PACIFIC OCEAN – An SH-60 Seahawk Helicopter conducts
PACIFIC OCEAN – An SH-60 Seahawk Helicopter conducts air interdiction on simulated enemy vessels that pose a security threat to the America Amphibious Ready Group’s vessels during the 15th Marine Expeditionary ... More
171218-M-UX416-205 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171218-M-UX416-205 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 18, 2017) Brig. Gen. Frank Donovan, commanding general of Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5), arrives abo... More
201018-M-UV498-1556 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2020) –
201018-M-UV498-1556 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2020) – U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Zachary Taylor, center-left, a surgeon assigned to Fleet Surgical Team 1, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LH... More
201116-M-JX780-2386 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2020) –
201116-M-JX780-2386 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. David Elenbaas, a scout sniper with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, draws an M9 pistol fro... More
201225-M-PQ459-1082 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2020) –
201225-M-PQ459-1082 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2020) – Dessert is displayed for U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) duri... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Seth Meade, a platoon
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Seth Meade, a platoon commander with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, observes the terrain for urban operations training during Exercise Iron Fist 2020 on Sa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Everest Banda, an explosive
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Everest Banda, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses a remote fuze disassembly system during munitions exploit... More
201019-M-QM580-1067 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2020) ‒
201019-M-QM580-1067 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 19, 2020) ‒ U.S. Marines with the All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide security for landing craft, air cushions and combat rubbe... More
201219-M-UV498-1815 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 19, 2020) –
201219-M-UV498-1815 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 19, 2020) – A U.S. Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit loads his M4 carbine in preparation to fire during a combat marksmanshi... More
Aerial view of flood damage shot from an HMM-165 Reinforced,
Aerial view of flood damage shot from an HMM-165 Reinforced, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Sea Knight (CH-46E) helicopter during humanitarian assistance efforts in the southern Pakistan region.
Damages in the food affected areas of the Pano Aqil
Damages in the food affected areas of the Pano Aqil province after monsoon season in Pakistan. U.S. Marines with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 Reinforced, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit assist the P... More
PACIFIC OCEAN -- A Marine Pilot closes distance for
PACIFIC OCEAN -- A Marine Pilot closes distance for landing using a UH-1Y Huey aboard USS San Diego (LPD 22) while conducting a simulated straits-transit drill during Composite Training Unit Exercise, May 5, 20... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jordan Williamson, an explosive
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jordan Williamson, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, removes explosives from a shaped charge during munitions e... More
201014-M-PQ459-1110 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON,
201014-M-PQ459-1110 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Noe Medrano, front, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Mari... More
Damages in the food affected areas of the Pano Aqil
Damages in the food affected areas of the Pano Aqil Province after a monsoon season in Pakistan. U.S. Marines with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 Reinforced, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the M... More
Corporal Brendin A. Stephens, field artillery cannoneer,
Corporal Brendin A. Stephens, field artillery cannoneer, 2nd Platoon, Battery B, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is promoted to the rank of corporal during a promotion ceremony aboar... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force, prepare combat rubber raiding crafts before a training mission during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Train... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joel Fleming, a reconnaissance
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joel Fleming, a reconnaissance Marine with All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stores his parachute after landing during freefall parachute operations at... More
Local Pakistani volunteers load relief supplies onto
Local Pakistani volunteers load relief supplies onto Marine Corps Sea Knight (CH-46E) helicopter from HMM-165E (REIN), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during humanitarian relief efforts in the Khyber- Pakhtunkhw... More
Aerial view of the southern province of Sindh, Pakistan
Aerial view of the southern province of Sindh, Pakistan shot from a Marine Corps Sea Knight (CH-46E) helicopter from HMM-165 (REIN), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during humanitarian relief operations.
