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Marine Corps Cpl. Delano Glass, a food service specialist assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), speaks about his military occupational specialty while deployed aboard USS Portland (LPD 27). Portland and the 11th 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 Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Patrick Katz/Released)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Royal Saudi Naval Forces conduct bi-lateral training at Jazirat al Ghurab Island, Saudi Arabia, during exercise Indigo Defender 21, Oct. 19-21. Indigo Defender 21 is a capstone bilateral maritime exercise between Royal Saudi Naval Forces and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command to enhance interoperability and strengthen our capacity to maintain regional maritime security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Patrick Katz/Released)

211101-M-OY155-2001KUWAIT (Sept. 20 to Oct. 20, 2021) Marines and Sailors assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct sustainment training in Kuwait, Sept. 20 to Oct. 20. The 11th MEU and Essex Amphibious Ready Group 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 Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jennessa Davey/Released)

Pride of the Pacific: Archangel U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provide indirect artillery fire support for maneuver elements during exercise Eager Lion 2019 at Wadi Shadiya, Jordan, Sept. 2019. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Pride of the Pacific: Archangel | Official Trailer U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide indirect artillery fire support for maneuver elements during exercise Eager Lion 2019 at Wadi Shadiya, Jordan, Sept. 2019. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert) This video was created and optimized to engage our social media audiences prior to posting the full length video feature for Exercise Eager Lion.

Pride of the Pacific: Partnership II U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) arrive in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a regularly scheduled port visit, Aug. 26, 2019. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th 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. Marines and Sailors with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a multitude of ranges at King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command’s largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral, environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) returned from their successful, eight-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific, Middle East, Mediterranean and Horn of Africa regions, February 28, 2019. Throughout deployment, the Navy’s Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU team participated in a variety of exercises with partners throughout the Indo-Pacific, Middle East, Mediterranean and Horn of Africa regions, which strengthened partnerships and increased combat readiness, amphibious and crisis-response capabilities and interoperability between U.S. and partner nation forces. Simultaneous, the Navy/Marine Corps force supported Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Freedom Sentinel. In addition, the end of this deployment is uniquely significant, as it was the inaugural combat deployment of the Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II. (U. S. Marine Corps video by Francisco J. Diaz Jr./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)

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)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Native Fury 18 execute Exercise Native Fury in the United Arab Emirates, Jan. 21-Feb 9. Exercise NF18 is a Joint Chiefs of Staff directed, U.S. Central Command sponsored, I Marine Expeditionary Force executed maritime prepositioning force exercise conducted in the Marine Corps Forces Central Command area of responsibility. Native Fury is designed to train Marines and Sailors in crisis response through MPF operations and aims to increase proficiency, expand levels of cooperation, enhance maritime capabilities, and promote long-term regional stability and interoperability between international partners. NF18 is executed at various training sites throughout the U.A.E., to include: Fujairah Naval Base, Minhad Air Base, and Jebel Ali Port. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Devan K. Gowans and Cpl. Christopher D. Thompson)

The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Battalion Landing Team started their portion of Alligator Dagger 17, a two-week combat rehearsal in Djibouti, to increase proficiency and readiness in the 5th Fleet area of operation, by reintroducing basic marksmanship skills and weapons familiarization. “This basic sustainment training keeps the Marines’ edges sharp so we maintain that constant force of readiness,” said Staff Sgt. Rogan Nichols, the platoon sergeant for third platoon, Company A. “This is why we are known as the force in readiness, and it’s what our MEU is prepared for.” The BLT culminated the training by conducting squad supported live-fire, fire-and-movement attacks, which incorporated company organic assets as wells scout snipers exercising the combat orders process. The BLT successfully completed all training expectations and reinforced the strength of their teams from the bottom up making the BLT as a whole fundamentally more effective and responsive. “This training helped the Marines get to the next tier of confidence in their weapons systems, intimately learning about their day and night optics and how to use both in low-light and other harsh situations, as well as built a familiarity with rest of their gear issued for deployment,” Nichols added. The Battalion Landing Team worked in extreme conditions to prepare themselves as well as the rest of the 15th MEU for seamless and quick response to crises situations even in the most unforgiving terrain and climate. “This exercise acclimated us to operating in 5th Fleet’s environment,” said 1st Lt. Patrick Neichter, the platoon commander of 2nd platoon, Company B. “Alligator Dagger was necessary so we are prepared to respond to any type of crises situation while the 15th MEU is operating in the 5th Fleet area of operation.” From heat acclamation and building and using terrain models to conduct live-fire squad attacks, the BLT built their confidence of the key leaders as well as the small unit leaders perfecting readiness, the Marines’ leadership skills and the overall abilities of the 15th MEU.

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 8, 2017) Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force conduct a visit, board, search and seizure mission aboard USS Lewis B. Puller (T-ESB 3) during exercise Alligator Dagger 2017. VBSSs are conducted to capture and control a suspected enemy vessel in order to combat terrorism, piracy and smuggling operations on the sea. Available expeditionary Navy/Marine Corps forces stand ready aboard ships to assure allies, deter potential adversaries and provide persistent U.S. presence. Alligator Dagger provides opportunity to enhance capabilities in critical mission sets inherent to the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Capt. Maida Zheng/Released)"

U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force fire both rifles and pistols on the flight deck of the USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps motion media by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released) Interview: Cpl. James A. Berry (Cypress, TX), Scout with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Force Recon Det Videographer Sgt. Steve H. Lopez 15th MEU PA-COMCAM Productions steve.lopez@anchorage.usmc.mil

U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force execute different shooting drills during a deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex. The Marines did pushups and shuttle runs prior to firing to raise their heart rates and identify how it affects their marksmanship. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 3, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brianna Mikus uses music as a getaway from the daily stresses of being deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Mikus is a radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/Released)

U.S. Marine 1st. Lt. Hunter Harrison speaks about the sustainment training conducted by India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Harrison is a platoon commander with India Co, BLT 3/1. The Marines of BLT 3/1 executed a series of attack and maneuver drills consisting of machine gun, grenade, rocket, squad and night attacks. Elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are ashore in Djibouti for sustainment training to maintain and enhance the skills they developed during their pre-deployment training period. The 15th MEU is currently deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. Also available in high definition. (U.S. Marine Corps photos and video by: Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command 15.2 conduct their certification exercise.