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15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

I Marine Expeditionary Force

A U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle attached to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit drives over a bridge during a combined convoy and mobile defense exercise with Philippine Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Brigade as part of Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Palawan, Philippines, May 15, 2024.

Over the Bridge

A Philippine Marine Corps KM250 truck attached to the 3rd Marine Brigade drives in a column with U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit through Palawan, Philippines, during a combined convoy and mobile defense exercise as part of Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum May 15, 2024.

Combined Convoy Operations

A Philippine Marine assigned to the 3rd Marine Brigade holds security with a .50-caliber machine gun at an integrated coastal defense site on Kamuning Beach, Palawan, Philippines, during Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum May 16, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps' Coastal Defense strategy while supporting the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Coastal Defense

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Robert Lebron, center, the landing support platoon commander assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks about the scheme of maneuver for U.S. and Philippine Marines during a rehearsal of concept brief for a combined convoy and mobile defense exercise as part of Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum at Marine Base Camp Rodolfo, Puerto Princesa, Philippines, May 14, 2024. ACDC is a series of bilateral exchanges and training opportunities between U.S. Marines and Philippine Marines aimed at bolstering the Philippine Marine Corps’ Coastal Defense strategy while supporting modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

The ROC

A U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle departs Philippine Marine Base Camp Rodolfo with Philippine Marine Corps vehicles belonging to the 3rd Marine Brigade during a combined convoy and mobile defense exercise as part of Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, May 15, 2024.

Line of Departure

A Philippine Marne Corps KM450 truck attached to the 3rd Marine Brigade drives through Palawan, Philippines, during a combined convoy and mobile defense exercise with U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of exercise Archipelagic Coastal Defense Continuum May 15, 2024.

Through the Trees

A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle attached to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, splashes off the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during Exercise Balikatan 24 in Naval Detachment Oyster Bay, Palawan, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Balikatan 24: ACVs Debut in the Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle attached to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, splashes off the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during Exercise Balikatan 24 in Naval Detachment Oyster Bay, Palawan, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Balikatan 24: ACVs Debut in the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire Mark 19 40mm grenade training rounds at simulated targets from amphibious combat vehicles during a waterborne gunnery live-fire training during Exercise Balikatan 24 in Oyster Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Balikatan 24: ACVs Debut in the Indo-Pacific

Amphibious combat vehicles attached to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, drive in formation back to the amphibious landing dock USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) following a waterborne gunnery live-fire training during Exercise Balikatan 24 in Oyster Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2024. BK 24 is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

Balikatan 24: ACVs Debut in the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare CH-53E Super Stallions attached to VMM-165 (Rein.), 15th MEU, for flight operations aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) in the South China Sea April 11, 2024. Somerset and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

CH-53E Super Stallions Lift Off USS Somerset

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to embark MV-22B Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), during training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 21, 2024.

MAGTF Integration

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, disembark an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced) 15th MEU, at a landing zone during training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 21, 2024.

Wheels Down

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, at a landing zone as an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, takes off during training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 21, 2024.

LZ Security

Cake Cutting Ceremony

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Cake Cutting Ceremony

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Cake Cutting Ceremony

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Cake Cutting Ceremony

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U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit offload simulated casualties from an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, following a casualty evacuation flight to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, during Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 30, 2023.

15th MEU RUT

During the scenario, the 15th MEU conducted a mission coordinating with a U.S. Consulate until the situation necessitated an evacuation of consulate staff and American citizens from the area. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment.

U.S. Marines Complete Embassy Evacuation Training in Reno

The ceremony served the official start of the MEU’s training cycle, during which the 15th MEU command element gained the subordinate elements of Battalion Landing Team 1/5, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, forming a Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

15th MEU Composite Ceremony

The 15th MEU beach bash is an event that brings families, currently serving members of the 15th MEU, and 15th MEU veterans together to build camaraderie, engage in friendly competition and stay connected to our veteran community.

