Mighty MEU Mega Thread (MMMT)

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09/09/2011
PACIFIC SUNSET
The sun sets in the Pacific Ocean as the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct operations off the coast of southern California, Sept. 5, 2011. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Scott Dunn

9/7/2011 By Sgt. Elyssa Quesada
11th MEU
An AH-1Z Viper supports a counter-piracy training mission miles from Southern California's San Clemente Island Sept. 7. The attack helicopter is with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced), the aviation combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit embarked the amphibious assault ship Makin Island and amphibious transport dock New Orleans in San Diego to begin its second seagoing exercise since becoming a complete Marine air-ground task force in May.

 

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11/25/2011 By Sgt. Elyssa Quesada
11th MEU
CH-53E Super Stallion pilots Maj. Scott Trent and Capt. Meg Bustin take off from USS Makin Island here Nov. 14. The Marines serve with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced), the aviation combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which embarked USS Makin Island, USS New Orleans and USS Pearl Harbor in San Diego Nov. 14, beginning a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East regions.

11/25/2011 By Sgt. Elyssa Quesada
11th MEU
Majs. Travis Patterson and Don McGuire, AH-1Z Super Cobra pilots, land on USS Makin Island here Nov. 14. The Marines serve with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced), the aviation combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which embarked USS Makin Island, USS New Orleans and USS Pearl Harbor in San Diego Nov. 14, beginning a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East regions.

11/25/2011 By Sgt. Elyssa Quesada
11th MEU
CH-46E Sea Knight pilots Maj. Ryan Sheehy and 1st Lt. Molly Muldoon take off from USS Makin Island here Nov. 14. The Marines serve with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced), the aviation combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which embarked USS Makin Island, USS New Orleans and USS Pearl Harbor in San Diego Nov. 14, beginning a seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East regions.

 

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120919-N-KB563-031 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2012) Marine pilot Maj. Howard Longwell, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in an an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (BHR ARG) and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) are participating in a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is an evaluated event that focuses on the BHR ARG and 31st MEU's capabilities in missions such as humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and non-combatant evacuation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)

120920-N-KB563-046 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 20, 2012) Marine pilot Maj. Howard Longwell from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), top, makes final preparations for to takeoff in an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)

120919-N-KB563-118 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2012) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) directs an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, across the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (BHR ARG) and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) are participating in a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is an evaluated event that focuses on the BHR ARG and 31st MEU's capabilities in missions such as humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and non-combatant evacuation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)

 

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121005-N-KR526-028 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2012) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) fast-rope from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group on deployment with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Thompson/Released)

121005-N-KR526-039 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2012) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) fast-rope from a CH-53E Super Sea Stallion helicopter to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group on deployment with the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Thompson/Released)