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Muscle memory helps corpsmen save lives November 10, 2015 — Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, run out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft and set up a perimeter around a simulated blast. Behind them they hear fellow Marines role-playing casualties yelling and screaming for help as the mass casualty team begins identifying patients who need immediate MORE

15th MEU Marines, French forces successfully conclude bilateral exercise in Djibouti October 12, 2015 — Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit concluded a bilateral training exercise with the French 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment (RIAOM) which began September 21 and concluded on October 7 in Djibouti.The Marines participating in the course were assigned to the 15th MEU’s Force Reconnaissance Detachment, Delta Company, Light Armored MORE

Darkhorse Marines train in pistol proficiency March 12, 2013 — It would seem being deployed at-sea could make going to the pistol range difficult, but Marines aboard the USS Rushmore were able to shoot and sustain the important skill.Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, were able to take advantage of the space available on the flight deck of USS Rushmore to conduct MORE

Marines, sailors aboard USS Rushmore spend free-time wisely March 4, 2013 — USS RUSHMORE - Many Marines and sailors have downtime while deployed with a Marine Expeditionary Unit. Some choose to use this time wisely by improving themselves and their peers.While deployed aboard the USS Rushmore, servicemembers assigned to the 15th MEU found many ways to pass time while expanding their physical, mental and professional MORE

Combat Cargo takes on full-size responsibility July 31, 2012 — The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group faces a full-sized logistical challenge every time they prepare to leave port. One team of Marines accepts that challenge and ensures all vehicles, supplies and personnel for ship-to-shore operations are embarked and ready to go.Eighty-eight Marines were selected from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit to become a MORE

Marines train to evacuate U.S. citizens abroad July 26, 2012 — The Marine Corps is largely known for its prowess in combat, protecting the United States and its interests from foreign threats. However, sometimes it is called upon to assist U.S. citizens. To prepare for that call, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit rehearsed a non-combatant evacuation operation, in which units from the MEU’s Battalion Landing MORE

Marines, sailors transfer fuel from ship to shore June 7, 2012 — When sending supplies by land or sea proves too slow and inefficient, sending it first class via a CH-53E Super Stallion is sometimes necessary. Marines from Transport Support Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, did just that when the Helicopter Support Team rigged 1000 gallons of JP-5 fuel under two CH-53E MORE

Marines, sailors work together to keep pilots in air June 3, 2012 — AV-8B Harriers shook the USS Peleliu as part of the daily flight operations during the PHIBRON Three and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s PHIBRON-MEU Interoperability Training off the coast of Southern Calif., June 1. The exercise gives Marines and sailors the opportunity to become familiar working together as a blue-green team. The cohesion is a MORE

15th Marine Expeditionary Unit bids fair winds to a leader May 7, 2012 — The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit said goodbye to one of its respected leaders during a retirement ceremony May 4, which concluded a 29-year-long career in the Marine Corps for Sgt.Maj. Richard “Rick” Cunningham.Cunningham, from New Richmond, Wis., reported to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on June 22, 1983. After experiencing recruit MORE

Maritime Raid Force develops key skills April 13, 2012 — During the month of April, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force began training with Special Operations Training Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, here and Naval Base San Diego. The MRF's primary role is to carry out raids against maritime objectives including gas and oil platforms, ships and targets on shore. This was the MORE