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A snow covered CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter sits secured on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) while the deck force clears the deck off before flight operations can begin. The USS GUADALCANAL is in the Baltic region taking part in Exercise Teamwork '92

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: Norwegian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHC Robert K. Hemmerly Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters are secured to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) during an early morning snow storm. The USS GUADALCANAL is in the Baltic region taking part in Exercise Teamwork '92

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: Norwegian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHC Robert K. Hemmerly Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Members of the deck force move cautiously about the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) as make shift snow plows clear the deck so the air department can resume flight operations. The USS GUADALCANAL is in the Baltic region taking part in Exercise Teamwork '92

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: Norwegian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHC Robert K. Hemmerly Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A Marine from 8th Motor Transport Battalion backs off a M923 5-ton cargo truck from the MV Villars at the port facility in Paldiski, a. The Villars had brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) program to a for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, a, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine from 8th Motor Transport Battalion backs off a M923 5-ton cargo truck from the MV Villars at the port facility in Paldi More

A RT-4000 forklift tows a M149A1 Water Trailer out from the hold of the MV Villars at Paldiski, Estonia. The Villars had brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) program to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from nmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A RT-4000 forklift tows a M149A1 Water Trailer out from the hold of the MV Villars at Paldiski, Estonia. The Villars had brought More

An RT-4000 forklift is off loaded from the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars at the port facility. The Villars brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second Partnership for Peace land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An RT-4000 forklift is off loaded from the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars at the port facility. The Villars brou More

An Estonian soldier provides security while an US Air Force C-5 Galaxy unloads Marine Corps equipment and supplies at the airport. The multinational exercise is conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Estonian soldier provides security while an US Air Force C-5 Galaxy unloads Marine Corps equipment and supplies at the airpo More

COL. D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve (right), COL. Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces (center), and an unidentified Estonian soldier discuss exercise issues at the port facility. Colonels Andrew and Mark are Co-Commanders for the exercise. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While Baltic Challenge '97 will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Col. D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve (right), Col. Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces (center), and an unidentified Est More

A P-19 Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle is driven off the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars at the port facility. The Villars brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second Partnership for Peace land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A P-19 Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle is driven off the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars at the port facilit More

Lance Corporal . B. Baldwin checks off serial numbers of vehicles being offloaded from the MV Villars, at the port facility in Paldiski, stonia. The Villars had brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine xpeditionary Brigade (NALMB) program to stonia for BALTIC CHALLNG '97. BALTIC CHALLNG is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, stonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal E. B. Baldwin checks off serial numbers of vehicles being offloaded from the MV Villars, at the port facility in More

An US Air Force forklift operator places a pallet of Marine Corps equipment onto an Estonian Army truck at the airport. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An US Air Force forklift operator places a pallet of Marine Corps equipment onto an Estonian Army truck at the airport. Baltic More

A Marine guides a M923 5-ton truck with a 400-gallon water tank attached off the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars at the port facility. The Villars brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second Partnership for Peace land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine guides a M923 5-ton truck with a 400-gallon water tank attached off the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars More

Shown here is the rear of the shower system and water bladders set up at the II MEF Fwd base camp in Paldiski, Estonia during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. While BALTIC CHALLENGE will conduct training along...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Shown here is the rear of the shower system and water bladders set up at the II MEF Fwd base camp in Paldiski, Estonia during BA More

Shown here is the shower system at the II MEF Fwd, base camp in Paldiski, Estonia, during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 litary personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. While BALTIC CHALLENGE will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Shown here is the shower system at the II MEF Fwd, base camp in Paldiski, Estonia, during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE More

An AN-TSC 93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System) provides sattelite communications out of the Paldiski, Estonia base camp, during Baltic Challenge '97. This system is operated by 6th Communications Battalion, based out of New York City , New York. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S.A., will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An AN-TSC 93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System) provides sattelite communications out of the Paldiski, Estonia base cam More

An AN-TSC 93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System) provides sattelite communications out of the Paldiski, Estonia base camp, during Baltic Challenge '97. This system is operated by 6th Communications Battalion, based out of New York City , New York. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S.A., will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An AN-TSC 93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System) provides sattelite communications out of the Paldiski, Estonia base cam More

A rear view of an AN/TSC-93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System). This system is operated by 6th Communications Battalion, New York City, NY and is providing satellite communications out of the base camp. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A rear view of an AN/TSC-93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System). This system is operated by 6th Communications Battalion More

