U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Aviation Combat Element 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade take off in support of Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015, a joint multina... More
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing participates in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz is a m... More
150904-N-GM561-014 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) An
150904-N-GM561-014 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) An SH-60 Seahawk attached to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces ship JDS Hyuga (DDH 181) participate in a photo exercise during Dawn Blitz (DB-15). Boxer ... More
A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft
A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 lands at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015, during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Blitz is a multinational training exercise d... More
U.S. Navy Sailors stage aircraft in support of Exercise
U.S. Navy Sailors stage aircraft in support of Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015, a joint multinational amphibious exercise, promotes interoperability between the Navy, Marine Corps and Coalit... More
U.S. Marines with Aviation Combat Element 1st Marine
U.S. Marines with Aviation Combat Element 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade cover the tail rotor of an AH-1 Cobra during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015, a joint multinational amphibious exer... More
150910-N-MZ309-207 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 10, 2015) Japanese
150910-N-MZ309-207 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 10, 2015) Japanese Sailors and Soldiers stand at attention while I Marine Expeditionary Force color guard retires the colors during a closing ceremony for Exercise Dawn B... More
150817-N-MZ309-051 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Japan
150817-N-MZ309-051 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer, JS Ashigara (DDG 178), transits San Diego Bay to Naval Base San Diego. Ashigara, tank landing ship JS Kunisaki (LST 4003... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Monte S. Powell, current
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Monte S. Powell, current operations officer with 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Command Element explains ground scheme of maneuver during a rehearsal of concept (ROC) drill for exerci... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned vessels assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, offload personnel and equipment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015, during Exercise Daw... More
U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marines stage aircraft in
U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marines stage aircraft in support of Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015, a joint multinational amphibious exercise, promotes interoperability between the Navy, Marine... More
150904-N-GM561-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2015) The
150904-N-GM561-057 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2015) The amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces ship JDS Ashigara (DDG 178) participate in a photo exercise d... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned vessels assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, offload personnel and equipment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015, during Exercise Daw... More
150831-N-GZ228-014 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 31, 2015)
150831-N-GZ228-014 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 31, 2015) Air Department Sailors signal to an MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, as it prepares to land on the flight deck of the amph... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to depart on Landing Craft Air Cushions from the USS Boxer for an amphibious landing during Exercise D... More
150905-N-MZ309-074 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 5, 2015) A
150905-N-MZ309-074 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 5, 2015) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) lands on the beach during an amphibious landing for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015 is a scenario-driven exercise d... More
A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft
A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 lands at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015, during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Blitz is a multinational training exercise d... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division run up a bluff to get in a blocking position with the rest of their platoon during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendlet... More
Dawn Blitz 2015, US Navy Photogrpah
150901-N-OF476-024 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep 01, 2015) Capitan De Defragata Marco Galvan and Capitan De Defragata Soto Berlin of the Mexican navy observe a simulated strait transit aboard the amphibious assault ship U... More
150831-N-GZ228-040 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 31, 2015)
150831-N-GZ228-040 PACIFIC OCEAN (August 31, 2015) An Air Department Sailor signals to an MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, as it prepares to land on the flight deck of the a... More
A U.S. Navy landing enlisted signalmen observes a CH-53E
A U.S. Navy landing enlisted signalmen observes a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the amphibious assault USS Boxer during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Aug. 31, 2015. Dawn Blitz is a multinational amphibious training ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned vessels assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, prepare to offload equipment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015, during Exercise Dawn B... More
Ships from Expeditionary Strike Group Three, Japanese
Ships from Expeditionary Strike Group Three, Japanese and Mexican naval ships conducted a strait transit during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Sept. 2, 2015. Dawn Blitz is a multinational amphibious training exercis... More
Staff Sgt. Harry Johnson, a platoon sergeant with 1st
Staff Sgt. Harry Johnson, a platoon sergeant with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Alpha Company, demonstrates using a Mission Oriented Protective Posture suit aboard the USS Somerset during Exercise Dawn Bl... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on a landing craft air cushioned
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on a landing craft air cushioned assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, prepare to offload equipment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015, during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on a landing craft air cushioned
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on a landing craft air cushioned assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, prepare to offload equipment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015, during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2... More
150907-N-MZ309-108 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 7, 2015) U.S.
