Mighty MEU Mega Thread (MMMT)

[HeyJoe]

100712-N-7532T-028 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 9, 2010) Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, embark U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland (LPD 7). The soldiers are participating in the amphibious phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010. RIMPAC is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. (Royal Australian Navy photo by ABIS Peter Thompson/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

100719-M-7045P-001 POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (July 19, 2010) U.S. Marines assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, demonstrate the proper operating procedures for the M-240B machine gun to Malaysian soldiers assigned to the Malaysian Army 9th Royal Malaysian Regiment. The Marines are participating in Rim of the Pacific 2010, a biennial event which allows participating nations to work together to build trust and enhance partnerships needed to improve maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Orlando Perez/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

100724-N-1004S-351 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2010) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), center, the Republic of Korea navy King Sejong the Great-class guided-missile destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991), left, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Akebono (DD 108) and other ships assigned to the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 combined task force transit the Pacific Ocean in a 32-vessel formation as part of a photo exercise north of Hawaii. RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational maritime exercise, is a biennial event which allows participating nations to work together to build trust and enhance partnerships needed to improve maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shawn J. Stewart/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

100723-N-8069G-079 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 23, 2010) Amphibious assault vehicles leave the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group participating in a composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX) off the East Coast of the United States, from Virginia to Florida. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristin L. Grover/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

100724-N-1004S-011 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 24, 2010) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and other ships assigned to the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 combined task force transit the Pacific Ocean in a 32-vessel formation as part of a photo exercise north of Hawaii. RIMPAC, the world's largest multinational maritime exercise, is a biennial event which allows participating nations to work together to build trust and enhance partnerships needed to improve maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shawn J. Stewart/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

100718-N-1082Z-016 SUEZ CANAL (July 18, 2010) The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) transits the Suez Canal followed by the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde is part of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

100726-N-6984M-010 EAST SEA (July 26, 2010) Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 aircraft fly in formation over of the Republic of Korea Navy amphibious landing ship Dokdo (LPH 6111) and the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers USS McCampbell (DDG 85) and USS Lassen (DDG 82). The Republic of Korea and the United States are conducting the combined alliance maritime and air readiness exercise "Invincible Spirit" in the seas east of the Korean peninsula from July 25-28, 2010. This is the first in a series of joint military exercises that will occur over the coming months in the East and West Seas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John J. Mike/Released)

 

[HeyJoe]

One of these is not like the others...

...and it's me! Or write your own caption...

100805-N-9818V-205 NORFOLK (Aug. 5, 2010) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West holds an all-hands call aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during his visit to Naval Station Norfolk. West is wearing the Navy Working Uniform Type III during the conformance test phase. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

 

[Birdog8585]

...and it's me! Or write your own caption...

100805-N-9818V-205 NORFOLK (Aug. 5, 2010) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West holds an all-hands call aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during his visit to Naval Station Norfolk. West is wearing the Navy Working Uniform Type III during the conformance test phase. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

Stand-by for Marine whiny sessions...

 

[HeyJoe]

Stand-by for Marine whiny sessions...

100803-N-9818V-758 CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Aug. 3, 2010) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West holds an all-hands call with Sailors and Marines during a visit to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. West met with personnel from 2d Marine Logistics Group, Medical Logistics Company, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division and the naval hospital. West is wearing the Navy Working Uniform type III during the conformance test phase. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

MCPON isn't worried about confronting marines head-on....

 

[SynixMan]

Looks pretty good to me. Are those replacing the old Woodland/Desert cammies for the seabees and forward deployed folks? I wouldn't mind wearing that if we could. NWUs are comfy no doubt but they look, well, silly.

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

!5th MEU

100812-N-3729D-022 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2010) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) in the Indian Ocean, board a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. The Marines are the first wave to go ashore in Pakistan to help maintain the heavy lift aircraft the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps are providing to deliver relief supplies to flood-stricken regions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Dunlap/Released)

100812-N-1226D-077 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2010) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the White Knights of Helicopter Marine Medium Squadron (HMM) 165 lifts off from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) in the Indian Ocean. The helicopter is part of the first wave to go ashore in Pakistan to help maintain the heavy lift aircraft the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps are providing to deliver relief supplies to flood-stricken regions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Omar A. Dominquez/Released)

100812-N-3729D-026 INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2010) Marine Corps CH-53E Sea Stallions assigned to the White Knights of Helicopter Marine Medium Squadron (HMM) 165 launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Aircraft are transfering passengers and cargo as the first wave moves ashore in Pakistan during preparations to deliver relief supplies to flood-stricken regions. The CH-53E is loaded with tools, ground support equipment, communications gear and general supplies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Dunlap/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

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.

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

7/10/2011 By Lance Cpl. Ryan Carpenter
11th MEU
A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's maritime raid force fast-ropes out of a CH-46E Sea Knight during an exercise at the oil platform Hogan July 10. The MRF, along with a section of the unit's aviation combat element, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268, and command element, are taking part in a large-scale exercise with ocean and urban-based scenarios.

7/12/2011 By Lance Cpl. Ryan Carpenter
11th MEU
A CH-46E Sea Knight lands at Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268's forward arming and refueling point July 12 Camp San Luis Opispo during the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's large-scale exercise with ocean and urban-based scenarios. The reinforced squadron is the aviation combat element for the unit.

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

7/12/2011 By Cpl. Chad J. Pulliam
11th MEU
Maj. Anthonol Neely, commander of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's maritime raid force, is dropped off by a UH-1Y helicopter during an assault mission on a mock village here July 12. The MRF, along with a section of the unit's aviation combat element, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced), and command element are taking part in a large-scale exercise with ocean and urban-based scenarios.