171019-N-ZQ712-085 5TH FLEET AREA OF OEPRATIONS (Oct.
171019-N-ZQ712-085 5TH FLEET AREA OF OEPRATIONS (Oct. 19, 2017) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) spins up prior to take off on the flight deck of the amphi... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kajuan Hern,
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kajuan Hern, an airframer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cleans an oil barrel aboard the Wasp-class amphibious... More
The USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and USS Arlington (LPD 24)
The USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and USS Arlington (LPD 24) sail across the Atlantic Ocean Dec. 29, 2018. The Amphibious Ready Group/22nd MEU team is currently underway on deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet area... More
22nd MEU hones sea-to-shore skillset
190313-M-YD783-1005 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 13, 2019) U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in sea-to-shore training following their departure from the Was... More
A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine
A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit taxis down the flight line prior to taking off and beginning a tail gun shoot during a MEU exercise. The training allowed Marines with Marine M... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 4, 2018) U.S.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 4, 2018) U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load onto an MV-22B Osprey during rapid response training aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault sh... More
GULF OF ADEN - Marine Sgt. James Vu Jr., right, a martial
GULF OF ADEN - Marine Sgt. James Vu Jr., right, a martial arts instructor trainer with Combat Cargo, Essex Ship's Company, ensures Marines are using proper techniques during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program ... More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodrich Weston, the
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodrich Weston, the postal chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), separates mail aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex ... More
An AV-8B Harrier with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary
An AV-8B Harrier with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to take off from the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). The Harriers, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor... More
GULF OF OMAN (March 9, 2019) – U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael
GULF OF OMAN (March 9, 2019) – U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Chiarappa, the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear team leader with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands at the position of attention whi... More
GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2019) – U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF ADEN (March 23, 2019) – U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit provide security while exiting an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LH... More
ARABIAN GULF - U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack
ARABIAN GULF - U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry a tire across the flight deck while participating in a squad competition aboard the Wasp-Class am... More
CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 11, 2019) A U.S. Marine
CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 11, 2019) A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey hovers while landing support specialists with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit hook a 1,500 pound beam as part of helicopter support team trai... More
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine
A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, conducts a low light vertical takeoff from the USNS Lewis B. Puller, July 5, 2017. VMM-263 conducted flight certification... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Cris Martinez, a flight
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Cris Martinez, a flight equipment technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to secure cargo aboard the Wasp-c... More
A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine
A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) sits on the flight deck of France’s Marine Nationale aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R 91), April 22, 2019. This was the second ti... More
ARABIAN SEA - U.S. Marines and Sailors with Lima Company,
ARABIAN SEA - U.S. Marines and Sailors with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board a CH-53E Super Stallion during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel trainin... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Matthew J. McLane, the CH-53E Super
U.S. Marine Maj. Matthew J. McLane, the CH-53E Super Stallion detachment officer in charge with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, washes the tail section of a CH-53 on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphib... More
U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – U.S. Sailors with
U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), refuel an F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), aboard t... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), enter an MV-22B Osprey for a quick reaction force training exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibio... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Neil, an intelligence
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Neil, an intelligence specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands at the position of attention during a promotion ceremony aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ... More
GULF OF OMAN (March 17, 2019) – U.S. Marine Sgt. Devin
GULF OF OMAN (March 17, 2019) – U.S. Marine Sgt. Devin Cox, a powerline mechanic with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, runs on the flight deck during a physical fitness test aboard the Wasp-class amphibious ... More
SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 14, 2018) - Members of
SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 14, 2018) - Members of the Global Stars fly over Sakhir Airbase during the Bahrain International Air show (BIAS) 18. BIAS, a biennial event, is an opportunity to strengthen militar... More
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Patrick Keeling, left, the
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Patrick Keeling, left, the Maritime Raid Force operations chief, prepares to land with 1st Lt. Austin Ahmed, the platoon commander for the Maritime Raid Force’s 3rd Platoon, both with t... More
190329-N-SA412-2008 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 29, 2019)
190329-N-SA412-2008 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 29, 2019) - Marines load an MRZR ultra-light ground mobility vehicle onto an MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, in the hangar bay of... More
SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 15, 2018) - U.S. Marine
SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 15, 2018) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Lucio Munoz, a maintainer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes an MV-22B Osprey fly by during... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Colton Ciufo with
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Colton Ciufo with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo aboard the Wasp-Class Amphibious assault ship USS Essex during a regularly schedul... More
GULF OF OMAN (March 12, 2019) – U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF OMAN (March 12, 2019) – U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit fill a container with water on a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement in the well deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault sh... More
GULF OF OMAN (April 2, 2019) – U.S. Marine Cpl. Haley
GULF OF OMAN (April 2, 2019) – U.S. Marine Cpl. Haley Brunette, the recon and survey team leader with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, scans for gasses or vapors with a mulitRAE wireless, portable multi-gas ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier sits on the flight
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier sits on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Dec. 18, 2018. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group ... More
CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 8, 2019) U.S. Marine Col.
CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 8, 2019) U.S. Marine Col. Michael J. Perez, right, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, greats Lt. Col. Lawrence M. Lowman II, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment comma... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fernando Anzaldua III, an assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fernando Anzaldua III, an assistant gunner, and Cpl. Jordan Gillett, a gunner with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit provide security to their light marine air defense integrated system ... More
CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 11, 2019) – U.S. Marine
CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 11, 2019) – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Samuel Lemkey, a landing support specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, hooks a 6,000 pound beam to a CH-53E Super Stallion as part o... More
ARABIAN SEA– U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Carter Nicolini,
ARABIAN SEA– U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Carter Nicolini, left, and Lance Cpl. Bradly Howell, right, both airframers with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wipe ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, perform final flight checks on an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft before th... More
SULU SEA – U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Shelton Needham
SULU SEA – U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Shelton Needham (left) with Lance Cpl. Kaleb Thompson (right) with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), look out... More
SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 15, 2018) - An MV-22B
SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 15, 2018) - An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for take off as a DHL 767 cargo plane flies by during th... More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Karley Gregory,
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Karley Gregory, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs a burpee after being sprayed by Oleoresin Capsicum Spray... More
NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, NORFOLK, Va. —Marines with Marine
NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, NORFOLK, Va. —Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 774 oversee the functions check of an MV-22 Osprey before a familiarization flight Jan. 16, 2019, at Naval Station Norfolk in N... More
OMAN (March 29, 2019) – A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super
OMAN (March 29, 2019) – A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit sits at the ready prior to onloading Marines in conclusion of ship-to-shore training. Marines and Sailors with... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fernando Anzaldua III, an assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fernando Anzaldua III, an assistant gunner, and Cpl. Jordan Gillett, a gunner with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, complete system checks on their Light Marine Air Defense Integrated ... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Capt. Ariel Cecil, the Low
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Capt. Ariel Cecil, the Low Altitude Air Defense Detachment officer in charge with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), tests her radio... More
U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) maneuver toward their objective upon landing as part of a combined arms live fire exercise during a MEU exercise. Marines and Sailors from the 1st Battalio... More
U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land on the flight deck of France’s Marine Nationale aircraft carrier FS Charles De Gaulle (R 91). This is the second time that Ospre... More
GULF OF ADEN (June 7, 2019) U.S. Marines with the 22nd
GULF OF ADEN (June 7, 2019) U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit restrain a combatant during a simulated ship to ship raid aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Th... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 4, 2018) An
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 4, 2018) An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepares to take off during rapid response tra... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Capt. Nicholas Koza, an
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Capt. Nicholas Koza, an F-35B Lighting II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gives a hand signal for takeoff to U.S. Navy Petty Offi... More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marines with Light Armored
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, discuss plans while participating in Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsa... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), replace screws on an MV-22B Osprey aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex ... More
(Action) aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship
(Action) aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), while on a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU, (DATE). The Essex ARG/13th MEU team is... More
GULF OF OMAN (March 9, 2019) – An AV-8B Harrier with
GULF OF OMAN (March 9, 2019) – An AV-8B Harrier with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to perform a vertical takeoff from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3... More
CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 14, 2019) U.S. Marine
CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait (April 14, 2019) U.S. Marine Sgt. Tucker Miller, a flight line mechanic with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, inspects the nacelle on an MV-22 Osprey during a MEU exercise. Marines with... More
ARABIAN GULF - U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack
ARABIAN GULF - U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry a tire across the flight deck while participating in a squad competition aboard the Wasp-Class am... More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marines and Sailors offload
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Marines and Sailors offload gear and personnel onto the beach while participating in Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) 18. Led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Mari... More
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk sits on the flight deck
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk sits on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Dec. 18, 2018. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are cur... More
OAHU - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Eren Brashford, a machine
OAHU - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Eren Brashford, a machine gunner with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), looks out the back of a Humvee, during Sustainment Training... More
