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15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Camp Pendleton, CA

Mission

The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Provides a forward deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) capable of conducting Amphibious Operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations, to include enabling the introduction of follow-on forces, and, designated special operations, in order to support the theater requirements of Geographic Combatant Commanders (GCC).

Featured Stories

		Super Bowl party held at-sea By Cpl. John Robbart III \| February 11, 2013 USS PELELIU – The time on deck was 1:30 a.m. when Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group started gathering in the ship’s hangar bay to watch Super Bowl XLVII, Feb. 3. The ship hosted a Super Bowl party for its Marines and sailors as a way to help them decompress and enjoy some of the comforts MORE
		Marines, sailors test strength during arm wrestling tournament By Cpl. John Robbart III \| February 11, 2013 USS PELELIU – Sweating palms, grunting noises and cheering ran rampant during an arm wrestling tournament held on the troop mess decks of the USS Peleliu, Feb. 6.The challenge was the 10th competition of the Campbell Cup, a bi-monthly challenge that pits teams within the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group against each MORE
		Dodgeball tournament hosted at-sea By Cpl. John Robbart III \| January 30, 2013 USS PELELIU – Adrenaline flowed through the bodies of Marines and sailors, dressed in true dodgeball-style uniforms, for what turned out to be the most exciting tournament during the Westpac 12-02 deployment, Jan. 24.The challenge was the tenth competition of the Campbell Cup, a bi-monthly challenge that pits teams within the 15th Marine MORE
		1st Sgt. receives Bronze Star for actions in Sangin District, Afghanistan By Cpl. Timohty Childers \| January 27, 2013 USS RUSHMORE, At Sea – Servicemembers stationed around the world make sacrifices every day for their country. Some expense time away from their families and a number risk their lives to protect their brothers in arms. It is always a special occasion when one is recognized for their actions.First Sgt. Bradley G. Simmons took his place in front of MORE
		Kilo 3/5 Marines fire weapons at-sea By Cpl. John Robbart III \| January 27, 2013 USS PELELIU – The sharp pops of weapons firing could be heard throughout the ship as the helo-borne rifle company of Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted a familiarization shoot on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu, Jan. 23. The shoot allowed more than 100 Marines with Kilo Company to hone the basic skills required MORE
		Marine Combat Controllers provide crucial service for Marine air By Gunnery Sgt. Jennifer Anotoine \| January 19, 2013 DJIBOUTI - A 12 by 6 mile former lake bed, comprised of dry vegetation and compact sand, may seem to be useless ground. However, the Marines from Marine Mobile Air Traffic Control Team see this barren land as an opportunity to create a runway for aircraft as large as a Marine KC-130.This six-man team from the Marine Mobile Air Traffic Control Team, MORE
		15th MEU stays current on fast-roping qualifications By Cpl. John Robbart III \| January 19, 2013 USS PELELIU – Whenever U.S. Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to conduct a mission, a special team of Marines is identified to provide emergency recovery assistance of aircraft or personnel. Often times, these recovery missions require that these Marines fast-rope into hectic situations.More than 50 Marines of Weapons Company, MORE
		Helo Company conducts raid in Djibouti By Cpl. John Robbart III \| January 09, 2013 Djibouti, AFRICA – The dark night wouldn’t allow the human eye to see anything further than two feet ahead, but that didn’t stop the Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit from conducting their mission.After three months at sea, the infantryman of Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, loaded CH-46E Sea MORE
		15th MEU finishes sustainment training in Djibouti By Cpl. John Robbart III \| January 09, 2013 DJIBOUTI – After an extended period at-sea, the west coast’s forward-deployed sea-based Marine Air Ground Task Force stretched its legs for some sustainment training in Djibouti, Africa. Dec. 3-21.The training provided the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit an opportunity to motivate its Marines and sailors by getting them off ship for some time on a MORE
		USS Peleliu By Cpl. John Robbart III \| January 02, 2013 USS PELELIU – The faces of the competitors turned red as they gave all of their effort to push out the most repetitions possible, during a ship-wide Bench Press Competition, Dec. 29.The challenge was the seventh competition of the Campbell Cup, a bi-monthly challenge that pits teams within the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious MORE

