U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company,
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, treat and process simulated casualty victims prior to transport as part of a casualty evacuation dri... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 1st Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (1st MEB) and Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3), eat lunch with U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe, commanding general of 1st MEB, and U.S.... More
U.S. Marines with Battery R, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine
U.S. Marines with Battery R, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment attached to 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (1st MEB) drive a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System off a landing craft, air cushion onto the US... More
Distinguished visitors Matt Lampert, Senate Armed Services
Distinguished visitors Matt Lampert, Senate Armed Services Committee member; U.S. Marine Capt. Amber Schroeder, center, Senate liaison officer; and Alisa Beyninson, Senate Armed Services Committee member, talk ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mathew Marquez, a bulk
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mathew Marquez, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gets a fuel sample to conduct a sediment tes... More
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Joshua Minyard, an emergency room doctor
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U.S. Marines welcome distinguished visitors to the
U.S. Marines welcome distinguished visitors to the observation deck aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 22, 2017. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven amphibious exercise conducted between ... More
U.S. Navy Sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5)
U.S. Navy Sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) depart San Clemente Island, California, to return to the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) on a landing craft, air cushion in order to transport additional Marines and Sa... More
U.S. Navy Fleet Surgical Team - 3 (FST-3) and USS Essex
U.S. Navy Fleet Surgical Team - 3 (FST-3) and USS Essex (LHD 2) medical department personnel triage a simulated casualty as part of a casualty evacuation drill between the Essex and the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) du... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) work together to load a water bull onto a landing craft, air cushion, in preparation for expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Dawn Bl... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Lopez, an infantry
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Lopez, an infantry rifleman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, boards the USS Essex (LHD-2) before Exercise Dawn Blitz Oct. 19, 2017. ... More
Two U.S. Marines walk across the well deck of the USS
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U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company,
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, dismount an MV-22B Osprey during Exerc... More
A Japense Solider talk over the raido durign an amphibious
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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe, left, commanding
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U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company,
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, treat and process simulated casualty victims prior to transport as part of a casualty evacuation dri... More
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company,
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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe, left, commanding
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U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe, commanding general,
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U.S. Sailors with Assault Craft Unit 5 maneuver a landing
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Distinguished visitors observe an F-35B Lightning II
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U.S. Navy Fleet Surgical Team - 3 (FST-3) and USS Essex
U.S. Navy Fleet Surgical Team - 3 (FST-3) and USS Essex (LHD 2) medical department personnel triage a simulated casualty as part of a casualty evacuation drill between the Essex and the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) du... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Faleide,
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Chief Warrant Officer Todd Ferrari, USS Anchorage (LPD-23)
Chief Warrant Officer Todd Ferrari, USS Anchorage (LPD-23) boatswain, observes well deck operations as a landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 conducts an in-stream onload on Oct. 20, 2017... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company,
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, and Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, adjust their gear after dismounting an... More
U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Todd Ferrari, a boatswain
U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Todd Ferrari, a boatswain aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23), observes well deck operations as a landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 conducts an in-stream ... More
Polaris Defense MRZR D4s, with Marine Operational Test
Polaris Defense MRZR D4s, with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1), are staged onboard Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31 with Assault Craft Unit 5, in preparation for a surface movement as p... More
An air control member aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23)
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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Frank Buerger, the commanding
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U.S. Navy Fleet Surgical Team - 3 (FST-3) and USS Essex
U.S. Navy Fleet Surgical Team - 3 (FST-3) and USS Essex (LHD 2) medical department personnel conduct a hot wash discussion following a casualty evacuation drill between the Essex and the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) d... More
Polaris Defense MRZR D4s, with Marine Operational Test
Polaris Defense MRZR D4s, with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1), are staged onboard Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31 with Assault Craft Unit 5, in preparation for a surface movement as p... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rashaad Merritt,
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Musolf, a hospital
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U.S. Navy Fleet Surgical Team - 3 (FST-3) and USS Essex
U.S. Navy Fleet Surgical Team - 3 (FST-3) and USS Essex (LHD 2) medical department personnel triage a simulated casualty as part of a casualty evacuation drill between the Essex and the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) du... More
Polaris Defense MRZR D4s, with Marine Operational Test
Polaris Defense MRZR D4s, with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1), are staged onboard Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31 with Assault Craft Unit 5, in preparation for a surface movement as p... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with 1st Marine Expeditionary
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U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company,
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, treat and process simulated casualty victims prior to transport as part of a casualty evacuation dri... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
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U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion crew members with
U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion crew members with Assault Craft Unit 5 watch the sunrise off the western coast of San Clemente Island from the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) well deck while preparing to conduct ex... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade
