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RMHF0K9N–A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3/1 keeps watch during a security halt before conducting a training raid at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 11, 2011. The battalion was the ground-combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit which conducted its final exercise before a deployment. (DoD photo by Cpl. Tommy Huynh, U.S. Marine Corps/Released) 111011-M-IS773-002 (6241409640)
RMHFTJ16–070320-N-8197M-025 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 20, 2007) - Lance Cpl. Michael Morgan applies face paint to Lance Cpl. Andrew Stefanidis in preparation for a long-range night helicopter raid. Morgan and Stefanidis are assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary UnitÕs Battalion Landing Team 3/1, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is currently off the coast of Southern California participating in Joint Task Force Exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class
RMHF0HC4–Pfc. Antonio L. Renteria uses stealth techniques while moving through a field here June 19. Renteria, a 20-year-old Oak Lawn, Ill., native, serves with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground-combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Lima stalks combat town (Image 2 of 8)
RMHF0HYD–CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Lance Cpl. Vance C. Fuller (left) and Cpl. Michael A. Liggett, infantrymen with Company K, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide security during a counterinsurgency field exercise at Kilo 2 combat town here July 18. The exercise focused on military operations other than war, preparing the Marines and sailors to win neutrals, protect friendlies and take care of hostiles, said 1st Lt. Ryan A. Hall, BLT 3/1 assistant intelligence officer and range officer in charge. Fuller, 28, is a Folson, Calif., native. Liggett, 23, is a Eugene, Ore., nati
RMHF0JRF–Company L squad leader and 26-year-old Tomball, Texas native Sgt. Alex M. Piasecki provides security, Sept. 12, during a field exercise in which amphibious assault vehicles transported the company ashore from USS New Orleans off the coast. The company is one of three rifle companies in Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit began a sea-based exercise Sept. 1, its second aboard amphibious ships since becoming a complete Marine air-ground task force in May. A platoon of tracked vehicles from 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, Camp Pen
RMHF3NEK–PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 23, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mike Kelly, left, spars with Staff Sgt. Angel Quinones aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Kelly is a tank driver with 1st Tanks Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Quinones is the mess chief for Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 15th MEU. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to promote regional stability and security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released) U.S. Marines practice martial ar
RMHF3NEM–PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 23, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mike Kelly, right, spars with Staff Sgt. Angel Quinones aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Kelly is a tank driver with 1st Tanks Detachment, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Quinones is the mess chief for Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 15th MEU. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to promote regional stability and security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released) U.S. Marines practice martial a
RMHF0HA6–Service members with Company K, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, review a map of an urban training town before a nighttime raid exercise here June 14. The Marines acted as the assault element, clearing buildings and engaging enemy targets. Kilo night raids combat town 110614-M-EE799-074
RMHG0B83–111215-M-FW834-027 Kuantan, Malaysia (Dec. 15, 2011) A Malaysian soldier from the Malaysian Army Jungle Survival Wing teaches the Marines of India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) how to use materials found in the jungle to start a fire during Kilat Eagle, a bilateral training exercise between Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU and soldiers from the Malaysian army. The Camp Pendleton, Calif., based unit is embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and the amphi
RMHG0BB5–111217-M-FW834-012 KUANTAN, Malaysia (Dec. 17, 2008) Scout snipers from Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) participate in a stalking exercise with snipers from the Malaysian army during Exercise Kilat Eagle, a bilateral training exercise between Marines and sailors of the 11th MEU and soldiers from the Malaysian army. The Camp Pendleton, Calif., based unit is embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (L
RMHF0HAN–Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct pre-water operation checks on assault amphibian vehicles here June 17. The exercise is in preparation for the unit's upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claudia M. Palacios/Released) Tracks splash on Pendleton's Red Beach 110617-M-YP701-016
RMHF0K15–Sgt. Lionel K. Phillips waits to have his equipment inspected during parachute operations training here Sept. 22. Phillips is the communications chief for the reconnaissance platoon, Battalion Landing Team 3/1. The battalion is the ground-combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is scheduled to deploy this fall. Phillips, 27, is from Mobile, Ala. Flickr - DVIDSHUB - 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Search Icon RSS Icon Bell Icon Follow This Unit Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan CarpenterSmall RSS IconAlerts Icon Follow This Journalist
RMHF0NM0–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Jeffrey Johnson and Andrew Baumgartner, both assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to fire an M240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in the Arabian Sea Feb. 22, 2012. Makin Island and the 11th MEU were operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (DoD photo by Sgt. Elyssa Quesada, U.S. Marine Corps/Released) 120222-M-OO345-030 (6789452834)
RMHF0HA8–CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.- Cpl. Jose A. Pagan, a food service specialist with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pours hot water into a beverage container here June 15. Pagan and his team prepared an evening meal for an estimated 600 Marines and sailors during the MEU's first field exercise since coming together in May. Pagan, 24, is a Youngstown, Ohio, native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Claudia M. Palacios/Released) Food service Marines raise unit morale 110615-M-YP701-003
