A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Traini... More
USS Essex: Maintenance at sea, San Diego, California
U.S. Navy Seaman Wesley Huddleston does daily maintenance on an MH-60S Seahawk aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San... More
Anna Gatlin harvested the first deer of the 2018 youth
Anna Gatlin harvested the first deer of the 2018 youth hunt Dec. 1, 2018 at Defeated Creek Recreation Area on the shoreline of Cordell Hull Lake in Carthage, Tenn. (Photograph by Ron Gatlin)
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 19, 2015. The ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit attend a brief during realistic urban training aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., Dec. 5, 2014. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deplo... 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, provides security during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission during realistic urban traini... More
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, brief their next operation during realistic urban training aboard Camp Roberts, Cali... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force assist the visit, board, search, and seizure team aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 2... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force aims at his target during a low-light deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ariell Aeby loads rockets onto an
U.S. Marine Cpl. Ariell Aeby loads rockets onto an AH-1Z Viper aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego, Feb... More
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice room clearing techniques aboard Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 15, 20... More
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. William Sutton, left, and Lance
U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. William Sutton, left, and Lance Cpl. Brock Prater stand in their workshop aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 30, 2015. Sutton and Prater are airframes and stru... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, do sit-ups and a fireman’s carry during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, green belt course, aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23)... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 24, 2015) U.S. Marines spar during
ARABIAN SEA (June 24, 2015) U.S. Marines spar during a Martial Arts Instructor Course aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The students are going through the rigorous course in order to become MCMAP instructors f... More
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 3, 2015) A U.S. Marine with
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 3, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit pays respect to the USS Arizona while manning the rails on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD-2). Hawaii is the 15th... More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion,
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, runs through smoke during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard Marine Corps Air Ground... More
An Afghan National Army recruit waits to conduct squad
An Afghan National Army recruit waits to conduct squad drills during Basic Warrior Training in Kabul Military Training Center, Jan. 12. At the center which is the largest training base in Afghanistan, NATO Trai... More
Gunnery Sgt. Robert Turek, right, teaches Midshipman
Gunnery Sgt. Robert Turek, right, teaches Midshipman Jessica Gonzalez how to operate the 1911 pistol aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. Turek is with the 15th Marine Expedit... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors disembark an MV-22B Osprey
U.S. Marines and Sailors disembark an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Ex... More
7.62 mm rounds rest on an ammo can next to an M240B
7.62 mm rounds rest on an ammo can next to an M240B medium machine gun during a realistic urban training exercise aboard Camp Roberts, Calif., Dec. 9, 2014. RUT prepares the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Mar... More
An AH-1Z Viper takes off to provide air support for
An AH-1Z Viper takes off to provide air support for visit, board, search, and seizure training during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23), off the coast of San Diego, C... More
The Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary
The Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS Anchorage (LPD 23) enjoy their food at a steel beach picnic aboard the USS Anchorage in the Philippine Sea, June 4, 2015. The Marines and Sa... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force rappel in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 20 in the East China Sea, June 2, 2015. The Marines also went over lowering procedures s... More
The USS Anchorage (LPD 23) sails during Certification
The USS Anchorage (LPD 23) sails during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of Los Angeles April 17, 2015. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit is embarked aboard the three ships of the Essex Amphibiou... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Nicholas
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Nicholas Belles, right, helps Lance Cpl. Demitri Evert, left, set up an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aim at their targets during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Marines are participating in... More
ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Garred Sims guides a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) onto a landing craft, air cushion aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD ... More
TUTONG, Brunei (Nov. 11, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt.
