RMEP0G16–Kathmandu, Nepal. 10th May, 2015. Nepalese soldiers load relief supplies into a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter following massive earthquakes that struck the mountain kingdom May 11, 2014 in Sindhuli, Nepal.
RMHEA7A3–A UH1Y helicopter transports mock injured Marines during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms (MCAGCC), Calif., Feb. 15, 2015. MCAGCC conducts relevant live-fire combined arms training, urban operations, and Joint/Coalition level integration training that promotes operational forces readiness. Technical Sgt. Joselito Aribuabo
RMJ1HD8P–Two Marine Corps helicopters, an AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom, fly past Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan,
RMRK390Y–190207-N-PH222-1319 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, delivers cargo to the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a vertical replenishment. Anchorage is on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a
RF2M186XE–Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan - December 18, 2021: US Marine Corps Bell UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter from HMLA-369 Gunfighters.
RMRTB3WM–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Frederick Medina, from Delano, California, searches for simulated hot spots during a flight deck fire drill aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any c
RMD77ETY–United States Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter launches on combat operation in Helmand Province Afghanistan
RMHEA7A4–A UH1Y helicopter transports mock injured Marines during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms (MCAGCC), Calif., Feb. 15, 2015. MCAGCC conducts relevant live-fire combined arms training, urban operations, and Joint/Coalition level integration training that promotes operational forces readiness. Technical Sgt. Joselito Aribuabo
RMRK390X–190207-N-PH222-1232 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), left, participates in a vertical replenishment with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197), right, and the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence po
RF2M187BE–Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan - December 18, 2021: US Marine Corps Bell UH-1Y Venom utility helicopter from HMLA-369 Gunfighters.
RMRTB3WT–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Frederick Medina, left, from Delano, California, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Eddie De La Cruz, from Garden Grove, California, prepare to extinguish a simulated hot spot during a flight deck fire drill aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations
RMD77ETK–United States Marine gunner aboard UH-1Y Venom helicopter just prior to launching on combat operation in Helmand Province
RMHEA7A2–A UH1Y helicopter transports mock injured Marines during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms (MCAGCC), Calif., Feb. 15, 2015. MCAGCC conducts relevant live-fire combined arms training, urban operations, and Joint/Coalition level integration training that promotes operational forces readiness. Technical Sgt. Joselito Aribuabo
RMRK3910–190207-N-PH222-1335 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepares to transport cargo from the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a vertical replenishment. Anchorage is on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies
RMRTB562–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), left, participates in a vertical replenishment with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197), right, and the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to
RMD77ETP–United States Marine Corps aviators raise their hands during weapons arming on their UH-1Y Venom helicopter preparing to launch
RMHEA7A5–A UH1Y helicopter transports mock injured Marines during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms (MCAGCC), Calif., Feb. 15, 2015. MCAGCC conducts relevant live-fire combined arms training, urban operations, and Joint/Coalition level integration training that promotes operational forces readiness. Technical Sgt. Joselito Aribuabo
RMRK390T–190207-N-PH222-1165 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) participates in an underway replenishment with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to c
RMRTB569–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, delivers cargo to the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a vertical replenishment. Anchorage is on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured t
RMD77ETW–United States Marine gunner aboard UH-1Y Venom helicopter just prior to launching on combat operation in Helmand Province
RMHEA7A6–A UH1Y helicopter transports mock injured Marines during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms (MCAGCC), Calif., Feb. 15, 2015. MCAGCC conducts relevant live-fire combined arms training, urban operations, and Joint/Coalition level integration training that promotes operational forces readiness. Technical Sgt. Joselito Aribuabo
RMHF165R–QUANTICO, Va. – Brenden McMullen (closest to helicopter) jumps out of the Marine Corps UH1Y over Marine Corps Base Quantico while assigned to Marine Corps Systems Command as a Navy senior chief special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman in 2006. McMullen – now a Navy civilian engineer – was recently commended for his impact on new research to identify threats, risks, and vulnerabilities related to wearable and embeddable technologies. As the only Department of Defense civilian member of a Department of Homeland Security focus group, he used his military expertise to evaluate wearable items lik
RMRK390W–190207-N-PH222-1433 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepares to transport cargo from the flight deck aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a vertical replenishment. Anchorage is on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and al
RMHF0WC8–Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, bring a simulated casualty to a UH1Y Venom Huey helicopter from the Ground Unmanned Support Surrogate (GUSS), experimental technology being tested by Marine Corps Warfighting Lab during Rim of the Pacific 2014 at Kahuku Training Area on Oahu, Hawaii, July 11, 2014. The exercise is incorporating the sea-based supply, meaning all logistics and medical care come from the USS Peleliu during RIMPAC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Dietz/RELEASED) Marines test new medical technology, concepts during Advanced Warfighting Experiment in Hawaii 140
RMRTB3HB–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2019) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jasmine Gomez, from Beavercreek, Ohio, signals a hose team during a flight deck fire drill aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging fro
