Story by Cpl. Timothy Valero | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 01.16.2018
“I am the backbone of the United States Marine Corps. I am the Marine non-commissioned officer,” corporals and a select few lance corporals stand proud as they begin to recite the non-commissioned officers creed during their Corporal’s Course graduation ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6)....
Story by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 01.03.2018
Flight operations are critical for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the combined capabilities of the Aviation Combat Element’s jet, helicopter, tiltrotor, and unmanned aircraft allows for a wide range of mission capabilities. These missions vary from long-range missile strikes, surveillance, to gear, equipment and troop transfers. Everyone is aware that the pilots and aircraft provide......
Story by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 12.20.2017
INDIAN OCEAN – Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit just completed their final portion of the Law Enforcement’s Non-Lethal Weapons Course, which is a three day course in proper non-lethal weaponry handling and usage....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Schoenberger | USS San Diego (LPD 22) | 12.01.2017
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece - The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) departed Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, Nov. 30 after a scheduled port visit....
Story by Gunnery Sgt. Theresa Seng | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 12.01.2017
ARABIAN GULF – Service members assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participated in a mission to support the Ugandan Battle Group 24 with the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) pre-deployment training program at the Peace Support Operations Training Center, Camp Singo, Uganda, Sept. 30 through Oct. 28, 2017....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Schoenberger | USS San Diego (LPD 22) | 11.27.2017
SOUDA BAY, Greece -- The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, Nov. 27....
Story by Gunnery Sgt. Theresa Seng | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 11.23.2017
Story by USS America and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Public Affairs ARABIAN GULF – The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Richard V. Spencer conducted his first holiday visit to the deployed Marines and Sailors of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23....
Story by Lance Cpl. Dusty B Kilcrease | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 11.21.2017
ARABIAN GULF – Inspiration can affect people in many ways and some well-known examples of what comes from inspiration are George Lucas with the “Star Wars” franchise and Leonardo Da Vinci with his art and inventions. From their inspiration, both were able to produce magnificent creations that influenced many generations after....