		Super Bowl party held at-sea By Cpl. John Robbart III \| February 11, 2013 USS PELELIU – The time on deck was 1:30 a.m. when Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group started gathering in the ship’s hangar bay to watch Super Bowl XLVII, Feb. 3. The ship hosted a Super Bowl party for its Marines and sailors as a way to help them decompress and enjoy some of the comforts MORE
		Marines, sailors test strength during arm wrestling tournament By Cpl. John Robbart III \| February 11, 2013 USS PELELIU – Sweating palms, grunting noises and cheering ran rampant during an arm wrestling tournament held on the troop mess decks of the USS Peleliu, Feb. 6.The challenge was the 10th competition of the Campbell Cup, a bi-monthly challenge that pits teams within the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group against each MORE
		Dodgeball tournament hosted at-sea By Cpl. John Robbart III \| January 30, 2013 USS PELELIU – Adrenaline flowed through the bodies of Marines and sailors, dressed in true dodgeball-style uniforms, for what turned out to be the most exciting tournament during the Westpac 12-02 deployment, Jan. 24.The challenge was the tenth competition of the Campbell Cup, a bi-monthly challenge that pits teams within the 15th Marine MORE
		1st Sgt. receives Bronze Star for actions in Sangin District, Afghanistan By Cpl. Timohty Childers \| January 27, 2013 USS RUSHMORE, At Sea – Servicemembers stationed around the world make sacrifices every day for their country. Some expense time away from their families and a number risk their lives to protect their brothers in arms. It is always a special occasion when one is recognized for their actions.First Sgt. Bradley G. Simmons took his place in front of MORE
		Kilo 3/5 Marines fire weapons at-sea By Cpl. John Robbart III \| January 27, 2013 USS PELELIU – The sharp pops of weapons firing could be heard throughout the ship as the helo-borne rifle company of Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted a familiarization shoot on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu, Jan. 23. The shoot allowed more than 100 Marines with Kilo Company to hone the basic skills required MORE
		Marine Combat Controllers provide crucial service for Marine air By Gunnery Sgt. Jennifer Anotoine \| January 19, 2013 DJIBOUTI - A 12 by 6 mile former lake bed, comprised of dry vegetation and compact sand, may seem to be useless ground. However, the Marines from Marine Mobile Air Traffic Control Team see this barren land as an opportunity to create a runway for aircraft as large as a Marine KC-130.This six-man team from the Marine Mobile Air Traffic Control Team, MORE
		15th MEU stays current on fast-roping qualifications By Cpl. John Robbart III \| January 19, 2013 USS PELELIU – Whenever U.S. Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to conduct a mission, a special team of Marines is identified to provide emergency recovery assistance of aircraft or personnel. Often times, these recovery missions require that these Marines fast-rope into hectic situations.More than 50 Marines of Weapons Company, MORE
		Helo Company conducts raid in Djibouti By Cpl. John Robbart III \| January 09, 2013 Djibouti, AFRICA – The dark night wouldn’t allow the human eye to see anything further than two feet ahead, but that didn’t stop the Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit from conducting their mission.After three months at sea, the infantryman of Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, loaded CH-46E Sea MORE
		15th MEU finishes sustainment training in Djibouti By Cpl. John Robbart III \| January 09, 2013 DJIBOUTI – After an extended period at-sea, the west coast’s forward-deployed sea-based Marine Air Ground Task Force stretched its legs for some sustainment training in Djibouti, Africa. Dec. 3-21.The training provided the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit an opportunity to motivate its Marines and sailors by getting them off ship for some time on a MORE
		USS Peleliu By Cpl. John Robbart III \| January 02, 2013 USS PELELIU – The faces of the competitors turned red as they gave all of their effort to push out the most repetitions possible, during a ship-wide Bench Press Competition, Dec. 29.The challenge was the seventh competition of the Campbell Cup, a bi-monthly challenge that pits teams within the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Peleliu Amphibious MORE