15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Happy Valentine's Day from Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Somerset!

Happy Valentine's Day from Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Makin Island!

Happy Valentine's Day from Marines and Sailors aboard the USS San Diego!

Amphibious Ready Group, Arriving #USSMakinIsland transits #StraitofHormuz into the #ArabianGulf Feb. 8, to train alongside regional & coalition partners, & provide naval aviation support to operations #InherentResolve & #EnduringFreedom. DETAILS: https://go.usa.gov/xsxrs

A bird's eye view of America's #BlueGreenTeam in action! #USNavy's #USSSomerset embarked with the 15th MEU transit the #StraitOfHormuz. Somerset is deployed to the #5thFleet AOR in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability & security in the region. #NavyReadiness

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy," Martin Luther King Jr., 1963.

NEWS: U.S. Africa Command commander conducts engagements in #Somalia and visits #USSMakinIsland --------------- We continually adjust and adapt our efforts to ...disrupt #alShabaab and place pressure on its network. Our continued success is dependent on sustained engagement and international partnerships. We have a shared enemy in al-Shabaab. - U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend Release: https://go.usa.gov/xAdZc U.S. Mission to Somalia U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet U.S. Embassy Djibouti U.S. Embassy Nairobi

On Jan, 17, 1991, the U.S. led coalition forces in the liberation of Kuwait. Today, on the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, we honor those who came before us for their service and sacrifice during this era.

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, conduct night flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

U.S. Marines with the All-Domain Reconnaissance Detachment, 15th MEU, conduct combat marksmanship training aboard the USS Makin Island, USS Somerset and USS San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Britany Rowlett, Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin and Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

EFEX Marines with the 15th MEU, participate in an expeditionary fires training event, Oct. 8-10, 2020, at San Clemente Island, Calif. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. ... (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Patrick Crosley) U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Indo-Pacific Command I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF)

Eyes in the Sky Marines with VMM-164 (Rein.), 15th MEU, and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), take off from the ships flight deck in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Oct 7, 2020. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting at-sea training events in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. ... (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Sarah Stegall) U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Navy Pacific Marines I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Deck Landing Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, and Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) practice deck-landing qualifications, Oct. 5, 2020. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. ... (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin) U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Indo-Pacific Command I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

All Aboard Marines and Sailors with the 15th MEU embark the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) at Naval Base San Diego, California, Oct. 3-4, 2020. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are currently conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. ... (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin and Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion) U.S. Marine Corps Pacific Marines

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, take self-administered COVID-19 tests at Camp Pendleton California, Sept. 25, 2020. COVID testing was administered during the 15th MEU’s quarantine period in preparation for Marines and Sailors to embark the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group for training in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Britany Rowlett and Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

Commander Battalion Landing Team 1/4 relieved of command MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 13, 2020) Lt. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, Commanding Genera...l, I Marine Expeditionary Force, relieved Lt. Col. Michael J. Regner, Commanding Officer, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit today. Heckl relieved Regner due to a loss in trust and confidence in his ability to command as a result of the assault amphibious vehicle mishap that took place off the coast of Southern California July 30, 2020. Although the Command Investigation has compiled a substantial amount of information and data which formed the basis for Heckl’s decision, it is still ongoing as the Marine Corps continues to investigate, assess all relevant information, and take appropriate actions. The battalion landing team, a reinforced infantry battalion, is the ground combat element of the MEU, and consists of three rifle companies, along with artillery, light-armored reconnaissance, assault amphibian, and combat engineer attachments. These elements are readily available to the MEU commander to project ground combat power from ship-to-shore. The Marines and Sailors of the 15th MEU continue to train in preparation for crisis and contingency response. Media queries can be directed via e-mail to [email protected].

Happy 245th Birthday U.S. Navy!

World Mental Health Day Today and every day, remember to look out for yourself and the Marines around you. Need to talk with someone? Call the DSTRESS Line anonymously at 1-877-476-7734.

Desert View Marines with Charlie Company, BLT 1/4, 15th MEU, participate in a simulated aerial assault during training to increase Navy-Marine Corps interoperability in the eastern Pacific at Camp Pendleton, California, August 6, 2020. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps continue to combine efforts to refine and strengthen fundamental amphibious capabilities and reinforce the Navy-Marine Corps team. ... (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)

Some of what you seek can be found online. But for Marines, the things that matter most must be fought for: a true sense of purpose that comes from knowing you’...re part of something bigger than yourself and belonging that’s only found among those who share a common cause. Not everyone belongs in our ranks, but those who dobelong. Be part of the fight. See more

Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Female Engagement Team (FET) train with a simulated partner force at Camp Pendleton The training prepares FET’...s to train a foreign military in combat and practice medical procedures while increasing interoperability among Marines and foreign counterparts. See more

Never Forget, Always Prevail We will always remember the loss, bravery and resolve on 9/11. We won’t forget.

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Service members and families gathered on the morning of Aug. 21 to pay tribute to our nine fallen service members of Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The memorial was held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s Camp Horno area to honor eight Marines and a Sailor from the 15th MEU who died in an assault amphibious vehicle mishap July 30. Imagery of the service and a full story are available at https://www.dvidshub.net//battalion-landing-team-1-4-honor