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New Creative Relevant Search filters 31st Meu Stock Photos and Images  (22,891) Narrow your search: Black & white | Cut Outs Page 1 of 229 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 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 Corhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-marine-cor-image180244207.html 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 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 expeditihttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-marine-with-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-units-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-image238281683.html A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares for take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America February 6, 2020 in the Philippine Sea. A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares for take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America February 6, 2020 in the Philippine Sea.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-f-35b-lightning-ii-stealth-fighter-aircraft-assigned-to-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-prepares-for-take-off-from-the-flight-deck-of-the-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-america-february-6-2020-in-the-philippine-sea-image343268600.html 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit 31st MEU embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit 31st MEU embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing shiphttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-31st-meu-embarked-aboard-the-amphibious-image65825393.html 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, 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,https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-marines-assigned-to-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-load-fuel-74379502.html 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. 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.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-7th-fleet-area-of-responsibility-image212997911.html U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice room-clearing procedures with Philippine Marines during exercise KAMANDAG in Fort Ramon Magsaysay, Philippines, October 5, 2017. Elements of the 31st MEU are currently supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participating in exercise KAMANDAG. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist and humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and help U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, practice room-clearing procedures with Philippine Marines during exercise KAMANDAG in Fort Ramon Magsaysay, Philippines, October 5, 2017. Elements of the 31st MEU are currently supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, participating in exercise KAMANDAG. Bilateral exercises such as KAMANDAG increase the ability of the United States and the Philippines to rapidly respond and work together during real world terrorist and humanitarian crises, in order to accomplish the mission, support the local population and helphttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-the-maritime-raid-force-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-practice-room-clearing-procedures-with-philippine-marines-during-exercise-kamandag-in-fort-ramon-magsaysay-philippines-october-5-2017-elements-of-the-31st-meu-are-currently-supporting-the-3rd-marine-expeditionary-brigade-participating-in-exercise-kamandag-bilateral-exercises-such-as-kamandag-increase-the-ability-of-the-united-states-and-the-philippines-to-rapidly-respond-and-work-together-during-real-world-terrorist-and-humanitarian-crises-in-order-to-accomplish-the-mission-support-the-local-population-and-help-image344925787.html Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) return to the ship at Sepangar Naval Base in Malaysia, March 11, 2011, to ensure the ship and crew are ready if directed to support earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan. Photo by NVNS via ABACAPRESS.COM Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) return to the ship at Sepangar Naval Base in Malaysia, March 11, 2011, to ensure the ship and crew are ready if directed to support earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan. Photo by NVNS via ABACAPRESS.COMhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sailors-assigned-to-the-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-essex-lhd-2-and-marines-from-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-31st-meu-return-to-the-ship-at-sepangar-naval-base-in-malaysia-march-11-2011-to-ensure-the-ship-and-crew-are-ready-if-directed-to-support-earthquake-and-tsunami-relief-operations-in-japan-photo-by-nvns-via-abacapresscom-image396747182.html 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 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 Lhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-marine-corps-photo-by-l-image183364654.html An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes of the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes of the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-f-35b-lightning-ii-assigned-to-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-265-reinforced-takes-of-the-flight-deck-of-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-america-lha-6-america-flagship-of-the-america-expeditionary-strike-group-31st-meu-is-operating-in-the-us-7th-fleet-area-of-operations-to-enhance-interoperability-with-allies-and-partners-and-serve-as-a-ready-response-force-to-defend-peace-and-stability-in-the-indo-pacific-region-image352055079.html 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 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 tohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-command-element-31st-marine-expeditionary-unitmeu-image60818663.html 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 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 Shoalwaterhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-aug-18-2017-a-ch-53e-super-stallion-helicopter-assigned-to-the-dragons-176635088.html U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, exit an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter 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 conducted CERTEX as the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensured readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan) U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, exit an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter 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 conducted CERTEX as the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensured readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-maritime-raid-force-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-exit-an-sh-60-sea-hawk-helicopter-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-conducted-certex-as-the-final-evaluation-in-a-series-of-training-exercises-which-ensured-readiness-for-crisis-response-throughout-the-indo-pacific-region-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-amy-phan-image344927647.html 31st MEU aboard USS Bonhomme Richard 31st MEU aboard USS Bonhomme Richardhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-31st-meu-aboard-uss-bonhomme-richard-129736345.html An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes of the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes of the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-f-35b-lightning-ii-assigned-to-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-265-reinforced-takes-of-the-flight-deck-of-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-america-lha-6-america-flagship-of-the-america-expeditionary-strike-group-31st-meu-is-operating-in-the-us-7th-fleet-area-of-operations-to-enhance-interoperability-with-allies-and-partners-and-serve-as-a-ready-response-force-to-defend-peace-and-stability-in-the-indo-pacific-region-image352055100.html 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 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 tohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-command-element-31st-marine-expeditionary-unitmeu-image60818674.html 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 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 Shoalwaterhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-aug-18-2017-a-ch-53e-super-stallion-helicopter-assigned-to-the-dragons-176635090.html A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prepares to land during a simulated noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) during Certification Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, April 14, 2018. During a NEO, Marines and Sailors establish an evacuation control center to screen evacuees, protect noncombatants from dangerous environments and provide any needed medical care. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 conduct Certification Exercise as the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensures readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corp A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prepares to land during a simulated noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO) during Certification Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, April 14, 2018. During a NEO, Marines and Sailors establish an evacuation control center to screen evacuees, protect noncombatants from dangerous environments and provide any needed medical care. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 conduct Certification Exercise as the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensures readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corphttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-ch-53e-super-stallion-helicopter-prepares-to-land-during-a-simulated-noncombatant-evacuation-operation-neo-during-certification-exercise-on-okinawa-japan-april-14-2018-during-a-neo-marines-and-sailors-establish-an-evacuation-control-center-to-screen-evacuees-protect-noncombatants-from-dangerous-environments-and-provide-any-needed-medical-care-the-31st-meu-and-amphibious-squadron-11-conduct-certification-exercise-as-the-final-evaluation-in-a-series-of-training-exercises-which-ensures-readiness-for-crisis-response-throughout-the-indo-pacific-region-us-marine-corp-image344923346.html 31st MEU assesses remote sites with Osprey, delivers help by #PACOM 31st MEU assesses remote sites with Osprey, delivers help by #PACOMhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-31st-meu-assesses-remote-sites-with-osprey-delivers-help-by-pacom-173996661.html An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes of the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes of the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-f-35b-lightning-ii-assigned-to-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-265-reinforced-takes-of-the-flight-deck-of-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-america-lha-6-america-flagship-of-the-america-expeditionary-strike-group-31st-meu-is-operating-in-the-us-7th-fleet-area-of-operations-to-enhance-interoperability-with-allies-and-partners-and-serve-as-a-ready-response-force-to-defend-peace-and-stability-in-the-indo-pacific-region-image352055096.html 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 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 tohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-command-element-31st-marine-expeditionary-unitmeu-image60818632.html 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. 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.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-7th-area-of-responsibility-image212997908.html An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft takes off after dropping off Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, during an embassy reinforcement exercise a part of Certification Exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, Aug. 11, 2017. BLT 3/5 is the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 are conducting Certification Exercise, the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensure readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU part An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft takes off after dropping off Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, during an embassy reinforcement exercise a part of Certification Exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, Aug. 11, 2017. BLT 3/5 is the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 are conducting Certification Exercise, the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensure readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The 31st MEU parthttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-mv-22b-osprey-tiltrotor-aircraft-takes-off-after-dropping-off-marines-with-kilo-company-battalion-landing-team-3rd-battalion-5th-marines-during-an-embassy-reinforcement-exercise-a-part-of-certification-exercise-at-shoalwater-bay-training-area-queensland-australia-aug-11-2017-blt-35-is-the-ground-combat-element-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-the-31st-meu-and-amphibious-squadron-11-are-conducting-certification-exercise-the-final-evaluation-in-a-series-of-training-exercises-which-ensure-readiness-for-crisis-response-throughout-the-indo-asia-pacific-region-the-31st-meu-part-image344927125.html 31st MEU assesses remote sites with Osprey, delivers help 131118-M-ZZ999-009 31st MEU assesses remote sites with Osprey, delivers help 131118-M-ZZ999-009https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-31st-meu-assesses-remote-sites-with-osprey-delivers-help-131118-m-129732877.html An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes of the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes of the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). 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The 31st MEU regularly performs amphibious training such as the VBSS to 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 tohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-command-element-31st-marine-expeditionary-unitmeu-image60818662.html 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 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 Shoalwaterhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-sikorsky-ch-53e-super-stallion-coral-sea-aug-18-2017-a-ch-53e-super-176782908.html U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) use fuel from an MV-22B Osprey to refuel an AH-1Z Viper helicopter during Exercise Talisman Saber 2017 in Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 17, 2017. VMM-265 (Rein.) is a part of the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber while deployed on its regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) use fuel from an MV-22B Osprey to refuel an AH-1Z Viper helicopter during Exercise Talisman Saber 2017 in Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, July 17, 2017. VMM-265 (Rein.) is a part of the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber while deployed on its regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marinehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-265-reinforced-use-fuel-from-an-mv-22b-osprey-to-refuel-an-ah-1z-viper-helicopter-during-exercise-talisman-saber-2017-in-shoalwater-bay-training-area-queensland-australia-july-17-2017-vmm-265-rein-is-a-part-of-the-aviation-combat-element-of-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-talisman-saber-is-a-biennial-exercise-designed-to-improve-the-interoperability-between-australian-and-us-forces-the-31st-meu-is-taking-part-in-talisman-saber-while-deployed-on-its-regularly-scheduled-patrol-of-the-indo-asia-pacific-region-us-marine-image344926727.html