1th MEU operations ashore

Photo by Sgt. Elyssa Quesada

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/1 perform a breaching demonstration as part of a joint training exercise with Omani soldiers here April 7. The landing team serves as the ground combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Marines assigned to Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct ambush technique training here April 7. The unit is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

The following photos are by Cpl. Gene A. Ainsworth III

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Chad J. Cigelske loads ammunition before participating in live-fire exercise here April 6. Cigelske serves with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. William R. Jones pours water on the ground to decrease the risk of electrical shock here April 6. Jones serves with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's command element. The unit is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Pedro Jacobo rehearses tactical movements before participating in a live-fire exercise here April 6. Jacobo serves with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Marines serving with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rehearse fire team movements prior to a live-fire exercise here April 6. The unit is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. Marines serving with Battalion Landing Team 3/1, the ground combat element for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit rehearse fire team movements prior to a live-fire exercise here April 6. The unit is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, a U.S. Central Command theater reserve force providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.