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U.S. Marine Corps aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, are placed in a hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, to shelter from Tropical Storm Hillary while supporting the 15th MEU’s Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 19, 2023. The 15th MEU planned and executed a destructive weather mitigation plan to protect personnel and equipment from the storm and resumed normal training operations after the inclement weather subsided. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel Bennick, a team leader assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lays suppressing fire at enemy targets while conducting a live-fire fire team maneuver range during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 18, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets with sniper rifles in low-light conditions during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 21, 2023. RUT is a land-based, pre-deployment exercise that enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU with an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait to begin a low-light unknown distance rifle range during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 16, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

U.S. Marine Corps motor transportation Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hoist the cab of a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement truck with an AMK36 wrecker vehicle during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Aug. 14, 2023. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maneuver through a field to board MV-22B Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, following a long range raid during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 24, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada, on a KC-130J Super Hercules attached to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, to conduct a simulated military assisted departure during Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 24, 2023. During the scenario, the 15th MEU conducted a mission to coordinate with a U.S. Consulate until the situation necessitated an evacuation of consulate staff and American citizens from the area. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

15th MEU Completes Embassy Evacuation Training in Reno

U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, transit to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, in support of Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 15, 2023. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

The training, part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group TRAP course, develops the capabilities of the TRAP force to enhance their capabilities recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

TRAP

The FiSTEX was conducted to gain proficiency in integrating different components of the MEU, including the fire support team with close air support and artillery to effectively engage targets while validating communication channels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms)

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U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation during the 15th MEU composite ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 14, 2023. The ceremony served the official start of the MEU’s training cycle, during which the 15th MEU command element gained the subordinate elements of Battalion Landing Team 1/5, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, forming a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

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The ceremony served the official start of the MEU’s training cycle, during which the 15th MEU command element gained the subordinate elements of Battalion Landing Team 1/5, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, forming a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms)

15th MEU Composite Ceremony

The JLTV course was eight days long and provided instruction to enable Marines of various military occupational specialties to operate a JLTV and better support the 15th MEU’s mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Kiger)

15th MEU Marines Complete JLTV Licensing Course

CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

CLB-15 Helicopter Support Team Inaugural MRZR Lift

The purpose of the joint TRAP training was to develop capability in maritime recovery of aircraft, personnel and equipment in potentially austere or contested environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

Servatoris Taciturni: The Silent Savior

CLB-15 Helicopter Support Team Inaugural MRZR Lift

CLB-15 Helicopter Support Team Inaugural MRZR Lift

CLB-15 Helicopter Support Team Inaugural MRZR Lift

CLB-15 Helicopter Support Team Inaugural MRZR Lift

The purpose of a MCCRE, is to formally evaluate the unit’s core and/or assigned mission essential tasks to ensure service standardization and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Katz)

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This training supports 1st Recon's mission to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance in an amphibious environment in support of the division’s operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

1st Reconnaissance Battalion Water Jump Training

Wall Photo

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During the ceremony, Leavy relinquished his post to Sgt. Maj. John Schlaud, after serving as the 15th MEU sergeant major since June 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert)

15th MEU Relief and Appointment Ceremony

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sling load a tractor rubber-tired articulated steering multi-purpose (TRAM) beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023.

CLB-15 MCCRE: Helicopter Support Team

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Peter Bose, the future operations officer assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, memorizes items on a tarp prior to conducting high-intensity interval training during an officer physical training session at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 20, 2023.

15th MEU Officer PT

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, speak to a simulated evacuee during evacuation control center training as a part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 26, 2023.

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A U.S. Marine assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, receives medical care for simulated blast injuries during mass casualty training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 27, 2023.

CLB-15 MCCRE: Mass Casualty Exercise

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Peter Shelton, the air operations officer assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages targets with an M4 carbine as part of a combat marksmanship program table five range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 1, 2023.

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Fans cheer as runners complete the San Diego Half Marathon in downtown San Diego, March 26, 2023.

15th MEU: San Diego Half Marathon 2023

“Buddy! Buddy! Are you okay?” A Look into the Marine Corps’ Combat Lifesaver Course

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15th Marine Expeditionary Unit