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A Royal Thai Navy Military Policeman watches as a US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) craft departs Songkhla Naval Air Station, Thailand during the deployment phase of Exercise Cobra Gold '96

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 96 Base: Songkhla Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher G. Hess Release Status: Release More

A Royal Thai Army Infantry Soldier gives firing position and combat maneuver instructions to US Army Soldiers from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 1ST Infantry division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, during the cross training phase of Exercise Cobra Gold '96

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 96 Base: Fort Wainwright State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 96 More

The Pinnacle of IE SHIMA, Iegusugu Yama where the Americans raised the U. S. Flag on April 21, 1945. GN stands next to the Ernie Pyle Memorial

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher D. Hawkins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig More

STAFF Sergeant Paul D. Lusk, 1ST Squad Leader, 2nd platoon, Kilo Co, 3/4 (3rd Battalion, 4th Marines), gives instuctions to radio operator, Private First Class (PFC) John M. Keane, while conducting a sensor emplacement mission. PFC Joshua E. Remmert (foreground) provides security. The three Marines are part of a Hunter-Killer team participating in the Advanced Warfighting Experiment, "Hunter-Warrior", held at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center) 29 Palms, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher S. Cline, Usmc Release S More

Lance Corporal James Wojcik (l) and Private First Class Brian K. Somers, of 1ST squad, 2nd platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, plant a motion detection sensor during the Advanced Warfighting Experiment (AWE), "Hunter-Warrior". The AWE was held at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center in 29 Palms, California. The two Marines were part of a Hunter-Killer team

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher S. Cline, Usmc Release S More

STAFF Sergeant Paul D. Lusk, 1ST squad leader, 2nd platoon, Kilo Company, 3/4 (3rd Battalion, 4th Marines), surveys the lay of the land with radio operator Private First Class John M. Keane. The squad was inserted via CH-46 helicopter to complete a Sensor Emplacement Mission. The mission required the Hunter-Killer team to avoid detection by Bravo Company, 1ST Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. This exercise was part of the Advanced Warfighting Experiment, "Hunter-Warrior", conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center) 29 Palms, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher S. Cline, Usmc Release S More

Marine Reservist CPL Mejin with Echo Company 2nd Battalion 23rd Marines is the acting Observer Controller(OC) during Urban Warrior '99 Exercise being held at the Oakknoll Naval Hospital. Urban Warrior '99 is an experimental effort to prepare Marines for the urban battle spaces of the 21st Century

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URBAN WARRIOR '99 Base: Oakland State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL C More

A British Royal Marine Commando fills out a casualty card during the Urban Warrior Exercise to document and research the overall success of the exercise. This portion of the exercise was held at Oakknoll Naval Base in Oakland, California. Urban Warrior '99 is an experimental effort to prepare Marines for the urban battle spaces of the 21st Century

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URBAN WARRIOR '99 Base: Oakland State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL C More

Marine Reservist LCPL Barrigan preparing to engage in a firefight with the opposing forces by aiming a M60 machine gun down range during the Urban Warrior '99 Exercise that is being held at Oakknoll Naval Base. Urban Warrior '99 is an experimental effort to prepare Marines for the urban battle spaces of the 21st Century

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URBAN WARRIOR '99 Base: Oakland State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL C More

LCPL Chad Codwell, from Baltimore, Maryland, with Charlie Company 1ST Battalion 5th Marines, carries an experimental urban combat skateboard which is being used for manuevering inside buildings in order to detect tripwires and sniper fire. This mission is in direct support of Urban Warrior '99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URBAN WARRIOR '99 Base: Oakland State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL C More

Marines with 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines clear a room during training at the Oakknoll Naval Hospital during the Urban Warrior '99 Exercise in Oakland, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URBAN WARRIOR '99 Base: Oakland State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL C More

The Broad-area Unmanned Responsive Resupply Operations (BURRO) is used in conjunction with the Slice Multi-Task Boat (only flight deck is seen) for providing over the horizon sea-based logistics. The BURRO (also known as the KAMAN K-1200 K-MAX Helicopter) is also used for resupplying ships at sea. It is currently on the flightdeck of the Slice Boat (Prototype) at Coast Guard Island in Oakland, California, due to its participation in Fleet Battle Experiment Echo. Also seen in the frame is a right side front view of the U.S. Coast Guard High Endurance Cutter, USCGC SHERMAN, (WHEC-720). This mission is in direct support of Urban Warrior '99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URBAN WARRIOR '99 Base: Oakland State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL C More

Marine with 3rd Tracks refueling an Amtrack or Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 held on Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam More

Marines with Intelligence Company interogate a captured enemy officer during Kernel Blitz '99. This interrogation took place in an abandoned building on the US Marine Base at Camp Pendleton, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Marines with Headquarters 2nd Battalion 5th Marines try to confirm grid coordinates during Kernel Blitz '99 that was held on Camp Pendleton, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Medium close-up, left side profile of a Marine standing out of the turret on a Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel (AAVP7A1) as it floats in the waters off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California. Two unidentifiable ships are seen in the extreme background. The vessels are taking part in Kernel Blitz '99, an amphibious assault beach landing (not shown) conducted primarily by the 1ST Marine Division

