Video by Cpl. Anna Albrecht | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 10.10.2015
ARABIAN GULF (Oct. 10, 2015) U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force execute a night deck shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines practiced shooting at night to enhance their speed and accuracy while shooting in low-light conditions. The 15th MEU, embarked on the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, is deployed to......
Video by Cpl. Anna Albrecht | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 10.05.2015
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......
Video by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | 08.12.2015
U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire their weapons at targets during a short-range marksmanship qualification course aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The marksmanship course focused on improving Marine’s ability to work in pairs during combat shooting rehearsals, which prepares them......
