U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, demonstrate how to execute an amphibious insertion using a combat rubber reconnaissance craft to soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense ... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit set up radios during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. Iron Fist 201... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct fire-support exercises with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 30, 2014. Iron Fist... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit clean
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit clean their weapons after completing a small-arms training exercise at Range 111 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 25. The training focused on enhancing the uni... More
Lance Cpl. Adam R. Webber, data network specialist,
Lance Cpl. Adam R. Webber, data network specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes a drink of water through his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during his unit's chemical, biological, radiological... More
Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Provoznik, left, intelligence
Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Provoznik, left, intelligence specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, relaxes from the stressors of work by playing video games with a friend aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 19, 2... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit fire
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit fire at targets during a small-arms training exercise at Range 111 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 25. The training focused on enhancing the unit's confidence... More
U.S. Marines and sailors and Japanese soldiers render
U.S. Marines and sailors and Japanese soldiers render salutes during the American and Japanese national anthems at the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23, 2014. I... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make their way to Seal Beach on a combat rubber reconnaissance craft while conducting Helocast training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious B... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force inspect
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force inspect the Supplemental Egress Breathing Device while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. ... More
Corporal Richard Hernandez, data network specialist,
Corporal Richard Hernandez, data network specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assembles the M9 pistol during a small-arms training exercise at Range 111 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 25. The traini... 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
Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Provoznik, right, intelligence
Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Provoznik, right, intelligence specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, relaxes from the stressors of work by playing video games with a friend aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 19, ... More
Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit packages bags of oatmeal during a volunteer event at The Angel's Depot in Vista, Calif., Jan. 10, 2014. More than 10 Marines and sailors with the 15th... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company look at their targets during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb. 14, 20... More
Private first class Adam Webber, left, data network
Private first class Adam Webber, left, data network specialist, and Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Vassallo, field radio operator, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, unload radio equipment during a communicati... More
Corporal Alberto Perez III, left, administrative specialist,
Corporal Alberto Perez III, left, administrative specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes a moment to appreciate how the Marine Corps has made him a better person aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 8, ... More
Corporal Ashton Tyler, warehouse clerk, 15th Marine
Corporal Ashton Tyler, warehouse clerk, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes notes during a lecture on being a noncommissioned at the Corporal’s Course Academy aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 10. The acade... More
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Dassallo, field radio operator,
Lance Cpl. Carlos D. Dassallo, field radio operator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a radio check during a communications exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 7, 2014. The exercise is designed... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine division, and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force move toward their next objective while conducting raid training during Exercise Iron Fi... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force performs a combined company attack with U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb... More
Data communications Marines with the 15th Marine
Data communications Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, left, demonstrate to Marines with 9th Communication Battalion the capabilities of an AN(PRC)-117F radio during a communications exercise aboa... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Rylan Burchell, hospital corpsman,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Rylan Burchell, hospital corpsman, talks to Chief Petty Officer Emmanuel Essenete, medical chief, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, about career progression aboard Camp Pendl... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Brandon Razzano, field radio operator,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Brandon Razzano, field radio operator, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, sits with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force at lunch during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pen... More
A child sits with Santa Claus during the 15th Marine
A child sits with Santa Claus during the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's holiday party at the San Diego Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, Calif., Dec. 6. During the party, families enjoyed food, Santa and an ugl... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force carry
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force carry a Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft to shore while conducting an amphibious raid as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Traini... More
