Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Joshua M. Labbe, USS
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Joshua M. Labbe, USS Peleliu, runs on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu during a 5K fun run, Dec. 15. The 15th MEU is deployed as part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group as a ... More
Lance Cpl. Ryan S. Callahan, automatic gunner, 3rd
Lance Cpl. Ryan S. Callahan, automatic gunner, 3rd Platoon, Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his Infantry Automatic Rifle at targets on the flight deck of the USS ... More
Sergeant Scott W. Gilchrist, recovery team leader,
Sergeant Scott W. Gilchrist, recovery team leader, 81mm Mortars/Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, explains rappell... More
Newly promoted Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Phibbs, joint
Newly promoted Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Phibbs, joint task force enabler chief, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives his promotion warrant from Col. Scott D. Campbell, the unit's commanding officer, in the... More
Nicholas Antonelli (left), and Autumn J. Lyndon, sister
Nicholas Antonelli (left), and Autumn J. Lyndon, sister of Cpl. John Robbart III, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, explore a troop berthing space during MEU Family Day, aboard the USS Peleliu, A... More
Sergeant Scott W. Gilchrist (left), Tactical Recovery
Sergeant Scott W. Gilchrist (left), Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel team leader, and Cpl. Mark N. Sherfy, squad leader, both with 81mm Mortar/TRAP Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/... More
Newly promoted Sgt. Travis J. Scott, combat engineer,
Newly promoted Sgt. Travis J. Scott, combat engineer, Combat Engineer Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives his promotion warrant from 1st Lt. Kyle P. McCarley, his plato... More
Corporal James E. Stires, unit movement control coordinator,
Corporal James E. Stires, unit movement control coordinator, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives his Corporals' Course 338-13 certificate of completion from Sgt. Maj. John W. Scott, the 15... More
Lance Cpl. Blake R. Knutz, and Cpl. Zachary M. O'Malley,
Lance Cpl. Blake R. Knutz, and Cpl. Zachary M. O'Malley, both gunners with 81mm Mortars/Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionar... More
Sergeants Tim J. Kunkoski (left), motor transport
Sergeants Tim J. Kunkoski (left), motor transport non-commissioned officer-in-charge, and Yoen J. Santana, platoon sergeant, both with Transportation Support Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Mari... More
(Left to right) Corporals Jason R. Hinckley, and Jose
(Left to right) Corporals Jason R. Hinckley, and Jose M. Mamani, both supply clerks, and Lance Cpl. Dustin P. Woodward, a warehouse clerk, all with the Supply Section of the Command Element, 15th Marine Expedit... More
Corporal Harold E. Campo, amphibious assault vehicle
Corporal Harold E. Campo, amphibious assault vehicle mechanic, AAV Platoon, India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks his logbook to see what needs to be done on the AAVs... More
Lieutenant Col. Ned M. Biehl (left), commanding officer,
Lieutenant Col. Ned M. Biehl (left), commanding officer, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), and John R. O'Neal, executive officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, greet Rear Adm. William K. Lescher,... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element conduct a Combat Marksmanship Program, as a part of a familiarization fire range conducted on Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 26-27.