An aircrew from a US Air Force C-5, pushes a pallet of supplies onto a K-Loader at the Tallin, Estonia Airport. These Marine Corps supplies will be used during BALTIC GE '97. BALTIC GE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. While BALTIC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An aircrew from a US Air Force C-5, pushes a pallet of supplies onto a K-Loader at the Tallin, Estonia Airport. These Marine Cor More

Two Estonian civilian women, operate the "Camp Exchange" at the base camp. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Estonian civilian women, operate the "Camp Exchange" at the base camp. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise con More

An RT-4000 forklift is offloaded from the the MV Villars at the port facility in Paldiski, Estonia. The Villars had brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) program to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An RT-4000 forklift is offloaded from the the MV Villars at the port facility in Paldiski, Estonia. The Villars had brought equi More

An interior shot of an AN/TSC-93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System). This system is operated by the 6th Communications Battalion, New York City, NY and is providing satellite communications for the base camp. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An interior shot of an AN/TSC-93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System). This system is operated by the 6th Communications More

A crane aboard the Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS), Steam Ship (SS) SGT MATEJ KOCAK (T-AK 3005), removes dunnage from literage which is about to be dropped overboard and taken to shore for use during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the S, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A crane aboard the Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS), Steam Ship (SS) SGT MATEJ KOCAK (T-AK 3005), removes dunnage from litera More

US Marines with the II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD) mainbody, descend the plane at the airport enroute for the base camp. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marines with the II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD) mainbody, descend the plane at the airport enroute for More

Colonel T.S. Woodson, Commander of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, debarks the plane at the Tallin, Estonia Airport on his way to the base camp at Paldiski, Estonia for Baltic Challenge '97. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S.A., will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D.L. Andrews, U.S. Marine Corps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Colonel T.S. Woodson, Commander of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, debarks the plane at the Tallin, Estonia Airport on More

Sailors maneuver lighters in the water after being off loaded from the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) SGT. Matej Kocak (T-AK-3005) at the port. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While Baltic Challenge '97 will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sailors maneuver lighters in the water after being off loaded from the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) Sgt. Matej Kocak (T-A More

Marines with Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion 25th Marines, conduct close combat ining at the Paldiski, Estonia base camp, in preparation for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. While BALTIC CHALLENGE will conduct...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marines with Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion 25th Marines, conduct close combat training at the Paldiski, Estonia base camp, in pre More

CPL. O'Donaghue, Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion, 25th Marines, US Marine Corps Reserve, cammies up a face of a young Estonian boy during a picnic. The picnic, hosted for over 4000 local citizens by the American Embassy and the Coca-Cola Company, was setup and prepared by US Marines. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Cpl. O'Donaghue, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, US Marine Corps Reserve, cammies up a face of a young Estonian boy More

GUNNERY Sergeant T. E. Hogan gives a brief of his P-19 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle to an Estonian firefighter, at a picnic hosted for the citizens of Paldiski, Estonia during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. Over 4000 local citizens attended the event hosted by the American Embassy and the Coca-Cola company. The picnic was setup and prepared by US Marines. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: GUNNERY Sergeant T. E. Hogan gives a brief of his P-19 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle to an Estonian firefighter, at a More

Citizens of Paldiski, Estonia mingle during a picnic hosted for them during Baltic Challenge '97. Over 4000 local citizens attended the event hosted by the American Embassy and the Coca-Cola company. The picnic was setup and prepared by U.S. Marines. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S.A., will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Citizens of Paldiski, Estonia mingle during a picnic hosted for them during Baltic Challenge `97. Over 4000 local citizens atte More

MAJ. M. A. Brilakis (right), G-3 for II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD), gives a tour of Camp Muffler to MAJ. GEN. Johannes Kurt (left), CHIEF of Estonian Defense Forces. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Maj. M. A. Brilakis (right), G-3 for II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD), gives a tour of Camp Muffler to Maj. More

Mr. Imre Lipping, Deputy CHIEF of Mission, at the US Embassy in Tallinn, speaks to American Marines, Soldiers, and Sailors to welcome them to Estonia. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Tallinn Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released More

Soldiers from various countries compete in a tug of war as part of Sports Day. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released More

Various soldiers hit the court for a friendly game of basketball during sports day while conducting BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. BALTIC CHALLENGE will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Various soldiers hit the court for a friendly game of basketball during sports day while conducting BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC More

An American Marine takes part in a weight lifting contest, an event of Sports Day. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released More

The Swedish Army's Motorcycle team performs dangerous stunts on ramps as part of Sports Day. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released More

The Lead singer of an Estonian band sings and plays banjo to entertain all of the multinational troops participating in and observing Sports Day. This event is taking place so all the different participants can get to know each other before the actual exercise begins. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released More

