Cpl. Marcos Vidal, motor transportation mechanic from
Cpl. Marcos Vidal, motor transportation mechanic from Newark, N.J., assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sights in during a combat marksmanship course of fire o... More
200506-M-MV109-1020 ARABIAN GULF (May 6, 2020) Lance
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A U.S. Marine assigned to the Lima Company, Battalion
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200429-N-MY922-1085 ARABIAN GULF (April 29, 2020) -
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200618-M-CB805-1007 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 18, 2020)
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Gulf of Aden – Two rigid-hulled inflatable rafts carrying
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200131-M-MV109-1355 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 31, 2020) Sgt.
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200415-N-MY922-1044 ARABIAN GULF (April 15, 2020) -
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Second Marine Expeditionary Brigade Marines and sailors
Second Marine Expeditionary Brigade Marines and sailors embark on to a U.S. Navy lighter amphibious resupply cargo, from a barge being pushed by a landing craft utility, on shore of Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, ... More
Capt. Eric Weiner, an AV-8B Harrier pilot assigned
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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Lucas Burke, 26th Marine
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NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, ISRAEL (March 13, 2018) U.S.
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151122-N-AX638-179 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
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An CH-53E assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
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Marines place cases of water in the back of a citizen’s
Marines place cases of water in the back of a citizen’s car at a distribution point in Key West, Fl. Sept. 14, 2017. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit helped distribute food, water, an... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shawn M. Leclair, a reconnaissance
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Participant of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course
Participant of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course plays as a notional casualty wounded during a ski patrol during the course's culminating event in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Jan. 23, 2018. Marines from the Black... More
U.S. Coast Guardsmen salute servicemembers at the Mayoral
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The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines help restore
The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines help restore an original wrought-iron fence at the Raintree House, a home for teenage victims of abusive or neglectful families in the Garden District of New Orleans, ... More
TRAP Exercise, US Navy Photogrpah
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Ian Reyburn, culinary specialist
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A destroyed house sits abandoned in Breezy Point, a
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200307-N-MY922-1095 ARABIAN SEA (March 7, 2020) - Cpl.Gines
200307-N-MY922-1095 ARABIAN SEA (March 7, 2020) - Cpl.Gines Damante, with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, receives communications during a gun shoot aboard the amphib... More
200422-M-CB805-1003 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
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Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) maritime raid force conduct fast roping drills the aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) at sea, March 19, 2013. The 26th MEU is deploying to the 5th and 6th Fle... More
191010-N-KC192-1045 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2017)
191010-N-KC192-1045 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2017) - Seaman Bryan Fernandez directs a landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) during its departure of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Oct 10, 2019. Bata... More
U.S. Marines with the Female Engagement Team (FET),
U.S. Marines with the Female Engagement Team (FET), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participate in an M240B medium machine gun class during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the amphibiou... More
200506-M-MV109-2150 ARABIAN GULF (May 6, 2020) Lance
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Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, right, 26th Marine Expeditionary
Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, right, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, and Marines of the 26th MEU bow their heads during the invocation, part of the formal ceremony commemorating the beginning of... More
151228-N-AX638-037 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 28, 2015) Air
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U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors help clean up the
U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors help clean up the Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals during relief efforts in Key West, Fl., Sept. 15, 2017. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marin... More
U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct medical evacuation training with the Israeli Defense Force at an exercise site in Israel during Juniper Cobra March 12, 2018. Operating cohesively, t... More
USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary
USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit begin logistics operations during exercise Eager Lion 18. Eager Lion is a major training event that provides U.S. forces and Jordan Armed Forces ... More
A U.S. Navy MH-60 Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea
A U.S. Navy MH-60 Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, flies past the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), March 14, 2016 in the Arabian Sea. The 26th MEU is embarked on the K... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct a birthday cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the MEU's 46th birthday aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), April 24,... More
An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
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Col. Matthew St. Clair, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Col. Matthew St. Clair, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commanding officer, speaks to U.S. Marines and Sailors during the birthday cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the MEU's 46th birthday aboard the amph... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 1 (MASS-1),
U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 1 (MASS-1), assemble tents for an overnight stay at G-21 machine gun range on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 26, 2015. MASS-1 conducted the training to increase unit fami... More
Nerritt Pecoraro, a native of New Orleans, aims a M40
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191103-N-SL179-1020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2019) -
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The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit color guard presents
The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit color guard presents the colors at a Zephyrs baseball game in New Orleans, April 22, 2012. The 26th MEU is currently providing support to the commemoration of the Battle of Ne... More
The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines help restore
The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines help restore an original wrought-iron fence at the Raintree House, a home for teenage victims of abusive or neglectful families in the Garden District of New Orleans, ... More
160331-N-AX638-034 GULF OF AQABA (March 31, 2016) Seaman
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NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, ISRAEL (March 11, 2018) U.S.
