Cpl. Ivan Sahagun, a CH-46 Sea Knight crewchief, with the "Sea Elks" of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares his aircraft for a night training mission Oct. 17, 2005. The 11th MEU is currently conducting Training in an Urban Environment (TRUE) from October 11-21 at various locations in the greater San Bernardino, Calif., area. TRUE is part of a routine, six-month training cycle for the 11th MEU in preparation for their upcoming deployment to the Western Pacific and Persian Gulf regions. - Cpl. Ivan Sahagun, a CH-46 Sea Knight crewchief, with the "Sea Elks" of the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares his aircraft for a night training mission Oct. 17, 2005. The 11th MEU is currently conducting Training in an Urban Environment (TRUE) from October 11-21 at various locations in the greater San Bernardino, Calif., area. TRUE is part of a routine, six-month training cycle for the 11th MEU in preparation for their upcoming deployment to the Western Pacific and Persian Gulf regions.
Cpl. Tarrin Riddick, radio operator, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, rechecks his answers before submitting his final test for the Communications Noncommissioned Officer's Course. - Cpl. Tarrin Riddick, radio operator, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, rechecks his answers before submitting his final test for the Communications Noncommissioned Officer's Course.
(Left) Lance Cpl. Dustin R. Sitterding, machine gunner, weapons platoon and Sgt. Luis A. Cambal, rifleman, headquarters & services platoon, Company B, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, (Special Operations Capable) Camp Pendleton, Calif., endure the brutal Australian outback heat as they return from a live-fire ambush exercise during sustainment training in the Australian outback, March 16. The 11th MEU (SOC) is on a six-month deployment throughout the Western Pacific Ocean and Persian Gulf. - (Left) Lance Cpl. Dustin R. Sitterding, machine gunner, weapons platoon and Sgt. Luis A. Cambal, rifleman, headquarters & services platoon, Company B, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, (Special Operations Capable) Camp Pendleton, Calif., endure the brutal Australian outback heat as they return from a live-fire ambush exercise during sustainment training in the Australian outback, March 16. The 11th MEU (SOC) is on a six-month deployment throughout the Western Pacific Ocean and Persian Gulf.
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HM3 Jonathan H. Vaccaro, hospital corpsman, MEU Service Support Group 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, clears brush behind the medical aid station to make room for a bivouac site during the building of an Initial Support Base, also known as a Forward Operating Base by the Marines of MSSG- 11, during a Humanitarian Assistance Operation training exercise at Red Beach here Nov. 9. Vacarro along with other corpsmen are providing medical support to the Marines and training during the HAO and Mass Casualty Operations exercises. Marines and sailors from security, communications, medical, motor transport, utilities and other support detachments set up the FOB to serve as the central distribution and re-supply point for food, water, medical and other materials for the HAO site. - HM3 Jonathan H. Vaccaro, hospital corpsman, MEU Service Support Group 11, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, clears brush behind the medical aid station to make room for a bivouac site during the building of an Initial Support Base, also known as a Forward Operating Base by the Marines of MSSG- 11, during a Humanitarian Assistance Operation training exercise at Red Beach here Nov. 9. Vacarro along with other corpsmen are providing medical support to the Marines and training during the HAO and Mass Casualty Operations exercises. Marines and sailors from security, communications, medical, motor transport, utilities and other support detachments set up the FOB to serve as the central distribution and re-supply point for food, water, medical and other materials for the HAO site.
The Marines and sailors of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit took time from a busy training schedule to observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here Navy Lt. Chris Pressley recites the "I Have a Dream" speech made by King. - The Marines and sailors of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit took time from a busy training schedule to observe the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here Navy Lt. Chris Pressley recites the "I Have a Dream" speech made by King.
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