A 25 ton truck-mounted hydraulic crane from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak is lifted by crane onto a lighter. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A 25 ton truck-mounted hydraulic crane from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak is lifted by crane onto a lighter. Baltic Challenge `97 is More

Shown is the 4-inch water line belonging to the AABWS (Amphibious Assault Bulk Water System) from the Steam Ship (SS) Obregon (T-AK 3006). This system was part of the instream offload of USMC Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS) operation in, as part of BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, onia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, onia are Colonel Oscar Mark,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Shown is the 4-inch water line belonging to the AABWS (Amphibious Assault Bulk Water System) from the Steam Ship (SS) Obregon (T More

A 60 ton truck crane from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak is lifted by crane onto a lighter. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A 60 ton truck crane from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak is lifted by crane onto a lighter. Baltic Challenge `97 is a multinational ex More

Estonian performers dance as the band plays, providing entertainment for participants of sports day during Baltic Challenge '97. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S.A., will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D.L. Andrews, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E.J. Young Release Status: Released More

A 10K forklift flips the ramps of a lighter as the floating causeway prepares to head back to SS SGT. Matej Kocak to pickup another load. This in stream off load took place during the exercise. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A 10K forklift flips the ramps of a lighter as the floating causeway prepares to head back to SS Sgt. Matej Kocak to pickup ano More

Sailors from the Navy Support Element throw the line attached to a 4 inch water line from their Zodiac to awaiting Marines on shore. The water line will be stretched back to the SS PFC. Eugene A. Obregon, where 80,000 gallons of water will be pumped ashore. This mission occured during an off load of Maritime Prepositioning Ships. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sailors from the Navy Support Element throw the line attached to a 4 inch water line from their Zodiac to awaiting Marines on s More

A sailor from Beachmater Unit-2, (Little Creek, Virginia), guides off a M929A2 dump truck from a Literage section during an instream itime Prepositioning Ship offload, in Padliski, Estonia during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar k, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A sailor from Beachmater Unit-2, (Little Creek, Virginia), guides off a M929A2 dump truck from a Literage section during an inst More

US Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD) prepare to drag a 4 inch water line to awaiting bladders, as the Amphibious Assault Bulk Water System (AABWS) from the SS PFC. Eugene A. Obregon (not shown) unloads its line off a self powered lighter. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD) prepare to drag a 4 inch water line to awaiting bladders, More

A lighterage loaded with gear that was off loaded by crane from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak sets sail toward shore. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A lighterage loaded with gear that was off loaded by crane from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak sets sail toward shore. Baltic Challeng More

A piece of lighterage brings ashore the second load of equipment from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak, a US Marine Corps Maritime Prepositioning Ship during an in stream off load. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A piece of lighterage brings ashore the second load of equipment from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak, a US Marine Corps Maritime Prepo More

An ISO container is off loaded from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak and onto a lighterage for transportation to shore. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While Baltic Challenge '97 will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An ISO container is off loaded from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak and onto a lighterage for transportation to shore. Baltic Challenge More

Trucks from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak are off-loaded by crane onto a lighter and then taken to shore. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Trucks from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak are off-loaded by crane onto a lighter and then taken to shore. Baltic Challenge '97 is a m More

A D7 bulldozer pushes a 3 piece section of lighterage off the beach during an in stream Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) off load. This lighter delivered four (4) pieces of equipment from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak (not shown) during Baltic Challenge '97. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A D7 bulldozer pushes a 3 piece section of lighterage off the beach during an in stream Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) off More

Boatswain's Mate First Class (BM1) A. L. Spencer, with the Navy Chapter G.R.U. out of Williamsburg, Virginia, checks the wires he has attached from a crane to this M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), which will pull it out of the Steam Ship (SS) SGT Matej Kocak (T-AK 3005) and onto a piece of literage and taken to the Paldiski, Estonia shore during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise ducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the sed "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Boatswain's Mate First Class (BM1) A. L. Spencer, with the Navy Chapter G.R.U. out of Williamsburg, Virginia, checks the wires h More

Sergeant S. C. Brooks scans bar codes on a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) for accountability purposes. Brooks is with Landing Support Battalion (LSB), and is a Heavy Equipment (HE) operator with the Maritime Offload Logistics Team, for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant S. C. Brooks scans bar codes on a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) for accountability purposes. Brook More

US Sailors from the Navy Support Element prepare to hand-off a 4 inch water line to awaiting US Marines on shore, as the Amphibious Assault Bulk Water System (AABWS) from the SS PFC. Eugene A. Obregon (not shown) performs its mission. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Sailors from the Navy Support Element prepare to hand-off a 4 inch water line to awaiting US Marines on shore, as the Amphib More