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Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit visited
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit visited the Alexander Nininger State Veteran's Nursing Home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., April 27, 2012. Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit ar... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th Marine
U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participate in a football tournament in Naval Station Rota, Spain Oct. 4, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forw... More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs a cargo lifting drill with Marines from Combat Logistics Ba... More
200422-M-MV109-1158 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
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200506-M-MV109-2119 ARABIAN GULF (May 6, 2020) Lance
200506-M-MV109-2119 ARABIAN GULF (May 6, 2020) Lance Cpl. Dominic Petrucci, rifleman, assigned to Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), signals aircraft during landing z... More
A Landing Craft Air Cushioned loaded with equipment
A Landing Craft Air Cushioned loaded with equipment departs from shore during onload for Composite Training Unit Exercise aboard Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 9. 26th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 4 cond... More
A Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion lines up for its
A Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion lines up for its final approach to the well deck of the USS Wasp off the coast of Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 11, 2012. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently providing ... More
151030-N-YL073-092 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 30, 2015)
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151122-N-AX638-098 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
151122-N-AX638-098 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 22, 2015) An MK-38 Mod-2 25 mm gun fires during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagshi... More
200615-M-CB805-1009 SUEZ CANAL (June 15, 2020) Marines
200615-M-CB805-1009 SUEZ CANAL (June 15, 2020) Marines assigned to Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stand watch during a transit through the Suez Canal aboard the ... More
200323-M-CB805-1039 RED SEA (March 23, 2020) U.S. Marine
200323-M-CB805-1039 RED SEA (March 23, 2020) U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Zachary McCormick, center, Combat Logistics Battalion 26 adjutant, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), recites the oath of office as part... More
Maj. Gen. Raymond C. Fox, II Marine Expeditionary Force
Maj. Gen. Raymond C. Fox, II Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, speaks to the assembled Marines and sailors of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 Reinforced about their upcoming deployment a... More
200629-M-KE756-1068 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 19, 2020)
200629-M-KE756-1068 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 19, 2020) Cpl. Gary Jayne III, a combat videographer, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), receives his graduations certificate during a Corporals Co... More
NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, ISRAEL (March 13, 2018) A
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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alton Currie, assigned
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alton Currie, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sweeps his opponent, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sean Kinney, to the ground during a Marine Co... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Winter assigned to the
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Winter assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), sweeps his opponent, U.S. Marine Cops Staff Sgt. Matthew Reynolds, to the ground during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Pr... More
Participant of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course
Participant of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course plays as a notional casualty wounded during a ski patrol during the course's culminating event in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Jan. 23, 2018. Marines from the Black... More
200608-N-MY922-1095 ARABIAN SEA (June 8, 2020) - A
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A native of New Orleans boy receives instruction on
A native of New Orleans boy receives instruction on how to pull the charging handle of a M2.50 caliber machine gun during a static display tour aboard USS Wasp in New Orleans, April 21, 2012. The 26th Marine ... More
191103-N-SL179-1042 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2019) -
191103-N-SL179-1042 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2019) - Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare for a beach raid exercise, Nov. 3, 2019. Bataa... More
160331-N-AX638-005 GULF OF AQABA (March 31, 2016) Aviation
160331-N-AX638-005 GULF OF AQABA (March 31, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Russell Spearman, from Kankakee, Illinois, stands a security watch on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kear... More
Gulf of Aden – An S.A.330 Super Puma lifts off with
Gulf of Aden – An S.A.330 Super Puma lifts off with with pallets of supplies from the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4), during replenishment-at-sea (RAS) in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. ... More
200125-M-MV109-1017 RED SEA (Jan. 25, 2020) Sailors
200125-M-MV109-1017 RED SEA (Jan. 25, 2020) Sailors assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), receive their Fleet Marine Force pin aboard the amphibious transport dock USS... More
200127-M-MV109-1017 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 27, 2020) A
200127-M-MV109-1017 GULF OF ADEN (Jan. 27, 2020) A Marine assigned to Low Altitude Air Defense, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provides security d... More
200715-M-MV109-1077 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 15, 2020)
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U.S. and Portuguese Marines board a U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. and Portuguese Marines board a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), in prepar... More
160204-N-AX638-104 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 4, 2016) A CH-53E
160204-N-AX638-104 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 4, 2016) A CH-53E Super Stallion takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious... More