TUTONG, Brunei (Nov. 11, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. James Leach, right, instructs U.S. Marines and Soldiers with the Royal Brunei Land Force on vehicle control point procedures during Combined Afloat Readine... 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, provides security during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission during realistic urban traini... 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, provides security during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission during realistic urban traini... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force practice visit, board, search, and seizure techniques during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif.,... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Vincent Coglianese speaks with
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Vincent Coglianese speaks with Marines and sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a visit aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) at Naval Base San Diego Jan. ... More
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit works out during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23), off the coast of San Diego, Calif., March 18, 2015. The Mari... More
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Navy Sailor Petty
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Navy Sailor Petty Officer 1st Class David Johnson prepares steaks for the October birthday dinner aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Johnson is a culinary specialist aboard the... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Zach Ray ,right, prepares to fast-rope
U.S. Marine Sgt. Zach Ray ,right, prepares to fast-rope out of a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 17, 2015. Ray is a member of the 15th Marine... More
CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan – A range coach watches
CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan – A range coach watches as a shooter fires on the rifle range Feb. 14 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. During the Coach’s Marksmanship Course Marines are taught about the basic fu... More
MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fly in formation during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard C... More
TUTONG, Brunei (Nov. 12, 2015) U.S. Marine Col. Vance
TUTONG, Brunei (Nov. 12, 2015) U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer shakes hands with officers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Brunei Land Forces following Combined Afloat Readiness and Training - Brunei 2015. Cryer is t... 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 combat rubber raiding crafts before a training mission during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Train... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force climb a caving ladder board and seize the training vessel Diane G during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of S... 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 load an LAV-25 onto a landing craft, air cushion during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard Camp Pendleton, C... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force ride in rigid-hull inflatable boats during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan.... More
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 9, 2015) U.S. Marine
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Sept. 9, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jedediah Vance, left, mounts an M41 Saber System onto a Humvee before a weapons and vehicle display with French forces. Vance is a gunner with Wea... More
CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan – A range coach helps a
CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan – A range coach helps a Marine adjust her shooting stance on rifle range Feb. 14 aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. A coach’s job is to help Marines improve their marksmanship profi... More
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Andy Chase fast-ropes
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Andy Chase fast-ropes aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the South China Sea, June 11, 2015. Chase is a member of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force. Fas... More
GULF OF ADEN (June 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
GULF OF ADEN (June 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cody Fann, right, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Eathan Hendrix, left, serve food in the mess deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock s... More
Romanian Army Staff Sgt. Adrian Chereches, from Cluj-Napoca,
Romanian Army Staff Sgt. Adrian Chereches, from Cluj-Napoca, examines recruits during class in Kabul Military Training Center Jan. 12. Chereches is a mentor for Afghan National Army basic warrior training instr... More
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds, middle, is greeted
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds, middle, is greeted by U.S. Navy Capt. Peter M. Mantz, left, aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise off the coast of San Diego March 23, 2015. P... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion lifts a LAV-25 light armored
A CH-53E Super Stallion lifts a LAV-25 light armored vehicle during external-extract training with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 21, 2015. Th... More
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Reconnaissance Detachment provides security during military operations in urban terrain training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 19, 2015. These... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Oscar Soto-Meza prepares notes for
U.S. Marine Cpl. Oscar Soto-Meza prepares notes for his rifle combat optics class aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 16, 2015. Soto-Meza is a rifleman with Headquarters and Servi... More
The Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary
The Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS Anchorage (LPD 23) fill their plates with food at a steel beach picnic aboard the USS Anchorage in the Philippine Sea, June 4, 2015. The Mar... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load in AAV-7 Amphibious Assault Vehicles in order to disembark the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) off the co... 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 aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPT... More
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 15, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit help sort mail received from the USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) during a replenishment-at-sea. The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and role-players bound between buildings while participating in realistic urban training aboard Fort ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force practice breaching techniques during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 13, 2015. MIT pre... More
Jackson waits to depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) during
Jackson waits to depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego March 5, 2015. Jackson is a military working dog with C... More
U.S. Marines conduct bilateral training during a Realistic
U.S. Marines conduct bilateral training during a Realistic Urban Training exercise aboard Fort Hunter Ligget, Calif., Dec. 6, 2014. RUT prepares the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Marines for their upcoming ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force fast-rope from an MH-60R during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., Jan. 16, 2015. MIT prepares ... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Sean Bernstein fires at his target
U.S. Marine Sgt. Sean Bernstein fires at his target with an M1911A pistol during a deck shoot aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the South China Sea, June 12, 2015. Bernstein is a member of the 15th Marine Expedit... More
U.S. Marines conduct bilateral training during a Realistic
U.S. Marines conduct bilateral training during a Realistic Urban Training exercise aboard Fort Hunter Ligget, Calif., Dec. 6, 2014. RUT prepares the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Marines for their upcoming ... More
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force,
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force, breach a shipping containter while executing visit, board, search, and seizure training during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego Ap... More
The Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary
The Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS Anchorage (LPD 23) enjoy the afternoon at a steel beach picnic aboard the USS Anchorage in the Philippine Sea, June 4, 2015. The Marines and... More
A UH-1Y Venom hovers before a fast-roping mission during
A UH-1Y Venom hovers before a fast-roping mission during maritime interoperability training aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Jan. 8, 2015. MIT prepares the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritim... More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion,
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pulls a bayonet from its sheath during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard Marine Cor... More
Students and Their Mentors from Everybody Wins! DC Join Mrs. Laura Bus...
