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13th Marine Expeditionary Unit

"The Fighting Thirteenth"

Multinational Forces Embarked as South America Task Force is Underway

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.- Partners from four Central and South American nations embarked on the USS Wasp (LHD 1) with U.S. Marines as part of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force- WASP.

California Marines heading to Central and South America on Amphibious Ship

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.- Approximately 200 U.S. Marines and Sailors will embark on a U.S. Navy amphibious ship heading to Central and South America for the month of October.

Cpl. LobatosSanchez- Motivator of the Week

“I joined the Marine Corps because I wanted to give back to my country in the best way possible,” said U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cristian LobatosSanchez. “Now I want to serve my Marines and be the one they strive to emulate.”

Sgt. Jacob A. Ludovissie- Motivator of the Week

In 2016, 67.9% of high school graduates enrolled in college after graduation, according to the Bureau of Labor. In the same year, roughly 3% of the same class enlisted in the U.S. Military. For one Minnesota native, the call to serve was a way to make his life meaningful.

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13th Marine Expeditionary Unit