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Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable (SOC)), prepare for their upcoming bilateral training with Norwegian Armed Forces by conducting a convoy with personnel and equipment from Narvik to Setermoen, Norway on Aug. 6, 2023. The USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th MEU(SOC), under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable (SOC)), prepare for their upcoming bilateral training with Norwegian Armed Forces by conducting a convoy with personnel and equipment from Narvik to Setermoen, Norway on Aug. 6, 2023. The USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th MEU(SOC), under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke)

Photo by Cpl. Michele Clarke

U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Bravo Command Element, conducts a wash down of a MV-22 Osprey shortly after flying off the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) in Bardufoss, Norway, Aug. 6, 2023. The USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S, allies and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Bravo Command Element, conducts a wash down of a MV-22 Osprey shortly after flying off the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) in Bardufoss, Norway, Aug. 6, 2023. The USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S, allies and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

Jordan Orbich and Joshua Orbich pose for a photo aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5) (Courtesy Photo of Jordan Orbich)

Jordan Orbich and Joshua Orbich pose for a photo aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5) (Courtesy Photo of Jordan Orbich)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) conduct a Manning the Rails ceremony during their first port visit on their scheduled deployment in Plymouth, United Kingdom, July 28, 2023. The USS Mesa Verde, assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th MEU(SOC), under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) and Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) conduct a Manning the Rails ceremony during their first port visit on their scheduled deployment in Plymouth, United Kingdom, July 28, 2023. The USS Mesa Verde, assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26th MEU(SOC), under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jesus Sepulveda Torre

NORFOLK, Va. - The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment, July 10, 2023. U.S. Marines and Sailors of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG) / 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable) (SOC) departed Norfolk, Virginia, and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina after completing a comprehensive, nine-month training program. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Manvir Gill)

NORFOLK, Va. - The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment, July 10, 2023. U.S. Marines and Sailors of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG) / 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable) (SOC) departed Norfolk, Virginia, and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina after completing a comprehensive, nine-month training program. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Manvir Gill)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Manvir Gill

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit lands in a landing zone while conducting an amphibious assault raid during Composite Training Unit Exercise (C2X) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2023. The amphibious assault rehearsed the utilization of Marines to move from ship to shore and secure objectives for follow-on actions. Operations Training Group organized C2X as the last exercise in the pre-deployment training program for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit lands in a landing zone while conducting an amphibious assault raid during Composite Training Unit Exercise (C2X) at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2023. The amphibious assault rehearsed the utilization of Marines to move from ship to shore and secure objectives for follow-on actions. Operations Training Group organized C2X as the last exercise in the pre-deployment training program for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves)

Photo by Cpl. Nayelly Nieves-Nieves

A U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit provides security for aerial insertion while executing an amphibious assault during Composite Training Unit Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2023. The amphibious assault rehearsed the utilization of Marines to move from ship to shore and secure objectives for follow-on actions. C2X is the last exercise in the pre-deployment training program for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group.

A U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit provides security for aerial insertion while executing an amphibious assault during Composite Training Unit Exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2023. The amphibious assault rehearsed the utilization of Marines to move from ship to shore and secure objectives for follow-on actions. C2X is the last exercise in the pre-deployment training program for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan and Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall form a strait transit formation behind the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde during Composite Training Unit Exercise, Atlantic Ocean, May 21, 2023. The strait transit simulated the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Cater Hall and Mesa Verde comping into contact with and receiving and returning enemy fire from small boats while in formation. C2X is the last at-sea period of the Pre-deployment Training Program for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group.

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan and Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall form a strait transit formation behind the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde during Composite Training Unit Exercise, Atlantic Ocean, May 21, 2023. The strait transit simulated the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Cater Hall and Mesa Verde comping into contact with and receiving and returning enemy fire from small boats while in formation. C2X is the last at-sea period of the Pre-deployment Training Program for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Germano (right), a ground reconnaissance officer with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets up his Marine Air-Ground Tablet prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Michael Germano (right), a ground reconnaissance officer with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sets up his Marine Air-Ground Tablet prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to land prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Special Purpose Force prepares to board an MV-22 Osprey prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Special Purpose Force prepares to board an MV-22 Osprey prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Special Purpose Force sets up communications prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Special Purpose Force sets up communications prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Special Purpose Force prepares to conduct a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

A U.S. Marine with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Special Purpose Force prepares to conduct a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Dayton McConnell, a platoon sergeant with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to Marines in his platoon prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Dayton McConnell, a platoon sergeant with the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks to Marines in his platoon prior to conducting a raid during Exercise Trident 23-4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, May 20, 2023. Exercise Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high-interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. The 26 MEU’s MSPF participated by providing a Quick Reaction Force to use during planning and execution of missions throughout the exercise.