Sergeant Maj. John W. Scott, sergeant major, 15th Marine
Sergeant Maj. John W. Scott, sergeant major, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, leads his Marines in a win at tug of war contest during the unit's End of Summer Bash at Lake O'Neill aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., S... More
Lieutenant Col. William Wischmeyer, executive officer,
Lieutenant Col. William Wischmeyer, executive officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds up a farewell gift and thanks Marines, sailors and family members for their support during his career after his retir... More
Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and
Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and 9th Communications Battalion, along with volunteers from the Temecula Rotary Club donate their time to beautify the home of Robert Davis, a retired Marine in ... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit set up radios during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 4, 2014. Iron Fist 20... More
Corporal Ashton Tyler, right, warehouse clerk, 15th
Corporal Ashton Tyler, right, warehouse clerk, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, inspects her classmates on sword manual at the Corporal's Course Academy aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 10. The academy's miss... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force gives a demonstration with an 84mm Carl Gustav recoilless rifle while training with U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, during Exercise Iron ... More
Lance Cpl. Matthew Wille, Marine air-ground task force
Lance Cpl. Matthew Wille, Marine air-ground task force planner, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lines up his shot aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 4, 2014. Wille, 20, is from Manhattan, Kansas. (U.S. Marine C... More
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st
A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, descends from a CH-46E Sea Knight while performing fast-rope insertion training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif.... More
Lance Cpl. Austin Enders, right, intelligence specialist,
Lance Cpl. Austin Enders, right, intelligence specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reads current events as part of his morning routine aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 27, 2014. Enders, 19, is from H... More
Lieutenant Col. William D. Wischmeyer, executive officer,
Lieutenant Col. William D. Wischmeyer, executive officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reflects on his time in the Corps during his retirement ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 1, 2014. Wischmeyer,... More
Sergeant Matthew Page, disbursing agent, receives a
Sergeant Matthew Page, disbursing agent, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Capt. Janine Mills, adjutant, both with Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during an awards ceremon... More
Lt. Col. Christopher B. Shaw, Marine Corps Base Quantico
Lt. Col. Christopher B. Shaw, Marine Corps Base Quantico Staff Judge Advocate, poses for a photograph in his office at Lejeune Hall on April 11. Shaw started his Marine Corps career as an infantry officer befor... More
Staff Sgt. David McFadden, faculty advisor, Corporal's
Staff Sgt. David McFadden, faculty advisor, Corporal's Course Academy, teaches a class on leadership to 4th Platoon aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 10. The academy's mission is to provide corporals with the... More
Corporal Rene Gonzalez, data network specialist, 15th
Corporal Rene Gonzalez, data network specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stretches before sharpening his skills as a soccer player in Oceanside, Calif., July 7, 2014. Gonzalez, 21, is from Joliet, Illin... More
Leadership 101: Marine from Fort Worth, Texas
Gunnery Sgt. Jose D. Alvizo has tailored his leadership style to one basic principle; set an example that others will want to follow. Alvizo, logistics chief, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 35, is from Fort Wo... More
Kouriahna, 12, shows off her bait during a youth fishing
Kouriahna, 12, shows off her bait during a youth fishing trip aboard the fishing vessel Clemente, Aug. 7. Marines and sailors volunteered their time to take youths on an all-day fishing trip sponsored by Wild G... More
Corporal James R. Kerr, chemical, biological, radiological
Corporal James R. Kerr, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, inspects fluids on a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle aboard Camp Pendleton, ... More
Chief Petty Officer Emmanuel Essenete, medical chief,
Chief Petty Officer Emmanuel Essenete, medical chief, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks through pajamas for his children during a pajama giveaway at the unit's command post aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Ja... More
Lt. Col. Christopher B. Shaw, Marine Corps Base Quantico
Lt. Col. Christopher B. Shaw, Marine Corps Base Quantico Staff Judge Advocate, poses for a photograph in his office at Lejeune Hall on April 11. Shaw is a native of Boston, Mass.
Corporal James R. Kerr, chemical, biological, radiological
Corporal James R. Kerr, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to do maintenance on a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle aboard Camp ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Dooley, 1st Battalion, 1st
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Dooley, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, provides security while conducting a nighttime urban terrain raid during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 18, 2014... More
Lieutenant Col. John R. O'Neal (left), commanding officer,
Lieutenant Col. John R. O'Neal (left), commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, accepts the organizational colors from Col. Scott D. Campbell, outgoing commanding officer, 15th MEU, during a change o... More
Lance Cpl. Austin Enders, intelligence specialist,
Lance Cpl. Austin Enders, intelligence specialist, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aims for the impact area hit during a unit Combat Fitness Test aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 21, 2013. E... More
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force secure
Soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force secure a beach while conducting an amphibious raid during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exerc... More
Sergeant Spencer C. Garvin, right, works with Sgt.
