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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

Marines train at-sea to bolster blue-green interoperability February 28, 2013 — USS RUSHMORE - Being confined on a ship for long periods of time can seemingly put a damper on effective training, however, Marines will always find ways to train, no matter what their environment they’re in. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit took advantage of their time at sea to conduct Maritime Interoperability Training MORE

CLB-15 celebrates 25th anniversary October 26, 2012 — USS RUSHMORE- The ship was unusually busy one early morning aboard the USS Rushmore as the golden sun rose, casting long shadows of Marines standing in formation across the flight deck.Combat Logistics Battalion 15 celebrated their 25th birthday with a Battle Color Rededication Ceremony here, Oct. 15, during the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and MORE

Rushmore medical, dental take care of business October 5, 2012 — USS RUSHMORE – Sailing across the high seas, a team of 21 corpsmen, one ER physician, an ER nurse and a dentist keep the Marines and sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group healthy as they continue their Western Pacific deployment.Although it’s much smaller than the PELARG’s flag ship, 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

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