Harrier launches from USS Bonhomme Richard during 31st MEU operations by #PACOM Harrier launches from USS Bonhomme Richard during 31st MEU operations by #PACOMhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-harrier-launches-from-uss-bonhomme-richard-during-31st-meu-operations-174101992.html An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-mv-22b-osprey-assigned-to-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-265-takes-off-from-the-flight-deck-of-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-america-lha-6-america-flagship-of-the-america-expeditionary-strike-group-31st-meu-is-operating-in-the-us-7th-fleet-area-of-operations-to-enhance-interoperability-with-allies-and-partners-and-serve-as-a-ready-response-force-to-defend-peace-and-stability-in-the-indo-pacific-region-image354323941.html 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, 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,https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-ch-53e-super-stallion-attached-to-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-59238832.html 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 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 componehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-mcdonnell-douglas-now-boeing-av-8b-harrier-ocean-june-14-2017-marines-176780760.html A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during night flight operations in the Philippine Sea Jan. 28, 2019. The Wasp, flagship of the 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 Specialis A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during night flight operations in the Philippine Sea Jan. 28, 2019. The Wasp, flagship of the 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 Specialishttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-marine-corps-mv-22b-osprey-tiltrotor-aircraft-assigned-to-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-262-reinforced-with-the-embarked-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-takes-off-from-the-flight-deck-of-the-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-wasp-lhd-1-during-night-flight-operations-in-the-philippine-sea-jan-28-2019-the-wasp-flagship-of-the-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-us-navy-photo-by-mass-communication-specialis-image344928021.html 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) 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)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-samantha-k-braun-image185050088.html An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). 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The 31st MEU regularly performs live fire training to improve 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 improvehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-command-element-31st-marine-expeditionary-unitmeu-image60819547.html 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 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 fohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-sikorsky-mh-60s-sea-hawk-coral-sea-june-25-2017-marines-assigned-to-176780819.html U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon exit a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during Helocast and Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction training, underway in the East China Sea, Oct. 14, 2018. The Seahawk belongs to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25. Helocasting and SPIE operations allow the recon Marines to enter and exit tactical landing zones that are inaccessible to helicopters during amphibious operations. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range o U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon exit a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during Helocast and Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction training, underway in the East China Sea, Oct. 14, 2018. The Seahawk belongs to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25. Helocasting and SPIE operations allow the recon Marines to enter and exit tactical landing zones that are inaccessible to helicopters during amphibious operations. 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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) 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)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-amy-phanreleased-image184723377.html An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. 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The 31st MEU regularly performs live fire 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 firehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-command-element-31st-marine-expeditionary-unitmeu-image60819553.html 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. 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.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-image212997918.html Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 ride aboard a landing craft after completing a simulated Humanitarian Assistance-Disaster Relief mission, Philippine Sea, Feb. 3, 2019. CLB-31 provides security, logistics, transportation, and HADR support as the Logistics Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU partnering with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Off Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 ride aboard a landing craft after completing a simulated Humanitarian Assistance-Disaster Relief mission, Philippine Sea, Feb. 3, 2019. CLB-31 provides security, logistics, transportation, and HADR support as the Logistics Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU partnering with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. 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(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) 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)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-amy-phanreleased-image184723376.html An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. 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The 31st MEU regularly performs live fire 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 firehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-command-element-31st-marine-expeditionary-unitmeu-image60819556.html 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. 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. 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During the training, fire support Marines with 5th ANGLICO called in close air support and indirect fire to support simulated allied forces through the suppression and neutralization of a simulated enemy threat. 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. Matt Na U.S. Marines with the 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO) observe the impacts of friendly close air support on simulated targets during training in Okinawa, Japan, June 5, 2018. During the training, fire support Marines with 5th ANGLICO called in close air support and indirect fire to support simulated allied forces through the suppression and neutralization of a simulated enemy threat. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations. 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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) 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)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-amy-phanreleased-image184723358.html An MV-22B Osprey assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 participates in flight operations with amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. 