Newly promoted Sgt. Travis J. Scott, combat engineer,
Newly promoted Sgt. Travis J. Scott, combat engineer, Combat Engineer Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives his promotion warrant from 1st Lt. Kyle P. McCarley, his plato... More
DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL AIRPORT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES –
DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL AIRPORT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Capt. John Nance, an MV-22B Osprey pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit speaks with visitors about the... More
201022-M-UV498-1327 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON,
201022-M-UV498-1327 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Opfer, a light armored vehicle gunner with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Land... More
201227-M-UV498-1662 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2020) –
201227-M-UV498-1662 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2020) – U.S. Marines with the All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, exit an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron ... More
Newly promoted Sgt. Oscar L. Urquilla, avionics technician,
Newly promoted Sgt. Oscar L. Urquilla, avionics technician, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with his commanding officer, Lt. Col. John M. Field, after... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force climb a caving ladder board and seize the training vessel Diane G during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of S... More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 5, 2017) - U.S. Marines from the 15th
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 5, 2017) - U.S. Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit strategically position themselves during an Alligator Dagger beach landing exercise – a two-week exercise that prepares incoming N... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 29, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 29, 2017) – A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Aviation Combat Element make... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 15th Marine
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's administration section pose for a photo following a volleyball competition amongst the various departments as part of the unit's “BullRu... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A Marine
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force provides medical aid to simulated causality during the Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise on Camp ... More
DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL AIRPORT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES –
DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL AIRPORT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Airshow patrons tour a CH-53E Super Stallion during a static display at the Dubai Airshow, Nov. 14, 2017. The CH-53E is the Marine Corps’ primary heavy-lift h... More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Medium Tilt Rotor 266
U.S. Marines with the Marine Medium Tilt Rotor 266 Reinforced, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Pakistan Army soldiers gather food on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to conduct a hover drop in a flood aff... More
Aerial view of the southern province of Sindh, Pakistan
Aerial view of the southern province of Sindh, Pakistan shot from a Marine Corps Sea Knight (CH-46E) helicopter from HMM-165 (REIN), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during humanitarian relief operations.
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, guide an M1A1 Abrams Tank during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Cente... More
DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL AIRPORT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES –
DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL AIRPORT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Capt. John Nance, an MV-22B Osprey pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit speaks with visitors about the... More
PACIFIC OCEAN, Calif., – Marine Col. Joseph Clearfield,
PACIFIC OCEAN, Calif., – Marine Col. Joseph Clearfield, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Left) and Navy Capt. Peter Collins, commanding officer of the USS San Diego (LPD-22) (Right), m... More
Aerial view of flood damage shot from an HMM-165 Reinforced,
Aerial view of flood damage shot from an HMM-165 Reinforced, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Sea Knight (CH-46E) helicopter during humanitarian assistance efforts in the southern Pakistan region.
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines Regiment detain simulated enemies during an exercise for Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory Marine Air-Ground Task Force Integrated Experiment on Camp... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 21, 2017) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 21, 2017) – A Marine with Company A., 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Ground Combat Element, provides flank security during a li... More
Corporal James E. Stires, unit movement control coordinator,
Corporal James E. Stires, unit movement control coordinator, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives his Corporals' Course 338-13 certificate of completion from Sgt. Maj. John W. Scott, the 15... More
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII – A crewmaster
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, HAWAII – A crewmaster with Assault Craft Unit 5, America Amphibious Ready Group unloads and guides Humvees belonging to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing... More
Aerial view of flood damage in southern province of
Aerial view of flood damage in southern province of Sindh, Pakistan shot from a Marine Corps Sea Knight (CH-46E) helicopter from HMM-165 (REIN), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during humanitarian relief operations.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., July 13,
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., July 13, 2016– U.S. Marine Sgt. Coltin Davenport, a forward observer, uses a laser to mark a target for a close air support mission the Canadian army and the Mexican na... More
171123-N-AC254-087 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Sarah
171123-N-AC254-087 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 23, 2017) Sarah Pauline Spencer, wife of Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, speaks to Sailors and Marines during an all hands call in the hangar bay of the amphibiou... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kelley (left) with the Marine Medium
U.S. Marine Cpl. Kelley (left) with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 Reinforced, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Lt Cmdr. Uhlmann with the Expeditionary Strike Group 5 load palletes with food from ... More
170718-N-NJ416-0028 Lance Cpl. Allen Robert, a native
170718-N-NJ416-0028 Lance Cpl. Allen Robert, a native of Hampton, New York, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, weighs dough in the amphibious assault ship USS America’s (LHA 6) bakery before making... More
170930-N-AC254-282 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170930-N-AC254-282 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 30, 2017) Marines assigned to the combat cargo department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) secure cargo for transport on an SA-3... More
Damages in the food affected areas of the Pano Aqil
Damages in the food affected areas of the Pano Aqil province after monsoon season in Pakistan. U.S. Marines with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 Reinforced, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Mari... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct clear a town taken over by simulated enemy combatant during an amphibious assault part ... More
170902-N-ZS023-055 US 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170902-N-ZS023-055 US 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 2, 2017) – Sgt. Patrick O’Brien, a native of Appleton, Wisconsin, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – Mexican service members with the ARM
PACIFIC OCEAN – Mexican service members with the ARM Usucaminta (A-412) flight deck crew wait for the aircraft to shut down before securing it to the ship during Rim of the Pacific 2016, July 28, 2016. Twenty... More
170926-N-ZS023-060 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
170926-N-ZS023-060 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 26, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) lifts off from the flight deck of the... More
171022-N-ZS023-086 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct.
