U.S. Marine Cpl. Roman Fernandez, right, gets Vaseline
U.S. Marine Cpl. Roman Fernandez, right, gets Vaseline applied to his face to compensate for glove friction in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2015. Fernandez is a t... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Roman Fernandez, right, instructs
U.S. Marine Cpl. Roman Fernandez, right, instructs a Marine on punching techniques in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Philippine Sea, June 2, 2015. Fernandez is a team leader with Lima Company, B... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 4, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailor
GULF OF ADEN (July 4, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailor with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Essex Amphibious Ready Group, have fun on tricycles during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck of the amphibio... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force disembark the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San ... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert Barela III is pinned by his
U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert Barela III is pinned by his fellow Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a promotion ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th MEU is embar... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, adjust piping for a water purification project to support a simulated foreign humanitarian assistance mission during Certificatio... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait to hear their next command before firing at targets aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) a... More
A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th
A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pours unfiltered water into a tactical water purification system to support a simulated foreign humanitarian assistance mission ... More
U.S. Marines pump out crunches in the hangar bay of
U.S. Marines pump out crunches in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Philippine Sea, June 2, 2015. The Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditiona... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors perform a foreign object damage
U.S. Marines and Sailors perform a foreign object damage walk on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard Naval Base San Diego March 16, 2015. FOD walks... More
U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment,
U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice tactical and speed-reload drills with their rifles ... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III speaks to Marines
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III speaks to Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) at sea Feb. 26, 2015. Mundy i... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to embark onto the USS Essex (LHD 2) to begin Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard Naval Base San Diego ... More
U.S. Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice loading ordnance onto an MV-22B Osprey aboard the USS Essex (LDH 2) during Co... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire at targets aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2015.... More
U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 73 with Assault
U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 73 with Assault Craft Unit 5, glides across the ocean during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego March 21, 2015. The LCAC was transporting... More
U.S. Marines on a landing craft, air cushion embark
U.S. Marines on a landing craft, air cushion embark onto the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego Feb. 23, 2015. The 15t... More
U.S. Navy sailors wait for a landing craft, air cushion
U.S. Navy sailors wait for a landing craft, air cushion to embark onto the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego Feb. 23,... More
U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer congratulates Cpl.
U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer congratulates Cpl. Jonathan Lemus during a promotion ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the East China Sea, June 1, 2015. Cryer is the commanding officer of ... More
U.S. Navy sailor Petty Officer 2rd Class Kazmin Stan
U.S. Navy sailor Petty Officer 2rd Class Kazmin Stan raises the morning colors aboard the USS Essex (LHD-2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard Naval Base Sa... More
A landing craft, air cushion prepares to embark onto
A landing craft, air cushion prepares to embark onto the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego Feb. 23, 2015. The 15th ME... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, compete in an ultimate football game aboard Marine Corps Base, Hawaii, May 19, 2015. Th... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Sean Bernstein, middle, teaches
U.S. Marine Sgt. Sean Bernstein, middle, teaches nomenclature and handling techniques for the M45 1911 A1 pistol during a female engagement team class aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Berns... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Taylor Bukoski is pinned by his fellow
U.S. Marine Sgt. Taylor Bukoski is pinned by his fellow Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a promotion ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th MEU is embarke... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force disembark the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San ... More
A contractor supporting the 15th Marine Expeditionary
A contractor supporting the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit uses a digital interoperability system aboard an MV-22B Osprey during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego, April 19, 2015. The O... More
A U.S. Navy Sailor with Combat Logistics Battalion
A U.S. Navy Sailor with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, runs to the aid of simulated casualties during a mass casualty drill as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX)... More
Spouses of U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
Spouses of U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in Jane Wayne Day aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., February 20, 2015. Jane Wayne Day provided spouses with an opportunity to engage in s... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, listen to role players during a meeting with local security officials and non-governmental organizations during Compo... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Roman Fernandez gets his gear adjusted