RMHF0M6K–KUANTON, Malaysia – Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus visits Marines serving with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team 3/1 during Exercise Kilat Eagle, a bilateral training exercise between Marine and sailors of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and soldiers from the Malaysian Army here Dec. 16. The Camp Pendleton, Calif., based 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed from San Diego Nov. 14 aboard USS Makin Island, USS New Orleans and USS Pearl Harbor and arrived in Malaysia Dec. 14. As part of a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East region
RMHG0B4W–111214-M-OO345-002 MURAI, Singapore (Dec. 14, 2011) Lance Cpl. Thomas Deck, assigned to the Battalion Landing Team 3/1 of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), provides security during urban terrain training. The 11th MEU is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Elyssa Quesada/Released) US Navy 111214-M-OO345-002 Lance Cpl. Thomas Deck, assigned to the Battalion Landing Team 3-1 of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), pro
RMHF41CR–020722-M-2706G-018 Aboard USS Denver (LPD-9) inport Singapore (Jul. 22, 2002) -- Chief Warrant Officer Armando Garcia and his son, Cpl. Armando Garcia, stand on the flight deck of USS Denver. Both father and son are deployed to the Western Pacific with the U.S. MarinesÕ Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) to the Western Pacific conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps photo. (RELEASED) US Navy 020722-M-2706G-018 Father 5E Son reunite in Singapore
RMHF0M4W–Petty Officer 2rd Class Michael Santiesteban conducts weapons drills here Dec. 13. Santiesteban, 35, who hails from Long Island, N.Y., serves with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Camp Pendleton, Calif.,-based 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed from San Diego Nov. 14 aboard USS Makin Island, USS New Orleans and USS Pearl Harbor and arrived in Singapore Dec. 12 as part of a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East regions. Flickr - DVIDSHUB - 11th MEU trains in Singapore (Image 4 of 5)
RMHF0KXK–A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit participates in a live-fire exercise aboard amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18) under way in the Pacific Ocean Dec. 1, 2011. The unit embarked USS New Orleans, USS Makin Island and USS Pearl Harbor in San Diego Nov. 14, 2011, to begin a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East regions. (DoD photo by Cpl. Chad Pulliam, U.S. Marine Corps/Released) 111201-M-FW664-052 (6441952993)
RMHF0MGR–A U.S. Marine with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment descends 35 feet down a plaited rope rigged to a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Jan. 8, 2012, in the Arabian Sea. Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's ground combat element, was deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. The group also provided support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cp
RMHF0MDF–Sgt. Hunter G. Bernius, a scout sniper with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Lufkin, Texas native, shoots at a target placed in the water from a UH-1Y Huey during an aerial sniper exercise Jan. 2. The Huey is from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced), the MEU's aviation combat element. The Camp Pendleton Calif., based unit deployed from San Diego Nov. 14 aboard USS Makin Island, USS New Orleans, and USS Pearl Harbor for a regularly scheduled deployment. The 11th MEU is currently deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready
RMHG0AAX–111206-M-CR943-003 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 6, 2011) Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/1 of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) shoot at silhouette targets aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The unit embarked Makin Island, the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) in San Diego Nov. 14 to begin a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific and Middle East regions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gene Allen Ainsworth III/Released) US Navy 111206-M-CR943-003 Marines assign
RMHG0BB6–111217-M-YP701-044 MURAI, Singapore (Dec. 17, 2011) Lance Cpl. Kevin L. Brown, left, from Jarrell, Texas, assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), and a Singapore armed forces service member interact. The Camp Pendleton, Calif., based unit deployed from San Diego Nov. 14 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and arrived in Singapore Dec. 12 as part of a scheduled dep
RMHG0BB3–111217-M-YP701-037 MURAI, Singapore (Dec. 17, 2011) Lance Cpl. Noah Hines fires an M4 service rifle at moving targets during a live-fire exercise. Hines, from Lincoln, Neb., is assigned to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU). The Camp Pendleton, Calif., based unit deployed from San Diego Nov. 14 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) and arrived in Singapore Dec. 12 a
RMHF0JNB–Company I machine gunner Pfc. Deyton Bogrett descends 35 feet down a thick, plaited rope rigged to a helicopter parked on the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, at sea, miles off Southern California’s coast Sept. 8. The 25-year-old Wildrose, N.D., native serves with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ground combat element, Battalion Landing Team 3/1. The unit is conducting a second sea-based exercise since becoming a complete Marine-air ground task force in May. (Photo by Cpl. Tommy Huynh) Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Eleventh Marine Expeditionary Unit trains aboard USS Makin Island (Image 3 o
RMHF36R7–U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, patrol the perimeter of a simulated embassy during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) in Los Alamitos, Calif., April 12, 2015. The Marines of BLT 3/1 used this training to prepare for potential missions during their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Eddy Arce/Released) Embassy Reinforcement 150412-M-ZZ999-010
RMHF3ACW–U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, move along an outer wall aboard Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, May 16, 2015. The Marines of BLT 3/1 used Hawaii’s unique environment and training areas to prepare for possible scenarios in their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) Practice makes perfect 150516-M-GC438-923
RMHF2PW9–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonathan Hinojosa-Rivera holds position while conducting a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 15, 2014. Hinojosa-Rivera is a team leader with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo
RMHF2PP8–U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Dylan Brooks, left, and Pfc. Andres Bravo engage targets during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 13, 2014. Brooks is a radio operator and Bravo is a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions.
