‹ See all categories

New Creative Relevant Search filters 31st Meu Stock Photos and Images  (22,211) Narrow your search: Black & white | Cut Outs Page 1 of 223 A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, posts security while conducting Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure training during Amphibious Integration Training aboard the USNS Pililaau (T-AKR-304) while underway in the Philippine Sea, March 28, 2018. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon train regularly for quick, tactical raids of targets on both land and sea. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 conduct AIT in preparation for Certification Exercise and to ensure readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Cor A Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force posts security during a simulated raid at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. The 31st MEU, in a groundbreaking command and control exercise, is completing split operations across a large swath of the Indo-Pacific region encompassing at least four geographic locations – Okinawa, Japan; aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in the South China Sea; aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) in the Gulf of Thailand; and other undisclosed locations. This is the first time any Marine expediti 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit 31st MEU embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit load fuel for combat rubber raiding craft in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Manila Bay, Philippines, Marines assigned to Company F, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), conduct launch and recovery operations with combat rubber raiding craft from the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is assigned to the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds security as Marines conduct Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure training during Certification Exercise aboard the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 20, 2018. MRF Marines train regularly for quick, tactical raids of targets on both land and sea. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 conduct CERTEX as the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensures readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by L An MH-60s Sea Hawk prepares to land during Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure training during Certification Exercise aboard the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 20, 2018. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 conduct CERTEX as the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensures readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released U.S. Marines with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) board the USNS Rappahannock during a Visit Board Search and Seizure(VBSS) exercise, at sea, September 15, 2013. The 31st MEU regularly performs amphibious training such as the VBSS to Aug. 18, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a certification exercise (CERTEX). During the CERTEX, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) will be evaluated on crisis response operations for a number of potential contingencies. CERTEX is taking place off the coast and within Shoalwater 31st MEU aboard USS Bonhomme Richard An MH-60s Sea Hawk prepares to land during Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure training during Certification Exercise aboard the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 20, 2018. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 conduct CERTEX as the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensures readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) U.S. Marines with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) board the USNS Rappahannock during a Visit Board Search and Seizure(VBSS) exercise, at sea, September 15, 2013. The 31st MEU regularly performs amphibious training such as the VBSS to Aug. 18, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a certification exercise (CERTEX). During the CERTEX, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) will be evaluated on crisis response operations for a number of potential contingencies. CERTEX is taking place off the coast and within Shoalwater 31st MEU assesses remote sites with Osprey, delivers help by #PACOM An MH-60s Sea Hawk prepares to land during Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure training during Certification Exercise aboard the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 20, 2018. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 conduct CERTEX as the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensures readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) U.S. Marines with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) board the USNS Rappahannock during a Visit Board Search and Seizure(VBSS) exercise, at sea, September 15, 2013. The 31st MEU regularly performs amphibious training such as the VBSS to EAST CHINA SEA (March 15, 2014) Lt. Stuart Fry, dentist, from La Habra, CA, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs an oral examination on Culinary Specialist Seaman Chartilia Reeves, from Milledgeville, GA, aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st MEU, is currently conducting joint force operations in the U.S. 7th Area of Responsibility. 31st MEU assesses remote sites with Osprey, delivers help 131118-M-ZZ999-009 An MH-60s Sea Hawk prepares to land during Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure training during Certification Exercise aboard the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 20, 2018. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 conduct CERTEX as the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensures readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) U.S. Marines with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) board the USNS Rappahannock during a Visit Board Search and Seizure(VBSS) exercise, at sea, September 15, 2013. The 31st MEU regularly performs amphibious training such as the VBSS to Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion. CORAL SEA (Aug. 18, 2017) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a certification exercise (CERTEX). During the CERTEX, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) will be evaluated on crisis response operations for a number of potential contingencies. CERTEX is taking place off the coast and within Shoalwater Harrier launches from USS Bonhomme Richard during 31st MEU operations by #PACOM An F-35B Lightning II prepares to take off of the USS Wasp (LHD 1), March 14, 2018. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is preparing for its regularly scheduled Spring Patrol 2018 in support of stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) A CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st MEU, McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) AV-8B Harrier. OCEAN (June 14, 2017) Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 look on as an AV-8B Harrier short take off-vertical landing aircraft prepares to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). VMA-311 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) combine to form the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the amphibious compone Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller and other Marines board a MV-22 Osprey, Rockhampton, Australia, Aug. 8, 2017. Neller flew to the USS Bonhomme Richard to visit Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Braun) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads a magazine in Guam, January 29, 2018, during Visit Board Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) U.S. Marines with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) fire assault rifles on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme-Richard during live fire training, at sea, September 16, 2013. The 31st MEU regularly performs live fire training to improve Sikorsky MH-60S Sea Hawk. CORAL SEA (June 25, 2017) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) conduct helicopter rope suspension technique training from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The ship and its expeditionary strike group are operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response fo Children thank Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit for visiting their daycare in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 27, 2016. Community relations events give 31st MEU Marines the opportunity to build relationships with their neighbors and contribute to their communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) A Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices breaching in Guam, January 24, 2018, during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) U.S. Marines with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) fire assault rifles at intended targets on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme-Richard during live fire training, at sea, September 16, 2013. The 31st MEU regularly performs live fire A Marine from 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force (MRF) fast ropes from a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (Reinforced) (VMM) 265 UH-1Y Venom helicopter onto the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard ARG and the 31st MEU are operating in the East China Sea conducting a certification exercise (CERTE'). CERTE' is the final evaluation of Bonhomme Richard ARG and 31st and is intended to certify their readiness to conduct joint missions. Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit distributed Halloween candy to children at a local daycare in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 27, 2016. Community relations events give 31st MEU Marines the opportunity to build relationships with their neighbors and contribute to their communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices breaching in Guam, January 24, 2018, during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) U.S. Marines with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) fire assault rifles at intended targets on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme-Richard during live fire training, at sea, September 16, 2013. The 31st MEU regularly performs live fire PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 12, 2012) - A Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) inspects an ITU communications vehicle on the lower vehicle ramp aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is participating in a certification exercise. The evaluated event determines if the 31st MEU is capable of doing certain missions such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations or non-combatant evacuation operations with the ARG. Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit watch a game demonstration at a local daycare in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 27, 2016. Community relations events give 31st MEU Marines the opportunity to build relationships with their neighbors and contribute to their communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) A Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conducts radio operations during a helo-borne raid during Amphibious Integration Training on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, March 26, 2018. Radio operators are trained in ground electronics maintenance, tactical communications and air control/anti-air warfare. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 conduct AIT in preparation for Certification Exercise and to ensure readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes/Released) A Marine assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit watches a UH-1Y Huey approach forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st MEU, CORAL SEA (Aug. 11, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the “Tomcats” of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a certification exercise (CERTEX). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is supporting a certification exercise (CERTEX) for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the CERTEX the 31st MEU will be evaluated on crisis response operations for a number of potential contingencies. CERTEX, taking place off the coast of and within Australia’s Shoalwater B A Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit distributes Halloween candy to children at a local daycare in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 27, 2016. Community relations events give 31st MEU Marines the opportunity to build relationships with their neighbors and contribute to their communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, clears a ledge before climbing over in Guam, February 1, 2018, during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) eat insects during a jungle survival training class at Recon Camp, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 3, 2012. The class was part of the multi-lateral training exercise Cobra Gold 2012. Cobra Gold 2012 demonstrates the resolve of the U.S. and participating nations to increase interoperability & promote security and peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is the U.S.'s expeditionary force in readiness in the region. WATERS SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (March. 26, 2015) Seaman Elena Alvarez stands watch aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. RPSN Anthony Casella, a religious program specialist with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, distributes Halloween candy to children at a local daycare in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 27, 2016. Community relations events give 31st MEU Marines the opportunity to build relationships with their neighbors and contribute to their communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) A sniper with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, holds an aerial sniper position in an MH-60S Seahawk in Guam, January 31, 2018, during Visit Board Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) U.S. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) approach the well deck of the amphibious assault ship US EAST CHINA SEA (March 17, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 238 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, along with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is conducting a certification exercise. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 8, 2017. Neller flew to the USS Bonhomme Richard to visit Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Braun) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads an M1911 .45 caliber pistol in Guam, January 29, 2018, during Visit Board Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) Seaman Scott A. Stearns stands watch on the bridge of amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st MEU, is currently participating in certification exer CORAL SEA (Aug. 9, 2013) Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Joshua McClellan tracks radar signatures in the air traffic control room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Group (31st MEU), is conducting a certification exercise in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 8, 2017. Neller flew to the USS Bonhomme Richard to visit Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Braun) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M1911 .45 caliber pistol in Guam, January 29, 2018, during Visit Board Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) U.S. Marines with Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon, Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit(MEU) fire assault rifles on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme-Richard during live fire training, at sea, September 16, 2013. The 31st MEU regularly perf GARAPAN, Saipan (Aug. 11, 2015) Lt. Col. Eric Malinowski, left, liaison officer for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar, commander of Joint Region Marianas, Northern Mariana Islands Lt. Gov. Ralph Torres, and Maj. Joseph Montedoro tour a water distribution center at the Garapan Fishing Basin. Marines from the 31st MEU are producing water for island residents as part of Typhoon Soudelor relief efforts. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 8, 2017. Neller flew to the USS Bonhomme Richard to visit Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Braun) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M16 service rifle in Guam, January 29, 2018, during Visit Board Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) Sailors assigned to dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) return from a visit to Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Perth (FFH 157). Germantown is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group and, with the embarked 31st MEU, is curre CHINA SEA (April 8, 2015) A Sailor signals to the pilot of an MV-22 Osprey attached to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 during flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 8, 2017. Neller flew to the USS Bonhomme Richard to visit Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Braun) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast ropes out of a MH-60S Seahawk in Guam, January 23, 2018, during Visit Board Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) Aviation Boatswain's Mates (Fuel) move a fuel hose accross the flight deck aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during flight operations. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (BHR ARG), along with the 31st MEU, is participating in a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is an evaluated event that focuses on the BHR ARG and 31st MEU's capabilites of doing certain missions such as humaintarian assistance and disaster relief operations or non-combatant evacuation operations. TO THE EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (March 27, 2015) Republic of Korea navy helicopters land on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during flight operations. U.S. Sailors and Marines from the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) are participating in the Korean Marine Exchange Program in the Republic of Korea with the Republic of Korea marine corps and navy. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks to Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 8, 2017. Neller flew to the USS Bonhomme Richard to visit Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Braun) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast ropes out of a MH-60S Seahawk in Guam, January 23, 2018, during Visit Board Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 29 assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7 passes by the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during well deck operations. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (BHR ARG), along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is participating in a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is an evaluated event that focuses on the BHR ARG and 31st MEU's capabilites of doing certain missions such as humaintarian assistance and disaster relief operations or non-combatant evacuation operations. CORAL SEA (July 6, 2013) Air Traffic Controlman 2nd Class Timothy Wallace, left, and Air Traffic Controlman 2nd Class Clayton Alexander, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), observe radar signatures in the ship's air traffic control room. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) is conducting routing joint-force operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. An MV-22B Osprey belonging to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the USS Germantown (LSD 42) Feb. 8, 2016. Marines with the 31st MEU practiced landing aboard the Germantown in preparation for upcoming training exercises as part of the MEU's spring deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Villarreal/Released) A Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses a Broco torch to practice breaching in Guam, January 24, 2018, during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) GULF OF THAILAND (Feb 20, 2012)- A CH-46 Sea Knight flies towards the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199) during a replenishment at sea with the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Germantown, with embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU,) is currently underway after participating in Exercise Cobra Gold 2012, an annual Thai-U.S. co-sponsored joint and multinational exercise designed to advance security throughout the Asia-Pacific region and enhance interoperability with participating nations. McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) AV-8B Harrier. CORAL SEA (Aug. 22, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the ÒTomcatsÓ of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). VMA-311 concludes its Òfarewell tourÓ with the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Strike Group (31st MEU) as the ESG transitions to F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighters in the winter of 2017. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the BHR E A Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit carries his son on his shoulders during Operation Cookie Drop at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 9, 2017. Operation Cookie Drop gave 31st MEU Marines and their families a chance to eat cookies, visit Santa and spent time together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses a Broco torch to practice breaching in Guam, January 24, 2018, during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) A U.S. Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) provides security as Marines from Ch McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) AV-8B Harrier. CORAL SEA (August 22, 2017) Sailors salute the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the “Tomcats” of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 before it takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). VMA-311 concludes its farewell tour with the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Strike Group (31st MEU) as the ESG transitions to F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters. Bonhomme Richard is flag A Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit carries his son on his shoulders during Operation Cookie Drop at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 9, 2017. Operation Cookie Drop gave 31st MEU Marines and their families a chance to eat cookies, visit Santa and spent time together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses a Broco torch to practice breaching in Guam, January 24, 2018, during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) CH-46 Sea Knights circle the air during a replenishment at sea between the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO-199). Germantown, with embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU,) is currently underway after participating in Exercise Cobra Gold 2012, an annual Thai-U.S. co-sponsored joint and multinational exercise designed to advance security throughout the Asia-Pacific region and enhance interoperability with participating nations. A Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and his family spend time together during Operation Cookie Drop at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 9, 2017. Operation Cookie Drop gave 31st MEU Marines and their families a chance to eat cookies, visit Santa and spent time together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, starts a Broco torch in Guam, January 24, 2018, during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) A Marine with Company B, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security during an amphibious assault here, Feb. 10. The assault was a multilateral exercise that included Royal Thai, Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines, and was conducted during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. CG 2012 demonstrates the resolve of the U.S. and participating nations to increase interoperability and promote security and peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is the U.S.’s expeditionary force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region. A Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and his family spend time together during Operation Cookie Drop at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 9, 2017. Operation Cookie Drop gave 31st MEU Marines and their families a chance to eat cookies, visit Santa and spent time together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses a Broco torch to practice breaching in Guam, January 24, 2018, during Visit, Board, Search and Seizure training. VBSS teaches Marines how to take over ships for searches and counter-piracy operations. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) heave a phone and distance line aboard the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown. RPSN Anthony Casella, a religious program specialist with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, plays a game with a child at a local daycare in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 27, 2016. Community relations events give 31st MEU Marines the opportunity to build relationships with their neighbors and contribute to their communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 16, 2018) - A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the 'Flying Tigers' of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 reinforced, approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during flight operations. Wasp, flagship of Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Riley Remoket, with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fills a water bull at a water distribution site during typhoon relief efforts in Saipan, Aug. 19, 2015. The Marines with Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU and CLB 31, 31st MEU, assisted the locals of Saipan by producing and distributing potable water. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU were conducting training near the Mariana Islands when they were redirected to Saipan after the island was struck by Typhoon Soudelor Aug. 2-3. (U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Stormy Mendez, a graphic reproduction specialist with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, plays a game with a child at a local daycare in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 27, 2016. Community relations events give 31st MEU Marines the opportunity to build relationships with their neighbors and contribute to their communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 16, 2018) - A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to the 'Flying Tigers' of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 reinforced, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during flight operations. Wasp, flagship of Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) load equipment onto a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) prior to con 161002-N-YG104-004 HONG KONG (Oct. 02, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departs the harbor of Hong Kong after a scheduled port visit. Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st MEU, was in Hong Kong to experience the city’s rich culture and history as part of their multi-month patrol in the region. A UY-1Y Huey helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) hovers over the flight deck of the USS Green Bay (LPD 20) while underway in the East China Sea, Sept. 13, 2018. Fast roping allows Marines to quickly enter otherwise inaccessible locations via rope from above. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angelo Garavito/Released) A CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), approaches the flight deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9). Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31s 161002-N-YG104-004 HONG KONG (Oct. 02, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departs the harbor of Hong Kong after a scheduled port visit. Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st MEU, was in Hong Kong to experience the city’s rich culture and history as part of their multi-month patrol in the region. Force Reconnaissance Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, search and clear compartments while conducting Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure training during Amphibious Integration Training aboard the USNS Pililaau (T-AKR-304) while underway in the Philippine Sea, March 28, 2018. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon train regularly for quick, tactical raids of targets on both land and sea. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 conduct AIT in preparation for Certification Exercise and to ensure readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U A Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires at his target during a deck shoot aboard the USS Ashland (LSD 48), Feb. 27, 2016. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU are currently embarked on Navy ships of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group as part of their spring deployment to the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ismael Pena/Released) Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller listens to a question from a Marine with the the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 8, 2017. Neller flew to the USS Bonhomme Richard to visit Marines and Sailors of the 31st MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Braun) Assault Amphibious Vehicles transport Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, during an amphibious raid during Amphibious Integration Training, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 25, 2018. BLT 1/1, the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is an infantry battalion reinforced with light-armored vehicles, artillery, combat engineers, and assault amphibious vehicles. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 conduct AIT in preparation for Certification Exercise and to ensure readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marin Next page Recent searches: Search Results for 31st Meu Stock Photos and Images  (22,211) Page 1 of 223 12345678910