Sergeant Spencer C. Garvin, right, works with Sgt. Richard Hernandez, both cyber network operator with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, to resolve issues on laptops aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 7, 20... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force carry
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force carry a Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft into the ocean to conduct surf passages as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training Gr... More
Marines and sailors with 15th Marine Expeditionary
Marines and sailors with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Combat Logistics Battalion 15 play football aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 13. The 15th MEU played to promote esprit de corps and camaraderie bet... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force hike uphill during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2014. Iron Fist 2... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Bryan Hall, right, commander, 1st
U.S. Marine Maj. Bryan Hall, right, commander, 1st Brigade Platoon, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, speaks with officials of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San ... More
Sergeant Wayne Miller, left, defends Sgt. Kevin Santiago
Sergeant Wayne Miller, left, defends Sgt. Kevin Santiago during a one-on-one basketball game aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 29, 2014. Miller, 26, is from Orlando and is a Marine air-ground task force plann... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit brainstorm
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit brainstorm with other members of their group during the Four Lenses communications class at the Family Readiness Center aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 5. The... More
Major, 4, reels in a catch during a youth fishing trip
Major, 4, reels in a catch during a youth fishing trip aboard the fishing vessel Dana Pride June 26, 2014. More than 30 service members and children participated in the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. E... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force emerges from a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan.... More
Sergeant Wayne Miller, left, takes it to the hole through
Sergeant Wayne Miller, left, takes it to the hole through Sgt. Kevin Santiago during a one-on-one basketball game aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 29, 2014. Miller, 26, is from Orlando and is a Marine air-gr... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force load
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force load and fasten a combat rubber reconnaissance craft using the “Soft Duck” method while conducting Helocast training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval... More
Rebecca Roman, family readiness officer, Command Element,
Rebecca Roman, family readiness officer, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives a farewell gift from Sgt. Maj. John W. Scott, sergeant major, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a unit for... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Daryl Lee, middle, platoon
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Daryl Lee, middle, platoon sergeant, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, welcomes U.S. Marine officers and officials from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to a splash demonstration with... More
Retirement ceremony, US Marine Corps Photo
Lieutenant Col. John O'Neal, left, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, presents Staff Sgt. Mario Rodriguez, warehouse chief, with various letters of appreciation and his certificate of retiremen... More
Corporal Justin G. Rush, right center, embarkation
Corporal Justin G. Rush, right center, embarkation specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices with the color guard before presenting the Colors during a commencement ceremony at Palomar College campu... More
Pfc. Diego Retamozo conducts a buddy drag with Lance
Pfc. Diego Retamozo conducts a buddy drag with Lance Cpl. Albert Perez III, both administration specialists, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during combat oriented physical training aboard Camp... More
Paula Creamer, right, Ladies Professional Golf Association
Paula Creamer, right, Ladies Professional Golf Association player, gives Staff Sgt. Matthew Castel, center, radio frequency manager, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, a few pointers on the course during a practic... More
Lance Cpl. Matthew Wille, Marine air-ground task force
Lance Cpl. Matthew Wille, Marine air-ground task force planner, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices his chipping aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 4, 2014. Wille, 20, is from Manhattan, Kansas. (U.S. Mar... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make final adjustments to the combat rubber reconnaissance craft before a night amphibious insertion during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesse Kimble, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesse Kimble, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fires at a target while conducting immediate-action drills with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercis... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force looks at his targets while training with U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Cal... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force shares a Japanese Meal-Ready-to-Eat with a U.S. Marine from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard San Clemente Island, Ca... More
Lieutenant Col. John R. O’Neal, commanding officer,
Lieutenant Col. John R. O’Neal, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, right, thanks and congratulates Lt. Col. William D. Wischmeyer, executive officer, 15th MEU, for his dedication to the Marine ... More
Lieutenant Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general,
Lieutenant Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, returns a salute from the parade staff during a change of command ceremony held on the Camp Del Mar Parade Deck aboard Camp Pend... More
Corporal Richard Hernandez, right, data network specialist,