A landing craft utility pulls in to the loading dock,
A landing craft utility pulls in to the loading dock, here, to load vehicles onto the USS Peleliu, May 29. Marines and sailors with the 15th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 3 began PHIBRON-MEU Interoperability, the... More
Sergeant Scott W. Gilchrist, recovery team leader,
Sergeant Scott W. Gilchrist, recovery team leader, 81mm Mortars/Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, explains rappell... More
A light strike vehicle carrying Marines with Weapons
A light strike vehicle carrying Marines with Weapons Platoon, Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stops during a unit’s sustainment training convoy, Feb. 11. The platoon p... More
Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5,
Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire at targets during a range held on the flight deck of USS Peleliu, April 6. Fifty Marines of Kilo Company, BLT 3/5, 15t... More
Exercise Amitie, which is French for friendship exercise,
Exercise Amitie, which is French for friendship exercise, is a multinational training exercise designed to increase interoperability, enhance mutual capabilities and support a sustained presence in the region. ... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation before the ceremony honoring the 237th birthday of the Marine Corps held in the hangar bay of the USS Peleliu, Nov. 10. The 15th MEU is deploye... More
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands in formation before a meritorious promotion ceremony in the hangar bay of the USS Peleliu, Dec. 5. The 15th MEU is deployed ... More
Sergeant Maj. John W. Scott, sergeant major, 15th Marine
Sergeant Maj. John W. Scott, sergeant major, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pulls himself up during the Campbell Cup Pull-Up Challenge in the gym of the USS Peleliu, Nov. 24. Marines and sailors of the 15th Ma... More
Gunnery Sgt. Raul O. Chapa (right), radio chief, Command
Gunnery Sgt. Raul O. Chapa (right), radio chief, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reports to 1st Lt. Alfonso Cortes, officer-in-charge, Joint Task Force Enabler, before re-enlisting on USS Pelel... More
Japanese soldiers with the Western Army Infantry Regiment,
Japanese soldiers with the Western Army Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, conduct amphibious training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Jan. 22. The JGSDF are here to participate in Exerci... More
Eight Marines with the Command Element, 15th Marine
Eight Marines with the Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, march to the front of the formation for their promotions in the hangar bay of the USS Peleliu, Oct. 1. The 15th MEU is currently embarked ... More
Lance Cpl. Paul D. Hoang (right,) electro-optical ordnance
Lance Cpl. Paul D. Hoang (right,) electro-optical ordnance repairer, Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Airman Jiri Gajdacek, USS Peleliu, clean di... More
An Assault Amphibious Vehicle with AAV platoon, India
An Assault Amphibious Vehicle with AAV platoon, India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to suppress targets on San Clemente Island, July 20. The AAV platoon practiced... More
Corporal Nicholas D. Stark, squad leader, Security
Corporal Nicholas D. Stark, squad leader, Security Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, practices calling for fire using the Digital Virtual Training Environment during a modified joint... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Devin L. Turner, hospital corpsman,
Petty Officer 2nd Class Devin L. Turner, hospital corpsman, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element, injects a catheter into Lance Cpl. Philip A. Larkin, an administrative clerk with the unit, at the com... More
Captain James E. Dee (right), commanding officer, and
Captain James E. Dee (right), commanding officer, and 1st Sgt. Christopher L. Davis, company first sergeant, both with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cook hamburgers d... More
Navy Lt. Carla Futchko (left), dentist, and Lt. j.g.
Navy Lt. Carla Futchko (left), dentist, and Lt. j.g. Jamie Neal, assistant first lieutenant, both with the USS Green Bay, exercise at the outdoor gym on the USS Green Bay, Oct. 9. The 15th MEU is currently emba... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element conduct a shoot on the move, where they walked 25 yards toward the target while firing, as a part of a familiarization fire range conducted on Cam... More
Lance Cpl. James R. Kerr, Chemical, Biological, Radiological
Lance Cpl. James R. Kerr, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense specialist, CBRN Platoon, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates the proper removal of mission oriented protective posture ... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a physical training session led by Sgt. Maj. John W. Scott, the unit's sergeant major, as part of Corporals' Course on USS Peleliu, March 8. The 15... More
Marines with the sword detail and color guard stand
Marines with the sword detail and color guard stand at parade rest before the 237th Marine Corps Cake Cutting Ceremony held in the hangar bay of the USS Peleliu, Nov. 10. The 15th MEU is deployed as part of the... More
Stephen Christian, Anberlin's lead singer, performs
Stephen Christian, Anberlin's lead singer, performs for the Marines and sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group during an Anberlin concert held in the hangar bay of the ... More
Sergeant Zachary T. Schearer, career planner, Command
Sergeant Zachary T. Schearer, career planner, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Col. Scott D. Campbell, his commanding officer, aboard USS ... More
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Wendell Tabios reports
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Wendell Tabios reports to Chief Hospital Corpsman Emmanuel B. Essienete, senior enlisted leader, both with Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during an award ceremony h... More
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine
Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide convoy security during a humanitarian assistance/disaster relief exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 7. During this itera... More
Marines with the Engineer Detachment, Combat Logistics
Marines with the Engineer Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up their Tactical Water Purification System in the hangar bay of the USS Peleliu, Jan. 3. The Marines are... More
Lance Cpl. Richard A. Hernandez, data clerk, 15th Marine
Lance Cpl. Richard A. Hernandez, data clerk, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element, helps Marines set up their tents during Command Post Exercise II at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 28. Command Post Exe... More
A Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit comforts
A Marine with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit comforts a Marine during a bible study aboard the USS Peleliu, Sept. 27. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th MEU have recently formed Darkhorse Discipl... More
Corporal Monica K. Maresrivera, aviation supply, Marine
Corporal Monica K. Maresrivera, aviation supply, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives her graduation certificate from Sgt. Maj. John W. Scott, the 15th MEU ser... More
Corporal Armando Ramirez, individual material readiness
Corporal Armando Ramirez, individual material readiness list asset manager, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives his graduation certificate from Sgt. Maj. John... More
Exercise Amitie, which is French for friendship exercise,
Exercise Amitie, which is French for friendship exercise, is a multinational training exercise designed to increase interoperability, enhance mutual capabilities and support a sustained presence in the region. ... More
Santa Claus was available for the children of the 15th
Santa Claus was available for the children of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit at the holiday party hosted at the Abby Reinke Community Center on base, Dec. 9. The event also gave the unit’s leadership the op... More
Reading program connects deployed servicemembers to families back home
Gunnery Sgt. Rodolfo Gonzalez, disbursing chief, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reads a book in his office, on the USS Peleliu, Sept. 22. The United Through Reading program helps connect servicemembers to thei... More
Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364
Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a pre-flight inspection on a CH-53E Super Stallion on the flight deck of USS Peleliu before conducting air ref... More
Marines and sailors with the Peleliu Amphibious Ready
Marines and sailors with the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group march in formation with children from St. Clement's Primary School during a community relations outreach event in Hong Kong, April 16. The port visit ... More
Chief Petty Officers with the Peleliu Amphibious Ready
Chief Petty Officers with the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and Staff Non-Commissioned Officers with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, serve pizza during a New Year’s Eve celebration in the hangar bay of the... More
Corporals Jesse R. McKnight and Zurisaday N. Diaz,
Corporals Jesse R. McKnight and Zurisaday N. Diaz, both with the Headquarters Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, process role players into a camp set-up by the Marines an... More
Aviation support equipment technician 2nd Class Juan
Aviation support equipment technician 2nd Class Juan A. Diaz, USS Peleliu, sings a song with members of his Capoeira class in the ship's hangar bay, Dec. 6. Capoeira is a form of dancing and martial arts, and t... More
Sailors with Hangar Deck Control, USS Peleliu, move
Sailors with Hangar Deck Control, USS Peleliu, move a CH-46E Sea Knight with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the hangar bay of the USS Peleliu, Jan. 18. The 15t... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit render
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit render honors during the playing of the national anthem at the 237th Marine Corps Cake Cutting Ceremony held in the hangar bay of the USS Peleliu, Nov. 10. The 15... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit man
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit man the rails of the USS Peleliu Sept. 17. The MEU embarked the ships of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and pulled away from the pier at Naval Base San Diego... More
Corporal Zachary M. James, squad leader, Mortars Section,
Corporal Zachary M. James, squad leader, Mortars Section, Weapons Platoon, Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, reloads his M4 Carbine service rifle with a magazine during a... More
Sergeant Prince L. Bustos, squad leader, 81mm
Sergeant Prince L. Bustos, squad leader, 81mm Mortars/Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks at the coast of Jord... More
Marines and sailors with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron
Marines and sailors with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, march to the rear of a formation after a squadron promotion and awards ceremony in the hangar bay of the U... More
Corporal Daniel R. Boze, assaultman, Weapons Platoon,
Corporal Daniel R. Boze, assaultman, Weapons Platoon, Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is congratulated by members of his platoon after re-enlisting on the flight deck o... More
Marines with the Military Police Detachment, Combat
Marines with the Military Police Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, place Lance Cpl. Riley J. Leblanc, who is acting as a role player, into their custody during a non-com... More
Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group participated in an arm wrestling competition held on the troop mess decks of the USS Peleliu, Feb. 6. The rules for... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a physical training session led by Sgt. Maj. John W. Scott, the unit's sergeant major, as part of Corporals' Course on USS Peleliu, March 8. The 15... More
Corporals with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit wrap-up
Corporals with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit wrap-up a day of training after Corporal's Course, Dec. 3. Corporals' Course is a professional military education for enlisted Marines designed to give them the... More
Corporal Jeremy A. Reason, AV-8B engine mechanic, Marine
Corporal Jeremy A. Reason, AV-8B engine mechanic, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives his graduation certificate from Sgt. Maj. John W. Scott, the 15th MEU se... More
Growing up in Texas, Lt. Cmdr. David D. Dinkins never
Growing up in Texas, Lt. Cmdr. David D. Dinkins never imagined that his faith would lead him to a career. Better known as Chaplain Dinkins, the 15-year veteran checked in to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit t... More
(Left to right) Yeoman 2nd Class Nicholas Jones and
(Left to right) Yeoman 2nd Class Nicholas Jones and Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Valerie M. Grayson, both with the USS Peleliu, sing a song to open a ceremony to honor Martin Luther King Day in the h... More
Colonel Scott D. Campbell, commanding officer, 15th
Colonel Scott D. Campbell, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cuts a slice of cake for the oldest and youngest Marines, a Marine Corps tradition, during the 237th Marine Corps birthday ceremony... More
Stockings sit in the hangar bay of the USS Peleliu
Stockings sit in the hangar bay of the USS Peleliu before being given to Marines and sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Dec. 14. The gifts were donated to the unit by Operation Santa, a charity grou... More
Corporal Wesley A. Barrett, scout observer, Command
Corporal Wesley A. Barrett, scout observer, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, throws a dodgeball at his opponents during a dodgeball tournament held in the hangar bay of the USS Peleliu, Jan. 24.... More
Sergeant Maj. Derek D. Leggett, sergeant major, Marine
Sergeant Maj. Derek D. Leggett, sergeant major, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a speech to the graduating class of Corporals' Course 338-13 on the mess deck... More
Lance Cpl. Alex P. Labier, rifleman, 2nd Platoon, Kilo
Lance Cpl. Alex P. Labier, rifleman, 2nd Platoon, Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts an armbar takedown during the final station of the Oleoresin Capsicum Course ... More
Sergeant Scott W. Ghilcrist, recovery team leader,
Sergeant Scott W. Ghilcrist, recovery team leader, Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel Platoon, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to rescue Cpl. Brittany L. Jones, who was playing the role of a d... More
Corporal Cody A. Olson, AV-8B airframes mechanic, Marine
Corporal Cody A. Olson, AV-8B airframes mechanic, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, cleans up a hydraulic fluid spill from an AV-8B Harrier in the hangar bay of the ... More
Staff Sgt. John H. Crisden Jr., career planner, Battalion
Staff Sgt. John H. Crisden Jr., career planner, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stretches in the gym of the USS Peleliu before exercising, Nov. 16. The 15th MEU is deployed as part o... More
Corporal Matt R. Hughes, reconnaissance man, Reconnaissance
Corporal Matt R. Hughes, reconnaissance man, Reconnaissance Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives his Corporals' Course 338-13 certificate of completion from Sgt. Maj. Jo... More
Lance Cpl. Cameron P. Dunbar, machine gun squad leader,
Lance Cpl. Cameron P. Dunbar, machine gun squad leader, Weapons Platoon, Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks his target after firing during a range held on the fligh... More
First Lt. Dale D. Dumo, officer-in-charge, Marine Aviaition
First Lt. Dale D. Dumo, officer-in-charge, Marine Aviaition Logistics Squadron Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs movements during a PITAIYO class in the medical facility aboard the USS Peleli... More
Exercise Amitie, which is French for friendship exercise,
Exercise Amitie, which is French for friendship exercise, is a multinational training exercise designed to increase interoperability, enhance mutual capabilities and support a sustained presence in the region. ... More
Major Benajmin Watson (left), assistant operations
Major Benajmin Watson (left), assistant operations officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands with Lt. Col. Bill Wischmeyer, operations officer, 15th MEU, in front of USS Peleliu in Aqaba, Jordan. Watson ... More
Two landing craft utilities approach the USS Peleliu’s
