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A U.S. Marine Corps tracked landing vehicle (LVTP-7) lands during Valiant Blitz, the amphibious assault landing phase of exercise Team Spirit '82

A U.S. Marine Corps tracked landing vehicle (LVTP-7) lands during Vali...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '82 Base: Tok Sok Ri Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Felimon Barbante Release ... More

Marines take up positions on the beach at Bellows Air Force Station during an amphibious assault exercise. A utility landing craft is just off the beach

Marines take up positions on the beach at Bellows Air Force Station du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bertram Mau Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Gear is unloaded from an LCM-8 mechanized landing craft as Colombian Marines hold a hasty defensive perimeter in front of the US Marine Corps AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicles that brought them ashore. The beach assault is part of UNITAS XXV, an Exercise involving forces from the US and six South American nations

Gear is unloaded from an LCM-8 mechanized landing craft as Colombian M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Members of Co. C, 1ST Bn., 5th Marines, file past an LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicle during an amphibious assault training exercise at Delmar Beach

Members of Co. C, 1ST Bn., 5th Marines, file past an LVTP-7 tracked la...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: David A. Landry, Usmc Rel... More

An LVTR 7 tracked landing recovery vehicle, left, and an LVTP7 (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) tracked landing vehicle at Onslow Beach during Exercise Solid Shield '85

An LVTR 7 tracked landing recovery vehicle, left, and an LVTP7 (Amphib...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T.K. Burch Release... More

An LVTP7 (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) tracked landing vehicle underway at Onslow Beach during Exercise Solid Shield '85

An LVTP7 (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) tracked landing vehicle underway...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T.K. Burch Release... More

U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters take part in an aerial assault during Cobra Gold '85, a joint U.S./ Thai training exercise

U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters take part in an aerial...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '85 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ronald W. Bayles Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Egyptian marines exit from an Assault Craft Unit 2 (ACU-2) LCM-8 mechanized landing craft during an amphibious assault in support of the multinational joint service Exercise Bright Star '85

Egyptian marines exit from an Assault Craft Unit 2 (ACU-2) LCM-8 mecha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Base: Alexandria Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. MAJ. C. B. Simmons Release Status: Release... More

A Marine Corps LVTR7A1 tracked landing vehicle comes ashore while participating in an amphibious assault during NATO Exercise DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86

A Marine Corps LVTR7A1 tracked landing vehicle comes ashore while part...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION. '86 Base: Sardinia Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mike Stroup Release S... More

Marines of Company B, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Force Service Support Group, attach a section of bridging to an AAV7 assault amphibian vehicle of Company A, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion. The AAV7 will tow the section out to sea where it will be connected with other sections to form a ferry during a bridging exercise off Kin Blue Beach

Marines of Company B, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Force Servic...

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

An LAV25 light assault vehicle transports Marines through the Norwegian countryside during Operation COLD WINTER'87, a NATO-sponsored military exercise

An LAV25 light assault vehicle transports Marines through the Norwegia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COLD WINTER Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.D. Gonzales Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Air cushion landing craft LCAC6 offloads vehicles on Red Beach during the amphibious assault Exercise Operation KERNAL BLITZ'87-2

Air cushion landing craft LCAC6 offloads vehicles on Red Beach during ...

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

Major General (MGEN) Robert E. Haeble, commanding general, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton inspects Marines as they stand next to an LAV25 light assault vehicle during the dedication ceremony for the School of Infantry

Major General (MGEN) Robert E. Haeble, commanding general, Marine Corp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brown Release Status: Released to Publi... More

AAVP-7 assault amphibian vehicles bring Marines ashore during the multinational, joint exercise Bright Star '87

AAVP-7 assault amphibian vehicles bring Marines ashore during the mult...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '87 Base: El Hamman Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. Vincent E. Aldridge Release Status: Release... More

Marines disembark from an AAVP7 assault amphibian vehicle on the beach during the multinational, joint service Exercise BRIGHT STAR'87

Marines disembark from an AAVP7 assault amphibian vehicle on the beach...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: El Hamman Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Vincent E. Aldridge Release Status: Released to ... More

