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Marine Air Ground Task Force works together to bring forces home

Story by Cpl. John Robbart III | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 05.12.2012

A small team of Marines sat atop a mountain calling in close air support missions during the ground portion at Realistic Urban Training May 11. When they started receiving simulated enemy fire, they had only... Read More

Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel platoon trains to rescue downed pilots

Story by Cpl. John Robbart III | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 05.11.2012

In the unfortunate event that an aircraft goes down, pilots can rest assured the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit has trained a 24-man platoon to come and get them. The Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel... Read More

Maritime Raid Force hones precision shooting skills

Story by Cpl. John Robbart III | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 05.08.2012

Precision-like shooting has become more than a goal for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, it’s a requirement. To meet this standard, they proved their skill to Special Operations... Read More

Realistic Urban Training heats up in El Centro

Story by Cpl. John Robbart III | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 05.07.2012

More than 400 Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit began conducting the ground portion of Realistic Urban Training, here, May 7. The training aims to integrate the Command Element, and... Read More

Capitol Hill gets a thrill at Marine Day

Story by Lance Cpl. Emmanuel Ramos | Marine Corps Base Quantico | Date: 04.27.2012

Marine Corps Base Quantico hosted a demonstration for U.S. representatives, congressional staff and special guests on Camp Barrett on Friday. Read More