Naval Base San Diego, Calif. - Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit eat a traditional birthday cake after attending a live recording of ESPN's College Gameday alongside sailors aboard USS San Diego Nov. 10. Maj. Louis Lecher, the 11th MEU operations officer, was the oldest Marine present and he shared a piece of cake with Lance Cpl. Christian Milburn, 11th MEU data clerk, who was the youngest Marine present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chad J. Pulliam) - Naval Base San Diego, Calif. - Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit eat a traditional birthday cake after attending a live recording of ESPN's College Gameday alongside sailors aboard USS San Diego Nov. 10. Maj. Louis Lecher, the 11th MEU operations officer, was the oldest Marine present and he shared a piece of cake with Lance Cpl. Christian Milburn, 11th MEU data clerk, who was the youngest Marine present. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chad J. Pulliam)
Marines with the 11th MEU’s command element properly break the seal of their masks during annual gas chamber confidence training here Oct 18. All Marines and sailors were instructed to poke two fingers through their masks while closing their eyes and holding their breath for as long as needed. They were then instructed to remove their fingers and properly clear their masks. - Marines with the 11th MEU’s command element properly break the seal of their masks during annual gas chamber confidence training here Oct 18. All Marines and sailors were instructed to poke two fingers through their masks while closing their eyes and holding their breath for as long as needed. They were then instructed to remove their fingers and properly clear their masks.
Cmdr. Jon W. Conroe, chaplain with the 11th MEU's command element, put on his new cover during a promotion ceremony here Aug. 31. Conroe said that his job is to provide guidance and mentorship to military service members based on a religious faith while facilitating the free exercise of religion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED) - Cmdr. Jon W. Conroe, chaplain with the 11th MEU's command element, put on his new cover during a promotion ceremony here Aug. 31. Conroe said that his job is to provide guidance and mentorship to military service members based on a religious faith while facilitating the free exercise of religion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by PFC Demetrius Morgan/RELEASED)
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines and sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's command element march along a dirt road during a hike here Aug 24. The purpose of the hike was to bring the unit together and build camaraderie. It also was used to help condition Marines for more strenuous hikes in the future said Maj. Michael Estes, the 11th MEU executive officer. - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines and sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's command element march along a dirt road during a hike here Aug 24. The purpose of the hike was to bring the unit together and build camaraderie. It also was used to help condition Marines for more strenuous hikes in the future said Maj. Michael Estes, the 11th MEU executive officer.
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Capt. Philipp Buckhahn, the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's sexual assault response coordinator, instructs Marines with the 11th MEU and 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion here Aug. 14. The training includes slides, video clips, interactive discussions and role playing to give the training an interactive experience, said Buckhahn, a 30-year-old Saginaw, Mich., native. - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Capt. Philipp Buckhahn, the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's sexual assault response coordinator, instructs Marines with the 11th MEU and 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion here Aug. 14. The training includes slides, video clips, interactive discussions and role playing to give the training an interactive experience, said Buckhahn, a 30-year-old Saginaw, Mich., native.
SAN DIEGO -- Cpl. Matt Guy, a reconnaissance Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's maritime raid force, cuts steel at Strategic Operations Facility here Aug. 6. The raid force consists of a reconnaissance element, an infantry element, an Intelligence element, explosive ordnance disposal Marines and a 1st Air Naval Gunfire company detachment. - SAN DIEGO -- Cpl. Matt Guy, a reconnaissance Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's maritime raid force, cuts steel at Strategic Operations Facility here Aug. 6. The raid force consists of a reconnaissance element, an infantry element, an Intelligence element, explosive ordnance disposal Marines and a 1st Air Naval Gunfire company detachment.
Camp Pendleton Calif., - Staff Sgt. Paul Worley, infantry platoon sergeant with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, wearing his Silver Star Medal just after it was pinned on him during his award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July17. Worley received the medal for actions while 1st squad leader Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, Regimental Combat team 7, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on 12 July 2010 in support of operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Demetrius Morgan) - Camp Pendleton Calif., - Staff Sgt. Paul Worley, infantry platoon sergeant with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, wearing his Silver Star Medal just after it was pinned on him during his award ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July17. Worley received the medal for actions while 1st squad leader Combined Anti-Armor Team 1, Weapons Company 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, Regimental Combat team 7, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, on 12 July 2010 in support of operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Demetrius Morgan)
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -Col. Michael R. Hudson, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit outgoing commander prepares to pass the colors to Lt. Col. Michael P. Wylie, 11th MEU incoming commander during a relinquishment of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12. The passing of the colors is a tradition that signifies the passing of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another., Pfc Demetrius Morgan, 7/12/2012 6:29 AM - CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -Col. Michael R. Hudson, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit outgoing commander prepares to pass the colors to Lt. Col. Michael P. Wylie, 11th MEU incoming commander during a relinquishment of command ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 12. The passing of the colors is a tradition that signifies the passing of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another., Pfc Demetrius Morgan, 7/12/2012 6:29 AM