Marines TV

This multimedia documentary captures Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU), deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group from March through November 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in which forward-deploys serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations. Narrations provided by Col. Matthew G. St. Clair and Sgt. Chace Bowman. Music tracks courtesy of www.freestockmusic.com. Disclaimer: The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense of this website or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the Department of Defense does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this DoD website. Imagery courtesy of Lance Cpl. Juanenrique Owings, Cpl. Michael Lockett, Cpl. Kyle Runnels, Sgt. Christopher Stone, and Gunnery Sgt. Michael Kropiewnicki.(U.S. Marine Corps motion media by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels/Released).

U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct fast rope familiarization training from CH-53E Super Stallions assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), at sea, June 30, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations. Produced by Kyle N. Runnels.

A first person point-of-view walk through of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) showcasing the life of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines and sailors while on ship, July 13, 2013. The 26th MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force forward-deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations. Music courtesy of www.freestockmusic.com: "Hintergrund Musik Ruhig." The video was shot with a Go Pro Hero 3 using a Chesty Mount. Due to operational security, the video was rearranged in a non-linear timeline. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released).

Package about 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed aboard the ships of Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in late August after a five-month pre-deployment training period. Their early departure was in response to an order by the Secretary of Defense to support Pakistan Flood relief efforts. Pakflood10

Package of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting a three-week Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the ships of Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group during July 2010. Produced by Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon Jr., and Lance Cpl. Tammy K. Hineline.

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force conducted a Maritime Interception Operation launched from the ships of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group during the three-week long Compositie Training Unit Exercise. The exercise provided an opportunity for the integration of the Maritime Raid Force and the Navy ship control team. Produced by Lance Cpl. Santiago G. Colon, Jr.