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An aerial view of ships moored at Naval Air Station, North Island. They are, from left to right, the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1), the aircraft carrier US CORAL SEA (CV 43) and the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64). (Substandard image)

An aerial view of ships moored at Naval Air Station, North Island. The...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 A. E. Legare, USN Release Status: Released t... More

A bow view of the amphibious assault landing craft (AALC) "Jeff B" entering the well deck of the amphibious transport dock USS AUSTIN (LPD 4)

A bow view of the amphibious assault landing craft (AALC) "Jeff B" ent...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Panama City State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Donnie Hill Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

An aerial starboard bow view of the mechanized landing craft (LCM-733) during a practice landing at the Silver Strand area of North Island. The LCM is attached to Assault Craft Unit One

An aerial starboard bow view of the mechanized landing craft (LCM-733)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Maclean, Usn Release Status: Released to Pub... More

An aerial port quarter view of the mechanized landing craft (LCM-527) during a practice landing at the Silver Strand area of North Island. The LCM is attached to Assault Craft Unit One

An aerial port quarter view of the mechanized landing craft (LCM-527) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Maclean Release Status: Released to Public C... More

An LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicles are launched from the stern of the tank landing ship USS LAMOURE COUNTY (LST-1194) during an amphibious assault in support of the multinational joint service Exercise BRIGHT STAR '85

An LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicles are launched from the stern of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Fox Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members run to board a 210th Aviation Battalion UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter during a beach assault. The US Air Force, Army and Navy, as well as members of the Panamanian Self Defense Force, are participating in KINDLE LIBERTY '86, a joint US/Panamanian exercise

Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members run to board a 210th Aviation Battali...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KINDLE LIBERTY '86 Base: Naval Station, Rodman Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: Ssgt David A. Cornwell Release S... More

CH-53E Super Stallion and AH-1T Sea Cobra helicopters form up for an assault on the beaches of Norway during NATO Exercise NORTHERN WEDDING 86

CH-53E Super Stallion and AH-1T Sea Cobra helicopters form up for an a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: North Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Release... More

An aerial view of the amphibious assault USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3), the destroyer USS ELLIOT (DD-967), the guided missile frigate USS RAMSEY (FFG-2) and the fleet oiler USNS MISPILLION (T-AO-105) moored at the Naval Ship Repair Facility

An aerial view of the amphibious assault USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3), the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Nac) Sanner Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Naval Amphibious Base. An AV-8B Harrier aircraft flies overhead as Assault Craft Unit 4 air-cushioned landing craft head toward shore after separating from the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD-38), right, during an amphibious demonstration for the 14th Annual Inter-American Naval Conference

Naval Amphibious Base. An AV-8B Harrier aircraft flies overhead as Ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Wilson Release Status: Released to... More

Assault Craft Unit 4 air-cushioned landing craft LCAC-11 comes ashore from the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD 38) during an amphibious demonstration for the 14th Annual Inter-American Naval Conference

Assault Craft Unit 4 air-cushioned landing craft LCAC-11 comes ashore ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Wilson, USN Release Stat... More

AAVP7A1 assault amphibian vehicles come ashore from the tank landing ship USS SUMTER (LST 1191) during the amphibious assault phase of Exercise RIMPAC 88

AAVP7A1 assault amphibian vehicles come ashore from the tank landing s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 88 Base: Bellows Air Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A Marine AAVP-7 assault amphibian vehicle nears the beach during the joint U.S./South Korean exercise Team Spirit '89. The tank landing ship USS FREDERICK (LST-1184) is in the background. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A Marine AAVP-7 assault amphibian vehicle nears the beach during the j...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '89 Base: Hwasan Ri Country: South Korea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ted Salois Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Ships from four nations sail in formation during the NATO Southern Region exercise DRAGON HAMMER '90. The ships are, from front: amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), the Spanish aircraft carrier SPS PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS (R-11), the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), the Italian light aircraft carrier ITS GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (C-551), and the British light aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE (R-05)

Ships from four nations sail in formation during the NATO Southern Reg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '90 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Aw) Raymond H. Turner Ii Release Status: Relea... More

Equipment is unloaded from an Assault Craft Unit 2 (ACU 2) utility landing craft which is positioned at the stern of the dock landing ship USS PORTLAND (LSD 37). The equipment will be used during the Seabee construction exercise ATLAS RAIL, a Seabee project to repair a flood-damaged railroad