Silors from Bechmster Unit -2 (Little Creek, Virgini) flip over rmp from piece of Literge, which brought equipment shore from the Stem Ships (SS) SSGT Mtej Kock (T-AK 3005), during n instrem Mritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) offlod, t Pldiski, Estoni during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is multintionl exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Prtnership for Pece (PfP) inititive. More thn 2600 militry personnel from Denmrk, Estoni, Finlnd, Ltvi, Lithuni, Norwy, Sweden, nd the US, will prticipte in the second "in the spirit of PfP" lnd exercises conducted in the Bltic region. Co-Commnders for the exercise being held in Pldiski, Estoni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sailors from Beachmaster Unit -2 (Little Creek, Virginia) flip over a ramp from a piece of Literage, which brought equipment ash More

An aerial view of the Partnership For Peace (PFP) Headquarters Building in Paldiski, which is also the higher headquarters for the PFP Exercise Baltic Challenge '97. This multinational exercise has more than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA participating in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released More

An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD), with Maritime Pre-Positioning ships the SS Eugene A. Obregon, and the SS SGT. Matej Kocak anchored in the harbor. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD), with Maritime Pre-Positioning More

An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of the US Marine's taking part in this exercise. Camp Muffler provides living quarters, chow and hygiene facilities, and work areas for the Marines. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of the US Marine's taking part in this exercise. Camp Muffler provides living quarter More

An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of the US Marine's taking part in this exercise. Camp Muffler provides living quarters, chow and hygiene facilities, and work areas for the Marines. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of the US Marine's taking part in this exercise. Camp Muffler provides living quarter More

Lance Corporal Mathew Cambell of 1ST Battalion, 25th Marines, shows his war face while practicing quick response force techniques during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. While BALTIC CHALLENGE will conduct...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal Mathew Cambell of 1ST Battalion, 25th Marines, shows his war face while practicing quick response force technique More

US Marines and Latvian Soldiers listen intently as CPL. Michael T. Chrisly of Memford, Massachusetts, serving with 1ST Battalion, 25th Marines, teaches the student's about the sniper reaction course. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marines and Latvian Soldiers listen intently as Cpl. Michael T. Chrisly of Memford, Massachusetts, serving with 1st Battalio More

Latvian Soldiers take a "time out" in training to examine the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), a weapon that is used only by American soldiers. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. J. R. Adkins Release Status: Release More

US Marines conduct quick reaction force techniques. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marines conduct quick reaction force techniques. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of More

Hospital psman Second Class (HM2) James M. Marsiella, training with 1ST Battalion, 25th Marines, Bravo Company, performs a radio check while attending the quick response force class during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) James M. Marsiella, training with 1ST Battalion, 25th Marines, Bravo Company, performs a ra More

Latvian soldiers practice their quick reaction force techniques. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Latvian soldiers practice their quick reaction force techniques. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in More

US Marines and Latvian soldiers prepare to "romp and stomp" while practicing their quick reaction force techniques. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marines and Latvian soldiers prepare to "romp and stomp" while practicing their quick reaction force techniques. Baltic Chal More

A soldier from the Baltic Battalion challenges a Marine from 1ST Battalion 25th Marines, during the checkpoint operations class of BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. While BALTIC CHALLENGE will conduct training...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A soldier from the Baltic Battalion challenges a Marine from 1ST Battalion 25th Marines, during the checkpoint operations class More

An Estonian instructor uses a terrain model to brief soldiers from Lithuania on their patrol routes. The soldiers learned proper techniques while conducting a tactical patrol during the exercise. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. J. R. Adkins Release Status: Release More

Private First Class J. J. Moore ith 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, tries to get communication ith another platoon during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Noray, Seden, and the US, ill participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andres, US Marine Corps Reserve. While BALTIC CHALLENGE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Private First Class J. J. Moore with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion 25th Marine Regiment, tries to get communication More

Lance Corporal Chaney, V. J., with 2D Landing Support Battalion (LSB), attached to the II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) participating in Baltic BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 washes down an ISO Container on a M939 5-Ton Cargo Truck for backload onto the Maritime Pre-Positioning Ships Off the Estonia shore. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal Chaney, V. J., with 2D Landing Support Battalion (LSB), attached to the II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) parti More

Lance Corporal P. A. Harper with 8th Motor Transport Battalion, attached with the II MEF Forward force, washes down an ISO Container for backload onto the Maritime Pre-Positioning Ships Off the Paldiski, Estonia shore during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are onel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal P. A. Harper with 8th Motor Transport Battalion, attached with the II MEF Forward force, washes down an ISO Conta More

