U.S. Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 23- Feb. 3, 2023. The purpose of CLB-15’s MCCRE is to evaluate the unit's ability to perform assigned mission essential tasks in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit complete their annual combat fitness test at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oct. 12, 2022. The combat fitness test is used to evaluate a Marines individual combat readiness by their ability to complete combat oriented tasks. The vertical video is optimized for posting on social media. The video is targeting the younger audience of the 15th MEU's Instagram, and those of who also share an interest in physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU) celebrate the first of an annual beach bash on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, August 20, 2022. The beach bash was held for veterans and active duty Marines that have served with the 15th MEU to improve unit cohesion and comradery. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps and Navy veterans who served with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike 1st Sgt’s Hill at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 19, 2022, honoring 3/5 Marines and Sailors who were killed during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The hike was conducted as part of a retirement for Maj. Jacob Fernandez, the outgoing assistant operations officer for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Sydney Smith)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 1st Marine Division Band play Taps at various locations in Los Angeles to commemorate their and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's participation in Los Angeles Fleet Week 2022, from May 23 - May 31. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Sydney Smith and Gunnery Sgt. Donald Holbert)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Task Force Los Angeles, and Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), volunteer to repair a retired veteran’s home during a Habitat for Humanity event in support of Los Angeles Fleet Week, May 27, 2022. The purpose of Fleet Week is to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team and give back to the community with events, static displays, and personal interactions between service members and the public. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sydney Smith)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with the 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment participate in exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10 – Feb. 16, 2022. For almost two decades, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Sydney Smith)

U.S. Navy Corpsmen with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, conduct a mass casualty exercise as part of Iron Fist 2022 at Red Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8-10, 2022. For almost two decades the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Garrett Kiger)

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment conduct unmanned aerial vehicle training during exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 3, 2022. For almost two decades, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Garrett Kiger)

U.S. Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers with 2nd Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, conduct fire support coordination exercise (FSCEX) during exercise Iron Fist 2022 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Jan. 18-20, 2022. FSCEX is a training event that allows forward observers and radio operators to work with close-air support in conjunction with artillery assets to direct fires onto enemy positions. For almost two decades, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and JGSDF have conducted exercise Iron Fist, training together in amphibious operations and affirming the U.S. commitment to our allies. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Garrett Kiger)

The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit hosted a relief and appointment ceremony on the Camp Del Mar parade deck at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 17, 2021. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Daniel E. Mangrum, outgoing sergeant major, transferred his duties and responsibilities to Sgt. Maj. Oranjel A. Leavy. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Desiree King)

A final video production of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Western Pacific 21-1 deployment with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. The 15th MEU consists of the Command Element; the Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced); the Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team 1/4; and the Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 15. During deployment, the 15th MEU and Makin Island ARG spent time in the U.S. 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleet areas of operation, and supported Operation Octave Quartz in Somalia, Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, Theater Amphibious Combat Rehearsals in Kuwait and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Exercise Northern Edge 2021 in Alaska. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Kassie McDole, Sgt. Desiree King, Sgt. Sarah Stegall, Cpl. Patrick Crosley, Cpl. Britany Rowlett, Cpl. Brendan Mullin and Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Binion)

210513-M-JO645-1001 COLD BAY, ALASKA (May 13, 2021) – U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in Northern Edge 2021. U.S. service members are participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint forces’ skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative plans and programs. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Desiree King)

210131-M-UY835-1001 INDIAN OCEAN – U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Stephen Loder, executive officer of Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, discusses the process of establishing a quick reaction force aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in support of Operation Octave Quartz. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU conduct operations under Joint Task Force – Quartz in support of OOQ. The mission of OOQ is to relocate U.S. Department of Defense forces in Somalia to other East Africa operating locations while maintaining pressure on violent extremists and supporting partner forces. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Patrick Crosley)