171022-N-ZS023-086 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Oct. 22, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA... More
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines with Battery C, Battalion Landing Team, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct reconnaissance before setting up M777 Howitzers during Marine Expeditionary Unit... More
USS Peleliu action, US Navy Photogrpah
Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in fast rope exercises aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu. The 15th MEU is deployed as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group s... More
Rear Admiral Sinclair Harris, commanding officer of
Rear Admiral Sinclair Harris, commanding officer of the U.S. military’s Task Force South, Pakistan assists Pakistani soldiers with the loading of relief supplies on to a Marine Sea Knight from HMM-165 (REIN), ... More
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during a humanitarian assistance/disaster relief exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 7. During the training th... More
Marines assigned to Maritime Raid Force, Command Element,
Marines assigned to Maritime Raid Force, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and sailors assigned to the USS Rushmore conduct small-boat operations near the USS Rushmore, Feb. 25. Servicemembers to... More
Leadership 101: Marine from Riverside, California
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert A. Chute has had more than 16 years in the Corps to develop as a leader. His time in the infantry before crossing over to the warrant officer side of the Corps has played a role i... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jake Vargas fast ropes during
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jake Vargas fast ropes during helicopter rope suspension training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 12, 2014. Vargas is a military policeman with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 and is pa... 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
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 prepare to receive supplies during replenishment at sea aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) at sea in the Pacific O... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
ARABIAN SEA (June 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Blake Tickle sands rust off a crane during daily maintenance aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). Tickle is a ground-support equipment mechanic with Combat Logistics ... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Master Gunnery
ARABIAN SEA (June 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Torain Kelley gives a speech to members of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Corporals Course during a graduation ceremony for Class 350-15 aboard ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 09, 2015) Logistics Specialist Seaman
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 09, 2015) Logistics Specialist Seaman Van Ang inventories hazardous materials aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready ... More
171214-M-UX416-089 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
171214-M-UX416-089 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 14, 2017) - U.S. Marines with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and French Navy sailors transit on a French landing catamaran in preparation for an amphib... More
15th MEU Marines, USS Makin Island Sailors unload gear from MV-22 Ospr...
201005-M-UV498-1197 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shawn Mcgee, an MV-22 Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wa... More
201007-M-PQ459-1029 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2020) –
201007-M-PQ459-1029 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2020) – A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes the flight deck as an MV-22 Osprey takes off fr... More
201115-M-JX780-1038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2020) –
201115-M-JX780-1038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ariana Guerra, right, a machine gunner with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Female Engagement Team, conducts a hasty search on... More
201118-M-UY835-1004 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii
201118-M-UY835-1004 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (Nov. 18, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Addison Dorn, an MV-22 Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expediti... More
201123-M-QM580-1110 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2020) –
201123-M-QM580-1110 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2020) – U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Spencer Moore, right, with the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine... More
¬171218-N-HT134-018 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2017) Seaman
¬171218-N-HT134-018 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2017) Seaman Tyrell Oudman, a native of Sedro-Woollie, Wash., assigned to the deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), prepares a towing... More
Captain Reid Houck, co-pilot, VMGR-352, 15th Marine
Captain Reid Houck, co-pilot, VMGR-352, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fastens his seatbelt while Maj. Angel Hooper, aircraft commander, VMGR-352, 15th MEU, conducts a pre-flight inspection in the cockpit of a... More
Sergeant Nicholas Childs, machine gunner, Combined
Sergeant Nicholas Childs, machine gunner, Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is promoted to the rank of sergeant during a promotion ceremony... More
Heather Myers pins her husband, Maj. Daniel Myers,
Heather Myers pins her husband, Maj. Daniel Myers, intelligence officer, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, with gold oak leaves during his promotion ceremony held in the unit's conference room ab... More
Corporal Albert Perez III, administrative specialist,
Corporal Albert Perez III, administrative specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, tests the seal of his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during his unit's chemical, biological, radiological and nuclea... More
Sergeant Maj. Douglas Schaefer, left, sergeant major,
