U.S. Marine Sgt. Roger Hibbard scans the rotors of an AH-1Z Viper aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 27, 2015. Hibbard is a flight mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, perform post-flight maintenance on an AH-1Z Viper aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, Ju More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ivan Orozco checks for rust on a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2015. Orozco is an LAV crewman with 1st Light Armored Reco More
U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Nicholas Aragon cooks steak aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 6, 2015. Aragon is a culinary specialist aboard the USS Anchorage. The culinary specialists More
U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Essex Amphibious Ready Group dance with children at the Khun Bonchoo Home for Autistic Children in Pattaya, Thailand, June 11, 2015. Some of More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Essex Amphibious Ready Group participate in a zip-line tour through the jungles of Pattaya Beach, Thailand, June 10, 2015. Marines and Sailo More
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit interacts with a Thai child at Khun Bonchoo Home for Autistic Children in Pattaya, Thailand, June 11, 2015. Some of Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Ancho More
The USS Anchorage (LPD 23) cruises in the Indian Ocean, June 16, 2015. The Anchorage houses hundreds of Marines and Sailors training constantly to ensure they are prepared for any situation during their deploym More
ARABIAN SEA (June 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Dylan Kelley applies an anti-corrosion solution to helicopter rotor components aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). This type of maintenance keeps the aircraft runnin More
ARABIAN SEA (June 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Million Sudler conducts squad push-ups during a Martial Arts Instructor Course aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Sudler is a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 3 More
GULF OF ADEN (June 28, 2015) U.S. Navy Capt. Michael McKenna addresses his sailors on the forecastle of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). McKenna is the commanding of More
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 2, 2015) A crane lifts a rigid-hulled inflatable boat during small boat operations aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious R More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) A CH-53E Super Stallion from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land aboard the amphibious transport doc More
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 2, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Keith Bartholomew boards a landing craft, air cushion in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The Anchorage is part of the Essex A More
ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2015) A U.S. Sailor gives a hold signal to the pilots of a UH-1Y Venom from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during fli More
GULF OF OMAN (July 12, 2015) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Felicia Polk, right, washes down a landing craft, air cushion aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Polk is a hull t More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Samina Henry gives a start rotor signal to an AH-1Z Viper with the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Exp More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) An AS332 Super Puma takes off from the amphibious transport dockship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) while performing a vertical replenishment with the USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE-7). Anchorage More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alex Paz conducts maintenance on a UH-1Y Venom with the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the More
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
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe an impact area during a night-fire exercise. The Marine More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 23 2015) A U.S. Marine with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an AT-4 Anti-Tank Weapon during a rocket-tr More
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodney Gleisner, left, and Sgt. Benjamin Tingle perform second-echelon vehicle maintenance on a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23 More
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. James Leach, left, serves Cpl. Andrew Goldhis meal for the October birthday dinner aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Leach is a platoon sergeant and Gold is More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, begin a foreign object and debris check aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea in the Pacific O More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Julio Albino is a Food Service Specialist with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 6, 2015. Albino holds the billet of assistant chi More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Shane Ledbetter performs vehicle maintenance on a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2015. Ledbetter is an LAV crewman with 1s More
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
U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Essex Amphibious Ready Group play games with the children from the Khun Bonchoo Home for Autistic Children in Pattaya, Thailand, June 11, 201 More
ARABIAN SEA (June 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Jackson, middle, teaches his students how to set up a sparring match during a Martial Arts Instructor Course aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Jackson is a ri More
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
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Demitri Evert fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Evert is a machine gunner with Battalion Landin More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) A CH-53E Super Stallion from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit flies over the USS amphibious transport dock ship An More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Sailors run emergency drills aboard rigid hulled inflatable boats launched from the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibio More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) Crewmen prepare to launch a landing craft, air cushion from the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious Rea More
ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2015) A UH-1Y Venom from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for take-off during flight quarters aboard the amphib More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) An AS332 Super Puma picks up supplies from the USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE-7) for transport to the amphibious transport dockship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is part of the Essex More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Zion Songonuga stands fire guard on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Songonuga is an airframes mechanic with the “Greyha More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jacob Allen conducts maintenance on a UH-1Y Venom with the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard More
ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a landing craft, air cushion in the well deck of the amphibious tr More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, move to their firing position during a night-fire exercise. The More
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Garrett Kastl, left, assists Lance Cpl. Herman Arreola with first-echelon preventative maintenance checks and services on a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement aboa More
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
An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for take-off aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 27, 2015. The Mari More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Robert Sandlin cleans an AH-1Z Viper aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 6, 2015. Sandlin is a Ground Support Equipment Mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squ More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd class Karen Wehmeyer, right, helps a child play a ball-tossing game at Khun Bonchoo Home for Autistic Children in Pattaya, Thailand, June 11, 2015. Wehmeyer is a hull maintenance tec More