U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade load vehicles onto a landing craft, air cushion, aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in preparation for expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Da... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rashaad Merritt,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rashaad Merritt, left, and Petty Officer 1st Class Ramaw Lucas, boatswain's mates assigned to the USS Essex (LHD 2), signal a landing craft, air cushion into the well deck, Oct... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rashaad Merritt,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rashaad Merritt, left, and Petty Officer 1st Class Ramaw Lucas, boatswain's mates assigned to the USS Essex (LHD 2), signal a landing craft, air cushion into the well deck, Oct... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Cramer, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Cramer, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) underway while aboard ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Spencer, a
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Spencer, a communication strategy and operations chief assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, films well deck operations aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Exer... More
U.S. Marines with Battery R, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine
U.S. Marines with Battery R, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, establish a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System firing position on San Clemente Island, California, to conduct sea denial... More
U.S. Marines with the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion,
U.S. Marines with the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, depart the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) to conduct an amphibious assault on Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, California, during Exercise Dawn Blitz... More
As Landing Craft, Air Cushion 74 approaches the USS
As Landing Craft, Air Cushion 74 approaches the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) well deck, Marines and Sailors aboard the vessel prepare equipment for embarkation as part of expeditionary advanced base operations during... More
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company,
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, treat and process simulated casualty victims prior to transport as part of a casualty evacuation dri... More
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 75 with Assault Craft Unit
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 75 with Assault Craft Unit 5 approaches the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) in preparation for an in-stream onload Oct. 20, 2017, during Exercise Dawn Blitz. DB17 is a scenario-driven amphibio... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Control Group 38,
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U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, the squadron
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, the squadron sergeant major for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, signals for an F-35B Lightning II to prepare ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Cramer, a crew chief
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U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Cedric Pringle, left, prospective
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Cedric Pringle, left, prospective commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, speaks with Carol Foster, military legislative assistant to Sen. Ron Johnson, aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during... More
U.S. Marine Col. Peter McCormick, left, commander of
U.S. Marine Col. Peter McCormick, left, commander of troops aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) for Exercise Dawn Blitz 2017, speaks about amphibious capabilities to Lt. Col. Ken Tsuneda, right, a Japanese officer wit... More
U.S. Navy Fleet Surgical Team - 3 (FST-3) and USS Essex
U.S. Navy Fleet Surgical Team - 3 (FST-3) and USS Essex (LHD 2) medical department personnel triage a simulated casualty as part of a casualty evacuation drill between the Essex and the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) du... More
From left, Alisa Beyninson, Senate Armed Services Committee
From left, Alisa Beyninson, Senate Armed Services Committee member; Carol Foster, military legislative assistant to Sen. Ron Johnson; and Rachel Huff, Senate Armed Services Committee member, pose for a photo ab... More
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31 with Assault Craft Unit
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31 with Assault Craft Unit 5 arrives aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of Southern California during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 25, 2017. 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade and ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, the squadron
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, the squadron sergeant major for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, signals for an F-35B Lightning II to launch f... More
U.S. Navy Master Chief Ryan Curylo, a quartermaster
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U.S Navy Sailors escort distinguished visitors throughout
U.S Navy Sailors escort distinguished visitors throughout the medical deck aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 22, 2017. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven amphibious exercise conducted b... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Spencer, a
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Spencer, a communication strategy and operations chief assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, films well deck operations aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Exer... More
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company,
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, treat and process simulated casualty victims prior to transport as part of a casualty evacuation dri... More
A U.S. Marine F-35B Lightning Strike Fighter II assigned
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High-mobility, multipurpose, wheeled vehicles in support
High-mobility, multipurpose, wheeled vehicles in support of Exercise Dawn Blitz are staged in the well deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2), in preparation for a surface movement as part of expeditionary advanced base... More
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company,
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, treat and process simulated casualty victims prior to transport as part of a casualty evacuation dri... More
A Japanese soldier looks forward during an amphibious
A Japanese soldier looks forward during an amphibious assult drill as a part of Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces to increase interoperabil... More
Chief Warrant Officer Todd Ferrari, USS Anchorage (LPD-23)
Chief Warrant Officer Todd Ferrari, USS Anchorage (LPD-23) boatswain, observes well deck operations as a landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 conducts an in-stream onload on Oct. 20, 2017... More
An air control member aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23)
An air control member aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) directs a landing craft, air cushion while conducting an in-stream onload on Oct. 20, 2017, during Exercise Dawn Blitz. Exercises such as Dawn Blitz 2017... More
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31 with Assualt Craft Unit
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U.S. Marine Cpl. Colton Ciufo, a military information
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Air crew members aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23)
