110204-N-5538K-240 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2011) A Marine assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) fast ropes onto the port aircraft elevator of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group on patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)
110204-N-5538K-078 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 4, 2011) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric C. Haymes, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), fast ropes onto the port aircraft elevator of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group on patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)
2/10/2011 By Capt. Caleb Eames
31st MEU
CH-46E Sea Knight and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, provide air support for ground forces during a mock amphibious assault, Feb. 10, in support of exercise Cobra Gold 2011.Cobra Gold 2011 is a multinational training exercise aimed at maintaining regional peace and security
2/10/2011 By Cpl. Michael A. Bianco
31st MEU
Cpl. Brandon Unis, an infantryman with Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, provides security as a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter leaves the landing zone during an amphibious landing exercise, Feb. 10. The landing, carried out by the Republic of Korea Marines, Kingdom of Thailand forces and Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, took place during exercise Cobra Gold 2011. Cobra Gold improves participating nations' ability to conduct relevant and dynamic training, while strengthening relationships between the militaries and local communities.
2/10/2011 By Capt. Caleb Eames
31st MEU
AV-8B Harrier jets with Marine Attack Squadron 211, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, provide air support for ground forces during a mock amphibious assault, Feb. 10, in support of exercise Cobra Gold 2011.Cobra Gold 2011 is a multinational training exercise aimed at maintaining regional peace and security.