#Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and #Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) participated in a community relations event during Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH in Visakhapatnam, India.

U.S. Marines assigned to BLT 1/5, 15th MEU , U.S. Army soldiers, and Republic of India service members assigned to 2nd Madras Regiment, 91st Infantry Brigade, complete bilateral training rehearsal as part of Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH in Visakhapatnam, India.

UPDATE: Marine Corps officials identified Sgt. Matthew K. Bylski as the Marine who died in a tactical vehicle rollover Dec. 12 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Press release:
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Semper Fidelis Marine.

15th MEU Suffers Tactical Vehicle Rollover on Camp Pendleton.
Our thoughts are with the families of those affected by this tragedy.

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Semper Fidelis.

Cleared for Lift Off 🚀

Our Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 15 conducted a lifter operation with a Polaris RAZR and a CH-53E Super Stallion to show off their capabilities.

#HST #CH53 #lift #Marines

Cultivating the Warrior Ethos

Grit, determination, and discipline: Our Marines embodied these qualities as they completed their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course. How are you tapping into your inner warrior this week?

#MCMAP #MartialArts #USMC #Marines #warrior

Today, 15th MEU held a relief and appointment ceremony where SgtMaj Oranjel Leavy relinquished his post to SgtMaj John Schlaud at Camp Pendleton.

Leavy served as the 15th MEU SgtMaj since June 2021. Thank you for your #leadership - Fair winds, and following seas.

The 15th MEU represented today at the @SDhalfmarathon! 👟💨

We were excited to be a part of this event and support the local community. Congratulations to all the runners, especially the 16 members of the Vanguard family (15 Marines, one spouse) who completed the race today.

0311: The Main Effort
 
Today, March 11, we recognize the oldest profession in the Corps, the infantry #rifleman . Riflemen lead the charge during raids, assaults, or securing locations for follow on forces. #SemperFi
 
#Marines #1stmarinedivision #infantry

Gobble Gobble 🦃

This Thanksgiving, the 15th MEU Marines celebrated our tradition of playing flag football during the 2022 Turkey Bowl. The winning team was our very own S-2/S-6!
📸by: Sgt. Sydney Smith

What are your traditions? ⬇️

#Thanksgiving #15thMEU #TurkeyBowl #Marines

To all veterans, thank you for your service.

Our Commanding Officer, Col. Sean P. Dynan spoke at the The Annual Anaheim Veterans Day Ceremony today. The ceremony honored veterans from the past as well as those currently serving and their families. #VeteransDay #15thmeu

Happy 247th, Marines!
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On November 3rd, the 15th MEU celebrated our Marine Corps birthday with a cake cutting ceremony to honor the legacy of #Marines past and present.

#USMC #BirthdayBall #USMC History #SemperFi #Marines oftheCorps

Happy Halloween 🎃

U.S. Marines and their families participated in a #Trunk -or-Treat on Camp Pendleton on October 21st.
Check out our Instagram instagram.com/15thmeu/?hl=en If you’re dressing up drop it in the mentions!⬇️

#Marine #15thMEU #AmericasVanguard #Halloween #Family

Proficiency Through Repetition

Last week we spent time with our BLT, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines at Range 800 for fire and maneuver on an objective supported by 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion.
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CFT✅

15th MEU #Marines completed their annual Combat Fitness Test this week at Camp Pendleton.

Staying #Alwaysready . #semperfi

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Hope for the best…

SSgt #Marines and #Sailors received CBRN defense training and made the annual trip to the gas chamber, Sept. 23.

The training educates on CBRN effects, helps maintain proficiency, and builds confidence in personal protective equipment. #AlwaysReady

Honoring Tradition

On August 19, Our own Maj Jacob Fernandez hiked 1st Sgt’s Hill in memory of the Marines and Sailors lost during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was joined by veterans and actively serving V3/5 Marines

Vanguard Storms the Beach! 🏖

We had a blast at our first 15th MEU Beach Bash! Check out our story below if you weren’t able to make it out!

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“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

The 15th MEU remains #AlwaysReady to fight our nation’s battles and protect what we hold dear: #Freedom , #Liberty . Happy #4thofJuly ! #SemperFidelis

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Shots on target 🎯

15th MEU #Marines refined their shooting skills and built confidence in their weapons familiarity during a battlesite zero at Range 110B on Camp Pendleton, June 16. #Training #AlwaysReady

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