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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

Expeditionary team holds New Year’s celebration on flight deck January 1, 2013 — USS PELELIU – The area that is home to CH-46E Sea Knights and a host of other aircraft was used for a different purpose, Jan. 1.Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group held a steel beach picnic on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu, which was an opportunity for the blue-green team to relax at MORE

Peleliu holds pull-up challenge at-sea November 24, 2012 — USS PELELIU - Cheers echoed in the gym of the USS Peleliu as Marines and sailors proudly cheered for their teammates during a ship-wide Campbell Cup Pull-Up Challenge, Nov. 24.The challenge was the fourth competition in the Campbell Cup, a bi-monthly challenge that pits teams within the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious Ready MORE

Phrog crew spends some time behind the trigger October 30, 2012 — INDIAN OCEAN – Crewmembers in two CH-46E Sea Knights traded their tools for an afternoon in the sky behind the triggers of some heavy machine guns, Oct. 25.Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Rein.), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted aerial gunnery and tail gunnery training to refresh the skills of eight of the unit’s crew chiefs as well MORE

Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon works hard to maintain smooth operations October 25, 2012 — USS GREEN BAY – Maintaining and operating 15 26-ton amphibious assault vehicles is no easy task, but the Marines of Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, India Co., Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit work hard to accomplish that mission everyday.In order to bring the Marines of India Co., BLT 3/5, 15th MEU to shore, the MORE

Darkhorse disciples bring expeditionary Marines, sailors together September 29, 2012 — USS PELELIU – During deployments, service members often find outlets to help them cope with the stresses that come with being away. Some opportunities include the gym, music or religion. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, have recently formed Darkhorse Disciples, a lay-led bible study, aboard the USS Peleliu. MORE

CLB-15 calibrates rifles at sea September 29, 2012 — USS Rushmore – The pang of M16 and M4 rifles echoed across the ocean as paper targets where filled with shot holes. It was obvious that the Marines were doing work on the flight deck.During the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group’s Western Pacific deployment, Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 15 decided to let MORE

Recon Marines wrap up final qualifications with dive in unique territory September 28, 2012 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Select reconnaissance Marines from Reconnaissance Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 15th MEU, dove in to a unique opportunity to honor the fallen and to start the Western Pacific 12-02 deployment, Sept. 17-24. The swift, silent and deadly divers used the MORE

Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group resupplies, relaxes in Hawaii September 27, 2012 — After spending a week at sea, Marines and sailors aboard the USS Rushmore, part of the USS Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, were given a break when they arrived at U.S. Naval Station Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Many took the opportunity to relax on Hawaiian beaches or shop for souvenirs before continuing on their Western Pacific deployment. The PELARG MORE