The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) cheer for the U.S. Naval Academy during the 2018 Army-Navy Game. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex ARG and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is 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. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Francisco Diaz Jr./Released)
SARDINIA– A platoon-sized element of Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) trained alongside 1st Regiment, San Marco Brigade of the Italian Landing Force during exercise Mare Aperto, Oct. 8-15, 2018.
For Immediate Release
Aug. 18, 2018
SULU SEA – The Marine at the center of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) search in the Mindanao Sea since August 9 has been identified as Cpl. Jonathan Currier.
PHOENIX – Marines and sailors with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit trained alongside elements of Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command during the 13th MEU’s Realistic Urban Training Exercise in Phoenix, March 2-11, 2018.
DETROIT – Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Detroit held a 9/11 memorial ceremony and wreath laying ceremony in Hart Plaza, downtown Detroit, Sept. 10, 2017.
