U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force prepare to engage their targets on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the South China Sea, June 12, 2015. The MRF practices bo... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Erik Maehler aims in on his target
U.S. Marine Sgt. Erik Maehler aims in on his target at a fire-and-maneuver range aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 11, 2015. Maehler is a team leader with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid F... More
USS Fort McHenry, US Navy Photogrpah
At sea with USS Fort McHenry The Amphibious Dock Landing Ship participates in the semi-annual amphibious integration training exercise between the USS Essex (LHD 2) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked... More
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alex Daigle
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 5, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alex Daigle fires at his target with an M45 1911 A1 pistol during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Daigle is a member of the 15th M... More
Measuring sea surface temperature
At sea aboard USS Essex An Aerographers Mate Airman uses a thermonitor to measure the sea surface temperature from the signal bridge. Essex, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is conducting Bl... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 14, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Bryan
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 14, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Bryan Rodriguez fires an M45 1911 A1 pistol during a deck shoot aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Rodriguez is a point man with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Un... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force practice room-entering procedures on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 28, 2015. These Marines ... More
AAV launches from the well deck
At sea aboard USS Juneau An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is launched from the well deck of the Juneau and makes its way to the beach during Blue-Green Wo... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force sight in on their targets aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. These Marines frequently practice the... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2015) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeremiah Zapata fires at a target with an M45 1911A1 pistol aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Zapata is a corpsman with the ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fire at targets aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 10, 2015. The MRF is honing their marksmanship skills to maintain their combat rea... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force rappel in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 20 in the East China Sea, June 2, 2015. The Marines also went over lowering procedures s... More
Iwo Jima commemoration - A group of people standing around a memorial
The South Pacific island of Iwo Jima (Mar. 14, 2002) A combined Japanese and American color guard present their countrys flag during the 57th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Ships from the... More
A Landing Craft Utility (LCU), delivers Sailors and U.S. Marines from ...
Iwo Jima, Japan (Mar. 03, 2003) A Landing Craft Utility (LCU), delivers Sailors and U.S. Marines from the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) to the island of Iwo Jima. The Essex ARG, consisting of USS Essex (L... More
A Landing Craft Utility (LCU), is guided ashore by Sailors from Beach ...
Iwo Jima, Japan (Mar. 10, 2003) A Landing Craft Utility (LCU), is guided ashore by Sailors from Beach Master Unit One (BMU-1) as it transports U.S. Marines and their equipment ashore from the Essex Amphibious R... More
A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five...
Pacific Ocean (Mar. 13, 2003) A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5) enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) as it transfers supplies, equip... More
The amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the Essex Amphibious Ready G...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 23, 2008) The amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) steam in formation in the Andaman Sea. The Essex ARG is standing by in international waters off the c... More
The amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the Essex Amphibious Ready G...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 23, 2008) The amphibious ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) steam in formation in the Andaman Sea. The Essex ARG is standing by in international waters off the c... More
The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) steams in formation in the Anda...