A Marine Corps LVTR7A1 tracked landing recovery vehicle heads toward shore while participating in an amphibious assault during NATO Exercise DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86

A Marine Corps LVTR7A1 tracked landing recovery vehicle heads toward s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION. '86 Base: Sardinia Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mike Stroup Release S... More

Marines come ashore in AAVP-7A1 assault amphibian vehicles during exercise Ocean Venture '88

Marines come ashore in AAVP-7A1 assault amphibian vehicles during exer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

U.S. Marines scramble out of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (HMM-164) CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopters during the amphibious assault phase of the joint U.S./South Korean Exercise Team Spirit '88

U.S. Marines scramble out of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (HM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '88 Country: South Korea Scene Camera Operator: PHC King Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

US Marines come ashore on Pattaya Beach in an AAVP7A1 amphibious assault vehicle during the joint Thai/US combined exercise THALAY THAI '89

US Marines come ashore on Pattaya Beach in an AAVP7A1 amphibious assau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ted Salois Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A left front view of an AAV7A1 amphibious assault vehicle on the test track

A left front view of an AAV7A1 amphibious assault vehicle on the test ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Logis Base, Albany State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT A. Sanchez Release Stat... More

Marines standing atop an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle take photographs while waiting for the arrival of President George Bush. The president and his wife are paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. troops who are in Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield

Marines standing atop an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle take phot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Ed Bailey, Usnr Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Two Marine Corps AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles travel through the Kuwaiti desert following the withdrawal of Iraqi troops during Operation Desert Storm

Two Marine Corps AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles travel through t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Two Marines assigned to Task Force Breach Alpha complete the installation of a Mark 154 mine clearance kit on an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle during Operation Desert Storm. The Marines are from the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

Two Marines assigned to Task Force Breach Alpha complete the installat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Marines pilot an AAVP-7A1 assault amphibian vehicle toward the well deck of the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197), at anchor off the coast of Ecuador during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations

Marines pilot an AAVP-7A1 assault amphibian vehicle toward the well de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Base: USS Barnstable County(LST 1197) Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Marc Boyd Release ... More

Members of a West African military unit stand in front of an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault personnel vehicle as U.S. Marines from the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197) watch from above. The BARNSTABLE COUNTY is on its 1991 West African Training Cruise. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Members of a West African military unit stand in front of an AAVP-7A1 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: West Africa Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A member of the 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (CEB), 3rd Marine Division, advances through the smoke screen generated by a 1ST Armored Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, AAV-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles to attack a simulated machine gun bunkers during a combat training exercise at the Central Training Area (CTA)

A member of the 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (CEB), 3rd Marine Divisi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPT J.B. Carroll Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Members of the 1ST Plt., Co. D, Amphibious Assault Bn., 2nd Marines, remove camouflage netting from an AAV-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle during an Operation Imminent Thunder training exercise, a part of Operation Desert Shield

Members of the 1ST Plt., Co. D, Amphibious Assault Bn., 2nd Marines, r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IMMINENT THUNDERDESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas Witham Release Status: Released t... More

U.S. Marine Corps riverine assault craft RAC-55 patrols by the beach during a joint military training exercise called Ocean Venture '92. The RAC, used for drug interdiction and troop and fire support, has a Mark 19 40mm grenade launcher in the back and an M-2 .50-caliber machine gun mounted on the front

U.S. Marine Corps riverine assault craft RAC-55 patrols by the beach d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '92 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc... More

U.S. Marine Corps riverine assault craft RAC-28 and two other RACs are docked at a pier during a joint military training exercise called Ocean Venture '92. Each RAC, used for drug interdiction and troop and fire support, has a Mark 19 40mm grenade launcher in the back and an M-2 .50-caliber machine gun mounted on the front

U.S. Marine Corps riverine assault craft RAC-28 and two other RACs are...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '92 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc... More

U.S. Marine Corps riverine assault craft RAC-55 patrols an inlet during a joint military training exercise called Ocean Venture '92. The RAC, used for drug interdiction and troop and fire support, has a Mark 19 40mm grenade launcher in the back and an M-2 .50-caliber machine gun mounted on the front

