Videos

ARABIAN SEA -- Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 cross-decked F-35B Lightning IIs from HMS Queen Elizabeth to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Nov. 8, 2021. U.S. Marines from “The Wake Island Avengers” were transported by a Royal Navy Merlin MK IV to the Essex to recover and refuel the F-35Bs, before launching them on mission ultimately to return to Queen Elizabeth. This evolution demonstrated the strategic importance of F-35 capable allied carriers, as well as the interoperability the F-35B facilitates. Simultaneously, aircraft attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, landed on Queen Elizabeth demonstrating increased interoperability, information sharing, and expanded access across the region as allies, as well as credible and capable forces operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

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)

U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force practice room-entering procedures on the flight deck aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, May 28, 2015. This type of sustainment training is essential for the Marines to be able to swiftly and smoothly clear out target buildings. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/ Released)