ANDAMAN SEA (May. 23, 2008) The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) steams in formation in the Andaman Sea. The Essex ARG is standing by in international waters off the coast of Burma in support of Joint Task Fo... More
Lt. j.g. Brittany Lynn, ship's navigator, plots a course
Lt. j.g. Brittany Lynn, ship's navigator, plots a course to an anchorage point from the pilothouse of the amphibious transport dock USS Denver. Denver is underway preparing for an upcoming patrol and is part of... More
Keen Sword 2011 in Japan
The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force p... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) perform maintenance on a MV-22 Osprey aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) March 20, 2015. During C... 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, wait to depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) on a simulated airfield seizure mission during Com... More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Joaquin Malavet is greeted onto
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Joaquin Malavet is greeted onto the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of San Diego March 23, 2015. Malavet is the commanding general of 1s... More
A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing
A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, fast ropes into the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coa... More
An MV-22B Osprey carrying U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. David
An MV-22B Osprey carrying U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. David Berger and Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal prepares to land on the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMTUEX) off the coast of San Diego Ma... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force practice shooting on the move aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMTUEX) off the coast of San Diego... More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait to depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast... 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, prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) ab... More
An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced) departs the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) April 13, 2015. The MEU’s Harriers executed a long-range strike from ... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Essex (LHD
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) prepare to send off MV-22B Ospreys for a simulated long-range raid during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego April 14, 2015. Marines... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force depart the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) on combat rubber raiding craft during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of Los Angeles Ap... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group man the rails aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) as they depart San Diego, May 11, 2015, for a seven-month deploym... More
U.S. Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group
U.S. Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group guide a CH-53E Sea Stallion into the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 2) off the coast of San Diego, May 11, 2015. The Marines and Sailors of the 15th Mar... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zane Harmon fast ropes from
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zane Harmon fast ropes from a tower aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 12, 2015. Harmon is part of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force security element. These Marin... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force helocast out of a CH-53 Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 14, 2015. These Marines practiced helocasting to ensure the... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force prepare to practice surf passage procedures aboard Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 15, 2015. The 15th MEU’s Force Reconnaissance... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Jensen participates in a leadership
U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Jensen participates in a leadership reaction course aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 18, 2015. Jensen is a member of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force. The Ma... More
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing
U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 19, 2015. The ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan Baungartner, left, and
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan Baungartner, left, and Staff Sgt. Wayne Makinen work on an MV-22B Osprey in the hangar bay of the USS Essex (LHD 2), at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 21, 2015. Baungartner and Maki... More
U.S. Marines serve each other meals on the mess deck
U.S. Marines serve each other meals on the mess deck of the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 24, 2015. The Marines and Sailors with the food service division take pride in the quality of ... More
U.S. Marines Cpl. Irving Alvarez, left, and Cpl. Andrew
U.S. Marines Cpl. Irving Alvarez, left, and Cpl. Andrew Ramirez conduct routine maintenance on a Humvee aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 24, 2015. Alvarez and Ramirez are general me... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Roger Hibbard scans the rotors of
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. Marine Lance Cpl. William Sutton prepares to weld
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William Sutton prepares to weld a CH-53E Super Stallion’s oil tank aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 30, 2015. Sutton is an airframes and structures technician... More
A U.S. Sailor with the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group
A U.S. Sailor with the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group watches the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) during a replenishment at sea aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Pacific Ocean, May 31, 2015. The USS Essex repl... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
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. Navy Seaman Apprentice Nicholas Aragon cooks steak
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. Marine Lance Cpl. Ivan Orozco checks for rust
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. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
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
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shadaine Longmore helps sort mail
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shadaine Longmore helps sort mail aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the South China Sea, June 10, 2015. Longmore is a supply warehouse clerk with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Command Elem... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary
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
15th MEU lends a helping hand, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
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
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Mickles fast-ropes aboard the
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joshua Mickles fast-ropes aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the South China Sea, June 11, 2015. Mickles is with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force. These Marines practice fa... More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs daily maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the South China Sea, June 13,... More
The USS Essex (LHD 2) is refueled by the USNS Walter
The USS Essex (LHD 2) is refueled by the USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) during a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea June 14, 2015. The USS Essex receives fuel and stores at sea in order to continue it... More
The USS Anchorage (LPD 23) cruises in the Indian Ocean,
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
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. James Fallon helps out in the
U.S. Marine Lt. Col. James Fallon helps out in the galley of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Strait of Malacca, June 15, 2015. Fallon is the executive officer of 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force depart the USS Essex (LHD 2) in an MH-60S Seahawk at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 16, 2015. These Marines were practicing fast-roping ... More
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fast-rope out of a CH-53E Super Stallion onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 17, 2015. Fast-... More
U.S. Sailors and Marines with the Essex Amphibious
U.S. Sailors and Marines with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit join to celebrate the Hospital Corps’ 117th birthday aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, Ju... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Lashawna Henderson practices
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Lashawna Henderson practices a counter move during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Indian Ocean, June 18, 2015. Henderson is a food-service sp... 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, practice detainee-handling techniques aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Indian Ocean,... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wash an MV-22B Osprey on the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Indian Ocean, June 20, 2015. These M... More
15th MEU Marine/Sailor of the Week
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Douglas Schaefer, right, presents the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Marine of the Week” award to Lance Cpl. Carissa Flores aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Indian Ocean, June 20, 2015... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 21, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
ARABIAN SEA (June 21, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force practices aerial sniping from a CH-53E Super Stallion. The Marines practiced shooting at floating targets ... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
ARABIAN SEA (June 21, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit practice marksmanship on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Marines executed a variety o... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
ARABIAN SEA (June 22, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Blake Tickle sands rust off a crane during daily maintenance aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). Tickle is a ground-support equipment mechanic with Combat Logistics ... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 23, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
ARABIAN SEA (June 23, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force practice climbing caving ladders aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). This skill is important for the Marines, who... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Million
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
Detail work: U.S. Marines maintain aircraft
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 Lance Cpl.
