Videos

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Paul Faucheux, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer in charge with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), participates in an interview over the Munitions Optimization Workshop Demolition training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. U.S. Marines train with specialists from U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM AC) and Expeditionary Systems Engineering Division (ESED), a Naval Surface Warfare Detachment from Fallbrook, CA, with Soldiers and Airmen to enhance ideas and tactics and improve inter-service relations. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandria Nowell)

U.S. Marines and soldiers participate in the Munitions Optimization Workshop, demolition training on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. U.S. Marines train with specialists from U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM AC) and Expeditionary Systems Engineering Division (ESED), a Naval Surface Warfare Detachment from Fallbrook, CA, with Soldiers and Airmen to enhance ideas and tactics and improve inter-service relations. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexandria Nowell)

In this episode, Mineman Chief Petty Officer Philip Phillips pilots the Landing Craft Air Cushion, or LCAC, as it transports Marines and equipment from ship to shore. The LCACs are with Naval Beach Unit 7, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The Marines are with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and are currently conducting Spring Patrol 2015.

In this episode, pilot the AV-8B Harrier using short take offs and vertical landings on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

In this episode, follow Lance Cpl. Michael Enders as he shows you what it takes to be part of the Helicopter Support Team.

This is part of a video series titled Welcome to the MEU. This episode has Lance Cpl. Randy James explaining to viewers how Marines train for fast rope insertions. The Marines and Sailors are with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Introducing the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit new video series: Episode 1 - Welcome to the MEU. Also available in high definition.