13th Marine Expeditionary Unit News https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit News RSS Feed en-us Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:57:00 GMT Sat, 11 Dec 2021 02:45:34 GMT 13th MEU conducts TCCC training https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6957355/13th-meu-conducts-tccc-training U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Joshua Mosqueda, demonstrates tactical combat casualty care techniques for U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 18, 2021. The California-based 13th MEU is scalable, and highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force, designed to rapidly respond to a wide range of military operations globally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard)<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Nov/29/2002900163/115/75/0/211118-M-QB125-1126.JPG' alt='N/A' /> <br /> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:57:00 GMT DoD News https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6957355/13th-meu-conducts-tccc-training 13th MEU hosts command meet-and-greet https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6958134/13th-meu-hosts-command-meet-and-greet U.S. Marine Corps Col. Samuel Meyer, commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), delivers a speech during a command meet-and-greet for the 13th MEU at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 06, 2021. The California-based 13th MEU is scalable, and highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force, designed to rapidly respond to a wide range of military operations globally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard)<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Nov/30/2002900722/115/75/0/211110-M-QB127-002.JPG' alt='N/A' /> <br /> Mon, 01 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6958134/13th-meu-hosts-command-meet-and-greet Veterans Day in Anaheim https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6958220/veterans-day-anaheim U.S. Marine Corps Col. Samuel Meyer, the commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), shakes hands with Harry Sidhu, the Mayor of Anaheim, during a Veterans Day ceremony in Anaheim, California, Nov. 11, 2021. The California-based 13th MEU is scalable, and highly capable Marine Air-Ground Task Force, designed to rapidly respond to a wide range of military operations globally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard)<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Nov/30/2002900744/115/75/0/211108-M-QB127-001.JPG' alt='N/A' /> <br /> Sat, 30 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6958220/veterans-day-anaheim Any clime and place: Fighting 13th feels the heat in Djibouti https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/742248/any-clime-and-place-fighting-13th-feels-the-heat-in-djibouti/ It’s 100-degree weather. Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC) have just landed on a rocky beach that<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Apr/25/2001523530/115/75/0/160419-M-NM524-004.JPG' alt='U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Bouvia, a heavy equipment operator with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, builds a berm for security in Djibouti, Apr. 9, 2016. The 13th MEU is conducting sustainment training to maintain proficiency and combat readiness while deployed with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group during Western Pacific Deployment 16-1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols/RELEASED)' /> <br /> Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:34:20 GMT Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/742248/any-clime-and-place-fighting-13th-feels-the-heat-in-djibouti/ Combat Support Deployment Expeditionary Operational 13th MEU EOD lights the fuses during Exercise Ssang Yong 16 https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/694592/13th-meu-eod-lights-the-fuses-during-exercise-ssang-yong-16/ U.S. Marines with the explosive ordnance disposal teams of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Mar/15/2001480865/115/75/0/160313-M-NM524-007.JPG' alt='U.S. Marines Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Torcello and Staff Sgt. Zachary Rubemeyer, explosive ordnance disposal technicians with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lay undetonated ordnance for a controlled detonation during Exercise Ssang Yong 16 on Suseongri live-fire range, Pohang, South Korea, March 13, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations.' /> <br /> Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:42:17 GMT Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/694592/13th-meu-eod-lights-the-fuses-during-exercise-ssang-yong-16/ Deployment Expeditionary Training 13th, 31st MEU bare fangs for Exercise Ssang Yong https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/693242/13th-31st-meu-bare-fangs-for-exercise-ssang-yong/ U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit from Camp Pendleton, California,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Mar/14/2001480286/115/75/0/160312-M-KR317-508.JPG' alt='U.S. Marine Corps, Republic of Korea Marines Corps, New Zealand Army and Australian Army conduct amphibious assault training at Doksukri Beach, South Korea, March 12, 2016, during Exercise Ssang Yong 16. Ssang Yong 16 is a biennial military exercise focused on strengthening the amphibious landing capabilities of the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Briauna Birl/RELEASED)' /> <br /> Mon, 14 Mar 2016 21:44:14 GMT Sgt. Paris Capers https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/693242/13th-31st-meu-bare-fangs-for-exercise-ssang-yong/ Deployment Expeditionary Training 13th MEU stays ready with MCMAP https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/687268/13th-meu-stays-ready-with-mcmap/ “A [Marine Corps Martial Arts Program] class teaches Marines the fundamentals of hand-to-hand<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Mar/07/2001472334/115/75/0/160225-M-NM524-085.JPG' alt='U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ross Frizzell, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program student, hones his ground fighting skills during a MCMAP class aboard the USS New Orleans, at sea, Feb. 29, 2016. Marines begin to learn ground-fighting techniques during the second level of MCMAP, gray belt, to build on the first level, tan belt. More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit team are currently transiting the Pacific Ocean toward the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations during a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols/RELEASED)' /> <br /> Mon, 07 Mar 2016 18:07:00 GMT Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/687268/13th-meu-stays-ready-with-mcmap/ Deployment Training Who run the birds?: Maintainers https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/681972/who-run-the-birds-maintainers/ Thousands of components come together to make an aircraft fly. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Feb/29/2001468630/115/75/0/160224-M-NM524-021.JPG' alt='U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Bryan J. VillaSeñor, an airframe mechanic with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, installs a strut during an inspection of a U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey aboard the USS New Orleans, at sea, Feb. 24, 2016. All the components of the ship are inspected and kept up to date with a wide variety of inspections and tests. More than 4,500 Sailors and Marines from the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit team are currently transiting the Pacific Ocean toward the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations during a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols/RELEASED)' /> <br /> Mon, 29 Feb 2016 18:55:30 GMT Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/681972/who-run-the-birds-maintainers/ Deployment Who you going to call: US Navy Chaplains https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/670457/who-you-going-to-call-us-navy-chaplains/ As the Marines and Sailors of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Boxer Amphibious Ready Group<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Feb/22/2001455833/115/75/0/160214-M-NM524-082.JPG' alt='PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2016) – U.S. Navy Chaplains with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit come together during a Holy Communion rite aboard the USS New Orleans, At Sea, Feb. 14, 2016. Religious services provide service members a break during the grueling schedule of deployment. More than 4,500 Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Boxer Amphibious Ready Group are transiting the Pacific Ocean en route to the Pacific and Central command areas of operations.' /> <br /> Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:34:31 GMT Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/670457/who-you-going-to-call-us-navy-chaplains/ Deployment CLS: continuing to save service members lives https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/670453/cls-continuing-to-save-service-members-lives/ One of the unofficial mottoes of Marines everywhere is “adapt and overcome.”Marines and Sailors have<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Feb/22/2001455834/115/75/0/151028-M-NM524-038.JPG' alt='U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevan T. Steinman, a cannoneer with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, bandages a simulated wound during a Combat Life Saver Course (CLS) aboard USS New Orleans, Oct. 28, 2015. Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) allows Marines and sailors to further sharpen their skills and become a cohesive unit. COMPTUEX provides the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group/13th Marine Expeditionary Unit the opportunity to integrate planning while allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their naval counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols/Released)' /> <br /> Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:31:45 GMT Lance Cpl. Alvin Pujols https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/670453/cls-continuing-to-save-service-members-lives/ Deployment Expeditionary Training 13th MEU Marines hit the high seas https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/656483/13th-meu-marines-hit-the-high-seas/ After six grueling months of pre-deployment training, the Marines and Sailors of the 13th Marine<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Feb/16/2001343153/115/75/0/160212-M-NI439-034.JPG' alt='U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit line the flight deck of the USS Boxer as the ship shoves off from Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 12, 2016. Their departure Marks the official start of Western Pacific Deployment 16-1. Families of the deploying troops waved and shouted to the ship from land as it passed through the harbor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/Released)' /> <br /> Tue, 16 Feb 2016 20:09:24 GMT Sgt. Paris Capers https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/656483/13th-meu-marines-hit-the-high-seas/ Deployment Expeditionary Marine Corps Wide 13th MEU Marines train for noncombatant evacuation https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/634075/13th-meu-marines-train-for-noncombatant-evacuation/ U.S. Marines and sailors with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, simulated evacuating more than 400<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Dec/14/2001325101/115/75/0/151209-M-NI439-114.JPG' alt='Cpl. Candice Lopez, a U.S. Marine with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, scans the identification bands of evacuees, preparing them to be flown to a safe haven during a simulated noncombatant evacuation as part of Certification Exercise, Dec. 8, 2015. Noncombatant evacuations are one of the MEU&#39;s mission essential tasks, which it is specially trained to complete anywhere in the world within hours of notification. CERTEX is the final evaluation of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Boxer ARG prior to deployment and is intended to certify their readiness to conduct integrated missions across the full spectrum of military operations. ' /> <br /> Mon, 14 Dec 2015 14:20:00 GMT Sgt. Paris Capers https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/634075/13th-meu-marines-train-for-noncombatant-evacuation/ Training 13th MEU Combat Cargo sets the record straight https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/634076/13th-meu-combat-cargo-sets-the-record-straight/ During the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Certification Exercise<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Dec/14/2001325044/115/75/0/151207-M-NI439-212.JPG' alt='U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit transported a purification system with a CH-53E helicopter from the USS New Orleans to the Purple Islands Dec. 7, 2015, as part of Operation Intrinsic Fidelity. ' /> <br /> Mon, 14 Dec 2015 13:28:00 GMT Sgt. Paris Capers https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/634076/13th-meu-combat-cargo-sets-the-record-straight/ Expeditionary 13th MEU CERTEXecutes final evaluation https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/632464/13th-meu-certexecutes-final-evaluation/ U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Dec/03/2001322216/115/75/0/151202-M-NI439-002.JPG' alt='NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, California (Dec. 2, 2015) – U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit began loading up on ship for their Certification Exercise, the final stepping stone before deployment into the Pacific and Central areas of operation, Dec. 2, 2015. CERTEX will test the unit&#39;s ability to complete each of its mission essential tasks and determine if the unit is prepared to deploy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/Released)' /> <br /> Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:20:47 GMT Sgt. Paris Capers https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/632464/13th-meu-certexecutes-final-evaluation/ Deployment Expeditionary Training 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment honors 2/1 Vietnam Veterans https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/628697/2nd-battalion-1st-marine-regiment-honors-21-vietnam-veterans/ Each year, Marines pay respects to the men and women who have done their part to build up the Corps’<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Nov/12/2001317618/115/75/0/151106-M-NI439-049.JPG' alt='U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, the ground combat element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, present the colors during a ceremony honoring members of their regiment who gave their lives during the Vietnam War. During the ceremony, plaques bearing the names of the fallen were dedicated in their honor at the Camp Horno Memorial Garden aboard Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paris Capers/ Released)' /> <br /> Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:15:06 GMT Sgt. Paris Capers https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/628697/2nd-battalion-1st-marine-regiment-honors-21-vietnam-veterans/ Ceremonies/Events 13th MEU raids enemy compound during COMPTUEX https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/628017/13th-meu-raids-enemy-compound-during-comptuex/ U.S. Marines and Sailors with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group/ 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Nov/06/2001315597/115/75/0/151104-M-NI439-069.JPG' alt='U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted a long range raid on PDL Combat Town, Nov. 3, 2015, as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Marines and their Navy counter parts.' /> <br /> Fri, 06 Nov 2015 16:15:00 GMT MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/628017/13th-meu-raids-enemy-compound-during-comptuex/ Patchwork: VMM-166 (REIN) Rocks pink unit patches for breast cancer awareness https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/627080/patchwork-vmm-166-rein-rocks-pink-unit-patches-for-breast-cancer-awareness/ Every year people around the country raise awareness for breast cancer research during the month of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Nov/02/2001311491/115/75/0/151031-M-UV698-001.JPG' alt='U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, the air combat element of the 13th Marines Expeditionary Unit, bought pink unit patches to raise money for breast cancer research during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One dollar from every patch sold was donated.' /> <br /> Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:01:02 GMT Sgt. Paris Capers and Sgt. Hector de Jesus and Sgt. Tyler Gregory https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/627080/patchwork-vmm-166-rein-rocks-pink-unit-patches-for-breast-cancer-awareness/ Education 13th MEU AAVs assault from ship to shore https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/627068/13th-meu-aavs-assault-from-ship-to-shore/ Marines and sailors with Assault Amphibian Vehicle Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Nov/02/2001311195/115/75/0/151023-M-NI439-124.JPG' alt='An infantryman with Assault Amphibian Vehicle Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/1, the ground combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fires from behind cover as an Assault Amphibian Vehicle moves into position to provide supporting fire during amphibious assault training as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team. ' /> <br /> Mon, 02 Nov 2015 15:34:00 GMT Sgt. Paris Capers https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/627068/13th-meu-aavs-assault-from-ship-to-shore/ Training 13th MEU Marines evacuate embassy during COMPTUEX https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/627069/13th-meu-marines-evacuate-embassy-during-comptuex/ Marines and sailors with the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Nov/02/2001311166/115/75/0/151026-M-NI439-019.JPG' alt='A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, the logistics combat element for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks passports and identification at the orientation station of the evacuee collection center during non-combatant evacuation operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California as part of as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise, Oct. 23, 2015. COMPTUEX provides the MEU ARG the opportunity to integrate naval training while also allowing focused, mission-specific training and evaluation for the Navy-Marine Corps team. ' /> <br /> Mon, 02 Nov 2015 15:14:00 GMT Sgt. Paris Capers https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/627069/13th-meu-marines-evacuate-embassy-during-comptuex/ Bravo battery splashes down on San Clemente Island https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/621265/bravo-battery-splashes-down-on-san-clemente-island/ The wind from roaring fans propels a Landing Craft Air Cushion through the ocean to ensure the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Sep/28/2001294897/115/75/0/150924-M-NM524-068.JPG' alt='A Landing Craft Air Cushion splashes onto San Clemente Island, Calif., during Supporting Arms Coordination Center Exercise on Sept. 24, 2015. This exercise is the first the Marines and Sailors will work together at sea as they prepare for deployment to the Pacific and Central Command areas of responsibility in early 2016. ' /> <br /> Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:43:00 GMT Lance Cpl, Alvin Pujois https://www.13thmeu.marines.mil/Media/News-Article-Display/Article/621265/bravo-battery-splashes-down-on-san-clemente-island/ Artillery Combat Support