150907-N-MZ309-108 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 7, 2015) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dustin Cuto, observes a tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey land during a casualty evacuation training evolution for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Bl... More
150904-N-GM561-514 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2015) The
150904-N-GM561-514 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2015) The USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Harper’s Ferry (LSD 49), New Orleans (LPD 18), SS Curtiss (T-AVB 4), USS Somerset (LPD 25), Mexican navy ships ARM Usumacinta (A 412) ... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division participate in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division participate in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept... More
150907-N-MZ309-044 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 7, 2015) Japanese
150907-N-MZ309-044 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 7, 2015) Japanese Soldiers prepare to transport a victim during a casualty evacuation training evolution for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015 is a scenario-driv... More
150817-N-MZ309-038 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Japan
150817-N-MZ309-038 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer, JS Hyuga (DDH 181), transits San Diego Bay to Naval Base San Diego. Hyuga, tank landing ship JS Kunisaki (LST... More
150901-N-GM561-129 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 1, 2015) Major
150901-N-GM561-129 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 1, 2015) Major Toshinori Ushio, attached to the Japanese Self Defense Force, left, and Lt. Cmdr. Haruyan Irabuchi, attached to the Japanese Mine Warfare Force, work toget... More
U.S. Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
U.S. Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division board an MV-22B Osprey during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015, a joint multinational amphibious exercise, promotes interoperability... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned vessels assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, offload personnel and equipment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015, during Exercise Daw... More
MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing participate in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz is a mul... More
150904-N-GM561-553 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) Mexican
150904-N-GM561-553 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) Mexican navy patrol ship ARM Revolucion (P 164) participates in a photo exercise during Dawn Blitz (DB-15). Boxer is currently underway off the coast of Southern... More
U.S. Navy Sailors stage aircraft in support of Exercise
U.S. Navy Sailors stage aircraft in support of Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015, a joint multinational amphibious exercise, promotes interoperability between the Navy, Marine Corps and Coalit... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned vessels assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, offload personnel and equipment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015, during Exercise Daw... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division participate in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division participate in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept... More
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conduct a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear safety drill aboard the USS Somerset during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Aug. 31, 2015. Marines and... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Theodore A. Bucierka, operations
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Theodore A. Bucierka, operations officer with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, addresses service members during a rehearsal of concept (ROC) dr... More
Benjamin J. Allbritton, U.S, Navy executive officer
Benjamin J. Allbritton, U.S, Navy executive officer of the USS Boxer, observes passing boats from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Aug. 31, 2015. Dawn Blitz is a mu... More
Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, commanding
Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Marines with the air combat element aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Aviation Combat Element 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade fly a UH-1Y Huey in support of Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015,... More
150905-N-GZ228-080 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) A
150905-N-GZ228-080 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Box... More
An amphibious assault vehicle crew with 3rd Assault
An amphibious assault vehicle crew with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepares to embark aboard the USS Somerset during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Aug. 31, 2015. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Somerset are part... More
150904-N-GM561-515 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2015) The
150904-N-GM561-515 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2015) The USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Harper’s Ferry (LSD 49), New Orleans (LPD 18), SS Curtiss (T-AVB 4), USS Somerset (LPD 25), Mexican navy ships ARM Usumacinta (A 412) ... More
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division use a compass to determine their left and right lateral limits on the beaches of Camp Pendleton, Calif., during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Sep... More
150902-N-DX087-164 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2015) Gunner’s
150902-N-DX087-164 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2015) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Joshua Cushings, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron Three, mans a MK 44 minigun while he assesses a small boat threat from a riverine ... More
150910-N-MZ309-209 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 10, 2015) Vice
150910-N-MZ309-209 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 10, 2015) Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, commander, Third Fleet, stands together with coalition partners during a closing ceremony for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015 is... More
150905-N-GM561-301 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) A
150905-N-GM561-301 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 44, assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5), approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) du... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned vessels assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, offload personnel and equipment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015, during Exercise Daw... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division participate in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept... More
150905-N-GZ228-025 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) Marines
150905-N-GZ228-025 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) Marines observe as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault... More
150902-N-DX087-081 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2015)
150902-N-DX087-081 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2015) Quartermaster 2nd Class Matthew Rodriguez, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron Three, mans a machine gun while he radios the boat captain aboard a riverine com... More
