MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of the USS Es... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with Marine
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, throw punches during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course aboard the USS... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group watch a 'fireworks' weapons display with the family members on the flight de... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fires at a target while moving toward cover during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Ess... More
EAST CHINA SEA (June 3, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Light
EAST CHINA SEA (June 3, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices tactical and speed... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2015) A U.S. Sailor impersonates
GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2015) A U.S. Sailor impersonates Michael Jackson’s dance moves during a talent show in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex finds time to enhance uni... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 14, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
GULF OF ADEN (July 14, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force aims at his target during a night deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Shoot... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 14, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
GULF OF ADEN (July 14, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler Knotts dons his gas mask before firing an M240B machine gun at targets on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Knotts is a ... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group assist with offloading packages during a replenishment at sea aboard the dock l... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Kenneth
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Kenneth Thomas draws his M9 Beretta pistol during a short-range marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Thomas is with... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima
INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), receive magazines and ammo during a quick reaction f... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alexandra
INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alexandra Beggio, right, demonstrates an immediate-action pistol drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Beggio is a member of the 15th Marine E... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the
INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) do pushups during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). MCMAP... More
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 24, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 24, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provides security on the flight line of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport during President Obama’s visit to Nairobi J... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
INDIAN OCEAN (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast-rope out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk, from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21, onto the ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Houston
INDIAN OCEAN (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Houston Davis gets behind the wheel of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) after being awarded the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s “Marine of the Week.” ... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Capt.
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Capt. Edward Gonzales, left, hands a tray to Cpl. Aristotle Moran during sustainment training. Gonzales is the company commander for Headquarters and Service Com... More
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 25, 2015) Personnel and families
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 25, 2015) Personnel and families from the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi tour an MV-22B Osprey during President Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya July 25, 2015. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditiona... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt.
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Ryan Neville repairs a cable on the engine of an M1A1 Abrams tank during sustainment training. Neville is a tank mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 15... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marines with India
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), execute fire-mission drills with an M777A2 Lightwei... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Douglas
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Douglas Bobo climbs aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) from a rigid hull inflatable boat July 27, 2015. Bobo is a radio operator with the 15th Mar... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt.
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Peter Pearson inspects a simulated improvised explosive device (IED) during an anti-terrorism force-protection IED scenario aboard the amphibious assault ship... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 29, 2015) Operations Specialist
INDIAN OCEAN (July 29, 2015) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Damien Vang breakdances during round three of the USS Essex’s “Gator’s Got Talent” talent show on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 30, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima
INDIAN OCEAN (July 30, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his weapon during a deck shoot aboard the amphibiou... More