U.S. Marine Cpl. Roman Fernandez gets his gear adjusted between matches in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2015. Fernandez is a team leader with Lima Company, Battal... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon Larue uses a saw to
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon Larue uses a saw to cut into wood planks to build Southwest Asia huts in support of a simulated Foreign Humanitarian Assistance project during Composite Training Unit Exercise (CO... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program drills in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 23, 2015. The Marines and Sailo... More
A spouse of a U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team
A spouse of a U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M4 carbine at targets during a “Jane Wayne Day” aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force carry a combat rubber raiding craft to disembark the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) on a combat rubber raiding craft during Amphibious Squadron Three/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Tr... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary Maples and Navy Aviation Support
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary Maples and Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Christine Lachico, paint a new logo on equipment in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LDH 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, make plans for leveling the ground during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 26, 20... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors await Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy
U.S. Marines and Sailors await Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III to speak aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) at sea Feb. 26, 2015. Mundy is ... More
A contractor supporting the 15th Marine Expeditionary
A contractor supporting the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, installs digital interoperability systems onto a MV-22B Osprey, during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego, April 19, 2015. The... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Sean Bernstein, middle, teaches
U.S. Marine Sgt. Sean Bernstein, middle, teaches nomenclature and handling techniques for the M45 1911 A1 pistol during a female engagement team class aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Berns... More
U.S. Navy sailors fold the morning colors aboard the
U.S. Navy sailors fold the morning colors aboard the USS Esses (LHD-2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard Naval Base San Diego Feb. 23, 2015. The 15th MEU i... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire and advance on their targets aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Oc... More
Scenic Route: 15th MEU Marines Head Back to USS Essex
U.S. Marines the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit depart Oahu aboard a landing craft unit off the coast of Hawaii, May 20, 2015. The Marines with the 15th MEU returned to the USS Essex (LHD 2) after completing su... 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 to depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) on a combat rubber raiding craft during Amphibious Squadron Three/Marine Expeditionary Unit Int... More
A U.S. Sailor removes chains from an MV-22B Osprey
A U.S. Sailor removes chains from an MV-22B Osprey during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard Naval Base San Diego March 18, 2015. The chains are used to help keep aircraft in place while resting... More
U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 73 with Assault
U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion 73 with Assault Craft Unit 5, prepares to enter the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego March 21, 2015. Aboard th... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit,
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, test out their tablets aboard a MV-22B Osprey, during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego, April 19, 2015. The Osprey has been fitted... More
U.S. Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice loading ordnance onto an MV-22B Osprey aboard the USS Essex (LDH 2) during Co... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embark a landing craft, air cushion after the completion of a foreign humanitarian assistance mission aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., during Certification Exe... More
A Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) with 1st Light Armored
A Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security for an amphibious ... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, walk toward their pick-up point during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard Blythe Ai... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Daniel Mullis, left, teaches nomenclature
U.S. Marine Sgt. Daniel Mullis, left, teaches nomenclature and handling techniques for the M9 Beretta pistol during a female engagement team class aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Mullis is... More
An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, launches off the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Uni... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, check the deck as they land an MV-22B Osprey aboard the USS Essex (LHD-2) during Composite Training Unit Exer... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait to hear their next command before firing at targets aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) a... More
Spouses of U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team
Spouses of U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a combat fitness test by lifting 30-pound ammo cans during a “Jane Wayne Da... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire at targets aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2015.... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, left, talks
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Carl E. Mundy III, left, talks to Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) at sea Feb. 26, 2015. ... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait for instructions before live-fire drills aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Compo... More
A child watches his mother participate in “Jane Wayne
A child watches his mother participate in “Jane Wayne Day” activities with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2015. Jane Wayne day helps spouses better understand the day... More
U.S. Marines prepare for the arrival of a landing craft,
U.S. Marines prepare for the arrival of a landing craft, air cushion aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego Feb... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Roman Fernandez, left, and 1st Lt.