U.S. Marine Corps riverine assault craft RAC-55 patrols an inlet durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '92 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc... More

A Marine amphibious assault vehicle enters the well deck of the anchored USS HARLAN COUNTY (LST-1196)

A Marine amphibious assault vehicle enters the well deck of the anchor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status... More

An Assault Amphibian Vehicle (AAV7A1) from CLNCs 2nd AAV Battalion moves through thick road mud at Fort AP Hill, Virginia

An Assault Amphibian Vehicle (AAV7A1) from CLNCs 2nd AAV Battalion mov...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Berry Megan, Usmc Release Status: Releas... More

An Assault Amphibian Vehicle (AAV7A1) from CLNCs 2nd AAV Battalion climbs through thick road mud at Fort AP Hill, Virginia

An Assault Amphibian Vehicle (AAV7A1) from CLNCs 2nd AAV Battalion cli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Berry Megan, Usmc Release Status: Released t... More

U.S. Marines Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter approaches a dirt airfield to insert troops and equipment during an airborne amphibious assault raid near Mang Bang Ri Beach, South Korea, as part of Exercise Team Spirit '93

U.S. Marines Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter approaches a dirt ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '93 Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Clayton Farrington Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A Riverine Assault Craft (RAC) belonging to Small Craft Company, 2d Marine Division, patrols the New River

A Riverine Assault Craft (RAC) belonging to Small Craft Company, 2d Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. C.D. Clark Relea... More

Amphibious assault vehicles make their way up the beach during an amphibious assault

Amphibious assault vehicles make their way up the beach during an amph...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Combined Joint Training Field Exercise 96 (CJTFEX) Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: ... More

Lance CPL. Ty Fallow, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division, sets up a Dragon Anti-armor weapon in a hide site, during an assault to be conducted by Marines of Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division, Standing to his right is his spotter/loader, Lance CPL. James Hahn

Lance CPL. Ty Fallow, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Combined Joint Training Field Exercise (CJTFEX) 96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: ... More

CAPT. David Hook, Yankee Company Commander, 45 Commando, receives instructions from LT. COL. Robert Fry, Commander, 45 Commando, on how to position his Marines for their next evolution, an assault across New River

CAPT. David Hook, Yankee Company Commander, 45 Commando, receives inst...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Combined Joint Training Field Exercise (CJTFEX) 96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: ... More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Ramon Gonzales, armed with an M16A2 rifle with an M203 grenade launcher attached, sits in the hatch of an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) during an amphibious assault on the beach at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii, during RIMPAC '96

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Ramon Gonzales, armed with an M16A2 rif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felix Garza Jr.... More

An all-enlisted crew pilots a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) to the shore of Pacific Missle Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii, during an amphibious assault with Marines from 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, California, as part of RIMPAC 96. The amphibious landing was conducted by 11th MEU and involved Navy and Marine air, ground and sea forces for training as a combined amphibious assault force

An all-enlisted crew pilots a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) to the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey S. Vian... More

US Marine Corps Captain Sojourner, 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Tactical Exercise Contingencey Group, makes radio contact with other rebel force roll players prior to an amphibious assault landing during RIMPAC '96 at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii

US Marine Corps Captain Sojourner, 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Tact...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felix Garza Jr.... More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jami Bradshaw (far right) anxiously awaits the arrival of an amphibious assault force made up of Marines from 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, California, as he and his fellow Marines role-play as an opposing force defending a third-world county during RIMPAC 96 which is taking place at Pacific Missle Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. Bradshaw and his comrades are from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, India Company, located at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, Oahu, Hawaii. The Marines used blanks to simulate a real combat scenario when the amphibious assault force landed at the beach

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jami Bradshaw (far right) anxiously awa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey S. Vian... More

A medium close view of Hungarian Soldiers lying on the ground in a wooded area, armed with AK-74 assault rifles, after a simulated mine explosion during Situational Training Exercise-6, "mine awareness",part of Operation COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96 held at Camp Lejeune NC

A medium close view of Hungarian Soldiers lying on the ground in a woo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (US... More

US Marines from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles "equipped to fire blanks" and 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) demonstrate the proper spread on a 5-ton cargo truck for security measures during convoy operations. This demonstration is part of Situational Training Exercise1 (STX-1), at Camp Lejeune, NC during Operation COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96

US Marines from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, armed with 5.56mm M16A2 as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (US... More

Canadian soldiers evacuate innocent civilians from the city, while training on urban assault procedures at the Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) facility, during Situational Training Exercise 2, COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that is conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands...