Equipment is unloaded from an Assault Craft Unit 2 (ACU 2) utility lan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS RAIL Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3(Ac) Stephen L. Batiz Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Ships from four nations sail in formation during the NATO Southern Region exercise Dragon Hammer '90. The ships are, from left: the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2), the Spanish aircraft carrier SPS PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS (R-11), the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69), the Italian light aircraft carrier ITS GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (C-551) and the British light aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE (R-05)

Ships from four nations sail in formation during the NATO Southern Reg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '90 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Turner Ii Release Status: Released to Public Co... 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

Four ships from three nations sail together during the NATO exercise Display Determination '91. The ships are, from lower left to upper right: the Spanish aircraft carrier PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS (R-11), the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1), the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) and the British aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE (R-05)

Four ships from three nations sail together during the NATO exercise D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '91 Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R. C. Witham Release Status: Released to... More

AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault personnel vehicles are launched from the stern ramp of the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197) during a demonstration for military representatives of a West African nation. During its1991 West African Training Cruise, te BARNSTABLE COUNTY Is exhibiting its ability to project sea power ashore

AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault personnel vehicles are launched from the s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Barnstable County(LST 1197) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) Michal D. P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Publ... 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 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 aerial view of the amphibious assault ships USS TARAWA (LHA-1), left, and USS ESSEX (LHD-2), right moored at the shipyard. The decommissioned aircraft carrier RANGER (CV-61) is in a graving dock in the background

An aerial view of the amphibious assault ships USS TARAWA (LHA-1), lef...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R.J. Davis Release Status: R... More

A view looking forward on the starboard side of the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) en route to Haiti. Helicopters from the Army's 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. are parked on deck during an air assault rehearsal. They include an AH-60 Blackhawk, an OH-58 Kiowa observation helicopter and several AH-1 Cobra attack gunship helicopters

A view looking forward on the starboard side of the flight deck of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Russell Release Status... More

An aerial view of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard looking west. The shipyard closed on September 30, 1995, but the Navy Intermediate Ship Maintenance Facility (NIMSF) will continue to store decommissioned and mothballed ships. Visible are the battleships IOWA (BB-61) and WISCONSIN (BB-64); the aircraft carriers FORESTALL (CV-59) and SARATOGA (CV-60); amphibious assault ships IWO JIMA (LPH-2) and GUADALCANAL (LPH-7). In the back pool are several supply ships and numerous destroyers and frigates

An aerial view of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard looking west. The sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: Released to... More

An aerial view of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard looking southeast. The shipyard closed on September 30, 1995, but the Navy Intermediate Ship Maintenance Facility (NIMSF) will continue to store decommissioned and mothballed ships. Visible are two aircraft carriers, two amphibious assault ships, a heavy cruiser, five supply ships and numerous destroyers and frigates

An aerial view of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard looking southeast. T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: Released to... More

An aerial view of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard looking southeast. The shipyard closed on September 30, 1995, but the Navy Intermediate Ship Maintenance Facility (NIMSF) will continue to store decommissioned and mothballed ships. Visible are the battleships IOWA (BB-61) and WISCONSIN (BB-64); the aircraft carriers FORESTALL (CV-59) and SARATOGA (CV-60); three supply ships; the amphibious assault ships IWO JIMA (LPH-2) and OKINAWA (LPH-3) along the Delaware River. In the back pool are the heavy cruiser DES MOINES (CA-134) and numerous frigates

An aerial view of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard looking southeast. T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: Released to... More

An overall high oblique aerial view of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard looking east/southeast. The shipyard closed on September 30, 1995, but the Navy Intermediate Ship Maintenance Facility (NIMSF) will continue to store decommissioned and mothballed ships. Presently in storage at the shipyard are two battleships, one heavy cruiser, two aircraft carriers, two amphibious assault ships, two AEs, two AOs, two AORs, one AFS, four CGs, nine DDGs and seven FFs plus numerous small auxiliaries

An overall high oblique aerial view of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar Release Status: Released to... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Ethan Astor (left), 1ST Battalion (BN), 4th Marines (MAR) and US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) Mark Nix, 4th Amphibious Assault Battalion (AAB), Alfa Company, attend a Jewish service in the Chaplain's tent at Camp Matilda, Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Ethan Astor (left), 1ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Matilda Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Division Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jennifer A. Krusen, USMC Release S... More