Two landing craft utilities approach the USS Peleliu’s well deck during PHIBRON Three and 15th MEU’s PHIBRON-MEU Interoperability Training off the coast of Southern Calif., June 3. The exercise is the MEU’s fir... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit ride
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit ride in a zodiac boat to go to the start of a water obstacle course at the French Combat Warfare Training Center in Djibouti, Dec. 4. The training, led by instruc... More
Corporal Wes A. Barrett, scout observer, Command Element,
Corporal Wes A. Barrett, scout observer, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets up a mission on the Digital Virtual Training Environment during a modified joint fires observer class on USS Peleli... More
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit warm
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit warm up before training during Corporals' Course aboard the USS Green Bay, Feb. 26. Corporals' Course is professional military education for enlisted Marines desi... More
Corporal Daniel A. Aguayo, communications technician,
Corporal Daniel A. Aguayo, communications technician, Marine Mobile Air Traffic Control Team, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stacks boxes during a replenishment a... More
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joshua C. Hudson, Battalion
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joshua C. Hudson, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, meets Stephen Christian, Anberlin's lead singer, on the mess decks of the USS Peleliu, Jan. 22. Anberlin... More
Chief Petty Officers with the Peleliu Amphibious Ready
Chief Petty Officers with the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and Staff Non-Commissioned Officers with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, serve pizza during a New Year’s Eve celebration in the hangar bay of the... More
Sgt. Lionel E. Smith, disbursing non-commissioned
Sgt. Lionel E. Smith, disbursing non-commissioned officer-in-charge, Gunnery Sgt. Rodolfo Gonzalez, disbursing chief, Lance Cpl. Freddie Richardson, disbursing clerk, 1st Lt. Clayton L. Wiggins, disbursing offi... More
Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary
Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group exercise at the outdoor gym on the USS Green Bay, Oct. 9. The 15th MEU is currently embarked as part of the Peleliu... More
Sergeant Cameron M. Smith, aircraft rescue firefighting
Sergeant Cameron M. Smith, aircraft rescue firefighting non-commissioned officer-in-charge and the platoon sergeant for the Marine Wing Support Squadron Detachment, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.)... More
A sailor and Marine stand on the flight deck of the
A sailor and Marine stand on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu as it leaves San Diego, July 18, beginning Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) 2012. The pre-deployment exercise will evaluate the ARG’s a... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jonathan C. Steen, USS
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jonathan C. Steen, USS Peleliu, cheers on his teammates during a dodgeball tournament held in the hangar bay of the USS Peleliu, Jan. 24. The dodgeball challenge was the eighth co... More
Gunnery Sgt. Raul O. Chapa, radio chief, Command Element,
Gunnery Sgt. Raul O. Chapa, radio chief, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, talks to his Marines before re-enlisting on USS Peleliu, March 20. Chapa, 34, is from San Antonio, Texas, and joined the... More
The skyline of Hong Kong central viewed from the elevator
The skyline of Hong Kong central viewed from the elevator of USS Peleliu during a reception held in the hangar bay, April 15. The reception was held to welcome guests and foreign dignitaries to the ship and gav... More
Colonel Scott D. Campbell, commanding officer, 15th
Colonel Scott D. Campbell, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses his unit after the Command Element’s promotion and awards ceremony in the hangar bay of the USS Peleliu, Dec. 1. The 15th... More
Lance Cpl. Derek S. McGee, mortarman, 81mm Mortars/Tactical
Lance Cpl. Derek S. McGee, mortarman, 81mm Mortars/Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, clears a room during military... More
Newly promoted Cpl. Brandon L. Weese, rifleman, 1st
Newly promoted Cpl. Brandon L. Weese, rifleman, 1st Platoon, Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, receives his promotion warrant from Capt. James E. Dee, his commanding offi... More
Safety is paramount on the USS Peleliu
Lieutenant Col. Ned M. Biehl (left,) commanding officer, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, helps Staff Sgt. Justin R. Schissel, an AV-8B harrier mechanic with the unit, duri... More
Corporal Elaine C. Romain, assessment consequence management
Corporal Elaine C. Romain, assessment consequence management team member, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Platoon, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, gives a class to Weapons Company, Battal... More
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Wendell Tabios, hospital
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Wendell Tabios, hospital corpsman, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stands at the position of attention before being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Me... More
Major Mark T. Schnakenberg, staff judge advocate, 15th
Major Mark T. Schnakenberg, staff judge advocate, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, briefs the rules of engagement to Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, in the ... More