Canadian soldiers evacuate innocent civilians from the city, while tra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Canadian soldiers evacuate innocent civilians from the city, while training on urban assault procedures at the Military Operati... More

Marines of 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA, armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles, assist two civilians to their feet during a simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI. During Operation RIMPAC 96 Marines conducted training exercises in the evacuation of civilians from hostile foreign environments

Marines of 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA, ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A US Marine mans a M240G machine gun in the prone position and carries a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle on his back as he guards a defensive position at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, "Barking Sands" Kauai Hi. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA and involved Navy and Marine Air, Ground and Sea Forces trained as a combined amphibious assault force during Operation RIMPAC 96

A US Marine mans a M240G machine gun in the prone position and carries...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Barking Sands, Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO2 ... More

SPC Joshua Henry (USA), Indirect Fire Infantryman, HQ 268 Armored Battalion, 1ST Armored Division, stands guard, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle fitted with a 40mm M203 Grenade Launcher, in front of the camouflage-netting covered main entry control point bunker for Camp Linda Olovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, during Operation Joint Endeavor. Operation Joint Endeavor is a peacekeeping effort by a multinational Implementation Force (IFOR), comprised of NATO and non-NATO military forces, deployed to Bosnia in support of the Dayton Peace Accords

SPC Joshua Henry (USA), Indirect Fire Infantryman, HQ 268 Armored Batt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Camp Linda Olovo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andy Dunaway Relea... More

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) and an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), offload a group of Controllers for the Mobile Assault Course during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. The Controllers will be observing the training that is being conducted by Marines from India Company, Third Battalion, Second Marines, 2d Marine Division. Other duties for the Controllers include: monitoring safety conditions throughout the training, informing commanders of different scenarios, and observing the unit's effectiveness during operations. CAX 5/6-97 is a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) exercise being conducted at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), 29 Palms,...

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) and an M998 High-Mobility Multipur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) and an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), offload a group of Controlle... More

US Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC). Well-camouflaged Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines prepare to launch a Shoulder Mounted all-purpose Assault Weapon (SMAW), on Range 400, during Combined Arms Exercise (CAX) 5-97

US Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC). Well-camouflaged Ma...

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

USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) departs NAS North Island to support Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 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

USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) departs NAS North Island to support Exercise ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene ... More

The night gave no rest for the Marines and sailors onboard the USS TARAWA (LHA-1), as flight deck operations continued into the night during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off coast of Southern California. CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter is guided in. 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 night gave no rest for the Marines and sailors onboard the USS TAR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Nac) Stephen Batiz, USN Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A boatswain relaxes in the well deck of USS DENVER (LPD 9) between dive ops during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Explosive ordnance disposal and mine clearing teams from the US, Austrailia, and Canada are taking part in the exercise to ensure "mine free" sea lanes for amphibious assault ships delivering Marines ashore. A Boston Whaler patrol boat (mid-ground) is being used to conduct diving operations

A boatswain relaxes in the well deck of USS DENVER (LPD 9) between div...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano ... More

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Dennis Williams guides a Truck Forklift Variable Reach (TFVR) into position during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. 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

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Dennis Williams guides a Truck Forklift...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Crewmembers of Landing Craft, Air Cushioned 5 (LCAC 5) conduct on-load of vehicles from Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), DET BRAVO for transport to USS PELELIU (LHA 5) in support of EXERCISE KERNEL BLITZ '97. Seen is a M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Crewmembers of Landing Craft, Air Cushioned 5 (LCAC 5) conduct on-load...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) Lisa Drumm of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Branch Medical Clinic, San Diego, California (CA), joins pieces of camouflage netting together to cover the field hospital for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97, Camp Pendleton, CA. 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 (I 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

Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) Lisa Drumm of Marine Corps Recrui...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Dennis Williams guides a Truck Forklift Variable Reach (TFVR) into position during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. 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

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Dennis Williams guides a Truck Forklift...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 lands onboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. KERNEL BLITZ is a biannual 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

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Nac) Steph... More

Commanding Officer Captain Bettencourt and his Executive Officer Captain Jones in a moment of reflection on the bridge of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton is a biannual 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

Commanding Officer Captain Bettencourt and his Executive Officer Capta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael ... More

Lance Corporal Timothy Lindholm of 1ST Medical Battalion stands watch at the armory of the field hospital established to support Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton is a biannual 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

Lance Corporal Timothy Lindholm of 1ST Medical Battalion stands watch ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Marines from Charlie Company, 3rd Tracks drive an Amphibious Assault Vehicle AAV7A1 along the shoreline during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Marines from Charlie Company, 3rd Tracks drive an Amphibious Assault V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Marine Lance Corporal Rene Salazar, Heavy Equipment Construction Platoon, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, 3d Marine Air Wing, on a break, plays a game of spades during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marine Lance Corporal Rene Salazar, Heavy Equipment Construction Plato...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Flight deck crewmen onboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) conduct a fire fighting drill during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Personnel in flight deck jerseys colored red are crash/salvage, ordnance; in yellow are aircraft handlers in charge of aircraft movement; in blue are plane handlers, elevator operators, messengers, chocks and chains, tractor drivers; green identifies maintenance personnel, arresting gear crew, catapult crew; in purple are fuels; brown are plane captains, line captains; white are admin, safety, medical. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Flight deck crewmen onboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) conduct a fire figh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Nac) Steph... More

Marines from 2d Squad, 3d Platoon, Charlie Company, 1/4, 1ST Marine Division, practice debarkation from an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) at White Beach during KERNEL BLITZ. Lance Corporal Jason R. Barnes is the squad leader (center - giving direction). 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

Marines from 2d Squad, 3d Platoon, Charlie Company, 1/4, 1ST Marine Di...

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 Maj... More

Marines use an M925A2 5-ton cargo truck from Alpha Battery, Camp Pendleton, California, to tow an M198 155mm Medium Howitzer to its firing position to support the Supporting Arms Coordination Exercise (SACEX) portion of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) 29 Palms. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines use an M925A2 5-ton cargo truck from Alpha Battery, Camp Pendl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) loaded with Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT), approaches the beach secured by Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV-7A1) during the D-Day assault for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) loaded with Abrams M1A1 Main Battle...

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 from the 1ST Landing Support Batallion (LSB) (identified by red patch) work their way down Red Beach on D-day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The Marine in background is armed with the 5.56mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) light machine gun, while his aid gunner (foreground) carries extra SAW ammo over his flack vest and around his helmet. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines from the 1ST Landing Support Batallion (LSB) (identified by re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle AAV-P7A1 Mark 1 Mod 0 mine clearance system from 1ST Command Engineering Battalion, Alpha Company waits to breach a mine field during the first wave of simulated attacks in support of KERNEL BLITZ '97. On top of the AAV is the Mk 154 Launcher Mine Clearance (LMC). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle AAV-P7A1 Mark 1 Mod 0 mine clearance sys...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

The hospital ship USNS MERCY (T AH 19) prepares to receive injured soldiers on D-day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The hospital ship USNS MERCY (T AH 19) prepares to receive injured sol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Usns Mercy (T-AH 19) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USNS MERCY Scene Camera ... More

Marines drive an Arams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) to the beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The two Air Intake Towers on the left and Exhaust Plenum and Exhaust Tower on the rear of the M1A1 allows the tank to move through high water. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines drive an Arams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) to the beach on D-D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Marine Amphibian Assault Vehicles (AAV's) make their way down Red Beach on D-day during exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marine Amphibian Assault Vehicles (AAV's) make their way down Red Beac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Marines from Landing Support Battalion (LSB), First Force Service Support Group, hit Red Beach with Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. 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

Marines from Landing Support Battalion (LSB), First Force Service Supp...

