SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2015)- Amphibious transport dock
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2015)- Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) returns to home port Naval Base San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, F... More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn.,
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares his amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) to “splash” from a beachhead on the coast of Djibouti during Exercis... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., (September 13, 2016) – Marines
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., (September 13, 2016) – Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Detachment 113, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load pallets of food for a Foreign Humanit... More
GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 1, 2017) The amphibious assault
GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 1, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) underway in the Gulf of Aden. Makin Island is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime securi... More
U.S. Marine Corps members with the 11th Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marine Corps members with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Sailors from the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, watch a AH-1 Super Cobra attack helicopter fly over after a helo-borne raid on ... More
161207-M-GM943-048 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing
161207-M-GM943-048 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) departs the well deck of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) carrying U.S. Marines and thei... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) debark from the USS Comstock (LSD 45) to conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal as par... More
A U.S. Marine with Company C, Battalion landing Team
A U.S. Marine with Company C, Battalion landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sights in on his weapon during a helo-borne raid during Exercise Alligator Dagger at a undisclose... More
170327-N-AA175-092INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017)
170327-N-AA175-092INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Quartermaster Seaman Elijah Coulter, from Chicago, plots a fix on the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island, the flagship ... More
The U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island
The U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer, Capt. Mark A. Melson, left, discusses the ship’s capabilities with the U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Mr. Tom Kelly during a tour... More
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 17, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8)
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 17, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark A. Melson delivers a speech during a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on the mess decks. Makin Island is deployed with the Ma... More
HONK KONG (April 10, 2017) U.S. Marines and Sailors
HONK KONG (April 10, 2017) U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit pose for a photo with children from Yan Chai Hospital Law Chan Chor Si Primary Sch... More
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Sgt.
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Sgt. Allen Cass, left, Lance Cpl. David Lafond center, and Sgt. Douglas Farrell, landing support specialists with Combat Logistics Detachment 112, Combat Logisti... More
170327-N-OE873-165 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Sailors
170327-N-OE873-165 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Sailors prepare an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, for flight operations aboard the amphibious assault sh... More
HONK KONG (April 10, 2017) U.S. Marines and Sailors
HONK KONG (April 10, 2017) U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a photo with children from Yan Chai Hospital Law Chan Chor Si Primary Sc... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) debarks from the stern gate of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) caring U.S. Marines and their light armored vehicles during an amphibious assault rehearsa... More
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2015)- Amphibious transport dock
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2015)- Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) returns to home port Naval Base San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, F... More
161231-N-LI768-260 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) An
161231-N-LI768-260 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, delivers supplies to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD ... More
170327-N-LI768-061INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Aviation
170327-N-LI768-061INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Leo Gonzales, from San Diego, moves an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squa... More
170420-N-AA175-072 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2017)
170420-N-AA175-072 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2017) Quartermaster 3rd Class Robert Ahrns, from Clare, Mich., hoists the Romeo flag aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), signaling that the s... More
HONG KONG (April 10, 2017) A U.S. Navy Sailor with
HONG KONG (April 10, 2017) A U.S. Navy Sailor with USS Makin Island (LHD 8), speaks with children from Yan Chai Hospital Law Chan Chor Si Primary School about his job in the Navy during a community relations ev... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) debark from the USS Comstock (LSD 45) to conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal as par... More
Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force of the
Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit fast rope onto the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th MEU are... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) debark from the USS Comstock (LSD 45) to conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal as par... More
A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing
A U.S. Marine with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), scans the horizon, directing the driver of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle during Exercise Alli... More
Gen. Robert Neller, the Commandant of the Marine Corps,
Gen. Robert Neller, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines and Sailors of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit during his visit aboard the amphibious assault shi... More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Joshua Nightengale communicates
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Joshua Nightengale communicates over the radio during a damage control exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned t... More
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sopheap Nuon, a
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sopheap Nuon, a Cambodian-American translator, and Cambodian sailors view man overboard operations from the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) off the coast of C... More
A Marine assigned to the maritime raid force climbs
A Marine assigned to the maritime raid force climbs onto the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans from a 7-meter rigid hull inflatable boat off the coast of Cambodia. New Orleans, part of Amphibious S... More
TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka (Nov. 23, 2016) Cpl. Zachary
TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka (Nov. 23, 2016) Cpl. Zachary Hummel, a Reconnaissance Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates how to slide down a fast rope to Sri Lankan Special Boat Squadron Sailor... More
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2015)- Amphibious assault ship
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2015)- Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) returns to home port Naval Base San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, Feb. 2... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) The amphibious assault
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 31, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) approaches the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) during a vertical replenishment. Makin Island is deployed... More
U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Mr. Tom Kelly, left middle
U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Mr. Tom Kelly, left middle and Deputy Commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Rear Adm. Trey Wheeler meet with the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Comma... More
Logistics Specialist Seaman Guanglei Liu strikes a
Logistics Specialist Seaman Guanglei Liu strikes a bag with a baton during a self-defense course aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th ... More
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Lance
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. David Lafond, a landing support specialist, with Combat Logistics Detachment 112, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU),... More
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 17, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8)
ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 17, 2017) USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark A. Melson delivers remarks to the crew during the Martin Luther King Jr. observance ceremony on the ship’s mess decks. Makin I... More
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Cpl.
