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A US Air Force Security Police (SP) armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 rifle provides airfield security for a International Red Cross (IRC) Beechcraft 1900 Executive-Liner aircraft, as supplies are offloaded at Baghdad International Airport (BIAP), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The IRC aircraft is the first civilian aircraft that landed on the commercial runway sense the start of the Operation

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Re More

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), conduct weapons qualification training, using 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, at the Takeyama gun range located at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. This is one of several weapons qualifications performed annually by force protection watch standers

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Andrew D. Wiskow, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) rifle detail from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Hawaii, Kaneohe, Hawaii (HI), fire a 21-gun salute with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles during a ceremony dedicating a new flagstaff and display of bronze plaques commemorating the 73 Marines who gave their lives and the 15 survivors of the attack on the US Navy (USN) battleship USS ARIZONA at Pearl Harbor, HI, on December 7, 1941. The memorial features the names of the 88 Marines stationed aboard ARIZONA during the attack, a piece of steam pipe from the ARIZONA's original hull, the National ENSIGN, and the US Navy and Marine Corps flags

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Ryan C. Mcginley, Usn Release Status: Release More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, a U.S. Marine Corps troop with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, provides security for a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement 7-ton truck in the Khowst-Gardez Pass, Afghanistan, on Dec. 30, 2004. These Marines are conducting security and stabilization operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL James L. Yarboro) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Khowst-Gardez Pass State: Khowst Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES Scene Camera Operator: CPL James L. Y More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, U.S. Marine Corps Lance CPL. Chris Peck, a rifleman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, provides security while on a long security halt in the Khowst-Gardez Pass, Afghanistan, on Dec. 29, 2004. These Marines are conducting security and stabilization operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL James L. Yarboro) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Khowst-Gardez Pass State: Khowst Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES Scene Camera Operator: CPL James L. Y More

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto their racks aboard ship

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brunkhorst Release Status: Released to Public C More

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto their racks aboard ship

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brunkhorst Release Status: Released to Public C More

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto their racks aboard ship

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brunkhorst Release Status: Released to Public C More

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto their racks aboard ship

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brunkhorst Release Status: Released to Public C More

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto their racks aboard ship

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brunkhorst Release Status: Released to Public C More

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) that has been modified to accept the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW) (shown in rack) and the M16A2 rifle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT J. W. Thomas Release Status: Released to Public More

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) that has been modified to accept the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW) (shown in rack) and the M16A2 rifle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT J. W. Thomas Release Status: Released to Public More

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) that has been modified to accept the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW) and the M16A2 rifle (shown in rack)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT J. W. Thomas Release Status: Released to Public More

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) that has been modified to accept the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW) (shown in rack) and the M16A2 rifle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT J. W. Thomas Release Status: Released to Public More

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) that has been modified to accept the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW) and the M16A2 rifle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT J. W. Thomas Release Status: Released to Public More

Members of the 2nd Marine Division practice with M16A2 rifles on an indoor range using the GQ Defence Equipment Ltd. marksmanship training system

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Saxton Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Members of the 2nd Marine Division practice with M16A2 rifles on an indoor range using the GQ Defence Equipment Ltd marksmanship training system

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Saxton Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Armed with M16A2 rifles, the members of Platoon 3020, Women's Training Battalion, wait in the woods for further instructions during field training

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT R. Klika Release More

A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill technique during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT R. Klika Release Status: Released to More

A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill technique during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT R. Klika Release Status: Released to More

A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill technique during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT R. Klika Release Status: Released to More

US Marine officers of Company H, Basic School, aim their M16A2 rifles at pop-up targets during a live fire exercise at Range 11. The rifle on the left is equipped with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Michael G. Lindee Release Status: Released to P More

US Marine officers of Company H, Basic School, fire M16A2 rifles equipped with M203 40 mm grenade launchers during a live fire exercise at Range 11

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Michael G. Lindee Release Status: Released to P More

A Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) midshipman fires an M16A2 rifle on the range during training at the basic school. In the background an instructor explains firing techniques to other midshipmen

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bellios Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A Marine marks down his score during M16A2 rifle qualification day competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Bellios Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Corporal (CPL) Mathis prepares to shoot his M16A2 rifle from a sitting position during qualification day competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Bellios Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jirkowic prepares to shoot his M16A2 rifle from standing position during qualification day competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Bellios Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle rests when his squad stops to regroup while on patrol during rapid response loading Exercise AGILE SWORD'86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AGILE SWORD Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Rele More

Marines fire M16A2 rifles equipped with the multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) during training. Unmanned, right, is an M60 lightweight machine gun

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT S.T. Quade Release Status: Released to Public C More

Marines fire M16A2 rifles equipped with the multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) during training. Unmanned, center, is an M60 lightweight machine gun

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT S.T. Quade Release Status: Released to Public C More

A US Marines armed with an M16A2 rifle and other equipment moves out during an amphibious landing exercise conducted by NATO amphiious assault ships participating in NATO Exercise NORTHERN WEDDING 86. A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: North Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P More

Corporal E. Ramone, a rifle company squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, rests his M16A2 rifle on his thigh as he assesses the surrounding terrain during an exercise in the Northern Training Area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Ridley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marines carry M16A2 rifles and shotguns down a passageway and up a ladder during a security alert exercise aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). The ROOSEVELT is undergoing readiness testing during post-commissioning sea trails

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Clarence F. Arnold Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig More

A Marine carries an M16A2 rifle down a passageway during a security alert exercise aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). The ROOSEVELT is undergoing readiness testing during post-commissioning sea trails

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Clarence F. Arnold Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig More

A Marine returns his M16A2 rifle to the guard shack aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Clatchey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A member of the Marine detachment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) returns to the guard shack with his M16A2 rifle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Clatchey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Bundled up against the cold, a lieutenant from The Basic School bounds through the snow with his M16A2 rifle during the school's"three-day war."The lieutenant is wearing multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) gear

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Victor Armstrong Release Sta More

A member of the 7th Marines, armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with the multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES), awaits transport back to Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California, at the conclusion of Operation WILD BOAR

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WILD BOAR Base: Fort Hunter Liggett State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PF More

Sergeant (SGT) Dennis McMann of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, coaches Private First Class (PFC) Todd Hambrick, a driver for Company B, Headquarters and Support Battalion, on shooting the M16A2 rifle

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

Sergeant (SGT) Dave McBride of Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, coaches SGT Paul May, an administration clerk for Company C, on shooting the M16A2 rifle

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

Sergeant (SGT) Dave McBride of Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, coaches SGT Paul May, an administration clerk for Company C, on shooting the M16A2 rifle

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

Sergeant (SGT) Dennis McMann of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, coaches Lance Corporal (LCPL) Robert Espeleta, a military policeman from Company C, on shooting the M16A2 rifle

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

Sergeant (SGT) Dennis McMann of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, coaches Private First Class (PFC) Todd Hambrick, a driver for Company B, Headquarters and Support Battalion, on shooting the M16A2 rifle

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