Air crew members aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) standby on the flight deck awaiting aircraft landings on Oct 20, 2017, during Exercise Dawn Blitz. DB17 is a scenario-driven amphibious exercise conducted betw... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe, left, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe, left, commanding general of 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks with U.S. Navy Seaman Vernon Franklin, a boatswain’s mate, aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2), Oct. 25, 20... More
Polaris Defense MRZR D4s, with Marine Operational Test
Polaris Defense MRZR D4s, with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1), are staged onboard Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31 with Assault Craft Unit 5, in preparation for a surface movement as p... More
Distinguished visitors observe an F-35B Lightning II
Distinguished visitors observe an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a tour aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) as part... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) prepare for surface movement on a landing craft, air cushion as part of expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 24, 201... More
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company,
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, treat and process simulated casualty victims prior to transport as part of a casualty evacuation dri... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Musolf, a hospital
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Musolf, a hospital corpsman serving aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2), explains the capabilities of the medical deck to visitors during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 22, 2017. Daw... More
A Japanese soldier looks forward during an amphibious
A Japanese soldier looks forward during an amphibious assult drill as a part of Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces to increase interoperabil... More
HIMARS Sea-Based Expeditionary Fires (S-BEF)
U.S. Marines with Battery R, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division launch a rocket from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) off the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) during Exercise Dawn Bl... More
From left, Carol Foster, military legislative assistant
From left, Carol Foster, military legislative assistant to Sen. Ron Johnson; Rachel Huff, Senate Armed Service Committee member; and U.S. Navy Lt. Don Archer, Senate liaison officer, pose for a photo aboard the... More
Japanese Maj. Kentaro Sato, an officer with the Japan
Japanese Maj. Kentaro Sato, an officer with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, observes displays in the pilot house aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2), during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 24, 2017. Dawn Blitz particip... More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe, commanding general of 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, speaks with Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2), Oct. 25, 2017, during Exercise Dawn Blitz. The Navy... More
Japanese soldiers with the Japan Ground Self Defense
Japanese soldiers with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force dismount an MV-22B Osprey during Exercise Dawn Blitz, on San Clemente Island, California, Oct. 22, 2017. Dawn Blitz participants and observers, from Ja... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Reymond Dasalla, a motor
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Reymond Dasalla, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, waits for the signal to turn off the fuel pump during Exercise Dawn Blitz on San Clemente I... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rashaad Merritt,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rashaad Merritt, left, and Petty Officer 1st Class Ramaw Lucas, boatswain's mates assigned to the USS Essex (LHD 2), signal a landing craft, air cushion into the well deck, Oct... More
U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31, departs from
U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31, departs from the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) well deck into the Pacific Ocean as part of expeditionary advanced base operations during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 24, 2017. Daw... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Cramer, a crew chief
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Cramer, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, drops leaflets from an MV-22B Osprey onto a targeted area ... More
High-mobility, multipurpose, wheeled vehicles in support
High-mobility, multipurpose, wheeled vehicles in support of Exercise Dawn Blitz are staged in the well deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2), in preparation for a surface movement as part of expeditionary advanced base... More
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31 with Assault Craft Unit
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31 with Assault Craft Unit 5 arrives aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of Southern California during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 25, 2017. 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade and ... More
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 75 with Assault Craft Unit
Landing Craft, Air Cushion 75 with Assault Craft Unit 5 approaches the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) in preparation for an in-stream onload Oct. 20, 2017, during Exercise Dawn Blitz. DB17 is a scenario-driven amphibio... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, the squadron
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, the squadron sergeant major for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, waits for an F-35B Lightning II to get into t... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lawrence Ancheta, a mortar
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lawrence Ancheta, a mortar man with Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, carries an M224 60mm mortar system to the USS Essex (LHD-2) for Exercise Dawn... More
Polaris Defense MRZR D4s, with Marine Operational Test
Polaris Defense MRZR D4s, with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1), are staged onboard Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31 with Assault Craft Unit 5, in preparation for a surface movement as p... More
Distinguished visitors observe an F-35B Lightning II
Distinguished visitors observe an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a tour aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) as part... More
Various military vehicles in support of Exercise Dawn
Various military vehicles in support of Exercise Dawn Blitz are staged onboard Landing Craft, Air Cushion 31 with Assault Craft Unit 5, in preparation for a surface movement as part of expeditionary advanced ba... More
Distinguished visitors pose for a photograph after
Distinguished visitors pose for a photograph after touring the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Exercise Dawn Blitz, Oct. 22, 2017. Dawn Blitz is a scenario-driven amphibious exercise conducted between Expeditionary St... More
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company,
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines from Alpha Surgical Company, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, treat and process simulated casualty victims prior to transport as part of a casualty evacuation dri... More
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force conduct an amphibious assault drill during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces ... More
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Cedric Pringle, left, prospective
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Cedric Pringle, left, prospective commanding officer of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, shakes hands with soldiers of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force after conducting a tour aboard the ... More
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense
Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force conduct an amphibious assault drill during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces ... More