RMHF2PKN–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, clear a trench during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 12, 2014. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine
RMHF2PAJ–U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Jalen Freiberg, left, and Lance Cpl. Nicholas Keniston conduct setup rehearsals with an M240B machine gun during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014. Freiber and Keniston are machine gunners with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to t
RMHF2PAM–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Garrett Johnson retrieves a grappling hook while conducting lane clearing during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014. Johnson is a combat engineer with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S.
RMHF31H2–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit fire AT-4 rockets during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 5, 2015. The Marines of BLT 3/1 used PMINT to hone their skills in a field environment to improve their combat effectiveness as a unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) 15th MEU Marines sharpen their combat skills 150307-M-GC438-415
RMHF2PY8–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion Team, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, move under the concealment of smoke during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 15, 2014. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) 15th MEU Marines tr
RMHF2PY9–U.S. Marine Cpl. Kuamutsua Xiong moves under the concealment of smoke during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 17, 2014. Xiong is a radio operator with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Em
RMHF2PWC–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Corey W. Dahmen, right, engages targets during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 15, 2014. Dahmen is a team leader with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ra
RMHF2PWH–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel Mclinden, right, directs his Marines during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 15, 2014. Mclinden is a team leader with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emman
RMHF2PW8–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jonathan Ladowski engages targets during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 15, 2014. Ladowski is a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Rel
RMHF2PW7–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nathan Metzger engages targets during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 15, 2014. Metzger is a machine gunner with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Re
RMHF2PWB–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Corey W. Dahmen engages targets during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 15, 2014. Dahmen is a team leader with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Rele
RMHF2PWA–U.S. Marine Pfc. Taquan Murray engages targets during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 15, 2014. Murray is a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) 15th
RMHF2PWE–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel Mclinden directs his Marines during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 15, 2014. Mclinden is a team leader with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramo
RMHF2PWG–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Estelito Manansala places a donut charge during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 15, 2014. Manansala is a combat engineer with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion Team, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Rel
RMHF2PP5–A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, runs through a breach during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 13, 2014. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) 15th MEU Marines train in combined ar
RMHF2PPA–U.S. Marine Pfc. Andres Bravo engages targets during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 13, 2014. Bravo is a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) 15th ME
RMHF2PP4–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Justin Saalfeld clears a lane during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 12, 2014. Saalfeld is an assaultman with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Rele
RMHF2PP6–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Burke prepares to engage targets during a combined arms training aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 13, 2014. Burke is a team leader with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ram
RMHF2PP7–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 13, 2014. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) 15th MEU Marines train in combined arms train
RMHF2PKK–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Trent Martin aims in on a target during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 12, 2014. Martin is a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Releas
RMHF2PKP–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, clear a trench during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 12, 2014. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) 15th MEU Marines train in combined arms train
RMHF2PKM–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Thompson aims in on a target during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 12, 2014. Thompson is a rifleman with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos
RMHF2PJ0–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, guide an M1A1 Abrams Tank during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 11, 2014. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) 15th MEU Marines train in combined
RMHF2PJ1–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Burke engages targets during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 11, 2014. Burke is a team leader with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released
RMHF2PFA–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct marksmanship drills during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) 15th MEU Marines train in combin
RMHF2PFB–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct marksmanship drills during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) 15th MEU Marines train in combin
RMHF2PF8–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct marksmanship drills during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) 15th MEU Marines train in combin
RMHF2PF7–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, build targets for a combined arms training aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) 15th MEU Marines train in combined arms training
