ARABIAN GULF – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning
ARABIAN GULF – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan.... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William N. McKee,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William N. McKee, an airframe mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), puts new panels on a CH-53E Super Stallion... 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
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Nicholas Durso,
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Nicholas Durso, a platoon sergeant with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands by for inspection aboard the Wasp-class... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), pose for a photo aboard the Wasp-cl... 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
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
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
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
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
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
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. David Baza, left, bottom,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. David Baza, left, bottom, Cpl. Jordan Damianperez, top, riflemen with Lima Co., Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), during the culminating event of a... More
INDIAN OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Gabriela Justice, a
INDIAN OCEAN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Gabriela Justice, a food service specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), puts in ear protection in preparation for an M-240B machine gun range ... More
ARABIAN GULF – A set of hair clippers are staged in
ARABIAN GULF – A set of hair clippers are staged in preparation for a haircut, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Nov. 24, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious ... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Peter Dye, an administrative
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Peter Dye, an administrative specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), adjusts the position of a letter on a collage aboard the Wasp-class amphibi... More
QATAR (Nov. 27, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company,
QATAR (Nov. 27, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrate how to throw a grenade from the prone position during Eastern Maverick 19. Th... More
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Sanders,
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Sanders, a team leader with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), discusses room clearing drills with Qatari Marines duri... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alejandro Gomez,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alejandro Gomez, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), puts on his flack before participating in fast-rope night qu... More
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company,
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), go over room clearing drills with Qatari Marines during Eastern Maverick 19. Eastern Mave... More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Sgt. Ricardo Bonano, the
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Sgt. Ricardo Bonano, the centralized technical publications librarian from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), uses a pair of thinning sheers to ... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Pfc. Donavan Guccione, a
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Pfc. Donavan Guccione, a combat engineer with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), puts on his life preserving unit before participating in f... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez, a rifleman with
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), grips his flak during a fast rope training exercise 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
ARABIAN SEA– U.S. Marine Sgt. Amanda Jackson, left,
ARABIAN SEA– U.S. Marine Sgt. Amanda Jackson, left, a T-64 engine collateral duty inspector with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), teaches a class to Sailors... 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
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
OAHU - U.S. Marine Cpl. Adam Mccullough, an anti-tank
OAHU - U.S. Marine Cpl. Adam Mccullough, an anti-tank missleman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands post, during sustainment training exercise July 21,... More
ARABIAN SEA –An MH-60S Seahawk attached to the “Blackjacks”
ARABIAN SEA –An MH-60S Seahawk attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), brings supplies aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Esse... More
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Materials are brought to an MV-22
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Materials are brought to an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), during a resupply for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (... More
MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 8, 2018) .S. Marines with the
MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 8, 2018) .S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) play with children during a volunteer event at t... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Isaac Conaway (left),
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Isaac Conaway (left), a rifleman with Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and a Malaysian Marine (right) practice... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Dionicio Fernandez,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Dionicio Fernandez, a radio operator with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), writes in his duty log book aboard the Wasp-class amph... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Shostak,
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan Shostak, a small arms repairman with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), practices color guard drill during a regularly scheduled deployment ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter
PACIFIC OCEAN – F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, the Wake Island Avengers, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly over the Pacific Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment of... 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), inspect the hydraulic pressure of an MV-22B Osprey aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Andrew Clark, a rifleman
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Andrew Clark, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), logs Marines after they return from fast-rope night qualifications ab... 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
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malone Daklan, left,
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Cpl. Malone Daklan, left, a tool room clerk with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, strikes a bag held by Cpl. Bryce Burnsworth, right, an assaultman with Headquarters and Support Co... 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
SULU SEA – U.S. Navy Seamen Gary Smith with the Essex
SULU SEA – U.S. Navy Seamen Gary Smith with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, looks out to sea aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during search and rescue operations for a missing ... More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Cpl. Dena Lunsford, a radio
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Cpl. Dena Lunsford, a radio operator with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), strikes a pad with a baton after being sprayed by Oleoresin Capsicum Spray, aboard... More
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Navy Sailors load an MV-22 Osprey during a resupply for the Essex Amphibious Rea... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Kashan Hobson, a gunner
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Kashan Hobson, a gunner with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires his M4 carbine service rifle during a rifle range aboard the Wa... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter
PACIFIC OCEAN – F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, the Wake Island Avengers, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly over Wake Island during a regularly scheduled deployment of the ... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ethan Camden, a combat
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Ethan Camden, a combat engineer with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rinses his face after a level one oleoresin capsicum spray cou... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ariana P. Conners,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ariana P. Conners, an airframe mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drills holes on a CH-53E Super Stallion a... More
MALAYSIA – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary
