Videos

SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 16, 2018) - Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participate and showcase some of the MEU's air capabilities during the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 18. BIAS, a biennial event, is an opportunity to strengthen military-to-military relationships with regional partners and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Joshua Jackson/Released)

SAKHIR AIRBASE, Bahrain (Nov. 14, 2018) - Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, showcase the MV-22B Osprey during the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 18. BIAS, a biennial event, is an opportunity to strengthen military-to-military relationships with regional partners and European allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Joshua Jackson/Released)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Carson Vanderpooten, an air frames mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), explains his day to day work on the F-35B Lightning II aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), throughout the deployment. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. Fifth 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 video by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr./Released)

ARABIAN SEA – U.S. Marine Cpl. Carson Vanderpooten, an air frames mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), explains his day to day work aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), throughout the deployment. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. Fifth 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 Video by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr./Released)

OAHU - U.S. Marines with Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct Sustainment Training Exercise, July 20, 2018. This training allowed the Marines and Sailors to sustain skills developed during a comprehensive six-month pre deployment training cycle, and included planning and executing ship-to-shore operations, company sized helicopter and amphibious raids, combat marksmanship and convoy operations. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group /MEU team is a strong, flexible, responsive and consistent force capable of maneuver warfare across all domains; it is equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Anthony Van Fredenberg)

OAHU - U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct Sustainment Training Exercise, July 20, 2018. This training allowed the Marines and Sailors to sustain skills developed during a comprehensive six-month pre deployment training cycle, and included planning and executing ship-to-shore operations, company sized helicopter and amphibious raids, combat marksmanship and convoy operations. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group /MEU team is a strong, flexible, responsive and consistent force capable of maneuver warfare across all domains; it is equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr.)

OAHU - U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct Sustainment Training Exercise, July 20, 2018, Hawaii. This training allowed Marines and Sailors to sustain skills developed during a comprehensive six-month pre deployment training cycle, and included planning and executing ship-to-shore operations, company-sized helicopter and amphibious raids, combat marksmanship and convoy operations. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group/MEU team is a strong, flexible, responsive and consistent force capable of maneuver warfare across all domains; it is equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Joshua Jackson)

U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. Joseph Lucero and Capt. Kevin Fleischer, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), talk about the importance of carrier qualifications aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 4, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU conducted Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), the final exercise before the units' upcoming deployment. This exercise validates the ARG/MEU team's ability to adapt and execute missions in ever-changing, unknown environments. Upon completion of COMPTUEX, the 13th MEU and Essex ARG will be certified as the nation's premier forward-deployed, crisis response force, capable of executing missions across the broad spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr.)

Lance Cpl. Socheata Chan, an administration clerk with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), talks about the purpose of a female engagement team aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 4, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU are conducted Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), the final exercise before the units' upcoming deployment. This exercise validates the ARG/MEU team's ability to adapt and execute missions in ever-changing, unknown environments. Upon completion of COMPTUEX, the 13th MEU and Essex ARG will be certified as the nation's premier forward-deployed, crisis response force, capable of executing missions across the broad spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr.)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a deck shoot aboard the San-Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23), April 27, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU integrated to conduct the second major exercise of their pre-deployment training. ARG, MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX) provides essential and realistic ship-to-shore training, designed to enhance the integration of the Navy-Marine Corps team. ARGMEUEX provides an opportunity to integrate unique individual and unit skills and develop the Essex ARG and 13th MEU’s collective proficiency in challenging and unfamiliar environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Mealy)