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210125-M-ZN327-1018 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 25, 2021) – U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, step onto the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego, part of 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett)

210125-M-ZN327-1018 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 25, 2021) – U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, step onto the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). San Diego, part of 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 the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett)

Photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett

210125-M-UV498-1081 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2021) – U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Erica Hazen, center, with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, steadies a simulated patient’s airway during a mass casualty training event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

210125-M-UV498-1081 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2021) – U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Erica Hazen, center, with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, steadies a simulated patient’s airway during a mass casualty training event aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion

210119-M-UY835-1053 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Lutz, a mortarman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, clears an M240B machine gun during a squad competition on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

210119-M-UY835-1053 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 19, 2021) – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Lutz, a mortarman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, clears an M240B machine gun during a squad competition on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley

210117-M-PQ459-1060 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2021) – U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) stand in formation during an award ceremony on the ship’s flight deck. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

210117-M-PQ459-1060 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2021) – U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) stand in formation during an award ceremony on the ship’s flight deck. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall

210107-M-UV498-1127 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2021) – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct pre-flight checks on a UH-1Y Venom in preparation for takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

210107-M-UV498-1127 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2021) – U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct pre-flight checks on a UH-1Y Venom in preparation for takeoff from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion

201227-M-UV498-1400 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2020) – A U.S. Marine with the All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, distributes grenades while preparing for a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel rehearsal aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

201227-M-UV498-1400 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 27, 2020) – A U.S. Marine with the All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, distributes grenades while preparing for a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel rehearsal aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion

201225-M-PQ459-1007 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2020) – U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), take a group photo during a Christmas celebration. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

201225-M-PQ459-1007 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 25, 2020) – U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), take a group photo during a Christmas celebration. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall

201223-M-JX780-4066 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 23, 2020) – A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for takeoff on the flight deck of aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in preparation for a live-fire close-air support training event. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

201223-M-JX780-4066 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 23, 2020) – A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for takeoff on the flight deck of aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) in preparation for a live-fire close-air support training event. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin

201118-M-UY835-1011 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (Nov. 18, 2020) – U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit maneuver to their bivouac site during a live-fire and maneuver training event. 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 Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

201118-M-UY835-1011 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (Nov. 18, 2020) – U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit maneuver to their bivouac site during a live-fire and maneuver training event. 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 Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley

201114-M-UV498-1422 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2020) – A U.S. Marine with the All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his M4 carbine during a combat marksmanship exercise on the flight deck of 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 Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

201114-M-UV498-1422 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 14, 2020) – A U.S. Marine with the All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires his M4 carbine during a combat marksmanship exercise on the flight deck of 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 Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion

INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) - The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, consisting of USS Makin Island (LHD 8), USS Somerset (LPD 25), USS San Diego (LPD 22), and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit; and USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) conduct maritime operations off the coast of Somalia under Joint Task Force – Quartz in support of Operation Octave Quartz (OOQ). The OOQ mission is to reposition U.S. Department of Defense personnel from Somalia to other locations in East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh)

INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2020) - The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, consisting of USS Makin Island (LHD 8), USS Somerset (LPD 25), USS San Diego (LPD 22), and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit; and USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) conduct maritime operations off the coast of Somalia under Joint Task Force – Quartz in support of Operation Octave Quartz (OOQ). The OOQ mission is to reposition U.S. Department of Defense personnel from Somalia to other locations in East Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob D. Bergh)

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

201220-M-JO645-1134 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 20, 2020) – U.S. Marines and Sailors with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, during a quick reaction force drill aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) in support of Operation Octave Quartz. The mission of OOQ is to reposition U.S. DOD forces in Somalia to other East Africa operating locations while maintaining pressure on violent extremists and supporting partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desiree King)

201220-M-JO645-1134 INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 20, 2020) – U.S. Marines and Sailors with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, during a quick reaction force drill aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) in support of Operation Octave Quartz. The mission of OOQ is to reposition U.S. DOD forces in Somalia to other East Africa operating locations while maintaining pressure on violent extremists and supporting partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desiree King)

Photo by Sgt Desiree King

201211-M-QM580-1089 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 11, 2020) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Tenney, an aerial observer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushions 39 and 79 assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 return to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore. This year marks the 26th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole)

201211-M-QM580-1089 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Dec. 11, 2020) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Tenney, an aerial observer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushions 39 and 79 assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 return to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore. This year marks the 26th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole

201124-M-ZN327-1026 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2020) – U.S. Marines with the All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, advance on targets while firing during a marksmanship training event on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). The MKIARG and the 15th MEU are currently conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett)

201124-M-ZN327-1026 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2020) – U.S. Marines with the All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, advance on targets while firing during a marksmanship training event on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). The MKIARG and the 15th MEU are currently conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett)

Photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett

201124-M-UV498-1061 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2020) – A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit fast-ropes from an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, 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 Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

201124-M-UV498-1061 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2020) – A U.S. Marine with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit fast-ropes from an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, 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 Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

Photo by LCpl. Mackenzie Binion

201120-M-JO645-1388 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 20, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Wesley Revel, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Detachment, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, connects a fuel hose to a full fuel bladder during an expeditionary advanced base operation. 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. Desiree King)

201120-M-JO645-1388 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 20, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Wesley Revel, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Detachment, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, connects a fuel hose to a full fuel bladder during an expeditionary advanced base operation. 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. Desiree King)

Photo by Sgt. Desiree King

201014-M-JO645-1128 SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Huesser, a bulk fuel specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits for the signal to detach a fuel hose after refueling a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced) at a forward arming and refueling point during an expeditionary advanced base operation training event. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting at-sea training events in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desiree King)

201014-M-JO645-1128 SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Huesser, a bulk fuel specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, waits for the signal to detach a fuel hose after refueling a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced) at a forward arming and refueling point during an expeditionary advanced base operation training event. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting at-sea training events in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Desiree King)

Photo by Sgt Desiree King

201010-M-UY835-1174 SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alexander Clark, a launcher chief with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares a High Mobility Rocket Artillery System for a simulated fire mission during an expeditionary fires training event. The HIMARS is a truck mounted, rocket launcher, capable of accurately hitting precise targets over long distances. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

201010-M-UY835-1174 SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2020) – U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alexander Clark, a launcher chief with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares a High Mobility Rocket Artillery System for a simulated fire mission during an expeditionary fires training event. The HIMARS is a truck mounted, rocket launcher, capable of accurately hitting precise targets over long distances. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Photo by Cpl Patrick Crosley

201007-M-ZN327-1054 SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2020) – A U.S. Sailor assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, directs a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, to offload from Landing Craft, Air Cushion 79. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 15th MEU are currently conducting at-sea training events in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett)

201007-M-ZN327-1054 SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2020) – A U.S. Sailor assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5, directs a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with India Battery, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, to offload from Landing Craft, Air Cushion 79. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and 15th MEU are currently conducting at-sea training events in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett)

Photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett

201004-M-UV498-1251 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 4, 2020) – Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit salute the U.S. flag before embarking aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) at Naval Base San Diego, California. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

201004-M-UV498-1251 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 4, 2020) – Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit salute the U.S. flag before embarking aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) at Naval Base San Diego, California. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

Photo by Lance Cpl Mackenzie Binion

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