U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, receive a mission brief before conducting simulated operations at the Infantry Immersion Trainer (IIT) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 31, 2015. The II More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct flight operations as part of the Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exe More
Sgt. Christopher Pederson, a Marine attached to the Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), waits for the signal before departing to conduct a T More
Fort HunteU.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Travis Stallings calls for assistance as Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepa More
Lt. Gen. David Berger, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Smith during a visit to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Realistic Urban Tr More
San Diego, California (Sept. 22, 2015) - U.S. Marine Sgt. Parris Capers sets up a portable satellite disc used to transport Public Affairs imagery as the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), begins Phibron MEU More
U.S. Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct flight operations as part of the Phibron MEU Integration Exercise (PMINT) aboard the USS Boxer, Sept. 25, 2015. More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 166 Reinforced (VMM-166 (REIN), the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ensure an aircraft are fully grounded and locked into posi More
U.S Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Sailors move their craft into position before executing a night time sea-to-land operation utilizing combat rubber raiding More
U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gear up and head out en route to conduct a search and seizure operation of an enemy vessel during the Composite Training Unit Exe More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Wesley Furgeson with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), receives help properly securing his equipment and parachute pack as his team prepares for inspection during t More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), return to the USS Boxer after conducting a raid on a simulated hostile village during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTU More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), accept the surrender of simulated enemy combatants while conducting an amphibious assault during Composite Training Unit Exerc More
U.S. Marines with Golf Co., Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are lifted in the air for flight during Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction (SPIE) rigging training at Camp Pend More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Samuel Massad with Golf Co., Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), receives a meritorious promotion aboard the USS Boxer during Certificate Exercise (CERTEX) at San More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Colin Sualog with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), maintains communication networks during a simulated mission to secure an airfield, local village and provide More
U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to scan citizens at an evacuation control center as part of a simulated embassy scenario which called for the removal of Americans to safe zone More
At sea. (Dec. 15, 2015) -U.S Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry an injured Marine while conducting a simulated casualty evacuation as part of an ongoing amphibious assault during certi More
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, provides security during squad exercises at the Infantry Immersion Trainer (IIT) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 31, 2015. The IIT places Marines in s More
A U.S. Marine air crew member with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, walks away after guiding an aircraft through take off duri More
Sgt. Christopher Pederson briefs 1st Lt. Joshua Marano before Marines attached to the Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a Tactical More
A supply package is strapped in securely as U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to air drop packages d More
San Diego, California (Sept. 22, 2015) - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ethan Adkins with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), signals to fellow Marines as he sets up communication networks as the MEU begins Phibr More
U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) watch from above as an AB-8V Harrier prepares to land during flight operations as part of the Phibron MEU Integration Exercise (PMINT) aboard the USS B More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Henry Luciano secures equipment in preparation for flight operations as the13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to embark on Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS More
U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare their craft before executing a night time sea-to-land troop insertion utilizing combat rubber raiding crafts (CRRC) to ex More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Kevin Ware with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), checks his communications as his team prepares to conduct a search and seizure operation of an enemy vessel during More
U.S. Marine Cpl. David Stephens with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fastens his parachute pack before inspections during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard th More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), shield a simulated casualty from the debris of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPT More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hold to check their position as they move to the objective point while conducting an amphibious assault during Composite Train More
U.S. Marines with Golf Co., Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wait to be lifted from the ground during Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction (SPIE) rigging training at Camp Pen More
U.S. Marines with Golf Co., Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a meritorious promotion ceremony aboard the USS Boxer during Certificate Exercise (CERTEX) at San Clemente I More
U.S. Marine Capt. Shannon Ashley and Cpl. Colin Sualog with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), check communication networks during a simulated mission to secure an airfield, local More
U.S. Navy Chaplain Song Hwang with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) speaks with a citizen attempting to leave the country while Marines set up an evacuation control center as part of a simulated embassy More
At sea. (Dec. 15, 2015) -U.S Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, conduct a simulated casualty evacuation as part of an ongoing amphibious assault More
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, VERB at the Infantry Immersion Trainer (IIT) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 31, 2015. The IIT places Marines in situations they may face in combat op More
Sgt. Christopher Pederson speaks with Cpl. Jean Lapat before Marines attached to the Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a Tactical More
Lt. Gen. David Berger, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, visits the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Realistic Urban Training (RUT) exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Sept. 7, 2 More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Mario Rodriguez prepares loaded packages for transport as Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit More
San Diego, California (Sept. 22, 2015) - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ethan Adkins with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sets up communication networks as the MEU begins Phibron MEU Integration Exercise (PMI More
U.S. Marine Pfc. Joseph Fleming checks the approach of a U.S Marine Corps AB-8V Harrier as it prepares to land during flight operations as part of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's (MEU) Phibron MEU Integrat More
U.S Marines with the Marine Reactionary Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare their crafts before executing a night time sea-to-land troop insertion utilizing combat rubber raiding crafts (CRRC) More
U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), get parachute packs inspected during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, at sea, Oct. 29, 2015. More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires on an enemy target during a simulated raid of a hostile village during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) at M More