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Cpl. Austin Bennett, a tank crewman with Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), refuels an M1A1 Main Ba... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) move through the Gulf of Aden during an amphibious assault rehearsal as part of Exercis... More
161211-N-EW322-127 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice
161211-N-EW322-127 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran delivers the oath of enlistment to Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit move in formation through the Gulf of Aden during an amphibious assault rehearsal as part of ... More
Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force of the
Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit fast rope onto the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th MEU are... More
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Navy Seaman
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Navy Seaman Marcus Salceda and Petty Officer 3rd Class Charles Niles, hospital corpsmen with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit... More
161207-M-GM943-098 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) The
161207-M-GM943-098 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) The USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and USS Somerset (LPD 25) convene in the Gulf of Aden during the initial landing phases of Exercise Alligator Dagger. The exercise inv... More
TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka (Nov. 23, 2016) 1st Lt. Brandon
TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka (Nov. 23, 2016) 1st Lt. Brandon Hummer, left, teaches a class on optics to Sri Lankan Marines with the assistance of an English translator and Sri Lankan Marine during a Theater Security ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) moves through the Gulf of Aden during the initial landing phases of Exercise A... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) move through the Gulf of Aden during an amphibious assault rehearsal as part of Exercis... More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion,
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reviews a map while conducting a night raid during Exercise Alligator Dagger near Arta Range, Djibout... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 10, 2016) U.S.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 10, 2016) U.S. Marine tactical vehicles with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), get into position for a convoy during Exercise Alligator... More
A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the
A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) du... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Sgt. Marcos Carrillo an
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Sgt. Marcos Carrillo an assistant team leader with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), turns on his flashlight to clear a small compartment at the bow of ... More
U.S. Marines with Company C, Battalion Landing Team
U.S. Marines with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rendezvous at a staging point before conducting a nighttime raid as part of Exercise Alligator Dag... More
161211-N-TN558-158 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice
161211-N-TN558-158 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran speaks to Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during an all hands call ... More
161211-N-LI768-129 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice
161211-N-LI768-129 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran delivers the oath of enlistment to Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) ... More
161207-M-GM943-136 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
161207-M-GM943-136 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) debark from the USS Comstock (LSD 45) to conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal. The Mak... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) debarks from the stern gate of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) caring U.S. Marines and their light armored vehicles during an amphibious assault rehearsa... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to land during the initial landing phases of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 6,... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) moves through the Gulf of Aden during the initial landing phases of Exercise A... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) – Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) debark from the USS Comstock (LSD 45) to conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal, Dec... More
170327-N-OE873-372 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) An
170327-N-OE873-372 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assaul... More
161206-N-GB595-556 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
161206-N-GB595-556 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), carries U.S. Marines and equipment to... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), clear an engine compartment of an unknown vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure mission a... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 10, 2016) A
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 10, 2016) A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, guides a 7-Ton logistical vehicle through a bivouac site during Exercise Allig... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approach an unknown vessel from its stern to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure mission as p... More
Sailors prepare to enter a main space during a damage
Sailors prepare to enter a main space during a damage control exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit ... More
Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force of the
Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit fast rope onto the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th MEU are... More
U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners
U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), prepare to takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in ... More
161206-N-GB595-556 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
161206-N-GB595-556 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), carries U.S. Marines and equipment to... More
161211-N-EW322-015 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice
161211-N-EW322-015 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran crosses the flight deck as he arrives aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Moran visited Ma... More
SABAH PROVINCE, Malaysia (November 11, 2016) Marines
SABAH PROVINCE, Malaysia (November 11, 2016) Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, run alongside soldiers with 7th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment, during physical training conducted during Exercise ... More
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (October
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (October 18, 2016) – A Reconnaissance Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, guides his parachute toward a designated drop zone aboard Ma... More
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), line up Amphibious Assault Vehicles to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock sh... More
