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U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to embark MV-22B Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), during training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 21, 2024.

MAGTF Integration

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, disembark an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced) 15th MEU, at a landing zone during training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 21, 2024.

Wheels Down

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, at a landing zone as an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, takes off during training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 21, 2024.

LZ Security

Cake Cutting Ceremony

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Cake Cutting Ceremony

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Cake Cutting Ceremony

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Cake Cutting Ceremony

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U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit offload simulated casualties from an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, following a casualty evacuation flight to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, during Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 30, 2023.

15th MEU RUT

During the scenario, the 15th MEU conducted a mission coordinating with a U.S. Consulate until the situation necessitated an evacuation of consulate staff and American citizens from the area. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment.

U.S. Marines Complete Embassy Evacuation Training in Reno

The ceremony served the official start of the MEU’s training cycle, during which the 15th MEU command element gained the subordinate elements of Battalion Landing Team 1/5, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, forming a Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

15th MEU Composite Ceremony

The 15th MEU beach bash is an event that brings families, currently serving members of the 15th MEU, and 15th MEU veterans together to build camaraderie, engage in friendly competition and stay connected to our veteran community.

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U.S. Marine Corps aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, are placed in a hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, to shelter from Tropical Storm Hillary while supporting the 15th MEU’s Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 19, 2023. The 15th MEU planned and executed a destructive weather mitigation plan to protect personnel and equipment from the storm and resumed normal training operations after the inclement weather subsided. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joel Bennick, a team leader assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lays suppressing fire at enemy targets while conducting a live-fire fire team maneuver range during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 18, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

U.S. Marines assigned to Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engage targets with sniper rifles in low-light conditions during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 21, 2023. RUT is a land-based, pre-deployment exercise that enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU with an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, wait to begin a low-light unknown distance rifle range during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 16, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

U.S. Marine Corps motor transportation Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hoist the cab of a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement truck with an AMK36 wrecker vehicle during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Aug. 14, 2023. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, maneuver through a field to board MV-22B Ospreys attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, following a long range raid during Realistic Urban Training exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, Aug. 24, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada, on a KC-130J Super Hercules attached to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, to conduct a simulated military assisted departure during Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 24, 2023. During the scenario, the 15th MEU conducted a mission to coordinate with a U.S. Consulate until the situation necessitated an evacuation of consulate staff and American citizens from the area. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

15th MEU Completes Embassy Evacuation Training in Reno

U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, transit to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, in support of Realistic Urban Training exercise, Aug. 15, 2023. RUT is a shore-based, MEU-level exercise that provides an opportunity to train and execute operations as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force in urban environments.

15th MEU Realistic Urban Training

The training, part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force Expeditionary Operations Training Group TRAP course, develops the capabilities of the TRAP force to enhance their capabilities recover aircraft, personnel, and equipment in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

TRAP

The FiSTEX was conducted to gain proficiency in integrating different components of the MEU, including the fire support team with close air support and artillery to effectively engage targets while validating communication channels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms)

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U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand in formation during the 15th MEU composite ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 14, 2023. The ceremony served the official start of the MEU’s training cycle, during which the 15th MEU command element gained the subordinate elements of Battalion Landing Team 1/5, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, forming a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

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The ceremony served the official start of the MEU’s training cycle, during which the 15th MEU command element gained the subordinate elements of Battalion Landing Team 1/5, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, forming a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Helms)

15th MEU Composite Ceremony

The JLTV course was eight days long and provided instruction to enable Marines of various military occupational specialties to operate a JLTV and better support the 15th MEU’s mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Kiger)

15th MEU Marines Complete JLTV Licensing Course

CLB-15 and HMH-361 worked together to test an innovative lift method utilizing wheel nets to inform publication and standard operating procedure development for the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

CLB-15 Helicopter Support Team Inaugural MRZR Lift

The purpose of the joint TRAP training was to develop capability in maritime recovery of aircraft, personnel and equipment in potentially austere or contested environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

Servatoris Taciturni: The Silent Savior

CLB-15 Helicopter Support Team Inaugural MRZR Lift

CLB-15 Helicopter Support Team Inaugural MRZR Lift

CLB-15 Helicopter Support Team Inaugural MRZR Lift

CLB-15 Helicopter Support Team Inaugural MRZR Lift

The purpose of a MCCRE, is to formally evaluate the unit’s core and/or assigned mission essential tasks to ensure service standardization and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick Katz)

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This training supports 1st Recon's mission to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance in an amphibious environment in support of the division’s operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

1st Reconnaissance Battalion Water Jump Training

Wall Photo

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During the ceremony, Leavy relinquished his post to Sgt. Maj. John Schlaud, after serving as the 15th MEU sergeant major since June 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert)

15th MEU Relief and Appointment Ceremony

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, sling load a tractor rubber-tired articulated steering multi-purpose (TRAM) beneath a CH-53E Super Stallion attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during helicopter support team training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 25, 2023.

CLB-15 MCCRE: Helicopter Support Team

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Peter Bose, the future operations officer assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, memorizes items on a tarp prior to conducting high-intensity interval training during an officer physical training session at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 20, 2023.

15th MEU Officer PT

U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, speak to a simulated evacuee during evacuation control center training as a part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation (MCCRE) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 26, 2023.

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A U.S. Marine assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, receives medical care for simulated blast injuries during mass casualty training as part of CLB-15’s Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 27, 2023.

CLB-15 MCCRE: Mass Casualty Exercise

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Peter Shelton, the air operations officer assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, engages targets with an M4 carbine as part of a combat marksmanship program table five range at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 1, 2023.

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Fans cheer as runners complete the San Diego Half Marathon in downtown San Diego, March 26, 2023.

15th MEU: San Diego Half Marathon 2023

“Buddy! Buddy! Are you okay?” A Look into the Marine Corps’ Combat Lifesaver Course

“Buddy! Buddy! Are you okay?” A Look into the Marine Corps’ Combat Lifesaver Course

“Buddy! Buddy! Are you okay?” A Look into the Marine Corps’ Combat Lifesaver Course

The Copernicus Award honors recipients for their consistent and superior performance in their command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I)/ information technology-related job fields. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sydney Smith)

15th MEU Marine earns 2022 Copernicus Award

The Copernicus Award honors recipients for their consistent and superior performance in their command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I)/ information technology-related job fields. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sydney Smith)

15th MEU Marine earns 2022 Copernicus Award

For almost two decades, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carl Matthew Ruppert)

Iron Fist 2022: US Marines, JGSDF soldiers conduct waterborne ops in ACVs, AAVs

For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies.

Iron Fist 2022: 1st ANGLICO Marines, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers fast-rope from rappel tower

For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies.

Iron Fist 2022: 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion conduct amphibious assault alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers

For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies.

Iron Fist 2022: US Marines, JGSDF soldiers simulate combat assaults

For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies.

Iron Fist 2022: 2/4 Marines, JGSDF soldiers conduct MOUT training

For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies.

Iron Fist 2022: 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion Marines conduct night ops

For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted Exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies.

Iron Fist 2022: US Marines, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers conduct on/off drills

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