A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participates in a zip-line tour through the jungles of Pattaya Beach, Thailand, June 10, 2015. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) enjoye More
An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, launches from the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Indian Ocean, June 16, 2015. The Anchorage houses hundreds More
ARABIAN SEA (June 24, 2015) U.S. Marines practice sparing 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 i More
GULF OF ADEN (June 28, 2015) The personnel of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) conduct a replenishment at sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Carl B More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Taylor Baur fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Baur is a machine gunner with Battalion Landing More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) A rigid-hulled inflatable boat practices high-speed maneuvering drills after launching from the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The Anchorage is part of the Essex A More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Sailors signal a landing craft, air cushion to launch in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious Re More
ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors prepare to receive an AH-1Z Viper from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during flight qua More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) An AS332 Super Puma transports supplies from the USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE-7) to the amphibious transport dockship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious R More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors prepare a UH-1Y Venom with the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) for transport on the flight deck of the amphibious transport More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) U.S. Navy Sailors unhook chains from an AH-1Z Viper with the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on the flight deck of t More
ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a landing craft, air cushion aboard the amphibious transport dock More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an M240B medium machine gun during a night-fire exercise. More
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Jeff Louis performs first-echelon preventative maintenance checks and services on a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Louis i More
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Zachary Zottoli cleans a steam kettle during the preparation for the October birthday dinner aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Zottoli is a food service specialis More
An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 27, 2015. The Marines and Sailor More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Bryan Delgado performs vehicle maintenance on a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2015. Delgado is an LAV crewman with 1st Light Ar More
A U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Cindy M. Reyes with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit volunteer at Khun Bonchoo Home for autistic children in Pattaya, Thailand June 11, 2015. Reyes is a Maintenance Administration spe More
An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, launches from the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 16, 2015. The Anchorage houses h More
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
GULF OF ADEN (June 28, 2015) U.S. Marines and Sailors carry boxes into the ship during a replenishment at sea aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is part of the Essex Amp More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) A rigid-hulled inflatable boat speeds past the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during high-speed maneuvering drills. The Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious Re More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) A landing craft, air cushion launches from the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Taylor Baur loads an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Baur is a machine gunner with Battalion Landing More
ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2015) U.S. Marines prepare a UH-1Y Venom from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, for take-off during flight quarters aboar More
150714-M-GC438-207 ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) An AH-1Z Viper with the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the amphibious transport d More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) An AS332 Super Puma drops supplies during a vertical replenishment from the USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE-7) to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is pa More
ARABIAN SEA (July 20, 2015) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Keith Blair signals a landing craft, air cushion to depart from the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Blair i More
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait to be called to the firing line for a night-fire exercise. More
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Palacio performs first-echelon preventative maintenance checks and services on a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23 More
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jared Webb prepares lobster tails for the October birthday dinner aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Webb is a galley supervisor aboard the Anchora More
An AH-1Z Viper with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes-off from the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 27, 2015. The Marines and Sailor More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. George Camden loads an M2 .50-caliber machine gun aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2015. Camden is a machine gunner with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battali More
ARABIAN SEA (June 23, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Ryan Jackson instructs Marines on how to teach a Marine Corps Martial Arts Course. Jackson is a rifleman and a martial arts instructor trainer with Battalion Landing More
ARABIAN SEA (July 2, 2015) A landing craft, air cushion approaches the stern gate of the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) A wave crashes on a rigid-hulled inflatable boat while conducting high-speed maneuvering drills near the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The Anchorage is part of th More
ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2015) An AH-1Z Viper from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 2 More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) An AS-332 Super Puma conducts a vertical replenishment for the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, wit More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) A UH-1Y Venom with the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchora More
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
ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M4 Carbine during a night-fire exercise. The Marines More
GULF OF AIDEN (Oct. 27, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Michelle Munoz performs first echelon preventative maintenance checks and services on a 7 ton medium tactical vehicle replacement aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) More
GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 29, 2015) U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. James Leach, right, serves Cpl. Cody Lambson his meal for the October birthday dinner aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Leach is a platoon sergeant with Bat More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. George Camden mans an M2 .50-caliber machine gun aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) in the Philippine Sea, June 5, 2015. Camden is a machine gunner with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battali More