Corporal Richard Hernandez, right, data network specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, helps Lance Cpl. Brian Flanagan, radio operator, 15th MEU, attain his battle-sight zero by assessing shots on target d... More
Marines set conditions for success in future operations
Every day around the globe Marines are partnering with our nation’s allies, fighting terrorism and assisting thousands affected by natural disasters. And when they aren’t doing these things, they are preparing ... More
Jacob Martinez, a Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
Jacob Martinez, a Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for a Spartan Race in Las Vegas, April 5, 2014. Seven Marines from the 15th MEU, and other units aboard Camp Pendleton, ran the race in... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fight
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fight waves while riding a Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft during surf passages as part of reconnaissance training with the Expeditionary Warfare Training Gr... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment,
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, train with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 8, 2014. Iron Fist 2014 is a... More
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make
Soldiers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force make their way to a CH-46E Sea Knight while conducting Helocast training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Jan. 27, ... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force clips vegetation to camouflage his ghillie suit while conducting a stalk exercise with 1st Marine Division Schools during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp P... More
15th MEU corpsman reenlistment U.S. Navy, California
Lieutenant Col. Bill Wischmeyer, executive officer, congratulates Petty Officer 1st Class Wendell Tabios, hospital corpsman, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a reenlistment ceremony aboard C... More
Leadership 101: Marine from Pennsylvania
Master Sgt. Scott Svetkovich, intelligence chief, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, has led Marines throughout the Corps for more than 16 years using his signature style of leadership. It’s a skill he continues t... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force listens to Division Schools instructors while conducting an unknown distance drill during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 6, 2014. ... More
Corporal Jacob Martinez, left, and Cpl. Albert Perez
Corporal Jacob Martinez, left, and Cpl. Albert Perez III, both administration specialists, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, serve themselves food during the unit's holiday party at the San Diego Botanical Garden... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Garcia, gas service
Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Garcia, gas service system mechanic, Assault Craft Unit 5, secures a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle on a Landing Craft Air Cushion to be transported to San Clemente I... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, right, deputy
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, right, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks with officials from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force moments after the opening ceremony of Exe... More
Service members reel in their catches during a youth
Service members reel in their catches during a youth fishing trip aboard the fishing vessel Dana Pride off the coast of Southern California, June 26, 2014. More than 30 service members and children participated... More
Captain Scott B, Bayer, target information officer,
Captain Scott B, Bayer, target information officer, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal from Lt. Col. John R. O'Neal, commanding officer, 15th Ma... More
Sergeant Sean Sante and Victoria Garvin pin sergeant
Sergeant Sean Sante and Victoria Garvin pin sergeant chevrons on Sgt. Spencer Garvin, data network specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a promotion ceremony held on the Camp Del Mar Parade Deck ab... More
Corporal Ashton Tyler, right, warehouse clerk, 15th
Corporal Ashton Tyler, right, warehouse clerk, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits to have her uniform inspected at the Corporal's Course Academy aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 10. The academy's mission ... More
Corporal James R. Kerr, chemical, biological, radiological
Corporal James R. Kerr, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, left, instructs Lance Cpl. Dyrell Oliver, supply clerk, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on how to properl... More
Lieutenant Cmdr. David Dinkins, left, chaplain, and
Lieutenant Cmdr. David Dinkins, left, chaplain, and Chief Petty Officer Emmanuel Essenete, medical chief, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, look through pajamas for their children during a pajama gi... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aims at his target from the 300 yard-line while conducting scout sniper training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 31, 2014. I... More
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force fast ropes down a 30-foot tower while conducting fast-rope training with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboa... More
An AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle performs an amphibious
An AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle performs an amphibious landing during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2014. Iron Fist is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines a... More
Private First Class D’Vonte Robinson, administrative
Private First Class D’Vonte Robinson, administrative specialist, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, relaxes after work by singing in front of a mirror aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 13, 2014. Robinson, 18, i... More
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
A soldier with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force takes a breath before being turned upside down in a Shallow Water Egress Trainer while conducting Underwater Egress training during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 abo... More