Photo by Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to conduct a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (C2X) aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Atlantic Ocean, May 21, 2023. TRAP is a contingency mission utilized to rapidly respond to downed aircraft, and to recover personnel from isolated locations during deployment. C2X is the last exercise in the Pre-deployment Training Program for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to conduct a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) as part of Composite Training Unit Exercise (C2X) aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Atlantic Ocean, May 21, 2023. TRAP is a contingency mission utilized to rapidly respond to downed aircraft, and to recover personnel from isolated locations during deployment. C2X is the last exercise in the Pre-deployment Training Program for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU) conduct advanced reconnaissance during a full mission profile event in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) hazard course in Perry, Georgia, May 19, 2023. During this course, the Marines have conducted scenario based training, chemical sampling, radiation dose mapping, wide area searches and tactical casualty response and recovery drills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda)

Photo by Cpl. Aziza Kamuhanda

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2023) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) attach a swash plate to a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), aboard the Wasp-class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are underway participating in the Carrier Strike Group Four Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Bataan ARG and 26th MEU’s ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley Gasdia)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2023) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) attach a swash plate to a CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), aboard the Wasp-class Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th MEU are underway participating in the Carrier Strike Group Four Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Bataan ARG and 26th MEU’s ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley Gasdia)

Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3

230526-N-ED646-3284- ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2023) A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, transits toward the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway participating in the Carrier Strike Group Four Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Bataan ARG and 26th MEU's ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Moises Sandoval)

230526-N-ED646-3284- ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2023) A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, transits toward the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway participating in the Carrier Strike Group Four Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the final pre-deployment exercise that certifies the Bataan ARG and 26th MEU's ability to conduct military operations through joint planning, and execute challenging and realistic scenarios. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Moises Sandoval)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3r

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eh Shee, a Raleigh, North Carolina native, and an administrative specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit reenlists aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD), Atlantic Ocean, May 26, 2023. Marines who are eligible for reenlistment have demonstrated the highest standards of leadership, professional competence, and personal behavior required to maintain the prestige and quality standards of the Marine Corps. The Marines Corps reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight those who’ve decided to continue their service, and to re-establish the commitment of Marines to the Corps and to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eh Shee, a Raleigh, North Carolina native, and an administrative specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit reenlists aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD), Atlantic Ocean, May 26, 2023. Marines who are eligible for reenlistment have demonstrated the highest standards of leadership, professional competence, and personal behavior required to maintain the prestige and quality standards of the Marine Corps. The Marines Corps reenlistment ceremony serves to highlight those who’ve decided to continue their service, and to re-establish the commitment of Marines to the Corps and to the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia)

Photo by Cpl. Kyle Jia

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2023) Division Director, Naval Forces in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation Dr. Jarrod Fenstermacher (left), speaks to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Commanding Officer Col. Dennis Sampson (right) aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The visit is to inform key external stakeholders of the operational capabilities of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 26th MEU aboard ARG shipping and demonstrate long range capabilities in support of expeditionary advanced base operations, direct action raids, and maritime interception operations in preparation for the upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso)

230522-N-VO895-1044 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 22, 2023) Division Director, Naval Forces in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation Dr. Jarrod Fenstermacher (left), speaks to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Commanding Officer Col. Dennis Sampson (right) aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The visit is to inform key external stakeholders of the operational capabilities of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 26th MEU aboard ARG shipping and demonstrate long range capabilities in support of expeditionary advanced base operations, direct action raids, and maritime interception operations in preparation for the upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso)

Photo by MC2 Danilo Reynoso

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)