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210503-M-JX780-1330 GULF OF ALASKA (May 3, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit flies over the Gulf of Alaska in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

210503-M-JX780-1330 GULF OF ALASKA (May 3, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit flies over the Gulf of Alaska in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by LCpl Brendan Mullin

210506-M-JO645-1058 COLD BAY, ALASKA (May 6, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Bradford, left, a satellite transmissions operator and native of Paris, KY, with Joint Task Force Enablers, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Vile, a cyber control operator and native of Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, with 673d Communication Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, pose for a photo during Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desiree King)

210506-M-JO645-1058 COLD BAY, ALASKA (May 6, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Bradford, left, a satellite transmissions operator and native of Paris, KY, with Joint Task Force Enablers, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Vile, a cyber control operator and native of Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, with 673d Communication Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, pose for a photo during Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desiree King)

Photo by Sgt. Desiree King

210508-M-PQ459-1662 COLD BAY, ALASKA (May 8, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps military working dog handlers with Military Police Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrate military working dog bite work for Cold Bay, Alaska, residents during an Open House community relations event in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

210508-M-PQ459-1662 COLD BAY, ALASKA (May 8, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps military working dog handlers with Military Police Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrate military working dog bite work for Cold Bay, Alaska, residents during an Open House community relations event in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall

210508-M-PQ459-1653 COLD BAY, ALASKA (May 8, 2021) – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, talk to Cold Bay, Alaska, residents about a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom during an Open House community relations event in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

210508-M-PQ459-1653 COLD BAY, ALASKA (May 8, 2021) – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, talk to Cold Bay, Alaska, residents about a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom during an Open House community relations event in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall

210510-M-PQ459-1056 COLD BAY, ALASKA (May 10, 2021) – U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to depart Cold Bay, Alaska, in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

210510-M-PQ459-1056 COLD BAY, ALASKA (May 10, 2021) – U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to depart Cold Bay, Alaska, in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall

210507-M-QM580-1120 COLD BAY, ALASKA (May 7, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps expeditionary firefighting and rescue specialists with Marine Wing Support Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Russell Ruta, Vice Mayor of Cold Bay and fire fighter, extinguish a vehicle fire during a mass casualty training event at Cold Bay airport, Alaska in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole)

210507-M-QM580-1120 COLD BAY, ALASKA (May 7, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps expeditionary firefighting and rescue specialists with Marine Wing Support Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Russell Ruta, Vice Mayor of Cold Bay and fire fighter, extinguish a vehicle fire during a mass casualty training event at Cold Bay airport, Alaska in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole)

Photo by SSgt Kassie McDole

210507-M-QM580-1387 COLD BAY AIRPORT, ALASKA (May 7, 2021) – 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and Sailors and Cold Bay Airport aircraft rescue firefighters pose for a photo in front of an Oshkosh Striker T3000 firetruck following a training event at Cold Bay Airport, Alaska in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole)

210507-M-QM580-1387 COLD BAY AIRPORT, ALASKA (May 7, 2021) – 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and Sailors and Cold Bay Airport aircraft rescue firefighters pose for a photo in front of an Oshkosh Striker T3000 firetruck following a training event at Cold Bay Airport, Alaska in support of Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole)

Photo by SSgt Kassie McDole

210408-M-UY835-1024 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 8, 2021) – U.S. Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) clear out of the way of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), in preparation for takeoff from the flight deck of the ship. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th MEU are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

210408-M-UY835-1024 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 8, 2021) – U.S. Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) clear out of the way of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), in preparation for takeoff from the flight deck of the ship. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th MEU are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley

210408-M-UY835-1017 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 8, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th MEU are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

210408-M-UY835-1017 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 8, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th MEU are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Photo by Patrick Crosley

210301-M-UY835-1023 ARABIAN GULF (March 1, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) Agile Combat Employment (ACE) event, March 1. AFCENT’s ACE capstone event enhances theater airpower competencies, validating operational capabilities and command and control while simultaneously strengthening regional partnerships. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

210301-M-UY835-1023 ARABIAN GULF (March 1, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) Agile Combat Employment (ACE) event, March 1. AFCENT’s ACE capstone event enhances theater airpower competencies, validating operational capabilities and command and control while simultaneously strengthening regional partnerships. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Photo by Patrick Crosley

210223-M-UY835-1118 CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Feb. 23, 2021) – U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a night live-fire attack exercise during a theater amphibious combat rehearsal (TACR) at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb. 23. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. The 15th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

210223-M-UY835-1118 CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Feb. 23, 2021) – U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a night live-fire attack exercise during a theater amphibious combat rehearsal (TACR) at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb. 23. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. The 15th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley

210221-M-UY835-1104 CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Feb. 21, 2021) – U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a simulated assault as part of a company live-fire attack exercise during theater amphibious combat rehearsal (TACR) at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb. 21. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. The 15th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

210221-M-UY835-1104 CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Feb. 21, 2021) – U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a simulated assault as part of a company live-fire attack exercise during theater amphibious combat rehearsal (TACR) at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb. 21. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. The 15th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 13, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps F35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Feb. 13. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 13, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps F35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Feb. 13. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall

GULF OF BAHRAIN (Feb. 15, 2021) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) pulls into Manama, Bahrain, during a scheduled port visit in support of logistics and maintenance, Feb. 15. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow)

GULF OF BAHRAIN (Feb. 15, 2021) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) pulls into Manama, Bahrain, during a scheduled port visit in support of logistics and maintenance, Feb. 15. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow

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STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021) – A MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, takes off from the flight deck amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a Strait of Hormuz transit, Feb. 8. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow)

210208-N-LD903-1001 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021) – A MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, takes off from the flight deck amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a Strait of Hormuz transit, Feb. 8. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Jaymes Morrow

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STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Feb. 8. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

210208-M-UV498-1123 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the Strait of Hormuz, Feb. 8. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion

210205-N-LR905-1230 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) transit the Strait of Hormuz, Feb. 8. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh)

210205-N-LR905-1230 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 8, 2021) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) transit the Strait of Hormuz, Feb. 8. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh

201114-M-PQ459-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2020) – U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Taylor Dagg with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to draw blood during Valkyrie emergency fresh whole blood transfusion training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

201114-M-PQ459-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2020) – U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Taylor Dagg with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to draw blood during Valkyrie emergency fresh whole blood transfusion training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall

210130-M-ZN327-1067 CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Jan. 30, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Daeth, right, and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Cosgrove, both explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, patrol for simulated improvised explosive devices during a Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Jan. 30. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. The 15th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett)

210130-M-ZN327-1067 CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Jan. 30, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul Daeth, right, and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Cosgrove, both explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, patrol for simulated improvised explosive devices during a Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Jan. 30. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. The 15th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett)

Photo by Cpl. Rowlett

210128-M-JO645-1028 CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Jan. 28, 2021) – U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Quanderius Robinson, center, assigned to Joint Task Force Enablers, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wraps 550 paracord around an AN/TRC-209 high frequency radio antenna while setting up a forward operating base during a Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Jan. 28. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. The 15th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desiree King)

210128-M-JO645-1028 CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (Jan. 28, 2021) – U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Quanderius Robinson, center, assigned to Joint Task Force Enablers, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wraps 550 paracord around an AN/TRC-209 high frequency radio antenna while setting up a forward operating base during a Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsal (TACR) at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Jan. 28. TACR integrates U.S. Navy and Marine Corps assets to practice and rehearse a range of critical combat-related capabilities available to U.S. Central Command, both afloat and ashore, to promote stability and security in the region. The 15th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desiree King)

Photo by Sgt. Desiree King

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