RMMN1WWE–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, right, the commanding general of 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, listens to Cpl. Markus Karmann the flightline collateral duty quality assurance representative of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, explain the yoke assembly for aircraft UH1Y during Summer Fury at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., Aug. 4, 2017. Summer Fury was a weeklong exercise that includes night time air and urban assault training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander S. Norred)
RMJ22J0J–An AH-1Z Viper prepares to land during forward arming refueling point (FARP) operations as part of Assault Support Training (AST) 1 in support of the semiannual Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17, at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, April 17. Lasting seven weeks, WTI is a training evolution hosted by Marine Aviation and Weapons Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) 1 which provides standardized advanced and tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harley Rob
RMRK390P–190207-N-PH222-1022 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197), center, conducts a vertical replenishment with the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), top, and the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a
RMRT9DCH–SINGAPORE (Jan. 26, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Christopher McCurry, executive officer of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), uses the “big eye” binoculars during a sea and anchor detail while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to conti
RMJ22J0E–A UH-1Y Huey prepares to land during forward arming refueling point (FARP) operations as part of Assault Support Training (AST) 1 in support of the semiannual Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17, at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, April 17. Lasting seven weeks, WTI is a training evolution hosted by Marine Aviation and Weapons Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) 1 which provides standardized advanced and tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harley Robin
RMRK390R–190207-N-PH222-1042 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), right, participates in an underway replenishment with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197), center, and the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and
RMRDTEM7–190116-N-PH222-1070 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 16, 2018) An AH–1Z Viper helicopter, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting t
RMRTB563–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), bottom, participates in a vertical replenishment with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197), center, the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), left, and the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional
RMJ22J0H–Marines with Marine Aviation and Weapons Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) 1 refuel a UH-1Y Huey during forward arming refueling point (FARP) operations as part of Assault Support Training (AST) 1 in support of the semiannual Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17, at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, April 17. Lasting seven weeks, WTI is a training evolution hosted by MAWTS-1 which provides standardized advanced and tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. H
RMRDTEM9–190116-N-PH222-1202 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 16, 2018) A CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connec
RMRTB560–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) participates in an underway replenishment with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operation
RMJ22J0K–Ordnance Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) 1 load ordnance to a AH-1Z Viper during forward arming refueling point (FARP) operations as part of Assault Support Training (AST) 1 in support of the semiannual Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17, at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, April 17. Lasting seven weeks, WTI is a training evolution hosted by MAWTS-1 which provides standardized advanced and tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. (U.S. Marine C
RMRDTEM6–190116-N-PH222-1002 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 16, 2018) A UH-1Y Venom helicopter, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), prepares to land on the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Me
RMRT9P9W–SINGAPORE (Jan. 31, 2019) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Salam Sabah, from Detroit, left, and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Dylan Wilson, from Hawkins, Texas, prepare to lower the American flag aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain
RMRBX4PH–190107-N-PH222-1147 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 7, 2018) Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) transport cargo on the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a vertical replenishment with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE-3), while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU. The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in t
RMJ22J0M–Ordnance Marines move toward an AH-1Z Viper as it lands during operations that are a part of Assault Support Training (AST) 1 in support of the semiannual Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17, at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, April 17. Lasting seven weeks, WTI is a training evolution hosted by MAWTS-1 which provides standardized advanced and tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)
RMHF3P1Y–Lance Cpl. Daniel Rios, a crew chief student with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, fires a .50 caliber machine gun during an aerial gunnery shoot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 17. Marines with HMLAT-303 flew a formation flight and conducted an aerial gunnery to shoot give students the opportunity to refine basic skills needed to operate in the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released) Students take the wheel, HMLAT-303 Marines train pilots, crew chiefs 151217-M-QU349-208
RMPEX09K–U.S. Marine aircraft maintainers, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand by as a UH-1Y Huey helicopter prepares to depart during Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. MCAGCC conducts relevant live-fire combined arms, urban operations, and joint/coalition level integration training that promote operational forces' readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Efren Lopez/Released)
RMRT9P9Y–SINGAPORE (Jan. 31, 2019) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) departs Changi Naval Base, Singapore, while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.