1ST Platoon, Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, start a platoon size patrol up an Estonian road as part of the training during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise ed in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises ed in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. While BALTIC CHALLENGE will...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 1ST Platoon, Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, start a platoon size patrol up an Estonian road as part of the More

A close up of the armband worn by the participants of Baltic Challenge '97. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released More

Flight crew member of the USS COMFORT (T-AH 20), off the coast of the island of Kleipodia, stands by the aqueous film forming foam helo fire fighting cannon during BALTIC CHALLENGE the largest peace support exercise held in the Baltic Region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '98 Base: USS Cole (DDG 67) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Eduardo Guajardo, USA Release Status: Released to Pub More

An Army UH60A Black Hawk medical helicopter flying towards the hospital ship USS COMFORT (T-AH 20), which is 5 miles off of the coast of the island of Kleipodia near the country of Lithuania. The helicopter is being used as transportation and deck landing qualification for the flight deck crew during BALTIC CHALLENGE the largest peace support exercise held in the Baltic Region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '98 Base: USS Cole (DDG 67) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Eduardo Guajardo, USA Release Status: Released to Pub More

Flight deck crew members of the hospital ship USS COMFORT (T-AH 20), off the coast of the island of Kleipodia, close up the sides of the flight deck area towards the end of a day's work during BALTIC CHALLENGE, the largest peace support exercise held in the Baltic Region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '98 Base: USS Cole (DDG 67) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Eduardo Guajardo, USA Release Status: Released to Pub More

USS COMFORT (T-AH 20), a Naval Hospital ship, participates in BALTIC CHALLENGE '98, the largest peace support exercise held in the Baltic Region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE Base: USS Cole (DDG 67) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Olga L. Barraza, USA Release Status: Released to Public C More

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS VELLA GULF (CG 72) is assisted by a tugboat as it departs for the Baltic Sea from Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), to participate in the 34th annual maritime Exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS 2006). BALTOPS 2006 is an annual international sea exercise designed to increase the level of cooperation between naval forces of the Partnership for Peace members in the Baltic Region. Exercise events include mine countermeasures, maritime interdiction, damage control, undersea warfare and search and rescue scenarios

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Joshua Glassburn, USN Release Sta More

Baltic Region

A snow covered CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter sits secured on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) while the deck force clears the deck off before flight operations can begin. The USS GUADALCANAL is in the Baltic region taking part in Exercise Teamwork '92

CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters are secured to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) during an early morning snow storm. The USS GUADALCANAL is in the Baltic region taking part in Exercise Teamwork '92

Members of the deck force move cautiously about the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) as make shift snow plows clear the deck so the air department can resume flight operations. The USS GUADALCANAL is in the Baltic region taking part in Exercise Teamwork '92

A close up of the armband worn by the participants of Baltic Challenge '97. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

Flight crew member of the USS COMFORT (T-AH 20), off the coast of the island of Kleipodia, stands by the aqueous film forming foam helo fire fighting cannon during BALTIC CHALLENGE the largest peace support exercise held in the Baltic Region

Flight deck crew members of the hospital ship USS COMFORT (T-AH 20), off the coast of the island of Kleipodia, close up the sides of the flight deck area towards the end of a day's work during BALTIC CHALLENGE, the largest peace support exercise held in the Baltic Region

USS COMFORT (T-AH 20), a Naval Hospital ship, participates in BALTIC CHALLENGE '98, the largest peace support exercise held in the Baltic Region

Paratroopers from the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat

Latvian Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, and their

VENTSPILS, Latvia-Seaman Taz Ekler Constructionman

2nd MEB Participates in BALTOPS

The first vehicles are being offloaded from the Green

Paratroopers from the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat

U.S. Marine mortar men with Weapons Company, Black

VENTSPILS, Latvia-U.S. Sailors with Navy Cargo Handling

Paratroopers from the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat

Latvian soldiers fire their mortar system during

Paratroopers from the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat

A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, Black Sea Rotational

A paratrooper from the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat

A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, Black Sea Rotational

Maj. Gen. Almantas Leika, Lithuanian Land Force and

A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, Black Sea Rotational

Soldiers with the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team,

Paratroopers from the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat

A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, Black Sea Rotational

Armin Besenfelder, Surface Deployment and Distribution

Dalia Grybauskaite, Lithuanian President, speaks with

A U.S. Marine with Weapons Company, Black Sea Rotational

Maj. Gen. Almantas Leika, Lithuanian Land Force and

A Marine with Weapons Company, Black Sea Rotational