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) carrying US Marines from 1ST Marine Division (MAR DIV), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), returns to the Assault Craft Unit 5 area, MCB Camp Pendleton, CA, after participating in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Onboard is a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT)

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) carrying US Marines f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Division S... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class (AO3) Rabea Shaiboon (foreground) stands ready to provide cover fire armed with a 5.56 mm M4 carbine, as USN Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class (AT2) Derek Nord, carries a downed aviator to a waiting MH-60S KnightHawk helicopter, from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Six (HC-6), during urban assault and combat Search And Rescue (SAR) training with USN SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) team members at Fort Knox, Kentucky (KY)

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class (AO3) Rabea Shaiboon (f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Knox State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/Sw) Steven Harbour, Usn Release Status: Rel... More

US Navy (USN) crew members aboard a MH-60S KnightHawk helicopter, from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Six (HC-6), provides suppressing fire using the 7.62 mm M240G machine gun, during urban assault and combat Search And Rescue (SAR) training with USN SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) team members at Fort Knox, Kentucky (KY)

US Navy (USN) crew members aboard a MH-60S KnightHawk helicopter, from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Knox State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/Sw) Steven Harbour, Usn Release Status: Rel... More

Two US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned with Beach Masters Unit One/Alpha (BMU-1A), guides an incoming Landing Craft Unit (LCU) onto the beach at Mubarek Military City, Egypt, in preparation for an amphibious assault landing demonstration in support of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2005. The exercise is an important part of US Central Commands (USCENTCOM) theater engagement strategy and is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, strengthen the military and professional relationships among participating forces

Two US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned with Beach Masters Unit One/Alpha (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Brandon A. Teeples, Usn Release Stat... More

A High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) offloads from a US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1630) craft assigned to Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1), on the beach at Mubarek Military City, Egypt, in preparation for an amphibious assault landing demonstration in support of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2005. The exercise is an important part of US Central Commands (USCENTCOM) theater engagement strategy and is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, strengthen the military and professional relationships among participating forces

A High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) offloads from a U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Brandon A. Teeples, Usn Release Stat... More

Confiscated Chinese made Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) gun and two Kalashnikov assault rifles lay on the deck of US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS CAPE ST. GEORGE (CG 71) following an early-morning engagement with suspected pirates in the Indian Ocean, during maritime security operations

Confiscated Chinese made Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) gun and two Ka...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Cape Saint George (CG 71) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Daniel Sanford, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

At Fort Jackson, South Carolina (SC), US Navy (USN) Reservists and active duty personnel take positions in an urban warfare-training scenario during an Individual Augmentee Training Course at the McCrady Training Center. The Sailors are trained to use a variety of weapons, including Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifles prior to deploying in support of the global war on terrorism

At Fort Jackson, South Carolina (SC), US Navy (USN) Reservists and act...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Timm Duckworth, Usn Release Status: R... More

Republic of Korea (ROK) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) launches from the US Navy (USN) Austin Class Amphibious Transport Dock, USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) during a combined amphibious landing held in Manripo, Republic of Korea (ROK) symbolizing the culmination of Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration (RSOI) and Exercise FOAL EAGLE (FE) 2006. Ships and units of Commander, Task Force 76 (CTF-76) and embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are participating in RSOI/FE 06 to strengthen interoperability between US and ROK Forces

Republic of Korea (ROK) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) launches ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Yellow Sea Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Adam R. Cole, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Republic of Korea (ROK) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1), offload from a US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) craft assigned to the "Surf Riders" of Assault Craft Unit 1 (ACU-1) during a combined amphibious landing held in Manripo, Republic of Korea (ROK). Symbolizing the culmination of Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration (RSOI) and Exercise FOAL EAGLE (FE) 2006. Ships and units of Commander, Task Force 76 (CTF-76) and embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) have been participating in RSOI/FE 06 to strengthen interoperability between US and ROK Forces

Republic of Korea (ROK) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1), offload ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Manripo Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Adam R. Cole, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), showing the USN Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-63) craft, from Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Detachment Western Pacific, as it approaches the ship from the stern, during amphibious operation conducted in the Gulf of Thailand in support of Exercise COBRA GOLD 2006. The Exercise is a combined annual joint training exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public C... More

U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 24 from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 underway during a routine training evolution off the coast of California on Nov.28, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Johansen Laurel) (Released)