MALAYSIA – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct planning during a Tactical Air Control Party Exercise with Malaysian Joint Armed Forces during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training ... 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
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
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Damon Jacavanco,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Damon Jacavanco, the communications chief for Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), watches two UH-60s with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (AR... 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
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
MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 8, 2018) U.S. Marines with the
MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 8, 2018) U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU, and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) pose for a picture with children and staff duri... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Lane A. Daniels, a radio
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Lane A. Daniels, a radio operator with Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), grapples with Sgt. Aaron Perry, the supply propert... 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
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
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
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
PACIFIC OCEAN – An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium
PACIFIC OCEAN – An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flys over Wake Island, during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibiou... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Ayman Khan, left, an
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Ayman Khan, left, an embarkation noncommissioned officer with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Culinary Specialist 1st Class Edmond Kugblenu, right, ... 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
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), maintain an MV-22B Osprey aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)... More
MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marines with
MINDANAO SEA – U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Marines with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 1... More
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – U.S. Navy Sailors wait for a resupply
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – U.S. Navy Sailors wait for a resupply for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) at a Bandaranaike International Airport logistics hub during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex A... More
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodrick Weston, a postal
GULF OF ADEN – U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodrick Weston, a postal chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sweeps the deck of the hangar bay at the end of a replenishment-at-sea ab... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Combat Cargo, Essex
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines with Combat Cargo, Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), prepare to receive supplies during a regularly scheduled vertical replenishment-at-sea aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ... More
MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 8, 2018) U.S. Marines with the
MANAMA, Bahrain (Nov. 8, 2018) U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) dance and play with children during a volunteer... More
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company,
QATAR (Nov. 28, 2018) U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and Qatari Marines pose for a photo during Eastern Maverick 19. The Essex Amphibious Read... More
ARABIAN GULF – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning
ARABIAN GULF – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan.... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines Col. Chandler S. Nelms,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines Col. Chandler S. Nelms, commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), says a few words in honor of U.S. Marine Cpl. Jonathan Currier during a memorial service, aboar... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter
PACIFIC OCEAN – F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, the Wake Island Avengers, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly past Wake Island during a regularly scheduled deployment of the E... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Justin Gragan,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Justin Gragan, a flight line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), inspects the engine of an MV-22B Ospr... 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), engages its landing gear to land aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD ... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Brian A. Priester,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Brian A. Priester, sergeant major of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo during a New Year’s celebration while aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assaul... More
ARABIAN SEA – Two U.S. Marine MV-22B Ospreys with Marine
ARABIAN SEA – Two U.S. Marine MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), land aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Jan... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Chris Perry, a data
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Chris Perry, a data specialist with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hits a golf ball off the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wash down a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Taylor Bowman, a forward
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Cpl. Taylor Bowman, a forward observer with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), poses for a photo aboard the Wasp-Class Amphibious assault... More
ARABIAN SEA – An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to the
ARABIAN SEA – An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), receives supplies from the Dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan S... 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 noodles during evening chow, aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault s... More
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Cpl. Adam J. McCullough,
ARABIAN GULF – U.S. Marine Cpl. Adam J. McCullough, a missile man with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reads during his off-time while aboard the Wasp-class am... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines Sgt. Ryan Castro, left,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marines Sgt. Ryan Castro, left, and Cpl. Adam Eberhardt, right, with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), organize all of their gear aboard the Wasp-class amphibious ass... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Shuster, an
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Shuster, an MV-22B Osprey flight line mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), inspects the rotor of an MV-22B ... More
MALAYSIA – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary
MALAYSIA – U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Malaysian Joint Armed Forces pose for a group photo on Kota Belud Range, Malaysia after a Tactical Air Control Party exercise during Cooperati... More
GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 17, 2018) A Sailor assigned to
GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 17, 2018) A Sailor assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, directs an MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Jonathon T. Ritter III,
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Sgt. Jonathon T. Ritter III, a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), catches a softball during a steel beach aboard the Wasp-cla... More
ARABIAN GULF – Landing Craft, Air Cushion 80, with
ARABIAN GULF – Landing Craft, Air Cushion 80, with Assault Craft Unit 5, Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), departs from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Dec. 2, 2018. The Essex is the... More
OAHU - U.S. Marines Sgt. Caleb Woods (left), a crew
OAHU - U.S. Marines Sgt. Caleb Woods (left), a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Capt. Daniel Gearhart (right), an air officer with Battal... More
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatsmate Handler
ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Navy Aviation Boatsmate Handler Airmen Bryan Sanchez, assigned with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), prepares a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 16... More
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Daylan Aplaca,
PACIFIC OCEAN – U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Daylan Aplaca, a maintenance data chief with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), double checks the chain locks to an MH-60S Sea Hawk ... More