ARABIAN SEA (June 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Manuel Martinez disassembles his M240B machine gun during combat conditioning aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). Martinez is a member of Lima Company, Battalion Lan... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Master Gunnery
ARABIAN SEA (June 25, 2015) U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Torain Kelley gives a speech to members of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Corporals Course during a graduation ceremony for Class 350-15 aboard ... More
ARABIAN SEA (June 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Douglas
ARABIAN SEA (June 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Douglas Schaefer, right, presents the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Marine of the Week” award to Cpl. Damon Dryden aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). Schaefer is t... More
GULF OF ADEN (June 28, 2015) U.S. Navy Capt. Michael
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
A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing
A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides cover during room-clearing training in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious a... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) A crane lifts a rigid-hulled
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) U.S. Marine Cpl. Nicholas
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Nicholas Belles, right, helps Lance Cpl. Demitri Evert, left, set up an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 2, 2015) A CH-53E Super Stallion
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
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
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
GULF OF ADEN (July 5, 2015) An MV-22B Osprey from the
GULF OF ADEN (July 5, 2015) An MV-22B Osprey from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the flight deck of the French amphibio... More
ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th
ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fires an M4 carbine during a fire and movement portion of a deck shoot aboard the amphibious transport dock... More
ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2015) A U.S. Sailor gives a hold
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 ADEN (July 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force run toward their targets during a deck shoot aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The MRF prac... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aim at their targets during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Marines are participating in... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
GULF OF ADEN (July 7, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force watches as he leaves the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in an MH-60S Sea Hawk from the “Blackja... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 8, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th
GULF OF ADEN (July 8, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit work on their pistol marksmanship fundamentals aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). These Marines are participat... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 9, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
GULF OF ADEN (July 9, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brianna Mikus practices dry-fire drills with an M9 Beretta pistol aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Mikus is a radio operator with Combat L... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Chevon Ferrel fires at her target
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Chevon Ferrel fires at her target with an M9 Beretta pistol during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Ferrel is an ammunition technician with Combat Logist... More
Wash down aboard USS Anchorage
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
GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2015) U.S. Navy Avation Boatwain’s
GULF OF ADEN (July 12, 2015) U.S. Navy Avation Boatwain’s Mate (Handling) Mary Schuman performs a contemporary dance during a talent show in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The ... More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) U.S. Navy Petty Officer
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) U.S. Marine Cpl. Alex
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
GULF OF ADEN (July 14, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the
GULF OF ADEN (July 14, 2015) A U.S. Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force aims at his target during a night deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Shooti... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 14, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima
GULF OF ADEN (July 14, 2015) U.S. Marines with Lima Company Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary, clear rounds from the chamber of an M240B machine gun on the fli... More
ARABIAN SEA (July 14, 2015) An AS332 Super Puma takes
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 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
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt.
ARABIAN GULF (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Peter Hermges, right, removes harnesses from a pallet during a replenishment at sea aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Hermges is the plato... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
GULF OF ADEN (July 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Cox chambers a round into his M9 Beretta pistol during a weapons-switching drill aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Cox... More
GULF OF ADEN (July 19, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl.
GULF OF ADEN (July 19, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Domonique Wade sits in the captain’s chair after being awarded the “Marine of the Week” award aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Wade is fr... More