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 Maj... More

Soldiers from the 3d Infantry Battalion, 160th Regiment, US Army National Guard, engage in Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) ions at Camp Pendleton, California during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The prone soldiers are armed with the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW). KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on ional/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...

Soldiers from the 3d Infantry Battalion, 160th Regiment, US Army Natio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Soldiers from the 3d Infantry Battalion, 160th Regiment, US Army National Guard, engage in Military Operations in Urban Terrain ... More

Marines from the 1ST Medical Landing Support Battalion (LSB) move in towards Red Beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. LSB personnel can be identified by the red patch. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines from the 1ST Medical Landing Support Battalion (LSB) move in t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Hospital Corpsman Mike Jorgensen (left) and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Noel Molinas join together sections of camouflage netting to cover the Shock Trauma Team's medical tents at Red Beach during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Hospital Corpsman Mike Jorgensen (left) and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Field Hospital emergency trauma team members treat role-playing injured personnel during Exercise Kernel Blitz 97'. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Field Hospital emergency trauma team members treat role-playing injure...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 97' Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Corporal Cable (right) and his assistant from VMFA -214 perform preventive maintenance on a weapons rack on an AV-8B Harrier on Red Beach Harrier Pad, Camp Pendleton, California during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. 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

Corporal Cable (right) and his assistant from VMFA -214 perform preven...

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 Maj... More

An Army reservist infantryman simulates throwing a bomb into a building where the enemy forces are located during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. 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

An Army reservist infantryman simulates throwing a bomb into a buildin...

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 role-playing as casualties receive field medical treatment at Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, California, following an amphibious assault during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines role-playing as casualties receive field medical treatment at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

An M-198 155mm howitzer is loaded onto a YFU-81 harbor utility craft by a crane prior to it being transported to Vieques Island, Puerto Rico for PURPLE DRAGON, a joint exercise involving B Battery, 1ST Battalion, 377th Artillery Regiment (Air Assault), Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Lejeune

An M-198 155mm howitzer is loaded onto a YFU-81 harbor utility craft b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PURPLE DRAGON Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

SGT Henry Murray of B Battery, 1ST Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment (Air Assault), Fort Bragg, North Carolina, puts on camouflage as his unit prepares to board a ship that will take him to Vieques Island, Puerto Rico for PURPLE DRAGON, a joint exercise with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Lejeune

SGT Henry Murray of B Battery, 1ST Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PURPLE DRAGON Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A round from a Shoulder Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) begins its quick journey down-range at Townshend Island, Australia, after being fired by Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines were participating in live-fire training during exercise VALIANT USHER 98-1

A round from a Shoulder Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) be...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT USHER 98-1 Base: Townshend Island State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: CPL R.M. Katz, U... More

US Marines, 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) drive their LAV-25 Light Armored Assault Vehicle across the desert during the final phase of Exercise INFINITE MOONLIGHT '98. Al Qatranah, Jordon, 4 June 1998

US Marines, 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 11th Marine Expeditionar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: INFINITE MOONLIGHT '98 Base: Al Qatranah Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release St... More

With US Navy warships on the horizon, US Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, California from Boat Co., Foxtrot 21, Camp Pendleton, California clear the beach for an amphibious assault during exercise RIMPAC '98

With US Navy warships on the horizon, US Marines of the 13th Marine Ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '98 Base: Barking Sands, Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1(... More

A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), assigned to the Assault Unit 5, Camp Pendleton, California prepares to head back to sea after unloading several marines and equipment from the USS GERMANTOWN LSD-42 onto Jongsa-dong Beach, Republic of Korea (ROK), Oct. 31, 1998. The LCAC is a swift moving amphibious assault craft capable of moving troops and equipment from ship to shore in a matter of minutes quickly securing beachheads. The Assault Unit 5 and the USS Germantown are deployed to the ROK in support of Foal Eagle '98

A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), assigned to the Assault Unit 5, Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Jongsa-Dong Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Faulisi Re... More

A member of the crew aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (LHD-6) gives a Cobra helicopter the signal to lift off during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ'97. 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

A member of the crew aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (LHD-6) gives a ...