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher L. Vallee Release Status: Released to P More

Marines with 3rd Tracks await the splash order of their AAV-7A1 Amphibous Assualt Vehicles to come aboard the USS Juneau (LPD-10) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 held at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam More

Medium shot, left side profile of a US Marine laying in the prone position and aiming his M60 Machine Gun down range. A wooden pallet, covered with a camouflaged cloth is supported in the air by a 1-by-2 piece of wood. This is positioned behind the Marine. The Marine, from 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines appears to be lying in a small ditch. This mission is in direct support of Operation Kernel Blitz '99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Marines with 2nd Battalion 5th Marines prepare to sight in during Kernel Blitz '99 that was being held on Camp Pendleton, California. A US Marine Huey Super Cobra helicopter, AH-1W flies low in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Sailors and Marines aboard the Austin Class, Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS JUNEAU (LPD-10) enjoying themselves by way of a karaoke competition during Kernel Blitz '99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher L. Vallee Release Status: Released to P More

Medium shot, left side rear view of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel (AAVP7A1) as it's about to embark the rear entrance to the Amphibious Transport Dock Ship, USS JUNEAU (LPD-10). This mission is in direct support of Operation Kernel Blitz '99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher L. Vallee Release Status: Released to P More

US Marines in an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel (AAVP7A1) splashes into the Pacific Ocean after disembarking from the rear entrance of the USS JUNEAU (LPD-10) (not shown) and heads for shore during the beach attack (not shown) in Operation Kernel Blitz '99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher L. Vallee Release Status: Released to P More

A Right rear view from the ground up at a US Marine Huey Super Cobra AH-1W as it prepares to land in an open field at Camp Pendleton, California. This mission is in direct support of Operation Kernel Blitz '99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Marine with 2nd Battalion 5th Marines sighting in during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 held at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam More

After splashing in US Marines (not shown) with an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel (AAVP7A1), the crew awaits an order to come aboard the Austin Class, Amphibious Transport Dock Ship, USS JUNEAU (LPD-10) (not shown), during Kernel Blitz '99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher L. Vallee Release Status: Released to P More

After spashing in off of the USS Juneau (LDP-10) Marines with 3rd Tracks make their way in AAV-7A1 Amphibous Assualt Vehicles towards shore during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 held at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam More

US Marine with 2nd Battalion 5th Marines sighting in during Kernel Blitz '99 that was being held on Camp Pendleton, California. The Marine's weapon is a M16A with a M203 grenade launcher attached

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

A rear view of three US Marines standing out of the top turret of their respective Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel (AAVP7A1s). The Marines, from 3rd Tracks, await the command during Kernel Blitz '99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Marines with Intelligence Company interrogate a captured enemy officer during Kernel Blitz '99. The Marine standing in the background is holding a M16A and points it toward the dirt floor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Intelligence Marines attached to 2nd Battalion 5th Marines search a Marine acting as an enemy officer during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 held at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam More

US Marines with 3rd Tracks maneuver two Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel (AAVP7A1) over a dirt road on the US Marine Base at Camp Pendleton, California. This mission is in direct support of Operation Kernel Blitz '99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Marine Air Support Services, Camp Pendleton, F-18's and their components, during Brightstar 1999-2000 held thoughout October and November on Mubark Military Base in Egypt

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHTSTAR 1999-2000 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher L. Vallee Rele More

Straight on medium shot of US Marine Corps General Anthony Zini (Left), Commander-in-CHIEF, US Central Command as he inspects troops from First LAR (Light Armored Reconnaissance) Wolfpack Platoon, during Brightstar 1999-2000 held thoughout October and November in Egypt

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHTSTAR 1999-2000 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher L. Vallee Release Status: Released to Publi More

Medium close-up, left side profile of US Marine SGT Guadalupe from First CEB (Combat Engineering Battalion), Bravo Company, as he wires up a stack of dynamite. This mission is in direct support of Operation Steel Knight 1999, conducted at US Marine Corps base at Twentynine Palms, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: STEEL KNIGHT 99 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

During Steel Knight 1999 held at Twentynine Palms, California, Marines from First CEB, (Combat Engineer Battalion), Bravo Company reinforce bunkers for an oncoming attack

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: STTEL KNIGHT 99 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

During Steel Knight 1999 held at Twentynine Palms, California, Marines from First Combat Engineering Battalion (CEB), Bravo Companydigging a trench to perfection prior to reinforce the trenches with revetments

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: STEEL KNIGHT 99 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 1ST Marine Division stand in line awaiting the order to assume their positions as escorts during the DivisionΘs Fallen Marines Memorial Service, held aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB), Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The Memorial Service honored those Marines that were lost in battle during Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcb Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher R. Rye, USMC Release More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) James N. Mattis, Commanding General, 1ST Marine Division, speaks during the DivisionΘs Fallen Marines Memorial Service, held aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB), Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The Memorial Service honored those Marines that were lost in battle during Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcb Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher R. Rye, USMC Release More