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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

201103-M-PQ459-1379 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2020) – U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit celebrate the 245th Marine Corps birthday with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) while underway. 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. Sarah Stegall)

201103-M-PQ459-1379 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2020) – U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit celebrate the 245th Marine Corps birthday with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) while underway. 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. Sarah Stegall)

Photo by Sgt Sarah Stegall

201012-M-JX780-1193 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2020) ‒ U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Addison Avell, also a UH-1Y Venom aerial observer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, scans for hazards from a UH-1Y Venom during flight operations while underway. 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 Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

201012-M-JX780-1193 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 12, 2020) ‒ U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Addison Avell, also a UH-1Y Venom aerial observer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, scans for hazards from a UH-1Y Venom during flight operations while underway. 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 Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by LCpl. Brendan Mullin

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit learn how to operate a firehose during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2020. The FARP mission allows military aircraft to refuel and re-arm at a forward located position, allowing them to get back into the fight in less time than returning to the air station they originated from. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit learn how to operate a firehose during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2020. The FARP mission allows military aircraft to refuel and re-arm at a forward located position, allowing them to get back into the fight in less time than returning to the air station they originated from. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley

U.S. Marines with All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load onto an 11M Naval Special Warfare Rigid Inflatable Boat during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2020. During VBSS training, Marines hone their ship boarding and seizure capabilities to increase their proficiency of non-compliant VBSS in support of Maritime Interception operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett)

U.S. Marines with All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load onto an 11M Naval Special Warfare Rigid Inflatable Boat during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2020. During VBSS training, Marines hone their ship boarding and seizure capabilities to increase their proficiency of non-compliant VBSS in support of Maritime Interception operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett)

Photo by Cpl. Britany Rowlett

A U.S. Marine with All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, climbs a caving ladder to board an Aerial Target Launch Ship during a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 15, 2020. During VBSS training, Marines hone their ship boarding and seizure capabilities to increase their proficiency of non-compliant VBSS in support of Maritime Interception operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Stegall)

A U.S. Marine with All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, climbs a caving ladder to board an Aerial Target Launch Ship during a visit, board, search and seizure training exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 15, 2020. During VBSS training, Marines hone their ship boarding and seizure capabilities to increase their proficiency of non-compliant VBSS in support of Maritime Interception operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Stegall)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Stegall

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pull a fuel hose during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2020. The FARP mission allows military aircraft to refuel and re-arm at a forward located position, allowing them to get back into the fight in less time than returning to the air station they originated from. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pull a fuel hose during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2020. The FARP mission allows military aircraft to refuel and re-arm at a forward located position, allowing them to get back into the fight in less time than returning to the air station they originated from. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Graydon, right, an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates how to properly hold a firehose during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2020. The FARP mission allows military aircraft to refuel and re-arm at a forward located position, allowing them to get back into the fight in less time than returning to the air station they originated from. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Graydon, right, an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates how to properly hold a firehose during a forward arming and refueling point exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 15, 2020. The FARP mission allows military aircraft to refuel and re-arm at a forward located position, allowing them to get back into the fight in less time than returning to the air station they originated from. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, operate an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle during sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 14, 2020. The AAV crew members conducted sustainment training to improve and maintain skills, such as driving, operating weapon systems and performing field expedient maintenance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, operate an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle during sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 14, 2020. The AAV crew members conducted sustainment training to improve and maintain skills, such as driving, operating weapon systems and performing field expedient maintenance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, drive AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles through the surf during sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 14, 2020. The AAV crew members conducted sustainment training to improve and maintain skills, such as driving, operating weapon systems and performing field expedient maintenance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, drive AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles through the surf during sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 14, 2020. The AAV crew members conducted sustainment training to improve and maintain skills, such as driving, operating weapon systems and performing field expedient maintenance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Hansen, an anti-tank missile gunner with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, breaks the seal on his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during a non-lethal gas chamber qualification at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 10, 2020. The chamber qualification is designed to build confidence in Marines using the M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask and mission-oriented protective posture gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Hansen, an anti-tank missile gunner with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, breaks the seal on his M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask during a non-lethal gas chamber qualification at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 10, 2020. The chamber qualification is designed to build confidence in Marines using the M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask and mission-oriented protective posture gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley

A U.S. Marine Corps AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged in preparation for sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2020. The AAV crew members conducted sustainment training to improve and maintain skills, such as driving, operating weapon systems and performing field expedient maintenance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

A U.S. Marine Corps AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged in preparation for sustainment training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 11, 2020. The AAV crew members conducted sustainment training to improve and maintain skills, such as driving, operating weapon systems and performing field expedient maintenance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew McLaughlin, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, adjusts an antenna attached to the rear gun mount in an MV-22B Osprey during beyond line of sight training in California, July 9, 2020. The BLOS training improved and expanded skills needed to facilitate communication between adjacent units or higher headquarters that are located beyond the horizon and cannot be physically seen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew McLaughlin, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, adjusts an antenna attached to the rear gun mount in an MV-22B Osprey during beyond line of sight training in California, July 9, 2020. The BLOS training improved and expanded skills needed to facilitate communication between adjacent units or higher headquarters that are located beyond the horizon and cannot be physically seen. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Caruso, left, a fire support Marine, and Cpl. Hunter McPherson, a machine gunner, both with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, signal the landing zone during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, July 9, 2020. TRAP training prepares Marines with the knowledge and skills to recover isolated sensitive material and personnel in the event of a downed aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Caruso, left, a fire support Marine, and Cpl. Hunter McPherson, a machine gunner, both with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, signal the landing zone during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, July 9, 2020. TRAP training prepares Marines with the knowledge and skills to recover isolated sensitive material and personnel in the event of a downed aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion

U.S. Marine Corps Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialists with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a non-lethal gas chamber qualification at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 10, 2020. The chamber qualification is designed to build confidence in Marines using the M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask and mission-oriented protective posture gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

U.S. Marine Corps Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialists with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a non-lethal gas chamber qualification at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 10, 2020. The chamber qualification is designed to build confidence in Marines using the M50 Joint Service General Purpose Mask and mission-oriented protective posture gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Photo by Cpl. Patrick Crosley

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