RMRBX4W7–190107-N-PH222-1116 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 7, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, delivers supplies on the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a vertical replenishment while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security
RMPEX09J–U.S. Marine Sgt. Guadalupe Law, flightline mechanic, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands by as a UH-1Y Huey helicopter prepares to depart during Integrated Training Exercise 2-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016. MCAGCC conducts relevant live-fire combined arms, urban operations, and joint/coalition level integration training that promote operational forces' readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Efren Lopez/Released)
RMMPWC3M–Ordnance Marines move toward an AH-1Z Viper as it lands during operations that are a part of Assault Support Training (AST) 1 in support of the semiannual Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17, at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, April 17. Lasting seven weeks, WTI is a training evolution hosted by MAWTS-1 which provides standardized advanced and tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)
RMRTB567–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepares to transport cargo from the flight deck aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a vertical replenishment. Anchorage is on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a
RMRBX4PP–190107-N-PH222-1688 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 7, 2018) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) conducts a vertical replenishment in the Arabian Sea while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic c
RMMPWC3J–Ordnance Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) 1 load ordnance to a AH-1Z Viper during forward arming refueling point (FARP) operations as part of Assault Support Training (AST) 1 in support of the semiannual Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17, at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, April 17. Lasting seven weeks, WTI is a training evolution hosted by MAWTS-1 which provides standardized advanced and tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. (U.S. Marine C
RMRTB56A–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, prepares to transport cargo from the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a vertical replenishment. Anchorage is on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a pres
RMRBX4W6–190107-N-PH222-1016 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 7, 2018) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), right, transits the Arabian Sea, alongside the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE-3), center, and the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), during a vertical replenishment while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval
RMMPWC3H–An AH-1Z Viper prepares to land during forward arming refueling point (FARP) operations as part of Assault Support Training (AST) 1 in support of the semiannual Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17, at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, April 17. Lasting seven weeks, WTI is a training evolution hosted by Marine Aviation and Weapons Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) 1 which provides standardized advanced and tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harley Rob
RMRTB55F–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) Quartermaster 2nd Class Benjamin Channell, from Benton, Ark., assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), stands master helmsman watch under instruction during an underway replenishment while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis r
RMRBX4PM–190107-N-PH222-1386 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 7, 2018) Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) prepare to recover cargo delivered from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during a vertical replenishment while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU. The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to en
RMMPWC3E–A UH-1Y Huey prepares to land during forward arming refueling point (FARP) operations as part of Assault Support Training (AST) 1 in support of the semiannual Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17, at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, April 17. Lasting seven weeks, WTI is a training evolution hosted by Marine Aviation and Weapons Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) 1 which provides standardized advanced and tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harley Robin
RMRT9BTW–SINGAPORE (Jan. 26, 2019) Quartermaster Seaman Cesar Vallejauregui, from San Diego, raises the Singapore national flag aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a port visit to Singapore while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian
RMRBX4PR–190107-N-PH222-1933 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 7, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, delivers supplies on the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a vertical replenishment while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security
RMMPWC3G–Marines with Marine Aviation and Weapons Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) 1 refuel a UH-1Y Huey during forward arming refueling point (FARP) operations as part of Assault Support Training (AST) 1 in support of the semiannual Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-17, at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, April 17. Lasting seven weeks, WTI is a training evolution hosted by MAWTS-1 which provides standardized advanced and tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. H
RMPENJPC–Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Mulcahy, a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, fires an M134 GAU-17 Minigun during an aerial gunnery shoot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 17. Marines with HMLAT-303 flew a formation flight and conducted an aerial gunnery to shoot give students the opportunity to refine basic skills needed to operate in the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)
RMRT9P9X–SINGAPORE (Jan. 31, 2019) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Ivan Naranjo, from Chicago, repairs a mooring line on the forecastle aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency oper
RMRBX4PN–190107-N-PH222-1487 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 7, 2018) Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) prepare to recover cargo delivered from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks: of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during a vertical replenishment while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU. The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of n
RMPENJN7–Two combat marksmanship trainer instructors with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLAT) 303, prepare an M134 GAU-17 Minigun prior to a formation flight and aerial gunnery shoot aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 17. Marines with HMLAT-303 flew a formation flight and conducted an aerial gunnery to shoot to give students the opportunity to refine basic skills needed to operate in the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)
RMRTB55M–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), right, participates in an underway replenishment with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197), center, and the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence
RMRBX4PJ–190107-N-PH222-1349 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 7, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Brittany Brown, from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), signals a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during a vertical replenishment while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations i
RMRBMGD7–190104-N-PH222-1237 ARABIAN SEA (January 4, 2019) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 75, attached to Assault Craft Unit 5, embarked aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), transits the Arabian Sea while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the
RMRBMGD6–190103-N-PH222-1167 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 3, 2018) A UH-1Y Venom helicopter attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), prepares to land on the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Medi
RMRBMGD5–190102-N-PH222-1141 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 2, 2018) Sailors assigned to San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and U.S. Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) run to chock and chain an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensur
RMPENJNE–Lance Cpl. Daniel Rios, a crew chief student with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, fires a .50 caliber machine gun during an aerial gunnery shoot aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 17. Marines with HMLAT-303 flew a formation flight and conducted an aerial gunnery to shoot give students the opportunity to refine basic skills needed to operate in the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)
RMRTB568–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2019) Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) display chocks to the pilots of a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during flight operations. Anchorage is on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence po
RMRBMGD3–190102-N-PH222-1095 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 2, 2018) An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), prepares to land on the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is flexible and persistent Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region,