Sergeant Maj. Douglas Schaefer, left, sergeant major, Lt. Col. John R. O’Neal, commanding officer, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Torain Kelley, operations chief, all with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, judge the... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Spaulding, the senior
Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Spaulding, the senior medical department representative with Marine Expeditionary Brigade – Afghanistan, stands by the Regional Command (Southwest) logo aboard Camp Leatherneck, He... More
A U.S. Navy Sailor gives instructions to the pilots
A U.S. Navy Sailor gives instructions to the pilots of an AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Heath Crouch gathers intelligence
U.S. Marine Cpl. Heath Crouch gathers intelligence during a mechanized raid as part of Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., March 1, 20... More
A U.S. Marine with India Company, Battalion Landing
A U.S. Marine with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security at a simulated diplomatic facility during Composite Training Unit E... 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, listens to last-minute changes to the plan before taking off for a vertical raid durin... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Benjamin Tingle performs preventative
U.S. Marine Cpl. Benjamin Tingle performs preventative maintenance during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) off the coast of San Diego, April 16, 2015. Tingle is a motor transpo... More
Capt. Christopher O’Melia briefs part of the scheme
Capt. Christopher O’Melia briefs part of the scheme of maneuver for an amphibious assault on Camp Pendleton at a rehearsal of concept drill during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) of... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit enjoy
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit enjoy a day on the beach with their friends and families April 24, 2015, for a pre-deployment beach luau. The Marines and families were treated to complimentary f... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Oscar Soto-Meza uses an illustration
U.S. Marine Cpl. Oscar Soto-Meza uses an illustration to better explain the function of rifle combat optics aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 16, 2015. Soto-Meza is a rifleman w... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 31, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima
INDIAN OCEAN (July 31, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute marksmanship drills during a deck shoot aboard the... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, Charlie
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, Charlie Battery, the non-lethal weapons company for the 15th Marine Expedition Unit flush OC spray out of their eyes after conducting training to sharpen their ski... More
MARINE CORPS BASE BELLOWS, Hawaii – Marines with the
MARINE CORPS BASE BELLOWS, Hawaii – Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force walk toward an MV-22B Osprey to conduct a free fall jump during Hawaii Sustainment Exercise, July 11, 2017... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS –The 15th Marine
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS –The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Commander Col. Joseph Clearfield and America Amphibious Ready Group Commodore Navy Capt. Rome Ruiz eat lunch with 15th MEU and America ARG ... More
1712012-N-XH787-007 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
1712012-N-XH787-007 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 9, 2017) – U.S. Navy Range Safety Officer Gunners Mate 1st Class Michael Rogers (left) observes Aviation Ordinance Airman Dally Cisneros as he fires a... More
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Manukyan, a satellite
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Manukyan, a satellite communications operator with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, tosses a football to a teammate during a game of ultimate football as part of the unit’s re... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mark Castro, a reconnaissance
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mark Castro, a reconnaissance point man with All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, clears a stoppage in an M40A6 sniper rifle during standoff munitions dis... More
A U.S. Navy en route care team with Combat Logistics
A U.S. Navy en route care team with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, bring a Monitor Oxygen Ventilation Suction system on an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164... More
201020-M-JX780-1017 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON,
201020-M-JX780-1017 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2020) ‒ U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team 2, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, unload a joint light tact... More
201118-M-QM580-1011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2020) –
201118-M-QM580-1011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 18, 2020) – U.S. Marines with the All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maneuver an 11M naval special warfare rigid-hull inflatable boat t... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Weller with the Marine Medium
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Weller with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 Reinforced (HMM-165 REIN), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) is interviewed by reporters from CNN on his participation in t... More
Navy Capt. Chris Misner shakes hands with Secretary
Navy Capt. Chris Misner shakes hands with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta prior to his departure from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 30. Panetta also took a hovercraft to board the USS... More
A UH-1Y Venom from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A UH-1Y Venom from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit transports Marines with the 15th MEU's Maritime Raid Force to conduct visit, board, search and seizure traini... More
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Raymond
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Raymond Rodriguez grapples with Lance Cpl. Thiago Desousa during a Marine Corps martial arts program green belt course aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS... More