GULF OF OMAN (March 18, 2019) – U.S. Marines with the
GULF OF OMAN (March 18, 2019) – U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit listen to instructions from Gunnery Sgt. Nadia Sensing, the AV-8B Harrier detachment staff noncommissioned officer in charge,... More
U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers sit on the flight
U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers sit on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Dec. 18, 2018. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group ar... More
ARABIAN GULF – A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion
ARABIAN GULF – A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is staged aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS E... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 27, 2020) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Archangels of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 Detachment 6 prepare an MH-60S Sea Hawk helico... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2020) – Aviation Boatswain’s
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2020) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) James Polkdinkins, from Columbus, Ohio, waits to launch an MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC... More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Cpl. Jacob Lutz, an engineering
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Cpl. Jacob Lutz, an engineering electrical equipment systems technician assigned to Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to come ashore while participating in Theat... More
22nd MEU hones sea-to-shore skillset
190313-M-YD783-1002 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (March 13, 2019) U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in sea-to-shore training following their departure from the Was... More
ABOARD USS GREEN BAY (LPD-20), (Aug. 21, 2016) - Petty
ABOARD USS GREEN BAY (LPD-20), (Aug. 21, 2016) - Petty Officer 2nd Class Torien Collins, a boatswain's mate assigned to the USS Green Bay (LPD-20), directs the flight-deck crew to tie down a Marine Corps MV-22B... More
A U.S. Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit
A U.S. Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit fires an M16A4 rifle at a target as part of a range training during a MEU exercise. Marines and Sailors from the 22nd MEU’s Command Element and Combat Logis... More
OMAN (March 29, 2019) – A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super
OMAN (March 29, 2019) – A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit transports Marines in conclusion of ship-to-shore training. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarg... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg, a mass communicator with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), places a photo on a collage aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Bryan W. Reissig, a
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Bryan W. Reissig, a radio operator with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), teaches a radio class during a Fire Support Team Leader ... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Anson Rice, a Special
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Anson Rice, a Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks out the back of an MV-22 Osprey prior to freefall jump training during a... More
SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 14, 2018) - An MV-22B
SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 14, 2018) - An MV-22B Osprey prepares to land while executing a demonstration during the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 18. BIAS, a biennial event, is an opportunity to stren... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Larry Esteo Jr. (far
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Larry Esteo Jr. (far right), a machine gunner with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), has a conversation with Ma... More
ARABIAN GULF – An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter
ARABIAN GULF – An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), while anothe... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Andreas Turner, center,
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Andreas Turner, center, a standardization pilot with Charlie Company, 1-108 Texas, looks inside the cockpit of an MV-22 Osprey from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, as part ... More
ARABIAN SEA (May 22, 2019) Robby, a U.S. Marine military
ARABIAN SEA (May 22, 2019) Robby, a U.S. Marine military working dog with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), runs after an aggressor during a bite demonstration on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphi... More
PACIFIC OCEAN - Four F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine
PACIFIC OCEAN - Four F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly over the Pacific Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious... More
Sgt. Isaac Hutchins, a crew chief with Marine Medium
Sgt. Isaac Hutchins, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced) looks out the back of an MV-22 Osprey prior to take off aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD ... More
GULF OF ADEN (March 24, 2019) – U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob
GULF OF ADEN (March 24, 2019) – U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Bautista, a micro-miniature repairman with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, cleans off a radio circuit board after removing a burnt capacitor aboard the... More
OAHU - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeongyoon Oh, a designated
OAHU - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jeongyoon Oh, a designated marksman with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cleans his rifle, during Hawaii Sustainment Training Exerc... More
An AV-8B Harrier with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary
An AV-8B Harrier with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit takes off from the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). The Harriers, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 2... More
U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit watch as U.S. Navy landing crafts, air cushion land ashore prior to returning to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) upon completion... More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Hakeem Sanders,
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Hakeem Sanders, a cook with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), serves food during evening chow, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship... More
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Cpl. Vanessa Hernandez, Cpl.
