ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 4, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 4, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit move to an objective during a desert survival and tactics course. Elements of the 15th MEU trained with the 5th ... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Kenneth
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Kenneth Thomas draws his M9 Beretta pistol during a short-range marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Thomas is with... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marines with India
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), execute fire-mission drills with an M777A2 Lightwei... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Glenn
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Glenn Jordan is pinned by his fellow Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a promotion ceremony aboa... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 29, 2015) Signalman Seth Clement
INDIAN OCEAN (July 29, 2015) Signalman Seth Clement sings and jams on his guitar during round three of the USS Essex’s “Gator’s Got Talent” talent show on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Esse... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with Marine
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice techniques during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course aboard t... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Command Element march across the flight deck during a promotion ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Taylor
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Taylor Harris does maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 2). Harris is a non-destructive inspection technician with Medium Marine T... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fires at a target while moving toward cover during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Ess... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit bring forward the cake during a ceremony to celebrate the Marines Corps’ 240th birthday aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). The cer... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 30, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 30, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jacob Edmondson stands watch on a ridge during a desert survival course with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). Edmondson is an ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Alexander
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Alexander Hoodwin climbs aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) from a rigid hull inflatable boat July 27, 2015. Hoodwin is a radio operator with the ... More
Small Unit Leadership U.S. Navy, California
KUIWAIT (Aug. 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Meagan Lee is a warehouse clerk with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s command element. As a warehouse clerk, Lee is responsible for tracking and delivering gear to ... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 16, 2015) U.S. Sailors and Marines
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 16, 2015) U.S. Sailors and Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, tend to simulated causalities during a mass-casualty drill on the flight deck of the ... More
U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group
U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group check the condition of a forklift in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Pacific Ocean, May 22, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 7, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Drew Renwick
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 7, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Drew Renwick fires at his target during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Renwick is a mortar chief with India Battery, Battalion La... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015) U.S. Marines with Marine
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2015) U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to fold blades on an AH-1Z Viper aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The 1... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit cut pieces of cake for their junior Marines to celebrate the Marines Corps’ 240th birthday aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). The ... More
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), return to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after s... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Albert Cerda fires at his target during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Cerda is a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion La... More
Maintenance: U.S. Marines maintain readiness of MEU
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 26, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform daily maintenance on the blades of an MV-22B Osprey aboard the amphibiou... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 13, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 13, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare an MV-22B Osprey flight aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th MEU is... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt.
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Ryan Neville repairs a cable on the engine of an M1A1 Abrams tank during sustainment training. Neville is a tank mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 15... More
KUWAIT (Aug. 23, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company,
KUWAIT (Aug. 23, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to launch an RQ-11 Raven during a training exercise. T... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marine mechanics
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marine mechanics from Combat Logistics Battalion 15 and 1st Tank Detachment, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors
INDIAN OCEAN (July 29, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors enjoy the sights and sounds of their fellow military members during round three of the USS Essex’s “Gator’s Got Talent” talent show on the flight deck of th... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christine Sanders practices baton techniques after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum during a non-lethal weapons course aboard the amphibious assault ship... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) execute the swim portion of the indoctrination prior to participating in a desert survival course.... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, grapple during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ... More
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 25, 2015) An MV-22B Osprey of
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 25, 2015) An MV-22B Osprey of the “Greyhawks” with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares for take-off from Jomo Kenyatta Internat... More
KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Compnay,
KUWAIT (Aug. 26, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Compnay, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M240B machine gun during a live-fire training exercis... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Nicholas Bardsley practices climbing techniques during a desert survival course alongside the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). Bar... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 27, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 27, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit work through obstacles during a desert survival course alongside the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM)... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Benjamin
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Benjamin Stewart practices baton techniques after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum during a non-lethal weapons course aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Es... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with 1st Tank Detachment, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, use an M8... More
An instructor with the French 5th Overseas Combined
An instructor with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) demonstrates climbing techniques to U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit during a portion of a desert survival course. E... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) U.S. Marines with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, spray paint onto an MV-22B Osprey during routine maintenance aboard the amphibiou... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Megan
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Megan Lee, top, practices a bent arm-bar technique on Lance Cpl. Christine Sanders during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course aboard the amphibious assault s... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s color guard march on the colors during a ceremony to celebrate the Marines Corps’ 240th birthday aboard the USS Essex (LHD... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alexandra
INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alexandra Beggio, right, demonstrates an immediate-action pistol drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Beggio is a member of the 15th Marine E... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 30, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima
INDIAN OCEAN (July 30, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his weapon during a deck shoot aboard the amphibiou... More
BASE AERIENNE 188, Djibouti (Sept. 21, 2015) U.S. Marines
BASE AERIENNE 188, Djibouti (Sept. 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit get an overview of the capabilities and structure of a French Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma helicopter. Elements of t... More
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 4, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 4, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit practice patrolling techniques during a desert survival and tactics course with the French 5th Overseas Combined... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 28, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 28, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit navigate through water obstacles alongside soldiers from the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) during ... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brianna Mikus sings and plays her guitar during a talent show in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Mikus is a radio operator wi... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima
INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), take accountability for their M16 service rifles dur... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group watch a 'fireworks' weapons display with the family members on the flight de... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the
INDIAN OCEAN (July 23, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) do pushups during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). MCMAP... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 27, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 27, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit walk to the first obstacle during a desert survival course with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM).... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2015) U.S. Marines with Marine
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 23, 2015) U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sprays an aircraft on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2). The 15th MEU i... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima
INDIAN OCEAN (July 21, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), loads rounds into a magazine during a quick reactio... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Medium
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary, turns screws on an MV-22B Osprey undergoing maintenance aboard the amphibious assaul... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) A U.S. Sailor with the
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) A U.S. Sailor with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group washes his face after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). T... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
INDIAN OCEAN (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force practice an initial clear after fast-roping aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Ma... More
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 4, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 4, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit provide security during a desert survival and tactics course with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment... More
INDIAN OCEAN (August 4, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
INDIAN OCEAN (August 4, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fire at targets from behind a barricade during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex ... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marines with Combat
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets with their M9 Beretta pistols during a short-range marksmanship qualification course ... More
KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company,
KUWAIT (Aug. 17, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe their targets. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in K... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Oct. 1, 2015) U.S. Marines with
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Oct. 1, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit provide security alongside soldiers with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) during a desert survival ... More
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 5, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA TRAINING RANGE, Djibouti (Oct. 5, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit engage targets at night during a desert survival and tactics course. Elements of the 15th MEU trained with the 5... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 17, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt.
