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Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-02-01 19:09:00
Two CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters prepare to take off for a night helocast training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1. Marines from Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, helocasted with Japanese Rangers from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral training exercise between the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the JGSDF.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-02-01 19:06:00
Two CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters prepare to take off for a night helocast training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1. Marines from Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, helocasted with Japanese Rangers from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral training exercise between the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the JGSDF.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-02-01 19:04:00
Marines conduct a safety brief before a night helocast training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1. Marines from Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, conducted helocasting with Japanese Rangers from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral training exercise between the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the JGSDF.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-02-01 18:59:00
Marines wait outside a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter during a night helocast training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 1. Marines from Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, helocasted with Japanese Rangers from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral training exercise between the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the JGSDF.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Gunnery Sgt. Jennifer Antoine
Date: 2012-01-28 14:52:00
Japanese soldiers from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force jumps into a pool, conducting casualty drills during a helocast preparation exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2011. The event was part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral amphibious training exercise between the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the JGSDF.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Gunnery Sgt. Jennifer Antoine
Date: 2012-01-28 14:51:00
Soldiers from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force practice simulated casualty drills during a helocast preparation exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2011. The event was part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral amphibious training exercise between the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the JGSDF.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-28 14:07:00
A Japanese soldier from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force jumps into a pool during a helocast preparation exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2011. The event was part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral amphibious training exercise between the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the JGSDF.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-28 13:44:00
A Marine from Company A, 1st Recon Battalion, 1st Marine Division, jumps into a pool during a helocast preparation exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2011. The event was part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral amphibious training exercise between the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the JGSDF.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-30 14:30:00
CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters prepare to tactically insert troops into the Pacific Ocean at the Red Beach training area during helo casting training, Jan. 30. The event was a part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral training event with the Japanese, designed to increase interoperability between the two services. The purpose of helo casting is to insert troops over the horizon and have them come ashore to conduct reconnaissance missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-30 14:19:00
A reconnaissance Marine with Alpha Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion jumps into the Pacific Ocean at the Red Beach training area during helo casting training, Jan. 30. The event was a part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral training event with the Japanese, designed to increase interoperability between the two services. The purpose of helo casting is to insert troops over the horizon and have them come ashore to conduct reconnaissance missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-30 14:29:00
A reconnaissance Marine with Alpha Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion jumps into the Pacific Ocean at the Red Beach training area during helo casting training, Jan. 30. The event was a part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral training event with the Japanese, designed to increase interoperability between the two services. The purpose of helo casting is to insert troops over the horizon and have them come ashore to conduct reconnaissance missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2012-01-25 12:26:00
A soldier with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force employs an 81mm mortar at Range 222 on Camp Pendleton, Jan. 25. The training was planned in a crawl, walk, run format, designed to build confidence in the soldiers’ with their weapons. The 5-day evolution was a part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral training opportunity for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2012-01-25 11:59:00
A soldier with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force fires at a target at Range 222 on Camp Pendleton, Jan. 25. The training was planned in a crawl, walk, run format, designed to build confidence in the soldiers’ with their weapons. The 5-day evolution was a part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral training opportunity for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2012-01-25 09:27:00
A soldier with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force sight in on targets at Range 222 on Camp Pendleton, Jan. 25. The training was planned in a crawl, walk, run format, designed to build confidence in the soldiers’ with their weapons. The 5-day evolution was a part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral training opportunity for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2012-01-27 13:10:00
Colonel Scott D. Campbell, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses local community business leaders at Camp Pendleton’s Red Beach training area during a VIP visit, Jan. 27. Campbell emphasized the importance of MEUs by discussing some of the accomplishments of recently deployed MEUs and the support the MEUs are capable of providing during a crisis. “We’re America’s away team,” he said. He also talked about the role of the Navy and Camp Pendleton’s part in offering a training environment for his unit. The 15th MEU is currently training for a deployment scheduled for this fall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2012-01-25 09:25:00
Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force sight in on targets at Range 222 on Camp Pendleton, Jan. 25. The training was planned in a crawl, walk, run format, designed to build confidence in the soldiers’ with their weapons. The 5-day evolution was a part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral training opportunity for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2012-01-24 16:36:00
Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit set up a combat operations center at Edson Range during the staff planning exercise, Jan. 24. The JGSDF are here to participate in Exercise Iron Fist 2012 with the 15th MEU, a unique training opportunity for both services.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2012-01-25 08:51:00
Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force work out of the combat operations center set up at Edson Range during the staff planning exercise, Jan. 24. The JGSDF are here to participate in Exercise Iron Fist 2012 with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, a unique training opportunity for both services.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2012-01-24 08:51:00
Captain Nikolas H. Aiona-Aka, Japanese linguist, Marine Air Logistics Squadron 16, 3rd Marine Air Wing, works with James Whitlatch, Theater Security Coordination planner, during a staff planning exercise at Edson Range, Jan. 24. The JGSDF are here to participate in Exercise Iron Fist 2012 with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, a unique training opportunity for both services.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-24 09:32:00
A Landing Craft Air Cushion comes ashore during a familiarization exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24. The event was part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral amphibious training exercise between U.S. Marines and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-24 10:06:00
Japanese soldiers drive their tactical vehicles aboard a Landing Craft Air Cushion during a familiarization exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24. The event was part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral amphibious training exercise between U.S. Marines and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-26 10:11:00
Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, drive two 7-ton trucks aboard a Landing Craft Air Cushion during a familiarization exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24. The event was part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral amphibious training exercise between U.S. Marines and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-24 09:41:00
A Landing Craft Air Cushion comes ashore during a familiarization exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24. The event was part of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, a bilateral amphibious training exercise between U.S. Marines and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-23 09:12:00
Colonel Scott Campbell, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks during the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23. The opening ceremony begins the bi-lateral training exercise with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-23 09:09:00
Colonel Akira Kurosawa, commanding officer, Western Army Infantry Unit, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, speaks during the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, aboard Cmp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23. The opening ceremony begins the bi-lateral training exercise between the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-23 09:06:00
Major Gen. Melvin Spiese, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks during the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23. The opening ceremony begins the bi-lateral training exercise with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-23 08:57:00
Marines from 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, stand in formation beside a Japanese Ground Self Defense Force unit during the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23. The opening ceremony begins the bi-lateral training exercise with the JGSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-23 09:02:00
Marines from 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, salute during the national anthem at the opening ceremony of Exercise Iron Fist 2012, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23. The opening ceremony begins the bi-lateral training exercise with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2012-01-24 15:50:00
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 Exercise Iron Fist with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, a unique training opportunity for both services. Boats are one of many amphibious means the Marine Corps uses to move troops ashore in an expeditionary manner. Marine Expeditionary Units are responsible to our nation as a 911 force in readiness.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2012-01-24 15:33:00
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 Exercise Iron Fist with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, a unique training opportunity for both services. Boats are one of many amphibious means the Marine Corps uses to move troops ashore in an expeditionary manner. Marine Expeditionary Units are responsible to our nation as a 911 force in readiness

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2012-01-24 16:14:00
Gunnery Sgt. Sione Kefu, the director of the coxswain’s course at Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific explains the importance of properly attaching gear to the combat rubber raid craft to a Japanese Soldier 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 Exercise Iron Fist with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, a unique training opportunity for both services. Boats are one of many amphibious means the Marine Corps uses to move troops ashore in an expeditionary manner. Marine Expeditionary Units are responsible to our nation as a 911 force in readiness.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2012-01-24 15:31:00
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 Exercise Iron Fist with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, a unique training opportunity for both services. Boats are one of the many amphibious means the Marine Corps uses to move troops ashore in an expeditionary manner. Marine Expeditionary Units are responsible to our nation as a 911 force in readiness.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-17 15:00:00
Lieutenant Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, talks to the Marines and sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Jan. 17, on the Camp Del Mar Parade Deck, explaining the significance of the unit’s accomplishment on their last deployment,. The Admiral Flatley award is awarded each year to one aircraft carrier and amphibious ship, along with its embarked air wing and MEU.