RMHF2PF9–U.S. Marines Cpl. Gregory Korver, top, and Pfc. Andres Bravo conduct defensive drills during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014. Krover is a team leader with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Bravo is a rifleman with BLT 3/1, 15th MEU. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may fi
RMHF2PAN–U.S. Marine Janiel Gonzalez throws a grappling hook to clear a lane for Marines during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014. Gonzalez is a combat engineer with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Pho
RMHF2PAG–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Grant throws a grappling hook to clear a lane for Marines during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014. Grant is an assaultman with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Pho
RMHF2PAD–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Boyd throws a grappling hook to clear a lane for Marines during combined arms training aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014. Boyd is a combat engineer with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps P
RMHF2PAF–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) 15th MEU Marines train in combined arms training 141208-M-ST
RMHF2PAC–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released) 15th MEU Marines train in combined arms training 141208-M-ST
RMHF2PAE–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Grant, right, throws a grappling hook to clear a lane for Marines during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014. Grant is an assaultman with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine C
RMHF2PAK–U.S. Marine Cpl. Wohanar Self retrieves a grappling hook while conducting lane clearing during a combined arms exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014. Self is a combat engineer with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 conducted this training concurrent with the 15th MEU’s realistic urban training. RUT prepares the 15th MEU’s Marines for their upcoming deployment, enhancing their combat skills in environments similar to those they may find in future missions. (U.S. Marine Corps
RMHF31H1–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a 240B medium machinegun during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 5, 2015. The Marines of BLT 3/1 used PMINT to hone their skills in a field environment to improve their combat effectiveness as a unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) 15th MEU Marines sharpen their combat skills 150307-M-GC438-374
RMHF30RD–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire M4 carbines aboard the USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego March 1, 2015. The Marines of BLT 3/1 are using PMINT to hone their skills while aboard ship as they continue to integrate with their Navy counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) 15th MEU Marines send rounds downrange aboard USS Anchorage 150301-M-GC438-004
RMHF3A83–U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a KC-130J Hercules aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 13, 2015. The Marines of BLT 3/1 head to Hawaii for sustainment training before boarding the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) for their deployment through the Pacific and Central Command area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) Leaving on a jet plane, 3-1 Marines depart for Hawaii 150513-M-GC438-047
RMHF3A81–U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit board a KC-130J Hercules aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 13, 2015. The Marines of BLT 3/1 head to Hawaii for sustainment training before boarding the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) for their deployment through the Pacific and Central Command area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) Leaving on a jet plane, 3-1 Marines depart for Hawaii 150513-M-GC438-023
RMHF3A82–U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a KC-130J Hercules aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 13, 2015. The Marines of BLT 3/1 head to Hawaii for sustainment training before boarding the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) for their deployment through the Pacific and Central Command area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) Leaving on a jet plane, 3-1 Marines depart for Hawaii 150513-M-GC438-036
RMHF3A80–A KC-130J Hercules awaits U.S. Marines with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 13, 2015. The Marines of BLT 3/1 head to Hawaii for sustainment training before boarding the USS Anchorage (LPD-23) for their deployment through the Pacific and Central Command area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) Leaving on a jet plane, 3-1 Marines depart for Hawaii 150513-M-GC438-002
RMHF30YB–U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare themselves and their gear for a raid during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego March 3, 2015. As the 15th MEU’s ground combat element, BLT 3/1 continuously prepares for any missions they may receive during their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steve H. Lopez/Released) 15th MEU Marines execute vertical raid from USS Essex 150303-M-TJ275-018
RMHF3199–U.S. Marine Cpl. Trevor Perdue provides security during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 5, 2015. Perdue is a team leader with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines of BLT 3/1 used PMINT to hone their skills in a field environment to improve their combat effectiveness as a unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released) 15th MEU Marines sharpen their combat skills 150305-M-GC438-172
RMHF3H6P–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire M4 Carbines during a night-fire exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of, machine gun, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater
RMHF3H6M–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait to be called to the firing line for a night-fire exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of, machine gun, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operat
RMHF3H6J–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an M240B medium machine gun during a night-fire exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of, machine gun, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operati
RMHF3H6H–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, move to their firing position during a night-fire exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of, machine gun, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations
RMHF3H6N–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an M4 Carbine during a night-fire exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of, machine gun, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and thea
RMHF3H6F–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observe an impact area during a night-fire exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of, machine gun, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and th