U.S. Marines with Golf Co., Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), preform safety checks before flight during Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction (SPIE) rigging training at Camp P More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Colin Sualog with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sets up communication networks as HM3 Andre Hesterberg provides security during a simulated mission to secure More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christian Garcia with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) scans for weapons during a simulated embassy evacuation scenario which called for the removal of Americans to safe zones as More
At sea. (Dec. 15, 2015) -U.S Navy corpsmen treat an injured Marine as Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, conduct a simulated casualty evacuation More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, move through a bazaar searching for an enemy shooter during a simulation at the Infantry Immersion Trainer (IIT) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 31, 20 More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion flies over grounded aircraft as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduc More
Marines attached to the Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise to recover simula More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey is prepped to take Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, to air drop packages during More
San Diego, California (Sept. 22, 2015) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Adam Ramon recieves instruction from Staff Sgt. Douglas as the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) begins Phibron MEU Integration Exercise (PMIT) aboar More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 166 Reinforced (VMM-166 (REIN), the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), work to land and stow aircraft in preparation for the Comp More
At sea. (October 21, 2015)-U.S Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Sailors wait for the go signal before executing a night time sea-to-land operation utilizing co More
U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), perform gear checks as they prepare to conduct a search and seizure operation of an enemy vessel during the Composite Training Un More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyler O'Reilly with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs operational checks of his parachute devices as his team conducts gear inspections during the Composit More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), move tactically towards enemy targets as they conduct a raid on a simulated hostile village during Composite Training Unit Exe More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), move to the objective point as they conduct an amphibious assault during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) at Marine More
U.S. Marines with Golf Co., Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are lifted from the ground one by one during Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction (SPIE) rigging training at Camp More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Steven Pallas with Golf Co., Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), receives a meritorious promotion aboard the USS Boxer during Certificate Exercise (CERTEX) at San More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct movements towards the objective site during a simulated mission to secure an airfield, local village and provide aid t More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Leason with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), directs role players at an evacuation control center as part of a simulated embassy scenario which called for the removal of Americ More
At sea. (Dec. 15, 2015) -A card identifying injuries sustained in the field is displayed as U.S Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, conduct a simu More
U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, provides overwatch as fellow squad members patrol the area at the Infantry Immersion Trainer (IIT) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 31, 2015. The IIT pla More
U.S. Marine Corps aircraft, UH-1Y Huey and AH-1Z Super Cobra, are staged in preparation as Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditio More
First Lt. Joshua Marano and Cpl. Myles Kerr synchronize devices before Marines attached to the Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a More
Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load packages onto the back of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey as they prepare More
San Diego, California. (Sept. 23, 2015) - U.S. Marines with Law Enforcement Battallion, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct biometric scan training classes using a Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit (SE More
U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare their gear before executing a night time sea-to-land troop insertion utilizing combat rubber raiding crafts (CRRC) to exi More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brice Adney with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Reactionary Force, checks his communications as his team prepares to conduct a search and seizure operatio More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyler O'Reilly with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), checks his communication devices during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer, More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), assess a simulated casualty after conducting a raid on a hostile village during Composite Training Unit Exercise ( More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William Story, with Golf Co., Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), watches as fellow Marines take their turn in flight during Special Patrol Insertion and Ext More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Iengi Dauwe with Golf Co., Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), receives a meritorious promotion aboard the USS Boxer during Certificate Exercise (CERTEX) at San Cl More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gather information from supporting units during a simulated mission to secure an airfield, local village and provide aid to re More
U.S Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) help role players during a set up of an evacuation control center as part of a simulated embassy scenario which called for the removal of Americans to s More
At sea. (Dec. 15, 2015) -A U.S Marine with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is strapped for transport as Marines and Sailors conduct a simulated casualty evacuation as part of an ongoing amphibious ass More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, conduct room clearings at the Infantry Immersion Trainer (IIT) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 31, 2015. The IIT places Marines in situations they may More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, use an all-terrain vehicle to move around the airfield while conducting fli More
Marines attached to the Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Division and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a Tactical Rec More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Travis Stallings with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, the air-combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, follows his pre-flight check list as the crew p More
San Diego, California (Sept. 23, 2015) - U.S. Marines with Law Enforcement Battallion, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct biometric scan training classes using a Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit (SEE More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey approaches the flight deck for a landing while being guided by a member of the flight crew as Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 166 Reinforced (VMM-166 (REIN), the More
U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Sailors move their craft into position before executing a night time sea-to-land operation utilizing combat rubber raidin More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Brice Adney with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), checks his gear as his team prepares to conduct a search and seizure operation of an enemy vessel during the Co More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Breidenback with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), checks his communication devices during the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Boxer More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load a Marine Corps CH-53 at the evacuation site of a raid operation during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) at Mar More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct an amphibious assault during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., More
U.S. Marines with Golf Co., Battalion Landing Team 2/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), unhook from the rope after landing at the airfield during Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction (SPIE) rigging tra More