U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 24 from Assault Craft Unit ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Johansen Laurel, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

180412-N-TJ319-0015 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

180412-N-TJ319-0015 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

180412-N-TJ319-0015 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 12, 2018) U.S. Navy Cmdr. Rod Jacobo (left), executive officer of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), answers questions ... More

Marines with Amphibious Assault Platoon, Company E,

Marines with Amphibious Assault Platoon, Company E,

Marines with Amphibious Assault Platoon, Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2/6, load the unit's amphibious assault vehicles aboard the USS Oak Hill (LSD-51) during the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Composite... More

180606-N-PC620-0070 BALTIC SEA (June 6, 2018) Machinery

180606-N-PC620-0070 BALTIC SEA (June 6, 2018) Machinery

180606-N-PC620-0070 BALTIC SEA (June 6, 2018) Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Jacob Czerwinski operates the ballast control console aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during e... More

TANDUO BEACH, Malaysia– U.S. Marine Col. Chandler Nelms,

TANDUO BEACH, Malaysia– U.S. Marine Col. Chandler Nelms,

TANDUO BEACH, Malaysia– U.S. Marine Col. Chandler Nelms, commanding officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks with two senior leaders of the Malaysian Armed Forces at an amphibious raid exercise dur... More

180305-N-PC620-0004 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 5, 2018)

180305-N-PC620-0004 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 5, 2018)

180305-N-PC620-0004 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 5, 2018) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Tyler Williams, from Portsmouth, Maine, participates in a small arms gun shoot on the flight deck aboard the Harpers F... More

180417-N-TJ319-0049 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

180417-N-TJ319-0049 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS

180417-N-TJ319-0049 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 17, 2018) Hull Technician 2nd Class Elena Urrutia, from Harrisburg, Pa., cuts metal framing aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak ... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates (Handling) signal instructions to air crew members on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is underway with... More

180314-N-TJ319-0257 BLACK SEA (March 14, 2018) The

180314-N-TJ319-0257 BLACK SEA (March 14, 2018) The

180314-N-TJ319-0257 BLACK SEA (March 14, 2018) The Romanian navy frigate Regele Ferdinand (F-221) steams behind the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a visit, board search and s... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2016) – Cmdr. Paul Tremblay

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2016) – Cmdr. Paul Tremblay

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2016) – Cmdr. Paul Tremblay coordinates with the color guard during a burial-at-sea rehearsal in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is underway purs... More

An actor wearing a World War II flight jacket takes a break from doing a scene from the movie "Winds of War". Filming of the movie is taking place aboard the assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5)

An actor wearing a World War II flight jacket takes a break from doing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

PHCS Ron Bayles Subic Bay, Philippines....Members of a Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team stand by on a beach during an amphibious assault exercise. A utility landing craft is just offshore, background. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PHCS Ron Bayles Subic Bay, Philippines....Members of a Sea-Air-Land (S...

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

A U.S. Marine truck is unloaded from the tank landing ship USS NEWPORT (LST-1179) during Valiant Blitz, the amphibious assault landing phase of exercise Team Spirit '82

A U.S. Marine truck is unloaded from the tank landing ship USS NEWPORT...

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

Navy and Marine Corps troops, aboard the utility landing craft, land during Valiant Blitz, the amphibious assault landing phase of exercise Team Spirit '82

Navy and Marine Corps troops, aboard the utility landing craft, land d...

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: JO2 Glenn Jochum Release Stat... More

A stern view of the amphibious assault USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) being maneuvered into docking position by tugs

A stern view of the amphibious assault USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) being maneuv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

An aerial starboard view of mechanized landing craft approaching the beach during a practice landing at the Silver Strand area of North Island. The LCUs are attached to Assault Craft Unit One

An aerial starboard view of mechanized landing craft approaching the b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Maclean Release Status: Released to Public C... More

An aerial bow view of mechanized landing craft approaching the beach during a practice landing at the Silver Strand area of North Island. In the background are the other landing craft attached to Assault Craft Unit One

An aerial bow view of mechanized landing craft approaching the beach d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Maclean Release Status: Released to Public C... More

An AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicles crashes through a breaking wave as it leaves the beach to return to the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST 1193) during UNITAS XXV, an amphibious Exercise involving forces from the US and six South American nations

An AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicles crashes through a breaking wave ...

