15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Hometown: CAMP PENDLETON, CA, US
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Featured Video
Marines, Japanese Army conduct LCAC training
Marines from 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit trained alongside the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force during a Landing Craft Air Cushion exercise at Red Beach Jan. 24.
Video by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers | 15MEUPA | 01.24.2012
Recent Photos
(970 votes; 3.26)
Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon works hard to...Corporal Harold E. Campo, amphibious assault vehicle mechanic, AAV Platoon, India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks his...
Photo by Cpl. John Robbart III | 15MEUPA | 10.17.2012
Crewmembers of USS Rushmore relax in DarwinLance Cpl. James Hastings, forward observer, Command Element, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shops for souvenirs in a store at Darwin, Australia, Oct. 15. Marines...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers | 15MEUPA | 10.15.2012
Exercise Crocodilo 2012A U.S. Marine from Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participates in a gorge crossing demonstration during Exercise Crocodilo in Metinaro,...
Courtesy Photo | 15MEUPA | 10.11.2012
Marines, sailors spread joy to children in Timor-LesteMarines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit sort donated sporting goods in the port of Dili, Timor-Leste, Oct. 11. The donations are part of a community relations...
Photo by 2nd Lt. Matthew Finnerty | 15MEUPA | 10.11.2012
MP Training CutsAn embassy guard practices restraining techniques on Cpl. Jonathan Sanchez, military police detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, at...
Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Jennifer Antoine | 15MEUPA | 10.13.2012
India Co. BLT 3/5 trains along-side with Timor-Leste...Lance Cpl. Daniel Fiaseu, team leader, 1st Fire Team, 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon, India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides...
Photo by Cpl. John Robbart III | 15MEUPA | 10.11.2012
Recent Video
(12 votes; 4.50)
Marines, Japanese Army conduct LCAC trainingMarines from 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit trained alongside the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force during a Landing Craft Air Cushion exercise at Red Beach Jan. 24.
Video by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers | 15MEUPA | 01.24.2012
HA/DR MissionB-roll of U.S. Marine and Sailors of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 Reinforced (HMM-165(REIN)), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) executing a...
Video by Lance Cpl. Jhonson Simeon | 15MEUPA | 09.21.2010
Gunnery Sgt. Darren LapsleyMarine Gunnery Sgt. Darren Lapsley talks to a KNSD reporter in San Diego, Calif. about his work on an airfield in support of the relief effort where the U.S. military...
Video by Capt. Paul Duncan | 15MEUPA | 08.24.2010
Gunnery Sgt. Wade DavisMarine Gunnery Sgt. Wade Davis talks to a KNSD reporter in San Diego, Calif. about his work on an airfield in support of the relief effort where the U.S. military is...
Video by Capt. Paul Duncan | 15MEUPA | 08.24.2010
Capt. Will MerrandMarine Capt. Will Merrand with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, currently at Gazi Air Base Pakistan sends a shout out home to his family in St. Louis, Mo. Generic.
Courtesy Video | 15MEUPA | 08.20.2010
Lt. Mike LeaderNavy Lt. Mike Leader with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, currently at Gazi Air Base Pakistan sends a shout out home to his family in San Diego, Calif. Generic.
Courtesy Video | 15MEUPA | 08.20.2010
Recent News Stories
(118 votes; 3.30)
Peleliu ARG Arrives in U.S. 5th Fleet
The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Oct. 30.
Courtesy Story | 15MEUPA | 10.30.2012
The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Oct. 30.
Courtesy Story | 15MEUPA | 10.30.2012
Crewmembers of USS Rushmore relax in DarwinMarines decide to join the Corps for a number of reasons. For the adventurous, the chance to travel the world with a Marine Expeditionary Unit can be a deciding...
Story by Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers | 15MEUPA | 10.20.2012
Military Police teach critical security skills to...Whether it’s standing vigilantly on the walls of an embassy or keeping an eagle’s eye on everything while performing personal security detachment details, at the...
Story by Gunnery Sgt. Jennifer Antoine | 15MEUPA | 10.17.2012
Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon works hard to...Maintaining and operating 15 26-ton amphibious assault vehicles is no easy task, but the Marines of Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, India Co., Battalion Landing...
Story by Cpl. John Robbart III | 15MEUPA | 10.17.2012
15th MEU wraps up Exercise Crocodilo 2012The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit recently wrapped up Exercise Crocodilo 2012 in Timor-Leste Oct. 16. It was the first exercise of its Western Pacific deployment,...
Story by Cpl. John Robbart III | 15MEUPA | 10.16.2012
Marines, sailors spread joy to children in Timor-LesteThe sounds of loud cheers, joyful screams and celebratory high-fives engulfed a small dirt schoolyard in Baucau, Timor-Leste. Two tired teams, one a group of...
Story by 2nd Lt. Matthew Finnerty | 15MEUPA | 10.15.2012
Recent Audio
(2 votes; 3.00)
Sgt. Ryan T. Sotelo
Sgt. Ryan T. Sotelo from San Mateo, Calif. talks to the San Mateo Daily Journal about joining the Marines, and receiving the Silver Star Award.
Courtesy Audio | 15MEUPA | 04.05.2012
Sgt. Ryan T. Sotelo from San Mateo, Calif. talks to the San Mateo Daily Journal about joining the Marines, and receiving the Silver Star Award.
Courtesy Audio | 15MEUPA | 04.05.2012
Lt. Cmdr. Chaplain David D. Dinkins
Lt. Cmdr. David D. Dinkins from Arlington, Texas, talks to a KCBI reporter from Dallas, Texas about his duties and responsibilities while he is serving as a chaplain...
Courtesy Audio | 15MEUPA | 10.11.2011
Lt. Cmdr. David D. Dinkins from Arlington, Texas, talks to a KCBI reporter from Dallas, Texas about his duties and responsibilities while he is serving as a chaplain...
Courtesy Audio | 15MEUPA | 10.11.2011
Major Michael Crivello
Maj. Michael Crivello, operations officer, talks to Andrew Lubin from Leatherneck Magazine about his current deployment in Pakistan.
Audio by Cpl. Paul Torres | 15MEUPA | 08.20.2010
Maj. Michael Crivello, operations officer, talks to Andrew Lubin from Leatherneck Magazine about his current deployment in Pakistan.
Audio by Cpl. Paul Torres | 15MEUPA | 08.20.2010
Marines Arrive in Pakistan
Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have started arriving in Pakistan to help with flood relief efforts. Army Sgt. Jose Colon has more from Ghazi.
Courtesy Audio | 15MEUPA | 08.13.2010
Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit have started arriving in Pakistan to help with flood relief efforts. Army Sgt. Jose Colon has more from Ghazi.
Courtesy Audio | 15MEUPA | 08.13.2010