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 17, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Joshua Milhorn assists during a corporals course physical training event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Milhorn is an aviation ordnance... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyler
GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyler Thielen performs a song on piano during a talent show in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Thielen is an aviation electrician w... More
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group assist with offloading packages during a replenishment at sea aboard the dock l... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marines with India
INDIAN OCEAN (July 27, 2015) U.S. Marines with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), execute fire-mission drills with an M777A2 Lightwei... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jacob Edmondson climbs over an obstacle during a desert survival course with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM). Edmondson is an ... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marine Col. Vance
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer, cuts the ceremonial cake during a ceremony to celebrate the Marines Corps’ 240th birthday aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). Cryer is the 15th Marine ... 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, provide cover during room-clearing training in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious ass... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Katelyn
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Katelyn Allen is pinned by her fellow Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a promotion ceremony abo... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with Marine
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hit the mats during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course aboard the USS ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt.
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Raymundo Corral is pinned by his fellow Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a promotion ce... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Capt.
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Capt. Edward Gonzales, left, hands a tray to Cpl. Aristotle Moran during sustainment training. Gonzales is the company commander for Headquarters and Service Com... More
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Sept. 9, 2015) A U.S.
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (Sept. 9, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team provides security while practicing close-quarter battle tactics aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain. Th... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group watch a 'fireworks' weapons display with the family members on the flight de... More
BASE AERIENNE 188, Djibouti (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marines
BASE AERIENNE 188, Djibouti (Sept. 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) execute the swim portion of the indoctrination prior ... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 25, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit practice climbing techniques during a desert survival course alongside the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Mitchell Hintz loads an M240 medium machine gun in an MV-22B Osprey. Hintz is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Exped... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Trevor
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Trevor Adams fires an M2 .50-caliber machine gun at targets while flying aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion. Adams is a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, run with water jugs during a deck shoot aboard the amphibi... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit guide a cake during a ceremony to celebrate the Marines Corps’ 240th birthday aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). The ceremony in... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 30, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima
INDIAN OCEAN (July 30, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, drops to a knee to engage his target during a deck shoot ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2015) - U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group watch a 'fireworks' weapons display with the family members on the flight de... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony Presley fires an M240B machine gun during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Presley is a gunner with the Combined Anti... More
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 24, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 24, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), walks on the flight line of Jomo Kenyatta Internatio... More
INDIAN OCEAN (July 30, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima
INDIAN OCEAN (July 30, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice barricade shooting aboard the amphibious assault ... More
BASE AERIENNE 188, Djibouti (Sept. 21, 2015) U.S. Marines
BASE AERIENNE 188, Djibouti (Sept. 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) run five miles as part of an indoctrination prior to ... More
EAST CHINA SEA (June 3, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Light
EAST CHINA SEA (June 3, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Light Armored Reconnaissance Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices tactical and speed... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 28, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 28, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit climb over an obstacle alongside soldiers from the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) during a desert s... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Trevor
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Trevor Adams checks for targets while flying in a CH-53E Super Stallion. Adams is a crew chief with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine E... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 16, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 16, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, transport a simulated causality during a mass-casualty drill on the flight deck of th... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 16, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 16, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires at his target during a deck shoot aboard the amphib... More
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 30, 2015) U.S. Sailors with the
GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 30, 2015) U.S. Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group practice a take-down technique during a non-lethal weapons course aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The course... More
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 25, 2015) Personnel and families
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 25, 2015) Personnel and families from the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi tour an MV-22B Osprey during President Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya July 25, 2015. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditiona... More
BASE AERIENNE 188, Djibouti (Sept. 21, 2015) U.S. Marines
BASE AERIENNE 188, Djibouti (Sept. 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) run five miles as part of indoctrination prior to par... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to cut a cake during ceremony to celebrate the Marines Corps’ 240th birthday aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). The ceremo... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Col. Vance
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Col. Vance Cryer congratulates Sgt. Ian Smith after promoting Smith to his new rank aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Cryer is the commanding officer ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Casey
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Casey Smith is pinned by his fellow Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a promotion ceremony aboar... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 28, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 28, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit navigate through water obstacles alongside soldiers from the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) during ... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 7, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk picks
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 7, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk picks up pallets from the USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) to transport to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a replenishment-at-sea. U.S. Marines with t... More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 25, 2015) U.S. Marines
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (Sept. 25, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit practice navigating obstacles during a desert survival course alongside the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Nicholas
INDIAN OCEAN (Oct. 31, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Nicholas Robinson washes his face after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines and Sa... More