Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer, left, and Navy Cmdr. Thomas S. Stephens discuss current operation of the Marines and sailors aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 25, 2015. Cryer is the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Stephens is the commanding officer of the USS Rushmore. The 15th MEU was embarked aboard the three ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group - the USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and USS Rushmore – from Jan. 22-25 to familiarize themselves with the ships as they continue to prepare for their upcoming d


Marine Col. Vance L. Cryer, left, and Navy Cmdr. Thomas S. Stephens discuss current operation of the Marines and sailors aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 25, 2015. Cryer is the commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Stephens is the commanding officer of the USS Rushmore. The 15th MEU was embarked aboard the three ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group - the USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Anchorage (LPD 23), and USS Rushmore – from Jan. 22-25 to familiarize themselves with the ships as they continue to prepare for their upcoming deployment this spring. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steve H. Lopez/Released) 15th MEU Marines train aboard the USS Rushmore (LSD-47) 150125-M-TJ275-242


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