150904-N-GM561-621 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) Japanese
150904-N-GM561-621 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces ship JDS Ashigara (DDG 178) participates in a photo exercise during Dawn Blitz (DB-15). Boxer is currently underway off the... More
Sailors aboard the USS Somerset direct a MH-60R Seahawk
Sailors aboard the USS Somerset direct a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter to land during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 2, 2015. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Somerset are participating in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, a... More
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment conduct a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear safety drill aboard the USS Somerset during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Aug. 31, 2015. Marines and... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Monte S. Powell, current
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Monte S. Powell, current operations officer with 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Command Element explains ground scheme of maneuver during a rehearsal of concept (ROC) drill for exerci... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division participate in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division participate in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept... More
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing participates in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz is a m... More
Brigadier Gen. Helen Pratt (left), commanding general
Brigadier Gen. Helen Pratt (left), commanding general of Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, and Sergeant Maj. William Grigsby (middle), sergeant major of FHG, MARFORRES, speaks with Maj. Toshinor... More
150907-N-MZ309-052 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 7, 2015) Japanese
150907-N-MZ309-052 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 7, 2015) Japanese Soldiers load a victim onto a tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey during a casualty evacuation training evolution for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015 is a... More
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment prepare to conduct a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear safety drill aboard the USS Somerset during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Aug. 31, 2015. ... More
U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles assigned
U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion come ashore on the beaches of Camp Pendleton, Calif., during an amphibious landing in support of Exercise Dawn Blitz 20... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on a landing craft air cushioned
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on a landing craft air cushioned assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, prepare to offload equipment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015, during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2... More
150907-N-MZ309-085 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 7, 2015) U.S.
150907-N-MZ309-085 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 7, 2015) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Sanders prepares for take off in a tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey during a casualty evacuation training evolution for Exercise Dawn Blitz 20... More
Sailors aboard the USS Somerset prepare to refuel a
Sailors aboard the USS Somerset prepare to refuel a helicopter during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 1, 2015. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Somerset are participating in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, a multination... More
Sailors aboard the USS Somerset refuel a MH-60R Seahawk
Sailors aboard the USS Somerset refuel a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter with Maritime Strike Squadron 75 during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 1, 2015. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Somerset are participating in Ex... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned
U.S. Marines and Sailors, on landing craft air cushioned vessels assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, prepare to offload equipment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 5, 2015, during Exercise Dawn B... More
150907-N-MZ309-154 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 7, 2015) U.S.
150907-N-MZ309-154 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 7, 2015) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dustin Cuto helps Japanese Sailors unload a victim from a tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force s... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division participate in Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept... More
Dawn Blitz 2015. Warship photograph collection
150817-N-MZ309-039 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer, JS Hyuga (DDH 181), transits San Diego Bay to Naval Base San Diego. Hyuga, tank landing ship JS Kunisaki (LST... More
150817-N-JH188-029 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Members
150817-N-JH188-029 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Members of the Japanese Coordinate council and Veterans of Foreign Wars wave Japanese flags to welcome Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer, JS Hyu... More
Amphibious assault vehicle crews with 3rd Assault Amphibian
Amphibious assault vehicle crews with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepare to embark aboard the USS Somerset during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Aug. 31, 2015. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Somerset are partici... More
150903-N-WK391-070 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 03, 2015)
150903-N-WK391-070 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 03, 2015) Amphibious assault vehicles depart the well deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 (DB-15). DB... More
150906-N-MZ309-049 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 6, 2015)
150906-N-MZ309-049 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 6, 2015) Construction Mechanic 1st Class Duane Husted (left) and Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Javier Sorto, both assigned to Beach Master Unit One, signal in a Japane... More
Marines with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
Marines with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and Japanese soldiers coordinate plans during a combined arms shoot with naval gunfire, attack rotary aircraft and 120mm mortars at San Clemente Island, Califo... More
150905-N-GM561-078 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) An
150905-N-GM561-078 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 (HSC-23) departs from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during flight operations. Box... More
150923-N-ON468-089 PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 23, 2015) Line
150923-N-ON468-089 PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 23, 2015) Line handlers receive a mooring line from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) guided missile destroyer JS Ashigara (DDH 178) as the ship pulls pier-side in... More
Amphibious assault vehicle crews with 3rd Assault Amphibian
Amphibious assault vehicle crews with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion prepare to board the USS Somerset during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Aug. 31, 2015. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and the Sailors... More
150904-N-GZ228-098 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2015) Lt.