DJIBOUTI (Sept. 8, 2018) Cpl. Vanessa Hernandez, Cpl. Joshua Agreda and Marine Sgt. Richard Gastelum, assigned to Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, explore the beach after setting up camp while p... More
QATAR (Nov. 27, 2018) U.S. Marine Sgt. Franklin Taft,
QATAR (Nov. 27, 2018) U.S. Marine Sgt. Franklin Taft, left, a team leader with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and a Qatari Marine practice throwing dummy grenad... More
GULF OF ADEN (March 29, 2019) – U.S. Navy Chief Petty
GULF OF ADEN (March 29, 2019) – U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Peter Lawlor, the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) public affairs officer, speaks to Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marin... More
BAB AL-MANDEB (June 8, 2019) U.S. Marine Cpl. Fernando
BAB AL-MANDEB (June 8, 2019) U.S. Marine Cpl. Fernando Anzaldua, a low altitude air defense assistant gunner with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks at vessels through binoculars on flight deck of the Wa... More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael Gore, a light
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael Gore, a light armored vehicle operator with Bravo Company, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares his vehicle to be loaded onto Landing Craft, Air Cushion 80, wit... More
180923-N-RI884-0372 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 23, 2018)
180923-N-RI884-0372 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 23, 2018) - An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, reinforced, is secured to the flight dec... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), load an FIM-92 Stinger Troop Launch Simulator while aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assaul... More
190325-N-SA412-2265 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2019)
190325-N-SA412-2265 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2019) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Robert Bell directs a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft as it lands on the flight deck of the amp... More
GULF OF OMAN (March 9, 2019) – Two AV-8B Harriers with
GULF OF OMAN (March 9, 2019) – Two AV-8B Harriers with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit sit on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor... More
GULF OF OMAN (March 13, 2019) A U.S. Marine crew chief
GULF OF OMAN (March 13, 2019) A U.S. Marine crew chief with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit gives hand signals while standing outside a CH-53E Super Stallion on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious a... More
160829-N-WF272-158 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2016) A
160829-N-WF272-158 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2016) A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (... More
171206-N-ZS023-106 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2017) An MV-22
171206-N-ZS023-106 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2017) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) lands on the flight deck... More
The Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNC Laramie (T-AO 203)
The Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNC Laramie (T-AO 203) sails alongside the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) prior to delivering supplies during a replenishment at sea, Dec. 29, 2018. The ... More
GULF OF OMAN (March 9, 2019) – U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael
GULF OF OMAN (March 9, 2019) – U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Chiarappa, center, the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear team leader with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands at the position of atten... More
GULF OF ADEN (March 29, 2019) – U.S. Navy Chief Petty
GULF OF ADEN (March 29, 2019) – U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Peter Lawlor, the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) public affairs officer, speaks to Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marin... More
(March 14, 2019) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Trey Bowie,
(March 14, 2019) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Trey Bowie, a mortar Marine with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks through the sight unit of a 60mm mortar during training. The Wasp-Class amphibious assault ship... More
ARABIAN SEA (May 22, 2019) U.S. Marine Cpl. Colin Watson,
ARABIAN SEA (May 22, 2019) U.S. Marine Cpl. Colin Watson, left, prepares to release his K-9 while Sgt. Austin Hoke, both military working dog handlers with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), plays the ro... More
PACIFIC OCEAN - United Kingdom Sub-Left Lt. Al Hough
PACIFIC OCEAN - United Kingdom Sub-Left Lt. Al Hough (left), a deck operations officer for the Prince of Wales, discusses deck activity with US Navy Cmdr. Michael Lee (right), the air boss for the Navy Wasp-cla... More
MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious
MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 R... More