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

LVTP7 tracked landing vehicles from the tank landing ship USS SAGINAW (LST 1188) conduct a beach assault during the joint US and Colombian counterinsurgency Exercise FUERZAS UNITAS '85

LVTP7 tracked landing vehicles from the tank landing ship USS SAGINAW ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FUERZAS UNITAS '85 Base: Cartagena Country: Colombia (COL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Kenrick R. Thomas Release Status: Rel... More

US Navy (USN) Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members man a light assault boat as they make a firing run on an enemy position during canal defense Exercise KINDLE LIBERTY 86

US Navy (USN) Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members man a light assault boa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Panama Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A Chinese sailor, armed with a Type 56 assault rifle, stands watch at a welcoming ceremony given in honor of the first visit by US Navy (USN) ships to visit China in 40 years

A Chinese sailor, armed with a Type 56 assault rifle, stands watch at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Charles L. Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Photographers film AAVP-7 assault amphibious vehicles and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters as they approach the beach during an amphibious demonstration for the 14th Annual Inter-American Naval Conference. In the background, right, is the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD 38)

Photographers film AAVP-7 assault amphibious vehicles and CH-46 Sea Kn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey Loshaw, USN Rele... More

Assault Craft Unit 4 air-cushioned landing craft LCAC-9 comes ashore from the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD 38) during an amphibious demonstration for the 14th Annual Inter-American Naval Conference

Assault Craft Unit 4 air-cushioned landing craft LCAC-9 comes ashore f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Wilson, USN Release Stat... More

Assault Craft Unit 4 air-cushioned landing craft LCAC-10 heads toward shore from the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD 38) during an amphibious demonstration for the 14th Annual Inter-American Naval Conference

Assault Craft Unit 4 air-cushioned landing craft LCAC-10 heads toward ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Wilson, USN Release Stat... More

A Marine cleans the launcher assembly of a shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon (SMAW) aboard the tank landing ship USS CAYUGA (LST 1186)

A Marine cleans the launcher assembly of a shoulder-launched multipurp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Cayuga (LST 1186) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Ron Bayles, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Assault Craft Unit 2 (ACU 2) utility landing craft is readied for unloading from the well deck of the dock landing ship USS PORTLAND (LSD 37). The PORTLAND is transporting equipment which will be used to repair a flood-damaged railroad during exercise ATLAS RAIL

An Assault Craft Unit 2 (ACU 2) utility landing craft is readied for u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS RAIL Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3(Ac) Stephen L. Batiz Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Ships from four nations sail alongside one another during the NATO Southern Region exercise DRAGON HAMMER '90. The ships are, from left: The British light aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE (R-05), the Italian light aircraft carrier ITS GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (C-551), the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69, the Spanish aircraft carrier SPS PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS (R-11) and the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

Ships from four nations sail alongside one another during the NATO Sou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '90 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Aw) Raymond H. Turner Ii Release Status: Relea... More

The US Navy (USN) Iwo Jima Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH 10) leads the ship parade followed by landing craft. The parade is a tribute by San Diego to the US Navy and attended by the public on shore and civilian boats

The US Navy (USN) Iwo Jima Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TRIPOLI (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R. Catalano, USN Release Status: Released to... More

Members of Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 8 prepare to assault the bridge of the fleet oiler USNS J0SHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO-188) during a training mission. SEAL Team 8 is providing boarding teams to assist the ships of the Maritime Interception Force in their enforcement of U.N. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

Members of Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 8 prepare to assault the bridge of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Usnr-R Milton Savage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Members of Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1) march behind their banner during the "San Diego Salutes the Troops" parade. The parade is being held in honor of all veterans, with special recognition being given to units that took part in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Members of Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1) march behind their banner du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

A CH-46 Sea Knight from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-164 (HMM-164) (REIN) embarks aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97 off the Southern California Coast. 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 CH-46 Sea Knight from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-164 (HMM-164...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Peleliu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS... More

Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 in Boston Whaler dive boats return to USS DENVER (LPD 9) well deck after conducting mine counter-measure exercises during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Explosive ordnance disposal and mine clearing teams from the US, Australia, and Canada are taking part in the exercise from USS DENVER in order to ensure mine free sea-lanes for amphibious assault ships delivering Marines to shore during later stages of the mock amphibious assault operation. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 in Boston Whale...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: EOD MOBILE UNIT 3 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff ... More

Lieutenant James Smith inspects the stadimeter (gives the distance to a nearby ship) on the starboard wing of USS TARAWA (LHA 1) while working as Officer of the Deck 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

Lieutenant James Smith inspects the stadimeter (gives the distance to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene C... More

Boatswain's Mate SEAMAN Raymond Gonzales of Beach MASTER's Unit One (BMU-1) utilize the "Big Eyes" shipboard binoculars to observe the Combat Support Ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE 1) while she steams alongside the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) 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

Boatswain's Mate SEAMAN Raymond Gonzales of Beach MASTER's Unit One (B...

