RMCEH4TX–Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct insertion exercises from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. The 11th MEU is embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

RMW59C55–190725-N-KG461-1053 ARABIAN GULF (July 24, 2019) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Mario Cortez, from La Puente, Calif. assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), serves food to Sailors and Marines in the mess deck galley, July 25, 2019. Boxer is part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (

RF2D4RCG7–PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 13, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Angela Chang, assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), mans the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) before a scheduled port visit to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

RM2F3A1C5–Flight Equipment Technician Cpl. Michael Martinez and Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Airmen Nilo Paulo test the PSI of life preservers aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island and embarked Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Daniel J. Walls/Released)

RM2H58YF5–Bislah, Israel. 03 November, 2021. U.S. Marines assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire the main gun on an LAV-25 armored vehicle during an Israeli interoperability exercise at Bislah Training Center November 3, 2021 in Bislah, Israel. Credit: SSgt. Donald Holbert/US Marines Photo/Alamy Live News

RMT2EPFG–190330-N-NB544-1078 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 30, 2019) Landing craft air cushion 58, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, prepares to depart after unloading vehicles and Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). John P. Murtha is underway conducting routine operations as a part of USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)

RM2GK6KWB–PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2021) U.S. Navy Seaman Jordan McDonley, a port-aft lookout assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), posts watch aboard Essex, Aug. 15. Marines and Sailors of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Essex ARG are underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

RM2M5C089–PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2022) U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stand in formation to receive their enlisted surface warfare specialist pin aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Feb. 24. Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU and Essex Amphibious Ready Group are underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

RMW0MBE3–Marines assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 166 (REIN), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) deliver food to the Bangladeshi people in Bawfal, Bangladesh on December 4, 2007. The amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa and the embarked 11th MEU are conducting Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief efforts in response to the government of Bangladesh's request after Tropical Cyclone Sidr struck their southern coast Nov. 15. (UPI Photo/Bryson K. Jones/USN)

RM2HX46GP–Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA. 19th Feb, 2022. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27) salute the USS Arizona memorial while manning the rails as Portland pulls into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Feb. 19. Marines and Sailors of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 11th MEU are visiting Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam while operating in U.S. 3rd Fleet. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

RMCEH4T8–Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct insertion exercises from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. The 11th MEU is embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

RFJF386F–050124-M-8479B-004 U.S. Marines fire the main gun of their M1A1 Abrams tank in the western desert of the Najaf Province of Iraq during a training exercise on Jan. 24, 2005. The Marines, assigned to Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Capable train monthly to maintain proficiency. DoD photo by Gunnery Sgt. Robert K. Blankenship, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

RMPCH2J1–OCEAN (June 21, 2012) Landing craft air cushion approaches the welldeck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) to support an equipment offload. Makin Island and Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.