U.S. Marine Cpl. Roman Fernandez, left, and 1st Lt. Paul Hollwedel duke it out in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2015. Fernandez is a team leader and Hollwedel is ... More
A U.S. Marine with India Battery, Battalion Landing
A U.S. Marine with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices loading ordnance onto an MV-22B Osprey aboard the USS Essex (LDH 2) during ... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice buddy rushes during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard Blythe Airport, Cal... More
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integratio... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, debarks an MV-22B Osprey to pick up Marines with the 15th MEU, during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard... More
A U.S. Navy Sailor with the Essex Amphibious Ready
A U.S. Navy Sailor with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group medical staff tends to simulated wounded Marines during a mass casualty drill as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Essex... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, refresh their rifle-handling skills by firing at targets aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) d... More
A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th
A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, adjusts piping for a water purification project as part of a simulated foreign humanitarian assistance mission during Certificat... More
A MV-22B Osprey is prepared for flight during Certification
A MV-22B Osprey is prepared for flight during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego, April 19, 2015. The Osprey has been fitted with a system of systems that provides small unit leaders wit... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Taylor Bukoski, left, 15th Marine
U.S. Marine Sgt. Taylor Bukoski, left, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shakes hands with Lt. Col. James Fallon, after his promotion ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Fallon is the e... More
U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group
U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group signal the pilot of an MV-22B Osprey during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego Feb. 28, 2015... More
U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Dakota Griffin directs
U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Dakota Griffin directs a landing craft, air cushion engulfed in a cloud of sand onto a beach landing site aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., during Composite Training Unit Exercise... More
U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group
U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group watch as an AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium TIltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rolls into position on the flight deck of the... More
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gather their gear to leave on a long-range raid mission during Certification Exercise (... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Sanford is pinned by his fellow
U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Sanford is pinned by his fellow Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a promotion ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th MEU is embarke... More
USS Anchorage (LPD 23), right, and the USS Kidd (DDG-100)
USS Anchorage (LPD 23), right, and the USS Kidd (DDG-100) travel ahead of the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego Feb. ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) on a combat rubber raiding craft during Amphibious Squadron Three/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Tr... More
A U.S. Marine with India Battery, Battalion Landing
A U.S. Marine with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices loading ordnance onto an MV-22B Osprey aboard the USS Essex (LDH 2) during ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to stage the rifles for the memorial of Cpl. Joshua Barron and Lance Cpl. Matthew Determan aboard the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in ... More
U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer congratulates Cpl.
U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer congratulates Cpl. Kendrick Thimothee during a promotion ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the East China Sea, June 1, 2015. Cryer is the commanding officer... More
U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Dakota Griffin, left,
U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Dakota Griffin, left, directs Landing Craft, Air Cushion 65 onto a training beach aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) March 27, 2... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary Maples and Navy Aviation Support
U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary Maples and Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Christine Lachico paint a logo on equipment in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LDH 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 16, ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit take a moment of silence in front of the memorial of Cpl. Joshua Barron and Lance Cpl. Matthew Determan aboard the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at se... More
The USS Anchorage (LPD 23) maneuvers off the coast
The USS Anchorage (LPD 23) maneuvers off the coast of San Diego during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) Feb. 28, 2015. The 15th MEU is embarked aboard the three ships ... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance
U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, establish communications before pushing out to their pos... More
U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Dakota Griffin waits
U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Dakota Griffin waits for personnel to debark a landing craft, air cushion onto a beach landing site aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPT... 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, fast ropes in the hanger bay of the USS Essex (LDH 2) during Composite Training Unit E... 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 medical staff tend to a simulated wounded Marine during a mass casualty drill as part of Composite Training Unit... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide medical attention to simulated injured personnel from a foreign government during Certification Exercise (CE... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation during the memorial of Cpl. Joshua Barron and Lance Cpl. Matthew Determan aboard the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pa... More
An MV-22B Osprey carrying U.S. Marines with Marine
An MV-22B Osprey carrying U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the USS Essex (LHD-2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (... 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 medical staff tend to a simulated wounded Marine during a mass casualty drill as part of Composite Training Unit... More
A role-player acting as a foreign government doctor
A role-player acting as a foreign government doctor comforts an injured person during a simulated humanitarian relief mission during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 11, 2015... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance
U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, patrol the area during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) a... More
Spouses of U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team
Spouses of U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a “Jane Wayne Day” aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 20, 2015. Jane Wayne... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit take off in a MV-22B Osprey during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego March 26, 2015. The 15th... More
U.S. Navy sailor Petty Officer 2rd Class Kazmin Stan
U.S. Navy sailor Petty Officer 2rd Class Kazmin Stan walks with the morning colors aboard the USS Essex (LHD-2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard Naval Bas... More
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit double checks his gear during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard Blythe Airport, Calif., April 15, 2015. The Marine provided security as Marines with Li... More
U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer, middle, congratulates
U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer, middle, congratulates Cpl. Ryan Siegel during a promotion ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. Cryer is the commanding office... More