Cambodian sailors and their translator, Hospital Corpsman
Cambodian sailors and their translator, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Sopheap Nuon, view man overboard operations off the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) off the coast of Cambodia. New Orl... More
Cmdr. Scott T. Tasin, commanding officer of dock landing
Cmdr. Scott T. Tasin, commanding officer of dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), fires a 9mm pistol on the ship’s flight deck during a small-arms live-fire qualification. Comstock is part of the Makin Islan... More
Marines participate in the Marine Corps Martial Arts
Marines participate in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary ... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hook and climb a ladder on to an unknown vessel to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure ... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) Marines and Sailors with
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) move M1A1 main battle tanks into the well deck of the USS Somerset (LP... More
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Lance
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. David Lafond, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Detachment 112, Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), ... More
Sailors enter a main space during a damage control
Sailors enter a main space during a damage control exercise aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans. New Orleans and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conduct... More
161221-N-TN558-202 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 21, 2016) Marines
161221-N-TN558-202 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 21, 2016) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (... More
Marines and sailors remove chocks and chains from a
Marines and sailors remove chocks and chains from a Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans during a fast-rope exercise with the Maritime Raid Force o... More
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (October
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (October 22, 2016)– Cpl. Nira Logan, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Detachment 111, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, tracks friendly vehicles in... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approach an unknown vessel from its stern to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure mission as p... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) A landing craft air cushion with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (MKI ARG) departs the well deck of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) carrying U.S. Marines and th... More
170117-N-LI768-092 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 17, 2017) Lt.
170117-N-LI768-092 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 17, 2017) Lt. j.g. Jason McClinton, the admin officer aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), delivers a speech during a Martin Luther King J... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A U.S. Marine with the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) A U.S. Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) guides a light armored vehicle (LAV) inside the vehicle storage area of the USS Somerset (LPD 25) during exercise Alligato... More
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Robert
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Robert Neller, address the Marines and Sailors of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin ... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), discuss clearing procedures after clearing the lower compartments of an unknown vessel after a... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) The
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) The USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and USS Somerset (LPD 25) convene in the Gulf of Aden during the initial landing phases of Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 6, 2016. ... More
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) A U.S. Marine
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter carries two 500-gallon fuel pods during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 12. The CH-53 heavy lift helicopter can external... More
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2015)- Amphibious assault ship
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 25, 2015)- Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) returns to home port Naval Base San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, Feb. 2... More
170327-N-AA175-050 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Seaman
170327-N-AA175-050 INDIAN OCEAN (March 27, 2017) Seaman Destany Schendel, right, from Vicenza, Italy, stands helm watch on the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship and its a... More
161124-N-BT947-091 TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka (Nov. 24,
161124-N-BT947-091 TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka (Nov. 24, 2016) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), background, conduct a visit, board, search & seizure exercis... More
170420-N-AA175-128 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2017) Aviation
170420-N-AA175-128 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 20, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Wesley Edwards, from Fort Smith, Ark., signals an SA-330J Puma helicopter to deliver supplies to the amphibious a... More
161211-N-FP535-249 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice
161211-N-FP535-249 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 11, 2016) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran speaks to Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during an all hands call ... More
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) Marines and Sailors with
GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 6, 2016) Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) load tactical vehicles onto a landing craft air cushion in preparation... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) –
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 6, 2016) – Amphibious assault vehicles with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) debark from the USS Comstock (LSD 45) to conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal, Dec... More
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) Tank Platoon,
ARTA BEACH, DJIBOUTI (Dec. 12, 2016) Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, refuels M1A1 Main Battle Tanks during Exercise Alligator Dagger, Dec. 12. The prin... More
A U.S. Marine with Company C, Battalion Landing Team
A U.S. Marine with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gives the signal to advance onto the objective area during a helo-borne raid as part of Exercise ... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), advance toward the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) via amphibious assault vehicles ... More
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (October
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii (October 18, 2016) – Reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit maintain formation during high-altitude, high-opening parachut... More