Original caption: Students and their mentors from Everybody Wins! DC, a community-based mentoring program, joined Mrs. Laura Bush and her mother, Mrs. Jenna Welch, to watch C.S.Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia: ... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. David H. Berger arrives in an
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. David H. Berger arrives in an MH-60S Seahawk during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) off the coast of San Diego, April 9, 2015. Berger is the commanding ge... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
ARABIAN SEA (June 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Blake Tickle sands rust off a crane during daily maintenance aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). Tickle is a ground-support equipment mechanic with Combat Logistics ... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Master Gunnery
ARABIAN SEA (June 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Torain Kelley gives a speech to members of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Corporals Course during a graduation ceremony for Class 350-15 aboard ... More
A U.S. Navy Sailor gives instructions to the pilots
A U.S. Navy Sailor gives instructions to the pilots of an AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious ... More
A U.S. Marine with India Company, Battalion Landing
A U.S. Marine with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security at a simulated diplomatic facility during Composite Training Unit E... 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, listens to last-minute changes to the plan before taking off for a vertical raid durin... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Benjamin Tingle performs preventative
U.S. Marine Cpl. Benjamin Tingle performs preventative maintenance during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) off the coast of San Diego, April 16, 2015. Tingle is a motor transpo... More
Capt. Christopher O’Melia briefs part of the scheme
Capt. Christopher O’Melia briefs part of the scheme of maneuver for an amphibious assault on Camp Pendleton at a rehearsal of concept drill during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) of... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Oscar Soto-Meza uses an illustration
U.S. Marine Cpl. Oscar Soto-Meza uses an illustration to better explain the function of rifle combat optics aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 16, 2015. Soto-Meza is a rifleman w... More
A UH-1Y Venom from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A UH-1Y Venom from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit transports Marines with the 15th MEU's Maritime Raid Force to conduct visit, board, search and seizure traini... More
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Raymond
GULF OF ADEN (Aug. 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Raymond Rodriguez grapples with Lance Cpl. Thiago Desousa during a Marine Corps martial arts program green belt course aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS... More
U.S. Marines with the Force Reconnaissance Detachment,
U.S. Marines with the Force Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and British Royal Marines shoot downrange while conducting bilateral training during realistic urban training aboard Fort Hu... More
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast-ropes out of a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 17, 2015. Fas... More
TUTONG, Brunei (Nov. 11, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael
TUTONG, Brunei (Nov. 11, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael Katra, right, shows Brunei Land Force Brig. Gen. Pengiran Dato Seri Pahlawan Aminan Bin Pengiran Haji Mahmud the features of a Raven small aerial unmanne... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force practice fast-roping procedures in the well deck of USS Essex (LHD 2) at Naval Base San Diego Jan. 24, 2015. The 15th MEU was embarked ... 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 fire their weapons on the flight deck of the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the South China Sea, June 7, 2015. The 15th MEU’s MRF... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit unwrap gear and supplies during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the South China Sea, June 14, 2015. These combat cargo Marines were re... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast-rope out of a MH-60S Seahawk onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 16, 2015. Fast-roping ... More
ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2015) Landing craft, air cushion
ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2015) Landing craft, air cushion 76 with Assault Craft Unit 5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Elements of the 15th ... More
An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission during realistic urban training aboard F... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force clear out their weapons during a deck shoot aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the South China Sea, June 12, 2015. These Marines stay prec... More
U.S. Navy Capt. Clinton Carroll , left, and Col. Vance
U.S. Navy Capt. Clinton Carroll , left, and Col. Vance L. Cryer discuss the current status of the training aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 25, 2015. Carroll is the... More
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines with the 15th Marine
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force drive Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boats during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif.,... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachery Johnson engages targets
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachery Johnson engages targets aboard a UH-1Y Venom during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) above San Clemente Island Feb. 28, 2015. Johnson is ... More
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force clears potential danger areas during maritime interoperability training off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., Jan. 16, 2015. MIT pre... More
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force provides security during maritime interoperability training in San Diego Bay Jan. 10, 2015. MIT prepares the MRF for their upcoming de... More
A small elite group of Afghan National Army 209th Corps
A small elite group of Afghan National Army 209th Corps soldiers complete one of their last days of the NATO Weapons Fielding T3 (Train the Trainer) Course Aug. 8, which will enable them to independently instru... More
U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer, left, speaks with
U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer, left, speaks with Navy Capt. Peter M. Mantz and Sgt. Maj. Douglas B. Schaefer aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) at Naval Base San Diego Jan. 24, 2014. Mantz is the commanding officer of ... More
The USS Essex (LHD 2) front, and USS Rushmore (LSD
The USS Essex (LHD 2) front, and USS Rushmore (LSD 47) sail to their next objective during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego Feb. 28, 2015. Th... More
Rock Island CCDC CBC Employees Expand Horizons in Mentor Program
CCDC Chemical Biological Center Rock Island Mentor Program graduates stand with Center Director Eric Moore Ph.D., Engineering Deputy Director Bill Klein, and Rock Island leaders and mentors.
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force practice fast-roping aboard USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea Jan. 24, 2015. The 15th MEU was embarked aboard the three ships of the Essex... More
A U.S. Marine piloting an AV-8B Harrier with Medium
A U.S. Marine piloting an AV-8B Harrier with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Austin Howard participates in a zip
U.S. Marine Sgt. Austin Howard participates in a zip line tour through the jungles of Pattaya Beach, Thailand, June 10, 2015. Howard is the cyber security manager for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Marines... More