RMHF3HB0–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 24, 2015). U.S. Marine Sgt. Carlos Guerrero teaches the Marines of Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, about the functions of an M1A1 Abrams tank. Guerrero is a tank commander with BLT 3/1, 15th MEU. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the
RMHF3HAW–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Stephen Stone, center, teaches the Marines of Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, about the functions of an M1A1 Abrams tank. Stone is a tank platoon commander with BLT 3/1, 15th MEU. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation
RMHF3HB1–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Donald Varilek teaches the Marines of Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, about the functions of an M1A1 Abrams tank. Varilek is a tank loader with BLT 3/1, 15th MEU. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U
RMHF3H74–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine team leader with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, yells commands to his squad during a squad-attack exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of, machine gun, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime securi
RMHF3H73–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the USS Anchorage, fire their weapons during a squad-attack exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of, machine gun, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in supp
RMHF3H70–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires an infantry automatic rifle during a squad-attack exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of, machine gun, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security ope
RMHF3H71–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assault up to their fighting position during a squad-attack exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of, machine gun, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security
RMHF3H6Y–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 22, 2015) A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, runs to his firing position during a squad-attack exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of, machine gun, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operation
RMHF3HB2–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Arvic Morales, right, shows Lance Cpl. Ricardo Mendoza the inner workings of an M1A1 Abrams tank. Morales is a tank gunner with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Mendoza is a mortar man with BLT 3/1, 15th MEU. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and thea
RMHF3HAX–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 24, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Paul Shabel, right, shows Lance Cpl. Jacob Bowen, left, the driver controls of an M1A1 Abrams tank. Shabel is a tank driver with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Bowen is a rifleman with BLT 3/1, 15th MEU. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations an
RMHF3H15–A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, loads 9 mm rounds into a pistol magazine during weapons drills aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). BLT 3/1 is the ground combat element of the 15th MEU and, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/ Released) U.S. Marines practice quickdraw shooting 150
RMHF3H16–U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire M9 Beretta pistols during a weapons drill aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). BLT 3/1 is the ground combat element of the 15th MEU and, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/ Released) U.S. Marines practice quickdraw shooting 150718-M-GC438-193
RMHF3H13–GULF OF ADEN (July 18, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Cox chambers a round into his M9 Beretta pistol during a weapons-switching drill aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Cox is a machine gunner with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 is the ground combat element of the 15th MEU and, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine C
RMHF3H14–U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Shawn Reed fires a M9 Beretta pistol aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Reed is a platoon sergeant with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. BLT 3/1 is the ground combat element of the 15th MEU and, embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/ Released) U.S. Marines practice quickdraw sh
RMHF3H86–Djibouti (July 22, 2015) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit fire AT-4 rockes during a rocket training exercise. The Marines of BLT 3/1 conduct a series of attack and maneuver drills in Djibouti consisting of frag, machine gun, squad and night drills. The 15th MEU is embarked on the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Not Released) Fire in the hole, U.S. Marines train with rockets in Djibouti 150723-
RMHF3FCB–GULF OF ADEN (July 1, 2015) U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Michael Washington, left, reports to Lt. Col. Edward C. Greeley during his promotion ceremony on the forecastle of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Washington is the company gunnery sergeant for Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Anchorage is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation effo
RMHF3HHX–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyrone Watkins observes the impact area as Marines fire at targets simulating tanks. Watkins is a vehicle commander with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts i
RMHF3HHT–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 28, 2015) U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire an M240B machine gun at their targets during anti-tank sustainment training. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of
RMHF3HHY–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 28, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Steven Benavidez prepares a Javelin shoulder-fired anti-tank missile system for use during sustainment training. Benavidez is a scout with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater securi
RMHF3HCA–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 26, 2015) U.S. Marines with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, check their shot groups as they establish battle-sight zeros for their weapons. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of op
RMHF3HCB–ARTA BEACH, Djibouti (July 26, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jake Kelley, middle, shows Marines their shot groups while Marines establish battle-sight zeros for their weapons. Kelley is a vehicle commander with Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Elements of the 15th MEU are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and the
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