Photos - Page 2

U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct platoon level coordination on the objective during a limited scale raid exercise at Sam Hill Airfield, Queensland, Australia, July 1, 2025. Following a ship-to-shore insert, the Marines conducted the limited scale raid night exercise to demonstrate operational proficiency. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

Photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan

U.S. Marines with Baker Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct ship-to-shore movement, utilizing the Enhanced Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft, in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2025. Marines conducted the ship to shore movement in order to improve amphibious raid capabilities and sustain small boat skills. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off during flight operations aboard amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22), in the Coral Sea, June 28, 2025. Marines and Sailors conducted flight operations in order to expand mission capabilities in support of the 31st MEU. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, attach an AIM-9X-2 missile to a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to VMFA 242 during an ordnance load aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America, in the Coral Sea, June 29, 2025. Marines with VMFA 242 arm F-35Bs with multi-discipline strike capabilities to support combined-joint all domain operations in key maritime terrain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins)

Photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins

U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, search the vessel during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), in the Coral Sea, June 28, 2025. VBSS is part of the maritime interception operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

Photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan

U.S. Marines with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a patrol through the forest during a simulated night raid at Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia, June 26, 2025. The raid simulated employing Marines to rapidly capture and control objectives essential to operations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola

U.S. Marines with Baker Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, board the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego (LPD 22) utilizing the Enhanced Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft during launch and recovery drills, in the Coral Sea, June 25, 2025. Marines conducted launch and recovery drills in order to improve amphibious raid capabilities and sustain small boat skills. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams

U.S. Marines with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, search for a simulated casualty during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel simulation at Shoal Water Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, June 26, 2025. The TRAP simulation showcased advanced trauma life support capabilities and evaluated the platoon’s rapid response and recovery tactics of downed aircraft, personnel and equipment in isolated locations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Raul Sotovilla

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a low altitude air delivery during air delivery operations training at Kapyong drop zone, Williamson Airfield, Australia, June 25, 2025. Marines showcased their capabilities in rapid, expeditionary logistics, a critical skill for maintaining readiness in the Indo-Pacific region. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez

U.S. Marines with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire a Multi-purpose Anti-tank Anti-personnel Weapon System at a simulated machine gun bunker during a live-fire platoon attack exercise at Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia, June 23, 2025. Marines participated in training that showcased a high degree of tactical proficiency, lethal firepower, and reinforced their combat readiness through realistic scenario-based training. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola

U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, clear a building during a limited scale raid exercise at Sam Hill Airfield, Queensland, Australia, June 21, 2025. Following a ship-to-shore insert, the Marines conducted the limited scale raid night exercise in a contaminated environment to demonstrate operational proficiency in complex conditions and enhance readiness for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threat scenarios. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

Photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan

U.S. Marines with Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, lift a rotor blade to a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to VMM 265 (Rein.) during aircraft maintenance aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Coral Sea, June 25, 2025. Marines with VMM 265 (Rein.) perform rotor maintenance on an amphibious assault ship to a CH-53E Super Stallion, demonstrating versatility and ever-expanding capabilities in a forward deployment environment. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins)

Photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins

U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, recover an Amphibious Combat Vechicle onto amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during amphibious operations in the Coral Sea, June 24, 2025. The ACV provides the MEU a ship-to-objective amphibious capability, land mobility, survivability and growth capacity and flexibility to incorporate and adapt future technologies. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Angel Diaz Montes De Oca)

Photo by Cpl. Angel Diaz Montes De Oca

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wyatt Hendricks, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists in the decontamination of a simulated casualty during chemical decontamination training aboard the USS America (LHA 6), in the Coral Sea, June 25, 2025. Marines and Sailors conducted a simulated CBRN decontamination training exercise as a crucial preparedness measure for the potentially contested environment of the Indo-Pacific Region. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Hendricks is a native of Michigan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez

U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to load forward arming and refueling point equipment aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.) during forward arming and refueling point flight support operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Coral Sea, June 23, 2025. Marines with VMM 265 (Rein.) enable FARP support flight operations by loading and transporting mission essential equipment. The FARP is a multi-discipline operation that increases the speed of maneuver for aerial operations, utilizing expeditionary advanced base operations, enhancing strike capabilities by decreasing the distance required for refueling and rearming while increasing the range of combined-joint all domain operation capabilities. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins)

Photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins

U.S. Marines with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, designate left and right lateral limits to establish interlocking fields of fire with adjacent machine gunners during a simulated raid at Shoal Water Bay training area, Queensland, Australia, June 21, 2025. The raid simulated employing Marines to rapidly capture and control objectives essential to operations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard the ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Victor Gurrola

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take down during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Coral Sea, June 22, 2025. Marines with VMFA 242 and Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.) conduct flight operations consisting of F35B Lightning II aircraft, MV-22B Osprey helicopters and CH-53E Super Stallions, demonstrating multi-domain transport and 5th generation multi-discipline strike capabilities to support combined-joint operations in key maritime terrain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins)

Photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Roen Algea, left, and Lance Cpl. Brady Badigian, both chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialists with CBRN Response Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct sensitive site assessment and exploitation training during a CRE exercise at Sam Hill Airfield, Queensland, Australia, June 20, 2025. The Marines conducted response in a simulated unknown hazardous environment to verify the extent of the hazard, identify the materials, and provide updates to protect the force. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Algea is a native of Georgia and Badigian is a native of Idaho. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan)

Photo by Cpl. Alora Finigan

U.S. Marines with Animal Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, get into a MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.) during flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Coral Sea, June 21, 2025. Marines with VMM 265 (Rein.) conduct flight operations consisting of MV-22B Ospreys helicopter and CH-53E Super Stallions, demonstrating multi-domain transport capabilities of the 31st MEU. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins)

Photo by Sgt. Peter Rawlins

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, taxis on the flight deck during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Coral Sea, June 19, 2025. Marine F-35Bs bring a 5th generation multi-discipline strike capability to support combined-joint all domain operations in key maritime terrain. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez