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Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Estevan M. Gonzalez (right), assigned to M/Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, teaches his Marines how to properly do a wrist arm lock, part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), while enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Marine Division and the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) will be representing the US Military during the Annual Vladivostok Port Visit, in an effort to maintain and enhance constructive relations between the US and Russian Military Forces
Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), US Marine Corps (USMC) GUNNERY Sergeant (GYSGT) Eric T. Baker, a Weapons Handler assigned to Headquarters and Service Detachment, 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), briefs Marines and Sailors on the operation of the 7.62mm M240G machine gun while enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Marine Division and the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) will be representing the US Military during the Annual Vladivostok Port Visit, in an effort to maintain and enhance constructive relations between the US and Russian Military Forces
Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Larnell G. Mills, Martial Arts Instructor, 3rd Marine Division, corrects a Marines hand position on the butt stock of his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, following a right shoulder arms command, while enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Selected Marines and Sailors of 3rd Marine Division and 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), are conducting close-order drill training, in preparation for a performance during their 4-5 day visit to Russia
Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Robert Otero, Weapons Handler assigned to Headquarters and Service Detachment, 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), briefs Marines and Sailors on the operation of the 5.56mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), while enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Marine Division and the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) will be representing the US Military during the Annual Vladivostok Port Visit, in an effort to maintain and enhance constructive relations between the US and Russian Military Forces
Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Larnell G. Mills (background left), Martial Arts Instructor, 3rd Marine Division, demonstrates a wrist lock to his Marines, part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), while enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Marine Division and the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) will be representing the US Military during the Annual Vladivostok Port Visit, in an effort to maintain and enhance constructive relations between the US and Russian Military Forces
Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Larnell G. Mills, Martial Arts Instructor, 3rd Marine Division, conducts scheduled training, part of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), while enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Marine Division and the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) will be representing the US Military during the Annual Vladivostok Port Visit, in an effort to maintain and enhance constructive relations between the US and Russian Military Forces
Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Mark T. McBride (left), Heavy Equipment Operator, 9th Engineering Support Battalion (EBS), 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), puts a squad of Marines through close-order drill training, while enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Selected Marines and Sailors of 3rd Marine Division and 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) are conducting close-order drill training, in preparation for a performance during their visit to Russia
US Marine Corps (USMC) Private First Class (PFC) Daniel Schluttenhofer, 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), fires a 7.62mm M240G machine gun, during weapons training being conducted onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), while enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Marine Division and the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) will be representing the US Military during the Annual Vladivostok Port Visit, in an effort to maintain and enhance constructive relations between the US and Russian Military Forces
Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Clint W. Runyon (right), Combat Videographer, 3rd Marine Division Combat Camera, uses a digital video camera to documents training during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) while enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Marine Division and the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) will be representing the US Military during the Annual Vladivostok Port Visit, in an effort to maintain and enhance constructive relations between the US and Russian Military Forces
Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Estevan M. Gonzalez (right), assigned to M/Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, uses a 5.56mm M16A2 rifle to demonstrates the proper hand positions for the Present Arms command, for USN Corpsman of the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), during close-order drill training, while enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Selected Marines and Sailors of 3rd Marine Division and 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) are conducting close-order drill training, in preparation for a performance during their visit to Russia
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Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)
Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Adaecus G. Brooks, USMC
Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
The United States Marine Corps traces its roots to the Continental Marines of the American Revolutionary War, formed by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress on 10 November 1775. That date is celebrated as the Marine Corps's birthday. Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, Marine detachments served aboard Navy cruisers, battleships, and aircraft carriers. About 600,000 Americans served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, performed a central role in the Pacific War. The Pacific theatre battles saw fierce fighting between Marines and the Imperial Japanese Army. The Battle of Iwo Jima was arguably the most famous Marine engagement of the war with high losses of 26,000 American casualties and 22,000 Japanese. By the end of WWII, the Corps expanded totaling about 485,000 Marines. Nearly 87,000 Marines were casualties during World War II (including nearly 20,000 killed), and 82 were awarded the Medal of Honor. The Korean War saw the Corps expand from 75,000 regulars to a force of 261,000 Marines, mostly reservists. 30,544 Marines were killed or wounded during the war. During Vietnam War Marines evacuated Saigon. Vietnam was the longest war for Marines. By its end, 13,091 had been killed in action, 51,392 had been wounded. Marines participated in the failed 1980 Iran hostage rescue attempt, the invasion of Grenada, the invasion of Panama. On 23 October 1983, the Marine headquarters building in Beirut, Lebanon, was bombed, causing the highest peacetime losses to the Corps in its history. 220 Marines and 21 other service members were killed. Marines liberated Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War, participated in combat operations in Somalia (1992–1995), and took part in the evacuation of American citizens from the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania. Following the attacks on 11 September 2001, Marine Corps, alongside the other military services, has engaged in global operations around the world in support of War on Terror. Marines were among first sent to Afghanistan in November 2001. Since then, Marine battalions and squadrons have been engaging Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces. U.S. Marines also served in the Iraq War.