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

Marines from the Wing Support Squadron 371 (MWSS-371) aims a 249 Squad Assault Weapon (SAW) during Weapons and Tactics Instructions Class (WTI) 2-99

Marines from the Wing Support Squadron 371 (MWSS-371) aims a 249 Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Marshall Paull Release Sta... More

US Marines, 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, during a sexual harassment class on the deck of the Dock Landing Ship, USS ANCHORAGE (LSD 36) during Exercise KERNAL BLITZ 99

US Marines, 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, during a sexual harassme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNAL BLITZ 99 Base: Uss Anchorage (LSD 36) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Division Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Giles... More

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) are ground guided into their assigned positions in the well deck on board the USS Anchorage (LSD-36) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97, 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

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) are ground guided into their assi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Anchorage (LSD 36) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Aggressors charge the beachhead, attacking amphibious Marine Forces landing in the assault on Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, during rehearsals for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99. 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

Aggressors charge the beachhead, attacking amphibious Marine Forces la...

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

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

Marine with 2nd Battalion 5th Marines sighting in during Exercise KERN...

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

Simulated Bomb explodes from F-18 Hornet (not shown) on Red Beach 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

Simulated Bomb explodes from F-18 Hornet (not shown) on Red Beach duri...

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 Maj... More

Corporal (CPL) Rich and CPL Schippers from Headquarters Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, Reconnaissance Company, make observations of the area, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 aboard 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

Corporal (CPL) Rich and CPL Schippers from Headquarters Battalion, 1ST...

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

Marine with 1ST Tank Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, 29 Palms, California secures an M88A2 Heavy Recovery Vehicle (Hercules) to the floor of LCAC (Landing Craft, Air Cushioned) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 aboard 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

Marine with 1ST Tank Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, 29 Palms, Califor...

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 Maj... More

US Marines in several Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel (AAVP7A1) are seen heading toward the camera after disembarking from the USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) an Anchorage class, Dock Landing Ship. The AAVs are preparing to assault "Red Beach" (not shown) for Kernel Blitz '99. Kernel Blitz '99 is an amphibious assault conducted primarily be the 1ST Marine Division

US Marines in several Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel (AAVP7A1) a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: USS Mount Vernon (LSD-39) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CPL William J. Resinger ... More

LCAC (Landing Craft, Air Cushioned) from USS PEARL HARBOR (LSD-52) is on the move to shore during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 aboard 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

LCAC (Landing Craft, Air Cushioned) from USS PEARL HARBOR (LSD-52) is ...

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 Maj... More

The beach head at Cape Ince is the scene of a mock amphibious assault. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

The beach head at Cape Ince is the scene of a mock amphibious assault....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN APPROACH Base: Cape Ince Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jimmie Perkins, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

Marines from Small Craft Company launch their Riverine Assault Craft into the Rio Parana. Marines from Small Craft Company, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, demonstrated their capabilities to Paraguayan Marines in the Joint Training exercise Unitas. The exercise was conducted in Asuncion, Paraguay

Marines from Small Craft Company launch their Riverine Assault Craft i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS Base: Asuncion Country: Paraguay (PRY) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Tyler J. Mielke Release Status: Released to Public... More

Lance Corporal Lazaro Sanchez from 1ST Amphibious Assault Battalion sights in on a target with a M136 AT4 Anti-Tank weapon. Various targets were spread throughout the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia. Combined US and Australian Defense Forces are participating in Exercise CROCODILE '99, witch promotes interoperability between the two nations

Lance Corporal Lazaro Sanchez from 1ST Amphibious Assault Battalion si...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Shoalwater Bay Training Area State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL R.T.... More

United States Marines from the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Company Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, Okinawa, Japan, move down a gravel road in a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia during exercise Crocodile '99

United States Marines from the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Shoalwater Bay Training Area State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan... More

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