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Denver is on patrol with the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 31st MEU, 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,https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-marine-assigned-to-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-watches-a-image60820727.html 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. 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RUTEX 19-1, the first iteration of the exercise that the 31st MEU has conducted in Hawaii, will incorporate scenarios and considerations that the Marines and Sailors of the MRF will factor into any real-world situation in an urban environment and will allow them to integrate with local law enforcemen A U.S. Marine with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force holds security during a walkthrough rehearsal while conducting Military Operation on Urban Terrain training as part of Realistic Urban Training Exercise 19-1 on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Jan. 23, 2019. 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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 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. 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An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) prepares to take of the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-f-35b-lightning-ii-assigned-to-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-meu-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-vmm-265-reinforced-prepares-to-take-of-the-flight-deck-of-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-america-lha-6-america-flagship-of-the-america-expeditionary-strike-group-31st-meu-is-operating-in-the-us-7th-fleet-area-of-operations-to-enhance-interoperability-with-allies-and-partners-and-serve-as-a-ready-response-force-to-defend-peace-and-stability-in-the-indo-pacific-region-image352055092.html 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. 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. 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Ruiz, 20, is a native of Riverside, California and graduate of Bueno High School. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 provided essential support to the Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit while supporting Talisman Saber 17. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber 17 wh U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Ruiz, a mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, sits inside a 7-ton truck before small-arms and machine gun marksmanship training on Townshend Island, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, during Exercise Talisman Saber 17, July 16, 2017. Ruiz, 20, is a native of Riverside, California and graduate of Bueno High School. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 provided essential support to the Marines and Sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit while supporting Talisman Saber 17. 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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. 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. 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CLB-31 provides security, logistics, transportation, and HADR support as the Logistics Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU partnering with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-P A Marine motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 rinses corrosive salt water from vehicles aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), Philippine Sea, Jan. 31, 2019. CLB-31 provides security, logistics, transportation, and HADR support as the Logistics Combat Element for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU partnering with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Phttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-marine-motor-transportation-operator-with-combat-logistics-battalion-31-rinses-corrosive-salt-water-from-vehicles-aboard-the-dock-landing-ship-uss-ashland-lsd-48-philippine-sea-jan-31-2019-clb-31-provides-security-logistics-transportation-and-hadr-support-as-the-logistics-combat-element-for-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-the-31st-meu-the-marine-corps-only-continuously-forward-deployed-meu-partnering-with-the-wasp-amphibious-ready-group-provides-a-flexible-and-lethal-force-ready-to-perform-a-wide-range-of-military-operations-as-the-premier-crisis-response-force-in-the-indo-p-image344925509.html 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) 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)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-samantha-k-braun-image185050097.html A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. 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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 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. 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Octavious Lee, a driver with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts assembly drills on a light armored vehicle’s M242 Bushmaster chain gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in the Coral Sea, August 2, 2019. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as ready-response force for any type of contingency, while simultaneously providing a flexible and lethal crisis rhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marine-corps-cpl-octavious-lee-a-driver-with-weapons-company-battalion-landing-team-2nd-battalion-1st-marines-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-conducts-assembly-drills-on-a-light-armored-vehicles-m242-bushmaster-chain-gun-aboard-the-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-wasp-lhd-1-in-the-coral-sea-august-2-2019-wasp-flagship-of-the-wasp-amphibious-ready-group-with-embarked-31st-meu-is-operating-in-the-indo-pacific-region-to-enhance-interoperability-with-partners-and-serve-as-ready-response-force-for-any-type-of-contingency-while-simultaneously-providing-a-flexible-and-lethal-crisis-r-image344923279.html 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) 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)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-samantha-k-braun-image185050091.html F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 conduct flight operations with amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 conduct flight operations with amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). 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The 31st MEU regularly perf 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 perfhttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-amphibious-reconnaissance-platoon-command-element-image60819549.html 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 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. 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A bilateral, biennial event, Talisman Sabre is designed to improve U.S. and Australian combat training, readiness and interoperability through realistic, re A U.S. Navy sailor with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) guides an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, to land during flight operations aboard the Wasp in the Coral Sea, July 15, 2019. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is currently participating in Talisman Sabre 2019 off the coast of Northern Australia. A bilateral, biennial event, Talisman Sabre is designed to improve U.S. and Australian combat training, readiness and interoperability through realistic, rehttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-navy-sailor-with-the-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-wasp-lhd-1-guides-an-mv-22b-osprey-tiltrotor-aircraft-with-marine-medium-tiltrotor-squadron-265-reinforced-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-to-land-during-flight-operations-aboard-the-wasp-in-the-coral-sea-july-15-2019-wasp-flagship-of-the-wasp-amphibious-ready-group-with-embarked-31st-meu-is-currently-participating-in-talisman-sabre-2019-off-the-coast-of-northern-australia-a-bilateral-biennial-event-talisman-sabre-is-designed-to-improve-us-and-australian-combat-training-readiness-and-interoperability-through-realistic-re-image344927130.html 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) 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. 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The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU partnering with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of milithttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-with-alpha-company-battalion-landing-team-1st-battalion-4th-marine-regiment-the-china-marines-launch-a-combat-rubber-raiding-craft-during-a-simulated-boat-raid-aboard-the-dock-landing-ship-uss-ashland-lsd-48-in-the-philippine-sea-jan-25-2019-alpha-company-marines-are-the-small-boat-raid-specialists-for-blt-14-the-ground-combat-element-for-the-31st-marine-expeditionary-unit-the-31st-meu-the-marine-corps-only-continuously-forward-deployed-meu-partnering-with-the-wasp-amphibious-ready-group-provides-a-flexible-and-lethal-force-ready-to-perform-a-wide-range-of-milit-image344923528.html 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) 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. 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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. 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.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-aviation-boatswains-mates-fuel-move-a-fuel-hose-accross-the-flight-50591816.html Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, fire at a notional enemy force using blank rounds during a helicopter raid as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. BLT 1/4 is the Ground Combat Element for the 31st MEU. MEUEX is the first in a series of pre-deployment training events that prepare the 31st MEU to deploy at a moment’s notice. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military op Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, fire at a notional enemy force using blank rounds during a helicopter raid as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s MEU Exercise at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. BLT 1/4 is the Ground Combat Element for the 31st MEU. MEUEX is the first in a series of pre-deployment training events that prepare the 31st MEU to deploy at a moment’s notice. 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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) 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)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-marine-corps-photo-by-cpl-samantha-k-braun-image185050089.html 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 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. 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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. 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.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-landing-craft-air-cushion-lcac-29-assigned-to-naval-beach-unit-7-passes-50591623.html A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion hovers over a landing zone with a cement block during an external lift drill with Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 31 at Kin Blue Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 19, 2017. CLB-31, the Logistics Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides logistic support to all elements of the MEU. As the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed unit, the 31st MEU air-ground-logistics team provides a flexible force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations, from limited combat to humanitarian assistance op A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion hovers over a landing zone with a cement block during an external lift drill with Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 31 at Kin Blue Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 19, 2017. CLB-31, the Logistics Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides logistic support to all elements of the MEU. 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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) 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. 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Amy Phan/Released) 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. 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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. 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.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-gulf-of-thailand-feb-20-2012-a-ch-46-sea-knight-flies-towards-the-43582395.html A U.S. Sailor stands by to operate a decontamination station as part of a mass casualty drill simulating a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incident on the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in the East China Sea October 22, 2018. 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. 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(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-sailor-stands-by-to-operate-a-decontamination-station-as-part-of-a-mass-casualty-drill-simulating-a-chemical-biological-radiological-and-nuclear-cbrn-incident-on-the-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-wasp-lhd-1-in-the-east-china-sea-october-22-2018-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-us-navy-photo-by-mass-communication-specialist-1st-class-daniel-barker-image344928772.html 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 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)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-amy-phanreleased-image180662274.html 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) 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. 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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 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. 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Amy Phan/Released) 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. 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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. 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.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ch-46-sea-knights-circle-the-air-during-a-replenishment-at-sea-between-43582489.html 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 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)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-amy-phanreleased-image180662277.html 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) 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. 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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.https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-marine-with-company-b-battalion-landing-team-1st-battalion-4th-marines-43484514.html 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 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)https://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/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-us-marine-corps-photo-by-lance-cpl-amy-phanreleased-image183621494.html Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier) Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. 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