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U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band serenades the guests of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211) during their redesignation and change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, More

Lt. Col. William Maples (right) passes the flag to Lt. Col. Chad Vaughn (left) as he relinquishes command of the transitioning squadron during a re-designation and change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps More

Sgt. Maj. Delvin Smythe, the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., station Sgt. Maj., gives a safety brief to participants of the “Super Squadron” competition at the station Memorial Sports Complex, Friday, Jan More

L-39 Albatros aircraft attached to the Patriots Jet Team perform aerial acrobatics during the 2017 Twilight Show at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Friday, March 17, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken b More

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211) demonstrates its capabilities during the 2017 Yuma Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Saturday, March 18, 2017. (U.S. Mari More

The Gila Ridge High School Marching Band performs during the 2017 Yuma Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Saturday, March 18, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Isaac Martinez)

A UH-1Y Venom assigned to the Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) performs a fly-by demonstration during the 2017 Yuma Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Saturday, March 18, 20 More

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211) and U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct a hot load on the F-35B Lightning II during Weapons and T More

Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 prepare to conduct a hot load on an F-35B Lightning II at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 4. Marines with VMFA-211 along with Marine Aviation More

U.S. Marines with VMFA-211 and U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct a hot load on the F-35B Lightning II during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17 a More

A pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, signals to a ground crew member after landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 5. A total of 10 F-35B More

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis the runway after landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 5. A total of 10 aircra More

Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand by as a pilot conducts preflight checks in an F-35B Lightning II on the first day of Red Flag 17-3 More

U.S. Marine Corps pilots assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 and Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 conduct flight demonstrations at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 19, 2017. The pil More

U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors walk across the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD-2) to find and remove foreign objects and debris prior to the commencement of flight operations during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 2 More

U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines assist F-35B Lightning II pilots, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, with carrier qualifications aboard the More

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, accelerates across the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD-2) dur More

U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Operations Specialist, Lance Cpl. Rahimah Alipowell, assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 13, sprints toward a baseball bat during the “Dizzy Izzy” event as part of the 2nd annual “Super More

Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) band play several musical selections during the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Jan. More

An F-35B from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the Wasp-class Amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2), during flight operations, March 28, 2018. The Essex Amphi More

Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Diaz, an aviation boatswain's mate, salutes and clears the Marines for take-off on the Wasp-class amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2), April 30, 2018. Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) More

Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare an MV-22B Osprey for take off as the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and San Antonio-class amphibious More

The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) trail behind the Wasp-class amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) d More

An F-35B is photographed as the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) conduct a simulated strait transit More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Kvson Respiscio guides a CH-53E before flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Exer More

An F-35B with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is photographed before it is loaded with GBU-12, Paveway II laser-guided bombs, May 3, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Gr More

Lt. Col. Kyle Shoop, commanding officer, Marine Fighter Attack Detachment 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), explains F-35B Lightning II capabilities to Rear Adm. Bill Byrne, commander, Carrier Strike More

U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hike to their objective during an assault at Camp Pendleton, California, June 14, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Re More

PACIFIC OCEAN - US Navy Lt. Bill Malone (left), USS Essex deck officer; United Kingdom Left Lt. Mike McMahon (middle), Royal Navy flight deck officer for the HMS Prince of Wales; and UK Sub-Left Lt. Al Hough (r More

PACIFIC OCEAN - Members of the United Kingdom Royal Navy with the HMS Prince of Wales, pose for a photo in front of an F-35B Lightning II (F-35B) with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditiona More

OAHU - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Ragsdale, a rifleman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cleans his rifle, during Hawaii sustainment Training Exercise, July More

OAHU - U.S. Marine Corps Assault Amphibious Vehicle Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drive on to the beach during sustainment training exercise July 20, 2018. This t More

OAHU - U.S. Marine Cpl. Adam Mccullough, an anti-tank missleman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands post, during sustainment training exercise July 21, More

OAHU - U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), pose for a photo, during Sustainment Training Exercise, July 22, 2018. This training allowed the Marin More

PACIFIC OCEAN - U. S. Marine Sgt. Timothy McGinniss, a Fire Supportman with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), works out at the gym during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex A More

PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Travis Buchanan, a culinary specialist with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault sh More

PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Raymundo Cardona, a food service specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), looks after his Marines during a regularly scheduled deployment More

PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Colton Ciufo with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo aboard the Wasp-Class Amphibious assault ship USS Essex during a regularly schedul More

PACIFIC OCEAN – Two F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 fly over the Wasp-class amphibious assaults ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Rea More

PACIFIC OCEAN – F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly over the Pacific Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Read More

PACIFIC OCEAN – An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flies over the Pacific Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amp More

PACIFIC OCEAN – An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flys over Wake Island, during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibiou More

PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), maintain an MV-22B Osprey aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) More

PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Raymond Perry, a chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear defense specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), works out aboard the Wasp-class a More

PACIFIC OCEAN – The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) receives a resupply at sea, during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 13th Marine Expedit More

PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Chandler, a corpsman with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, tunes his ukulele aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex More

PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Ilia Karanadze, a radio operator with the Maritime Raid Force, Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reports to Col. Chandler Nelms, commanding officer, 13th ME More

PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Richard Herrara, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo aboard the Wasp-Class Amphibi More

MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marines with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 1 More

PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kajuan Hern, an airframer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cleans an oil barrel aboard the Wasp-class amphibious More

MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) move a CH-53E Supe More

SULU SEA – U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Shelton Needham (left) with Lance Cpl. Kaleb Thompson (right) with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), look out More

PACIFIC OCEAN– U.S. Marine Sgt. Larry Esteo Jr. (right), a machine gunner with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), has a conversation with a Malaysian Marine (left) aboard the Wasp More

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – U.S. Navy Sailors wait for a resupply for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) at a Bandaranaike International Airport logistics hub during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex A More

INDIAN OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Gabriela Justice, a food service specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), puts in ear protection in preparation for an M-240B machine gun range More

INDIAN OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Travis Ingle, a plane captain with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares an F-35B Lightning II for take-off aboard the Wasp-class amp More

GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Grant Henning, a motorman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes apart an M-240B machine gun during weapons maintenance abo More

GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Andrew Petrie with combat cargo, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to unload pallets of supplies from an MH-60S Sea Hawk with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), More

GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodrick Weston, a postal chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sweeps the deck of the hangar bay at the end of a replenishment-at-sea ab More

DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Cpl. Jacob Lutz, an engineering electrical equipment systems technician assigned to Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to come ashore while participating in Theat More

DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marine Sgt. Denny Velasquez and Cpl. Christian Ortiz, field artillerymen assigned to the artillery detachment of Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ensure the M More

DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marines and Sailors offload gear and personnel onto the beach while participating in Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) 18. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Mari More

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives fuel from the drouge basket attached to the boom of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 St More

GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 17, 2018) A Sailor assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, directs an MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard More

GULF OF ADEN – Marine Cpl. Francisco Diaz Jr., a combat videographer with the Communication Strategy and Operations section of the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes a photo of a Marin More

GULF OF ADEN - Marine Sgt. James Vu Jr., a martial arts instructor trainer with Combat Cargo, supervises Marines on their grey belt test during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training session aboard the Wa More

GULF OF ADEN - Marine Sgt. Nicolas Herrera, a radio technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrates a proper basic warrior stance during a Mar More

U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS - U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ensure a panel is secure on an F-35B Lightning II in preparation for the F-35B's f More

ARABIAN SEA– U.S. Marine Cpl. Yesenia Rojas, an avionics electrician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), seals screws on an MV-22B Osprey aboard the Wasp- More

ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Steven Martinez, a flight line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), repairs seals on an MV-22B Osprey aboard More

ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Combat Cargo, Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), prepare to receive supplies during a regularly scheduled vertical replenishment-at-sea aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault More

ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Peter Dye, an administrative specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), places a photo on a collage aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship U More

MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 8, 2018) U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) dance and play with children during a volunteer More

SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 13, 2018) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Brandon Shean, an MV-22B Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, adjusts his communica More

SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 14, 2018) - U.S. Marine Sgt. James Galichia, a flight line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, explains the functionaliti More

SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 15, 2018) - An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for take off as a DHL 767 cargo plane flies by during th More

ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Owens, a religious planning specialist assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), focuses as he plays the piano, aboard the Wasp-class amphibiou More

ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Hakeem Sanders, a cook with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), serves food during evening chow, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship More

ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesus Gonzales, an administrative specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts open pallets of mail aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault sh More

ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Eisel, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltroto More

ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Karley Gregory, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs a burpee after being sprayed by Oleoresin Capsicum Spray More

ARABIAN GULF – A set of hair clippers are staged in preparation for a haircut, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Nov. 24, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious More

QATAR (Nov. 27, 2018) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tristen Padilla, a team leader with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to throw a dummy grenade during Eastern More

QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Qatari Marines pose for a photo during Eastern Maverick 19. The Essex Amphibious Read More

QATAR (Nov. 29, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrate how to conduct a proper buddy drag with Qatari marines during Eastern Maveric More

ARABIAN GULF - U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry a tire while participating in a squad competition aboard the Wasp-Class amphibious assault ship U More

ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5, Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), prepare vehicles to be loaded on Landing Craft, Air Cus More

ARABIAN GULF – An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Dec. 4, 2018. The Essex More

ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malone Daklan, left, a tool room clerk with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, strikes a bag held by Cpl. Bryce Burnsworth, right, an assaultman with Headquarters and Support Co More

ARABIAN SEA– U.S. Marine Sgt. Amanda Jackson, left, a T-64 engine collateral duty inspector with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), teaches a class to Sailors More

ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Joshua Jackson, a production chief with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), leads Marines with the 13th MEU, in exercises during the culminating even More

ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Cris Martinez, a flight equipment technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to secure cargo aboard the Wasp-c More

ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), pose for a photo during a New Year’s celebration while aboard More

ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines, with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire at their targets during a morning rifle range aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Ja More

ARABIAN GULF – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan. More

ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Jonathon T. Ritter III, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), catches a softball during a steel beach aboard the Wasp-cla More

ARABIAN SEA - U.S. Marines and Sailors with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare their gear during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel training exercise More

ARABIAN SEA – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), launches past U.S. Navy Aviation Boatsmate Handler Airmen Tuquisha Adams, assi More

ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Manuel Zuniga, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ensures a safe landing aboard the Wasp-class amphibious ass More

ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Damon Jacavanco, the communications chief for Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), watches two UH-60s with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (AR More