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Members of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) participate in physical training on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) during Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Chris J. Purtee Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

Members of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) board a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 3 (HS-3) SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The Marines are going to participate in a training exercise in Italy. The ROOSEVELT is operating in the Adriatic in support of Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Chris J. Purtee Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

Members of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) deploy a satellite communications radio on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The ROOSEVELT is operating in the Adriatic in support of Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Thomas M. Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Members of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) participate in physical training on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) during Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Thomas M. Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Members of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) deploy a satellite communications radio on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The ROOSEVELT is operating in the Adriatic in support of Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Thomas M. Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) board a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 3 (HS-3) SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The Marines are going to participate in a training exercise in Italy. The ROOSEVELT is operating in the Adriatic in support of Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Chris J. Purtee Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

Members of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) board a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 3 (HS-3) SH-60F Sea Hawk on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The Marines are going to participate in a training exercise in Italy. The ROOSEVELT is operating in the Adriatic in support of Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Sean Griffiths Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

Members of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) participate in physical training on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) during Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Thomas M. Hensley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Members of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) board a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 3 (HS-3) SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The Marines are going to participate in a training exercise in Italy. The ROOSEVELT is operating in the Adriatic in support of Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Sean Griffiths Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

Members of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) board a Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 (HMH-362) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The Marines are going to participate in a training exercise in Italy. The ROOSEVELT is operating in the Adriatic in support of Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Sean Griffiths Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

Members of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) board a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 3 (HS-3) SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The Marines are going to participate in a training exercise in Italy. The ROOSEVELT is operating in the Adriatic in support of Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Sean Griffiths Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

CPL. Damien Degennaro, (hometown Albany, NY) an Avionics Technician, performs maintenance checks on the propeller of a UH-1 Iroquois aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. The UH-1 from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (HMM-264) Composite and is part of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia. SPMAGTF Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

Avionics Technicians CPL. Kenneth Kerrouack (hometown Hartford, CT) and Lance CPL. Patrick Anderson (hometown Chattanooga, TN) with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (HMM-264), troubleshoot the anti-collision light on a CH-46 Sea Knight aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. The CH-46 belong to HMM-264 and is part of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia. SPMAGTF Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment use the gym facilities aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

LT. Seth Lapine (hometown Stamford, CT) briefs Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

CHIEF Warrant Officer Michael Dominguez (hometown, Puerto Rico) attached to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, instructs Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment in the use of the M16A2 Service Rifle in the Sling Arms Position on the flight deck of the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. The Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment train for close quarters combat with M16A2s equipped with an M203 grenade launcher on the flight deck of the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

Lance CPL. Roberts gives classes on the setup of the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, on the O-2 deck of the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. The Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

CPL. Dale Kinney (hometown Arab, AL) and Lance CPL. Harrison Gardner (hometown Mobile, AL) with the Scout Sniper Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, brief Marines on Sniper Tactics aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) during its transatlantic voyage. The Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit at the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T. L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

MASTER GUNNERY SGT. Pumphrey, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) S-3, briefs Marines from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, on the rules of engagement prior to their landing in Liberia. SPMAGTF Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), at the US Embassy in Monrovia. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. Tony L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

COL. Tony Corwin, Commanding Officer of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, addresses troops two days prior to landing in Liberia. SPMAGTF Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at the US Embassy in Monrovia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

COL. Tony Corwin, Commanding Officer of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, addresses troops two days prior to landing in Liberia. SPMAGTF Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) unit, Camp Lejeune, NC, will take over the duties of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), at the US Embassy in Monrovia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: USS Ponce (LPD 15) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

US Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, arrive at the US Embassy by way of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter. SPMAGTF Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, takes on the security mission at the Embassy from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. Tony L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Pub More

US Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) wait anxiously to board helicopters prior to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia takes over operations. SPMAGTF Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) unit, Camp Lejeune, NC, takes on the security mission at the US Embassy from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. Tony L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Pub More

Marines off load supplies from a CH-53 Super Stallion at the US Embassy. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) unit, Camp Lejeune, NC, takes on the security mission at the US Embassy from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. Tony L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Pub More

A soldier stands guard at Post 2 at the US Embassy. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, takes on the security mission at the US Embassy from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. Tony L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Pub More

Marines from Scout Sniper Platoon, 8th Marine Regiment make visual perimeter checks from their position on top of the US Embassy. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, takes on the security mission at the US Embassy from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. Tony L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Pub More

The Honorable Mr. William Milam, US Ambassador to Liberia, poses with Honor Guard assigned to the Embassy after the Independence Day ceremony. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, takes on the security mission at the Embassy from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary (MEU) Unit. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. Tony L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Pub More

A Marine from Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, stands guard at Post 6, at the southern end of the US Embassy. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, takes on the security mission at the US Embassy from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary (MEU) Unit. The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. Tony L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Pub More

CPL. Dennis Lauseng, (hometown Watertown, SD) and Lance CPL. Drew Schwichow, (hometown: Wilmington, DE) keep watch on the West African peace monitoring force in Liberia (ECOMOG) soldiers from Post 7B on the Southwest sector of the US Embassy. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, takes on the security mission at the US Embassy from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. T.L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Pub More

An M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) rests on a pile of sandbags as STAFF SGT. Stout Stewart, (hometown Tyler, TX) hammers down a pole identifying fields of fire in front of Post 5 overlooking the front of the US Embassy. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) unit from Camp Lejeune, NC, takes on the security mission at the US Embassy from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. Tony L. Corwin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Pub More

US Marines from Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, stand watch over UN Drive which runs in front of the US Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, from the 2ND Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Lejeune, NC took over the security mission at the embassy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESOPNSE Base: US Embassy, Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL A. Olguin Release Status: Rele More

COL. Thomas M. O'Leary,1ST Commanding Officer, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Rodel Catahan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files