180112-M-CK339-062 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2018) Col. Joseph Clearfield, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), addresses Marines and Sailors of the 15th MEU aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22). The 15th MEU and America Amphibious Ready Group are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance regional partnerships and serve as a ready-response capability for any type of contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeremy Laboy/Released)