Instructors of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course
Instructors of the Swedish Basic Winter Warfare Course move between training areas in a belted vehicle in Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Jan. 23, 2018. Marines from the Black Sea Rotational Force and the 26th Marine Exped... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson, left, incoming
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson, left, incoming commanding officer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives the colors from Col. Trevor Hall, outgoing commanding officer, during a change of command ce... More
U.S. Marines 1st Lt. Kenneth Mackenzie with Weapons
U.S. Marines 1st Lt. Kenneth Mackenzie with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, debriefs his team after a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise on the fli... More
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266
An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C., lands on Kelly Field during a capabilities demonstration at K... More
A sailor with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group
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Marines and sailors from the 26th Marine Expeditionary
Marines and sailors from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit gather around a fence they built at the Sneads Ferry Community Center in preparation for the 2012 Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival in Sneads Ferry, N.C., ... More
171105-N-YL073-0065 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2017) Seaman
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200125-M-MV109-1011 RED SEA (Jan. 25, 2020) Sailors
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U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary
U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participate in a football tournament in Naval Station Rota, Spain Oct. 4, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed... More
Gulf of Aden – U.S. Sailors with the Kearsarge Amphibious
Gulf of Aden – U.S. Sailors with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG), deployed aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), move pallets of supplies from the dry cargo and ammunit... More
AQABA, Jordan (April 19, 2018) – A member of the Jordanian
AQABA, Jordan (April 19, 2018) – A member of the Jordanian 77th Marines Battalion practices close-quarters battle procedures during exercise Eager Lion, April 19. Eager Lion is a capstone training engagement t... More
U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team,
U.S. Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct ship-to-shore movements utilizing amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) from... More
191010-N-KC192-1020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2017)
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Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation during the ceremony commemorating the beginning of Fleet Week Port Everglades at the Hard Rock Casino in Seminole, Fla., April 25, 2012. Marine... More
200519-N-SL179-2021 ARABIAN GULF (May 19, 2020) - Sailors,
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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Stamper (left) and Lance
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Stamper (left) and Lance Cpl. James Stamper (right), landing support specialists, with the Landing Support Detachment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard the amphibious ... More
U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopters transport cargo
U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopters transport cargo to the flight deck of the USS San Antonio (LPD-17), during a resupply at sea, to replenish food and supplies aboard the ship, April 10, 2013. The 26th MEU is... More
A Norwegian Army soldier talks to Marines with the
A Norwegian Army soldier talks to Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26MEU) prior to conducting land navigation during cold weather training, led by Norwegian Army instructors, at Setermoen, Norwa... More
U.S. Marines and sailors stand at the position of parade
U.S. Marines and sailors stand at the position of parade rest while manning the rails on the flight deck of the USS Wasp as the ship departs New Orleans, April 23, 2012. The 26th MEU provided support to the Com... More
From left to right, Lisa Ponce De Leon, Iris M. Cross
From left to right, Lisa Ponce De Leon, Iris M. Cross and Lisa Burns, representatives of British Petroleum, appreciate the Marines' efforts to contribute to the local community in New Orleans, April 18, 2012. T... More
Cpl. Michael E. Holden, left, a cannoneer, and Cpl.
Cpl. Michael E. Holden, left, a cannoneer, and Cpl. Cody D. Shanabarger, right, a howitzer section chief for Company C, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, currently attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Un... More
Importance of the Al-Asqa Mosque
A tour guide explains the importance of the Al-Asqa Mosque to Sailors and Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Th... More
U.S. Marines with the Female Engagement Team (FET),
U.S. Marines with the Female Engagement Team (FET), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participate in an M249 light machine gun class during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the amphibious ... More
200420-M-CB805-1001 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
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U.S. Marines with the Female Engagement Team (FET),
U.S. Marines with the Female Engagement Team (FET), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participate in an M240B medium machine gun class during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the amphibiou... More
200702-M-CB805-1010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 2, 2020) A
200702-M-CB805-1010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 2, 2020) A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) delivers supplies to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 5... More
200307-N-MY922-1096 ARABIAN SEA (March 7, 2020) - Lance
200307-N-MY922-1096 ARABIAN SEA (March 7, 2020) - Lance Cpl. Anthony Muhlstadt, with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a gun shoo... More
200429-N-MY922-1041 ARABIAN GULF (April 29, 2020) -
200429-N-MY922-1041 ARABIAN GULF (April 29, 2020) - Marines, with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, train aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), April 29, 2020. Bataan is the flagship for the ... More
200506-M-MV109-1044 ARABIAN GULF (May 6, 2020) Cpl.
200506-M-MV109-1044 ARABIAN GULF (May 6, 2020) Cpl. Curtis Weldon, engineer equipment operator, assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fi... More