150904-N-GZ228-098 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2015) Lt. Gen. Robert Walsh, commanding general of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC), is saluted on board the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD ... More
150905-N-MZ309-052 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 5, 2015) A
150905-N-MZ309-052 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 5, 2015) A Marine signals to move forward in an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) during an amphibious landing for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015 is a scenario... More
A U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion comes ashore
A U.S. Navy landing craft air cushion comes ashore on a Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton beach as part of an amphibious landing during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Sept. 5. Dawn Blitz is a multinational training e... More
U.S. Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
U.S. Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division board a CH-53E Super Stallion during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015, a joint multinational amphibious exercise, promotes interoper... More
150904-N-GM561-683 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2015) U.S.
150904-N-GM561-683 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2015) U.S. Navy ships USS Boxer (LHD 4), foreground, USS Harper's Ferry (LSD 49), New Orleans (LPD 18), SS Curtiss (T-AVB 4), USS Somerset (LPD 25), Mexican navy ships... More
150904-N-GM561-631 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2015) Japan
150904-N-GM561-631 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2015) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces ship JDS Ashigara (DDG 178), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harper’s Ferry (LSD 49), the amphibious transport dock ship ... More
U.S. Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
U.S. Marines with 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division board MV-22B Ospreys during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015, a joint multinational amphibious exercise, promotes interoperability b... More
Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion unhook
Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion unhook towing cables from an amphibious assault vehicle following an amphibious landing during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., ... More
Landing Craft Air Cushions depart the amphibious assault
Landing Craft Air Cushions depart the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) as part of an amphibious landing during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Sept. 5, 2015. Dawn Blitz is a multinational amphibious training... More
A MH-60R Seahawk helicopter with Maritime Strike Squadron
A MH-60R Seahawk helicopter with Maritime Strike Squadron 75 lands aboard the USS Somerset for refueling during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 1, 2015. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Somerset are participating ... More
150904-N-GM561-054 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) Mexican
150904-N-GM561-054 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2015) Mexican navy patrol ship ARM Usumacinta (A 412) and the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) participate in a photo exercise during Dawn Blitz (DB-15). Boxe... More
150910-N-MZ309-185 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 10, 2015) U.S.
150910-N-MZ309-185 CAMP PENDLETON (Sep. 10, 2015) U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Berger, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, makes remarks during a closing ceremony for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015.... More
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine
Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment provide security on the beach following an amphibious landing as part of Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept... More
150905-N-MZ309-059 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 5, 2015) Three
150905-N-MZ309-059 CAMP PENDLETON (Sept. 5, 2015) Three amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) secure the beach during an amphibious landing for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015. Dawn Blitz 2015 is a scenario-driven exercis... More
150817-N-MZ309-060 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Japan
150817-N-MZ309-060 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 17, 2015) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force tank landing ship, JS Kunisaki (LST 4003), transits San Diego Bay to Naval Base San Diego. Kunisaki, helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga ... More
Sailors aboard the USS Somerset remove chains anchoring
Sailors aboard the USS Somerset remove chains anchoring down a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Sept. 1, 2015. Marines and sailors aboard the USS Somer... More