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers
Date: 2012-01-12 09:12:00
Recently, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Command Element, welcomed a new family readiness officer, Rebecca M. Roman. Coming from a family of Marines, the military lifestyle has always been a part of her life and has helped her recognize the issues that service members and their family members face. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2011-12-09 19:11:00
Staff Sgt. Robert L. Lower, fires chief, operations section, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, eats dinner with his family at the holiday party hosted at the Abby Reinke Community Center on base, Dec. 9. The event also gave the unit’s leadership the opportunity to welcome the unit’s new Family Readiness Officer, Rebecca Roman and bid farewell to Audrey Hooper, who served as the unit’s FRO on the last deployment. During the holiday party the families enjoyed good food and company while Santa Claus passed out gifts and took photos with kids. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2011-12-09 19:34:00
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 opportunity to welcome the unit’s new Family Readiness Officer, Rebecca Roman and bid farewell to Audrey Hooper, who served as the unit’s FRO on the last deployment. During the holiday party the families enjoyed good food and company while Santa Claus passed out gifts and took photos with kids. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2011-12-09 18:40:00
Marines, sailors and families of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element came together as one to celebrate the holidays at the Abby Reinke Community Center on base, Dec. 9. The event also gave the unit’s leadership the opportunity to welcome the unit’s new Family Readiness Officer, Rebecca Roman and bid farewell to Audrey Hooper, who served as the unit’s FRO on the last deployment. During the holiday party the families enjoyed good food and company while Santa Claus passed out gifts and took photos with kids. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2011-12-09 19:11:00
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element Marines enjoy a meal at the holiday party hosted at the Abby Reinke Community Center on base, Dec. 9. The event also gave the unit’s leadership the opportunity to welcome the unit’s new Family Readiness Officer, Rebecca Roman and bid farewell to Audrey Hooper, who served as the unit’s FRO on the last deployment. During the holiday party the families enjoyed good food and company while Santa Claus passed out gifts and took photos with kids. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Danny L. Shaffer II
Date: 2011-12-01 11:10:00
Colonel Scott D. Campbell, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires at a target for a battle sight zero shoot during Command Post Exercise II, at Range 212A on Camp Pendleton, Dec. 1. The BZO is an adjustment made to the weapon’s optics that correctly aligns the weapon’s sight to the user. Command Post Exercise II focused on the unit’s ability to stand up an entire Command Operations Center quickly in the event the MEU is called to shore. Although the exercise included training for this specific event, CPEX II brought the Marines and sailors together by encouraging them to work as a team and build camaraderie among each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Danny L. Shaffer II)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Danny L. Shaffer II
Date: 2011-12-01 11:56:00
Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element prepare to unload their magazines at a battle sight zero shoot at Range 212A on Camp Pendleton, Calif., during Command Post Exercise II, Dec. 1. The BZO is an adjustment made to the weapon’s optics that correctly aligns the weapon’s sight to the user. Command Post Exercise II focused on the unit’s ability to stand up an entire command operations center quickly in the event the MEU is called to shore. Although the exercise included training for this specific event, CPEX II brought the Marines and sailors together by encouraging them to work as a team and build camaraderie among each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Danny L. Shaffer II)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Danny L. Shaffer II
Date: 2011-12-01 11:34:00
Sergeant Maj. John W. Scott, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element sergeant major, sights in on a target at a battle sight zero exercise during Command Post Exercise II at Range 212A on Camp Pendleton, Dec. 1. The BZO is an adjustment made to the weapon’s optics that correctly aligns the weapon’s sight to the user. Command Post Exercise II focused on the unit’s ability to stand up an entire Command Operations Center quickly in the event the MEU is called to shore. Although the exercise included training for this specific event, CPEX II brought the Marines and sailors together by encouraging them to work as a team and build camaraderie among each other. Scott, 41, is a native of Carson, Calif.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Danny L. Shaffer II)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Lance Cpl. Danny L. Shaffer III
Date: 2011-12-01 11:05:00
Colonel Scott D. Campbell, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares himself for a battle sight zero shoot during Command Post Exercise II at Range 212A on Camp Pendleton, Nov. 28. The BZO is an adjustment made to the weapon’s optics that correctly aligns the weapon’s sight to the user. Command Post Exercise II focused on the unit’s ability to stand up an entire Command Operations Center quickly in the event the MEU is called to shore. Although the exercise included training for this specific event, CPEX II brought the Marines and sailors together by encouraging them to work as a team and build camaraderie among each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Danny L. Shaffer II)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2011-11-28 15:17:00
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 Exercise II focused on the unit’s ability to stand up an entire Command Operations Center quickly in the event the MEU is called to shore. Although the exercise included training for this specific event, CPEX II brought the Marines and sailors together by encouraging them to work as a team and build camaraderie among each other. Hernandez, 20, is from Temecula, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2011-11-28 14:57:00
Sergeant Chester P. Ginter, motor transportation mechanic, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element, secures the camouflage netting for the tents used as the Command Operations Center, during Command Post Exercise II at Camp Pendleton, Nov. 28. Command Post Exercise II focused on the unit’s ability to stand up an entire Command Operations Center quickly in the event the MEU is called to shore. Although the exercise included training for this specific event, CPEX II brought the Marines and sailors together by encouraging them to work as a team and build camaraderie among each other. Ginter, 22, is from Ketchikan, Alaska. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2011-11-28 14:41:00
Sgt. Christopher D. Smith, intelligence analyst, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element, assembles poles to support the camouflage netting for the tents used for the Command Operations Center at Command Post Exercise II at Camp Pendleton, Nov. 28. Command Post Exercise II focused on the unit’s ability to stand up an entire Command Operations Center quickly in the event the MEU is called to shore. Although the exercise included training for this specific event, CPEX II brought the Marines and sailors together by encouraging them to work as a team and build camaraderie among each other. Smith, 25, is from Kenosha, Wisc.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2011-11-28 14:36:00
Command Element Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to set up camouflage netting on tents for a Command Operations Center at the Command Post Exercise II on Camp Pendleton, Nov. 28. Command Post Exercise II focused on the unit’s ability to stand up an entire Command Operations Center quickly in the event the MEU is called to shore. Although the exercise included training for this specific event, CPEX II brought the Marines and sailors together by encouraging them to work as a team and build camaraderie among each other. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2011-11-28 14:22:00
Lance Cpl. John H. Fulton, administrative clerk, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element, assists in assembling tents for a Command Operations Center during Command Post Exercise II at Camp Pendleton, Nov. 28. Command Post Exercise II focused on the unit’s ability to stand up an entire COC quickly in the event the MEU is called to shore. Although the exercise included training for this specific event, CPEX II brought the Marines and sailors together by encouraging them to work as a team and build camaraderie among each other. Fulton, 20, is from Howell, N.J.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. Makenzy Simeon
Date: 2011-11-22 15:25:00
Operation Homefront, in coordination with Albertsons and the Junipero Serra High School water polo team in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., donated 19 prepackaged meals and an additional 40 turkeys to the 15th MEU for Thanksgiving. The turkey boxes include a 10-12 pound turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy that can feed up to eight people. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Makenzy Simeon)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2011-11-22 15:27:00
Cpl. Makenzy Simeon, embarkation specialist, delivers a turkey to Cpl. Joshua B. Kelso, tech controller, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which was donated to him and the other Marines and sailors at their unit, Nov. 22. Operation Homefront, in coordination with Albertsons and the Junipero Serra High School water polo team in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., donated 19 prepackaged meals and an additional 40 turkeys to the 15th MEU for Thanksgiving. The turkey boxes include a 10-12 pound turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy that can feed up to eight people. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)

Unit: 15th MEU
Byline: Cpl. John Robbart III
Date: 2011-11-22 15:22:00
Lance Cpl. Christopher T. Howard, radio operator, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, looks at the Thanksgiving meal that was donated to him and the other Marines and sailors at his unit, Nov. 22. Operation Homefront, in coordination with Albertsons and the Junipero Serra High School water polo team in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., donated 19 prepackaged meals and an additional 40 turkeys to the 15th MEU for Thanksgiving. The turkey boxes include a 10-12 pound turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy that can feed up to eight people. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John Robbart III)