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: PH1(Aw/Nac) ... More

Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) from Camp Pendleton, California practice ship boarding drills on the USS Comstock (LSD-45) off the Southern California coast in support of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ `97. The Marines are armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifles. 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 of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) from Camp Pendleto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Comstock (LSD 45) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command ... More

The USS PELELIU (LHA 5) is underway to support Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The USS PELELIU is the Amphibious Group Squadron Commanders (COMPHIBRON 1) operating base, and is stationed out of 32nd Street Naval Base. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The USS PELELIU (LHA 5) is underway to support Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/Nac) Bryan... More

US Navy Midshipmen armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles (with blank firing devices attached) attack the beach during combat training at Little Creek Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Virginia. A US Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) approaches the beach near a smoke marker in the background. The training is part of the Midshipmen Summer Cruise that is required prior to graduation

US Navy Midshipmen armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles (with blank ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Todd P. Cichonowicz Rele... More

Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon minesweepers off the USS ANCHORAGE (LSD-36) probe the waters, for mines surrounding the amphibious landing, 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

Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon minesweepers off the USS ANCHORAGE (LSD-36) pro...

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

Marines with 1ST Marine Division, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, Echo Company, play basketball aboard the USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) during Kernel Blitz '99. Kernel Blitz '99 was a amphibious assault beach landing (not shown) conducted primarily by 1ST Marine Division

Marines with 1ST Marine Division, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, Echo Comp...

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

A US Marine Corps Captain with 1ST Marine Division, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, Echo Company, HQTRS briefs the warning order aboard the USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) during Kernel Blitz '99. Kernel Blitz '99 was a amphibious assault beach landing (not shown) conducted primarily by 1ST Marine Division

A US Marine Corps Captain with 1ST Marine Division, 2nd Battalion 5th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CPL William J. Resinger Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Marines with 3rd tracks, in an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAVP7A1), prepare to embark on the USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) for Kernel Blitz '99. Kernel Blitz '99 was a amphibious assault beach landing conducted primarily by 1ST Marine Division

Marines with 3rd tracks, in an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAVP7A1), p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CPL William J. Resinger Release Status: Released to Publ... More

British Royal Marine Sergeant Nobby Hall, standing in front of a Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC), from 539th Assault Squadron explains British assault procedures to United States Marines. 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

British Royal Marine Sergeant Nobby Hall, standing in front of a Landi...

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

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) offloads a Marine MK 48-16 tractor trailer with cargo at Freshwater Beach during amphibious assault landing operations. Members of the U.S and Australian Forces are joining together to take part in exercise Crocodile '99 in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia

A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU) offloads a Marine MK 48-16 tra...

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: PH1 Danie... More

Right side profile of an Egyptian tank driver pointing to his left as he stands outside the top turret of the vehicle. The tank just disembarked from a US Navy LCAC (Landing Craft Air Cushion) (Not shown) during the amphibious assault portion of Brightstar 1999-2000 held in October and November in Egypt. Only the top of the tank is seen so the vehicle make is unidentifiable

Right side profile of an Egyptian tank driver pointing to his left as ...

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

Aboard the USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), a group of Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and their equipment load onto one of Assault Craft Unit Four's Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) for transport to one of the ships of the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)

Aboard the USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), a group of Marines from the 24th Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Martin Madock, USN Release St... More

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles and a FN 7.62mm MAG general purpose machine gun disembark from a USN Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC), on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles and a FN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines drive their Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) down the ramp of a US Navy (USN) Landing Craft-Air Cushion (LCAC) craft at Samesan Royal Thai Marine Base, Thailand, during an amphibious assault exercise conducted during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2002

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines drive their Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2002 Base: Samesan Royal Thai Marine Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison, USAF... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines drive their Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25) down the ramp of a US Navy (USN) Landing Craft-Air Cushion (LCAC) craft at Samesan Royal Thai Marine Base, Thailand, during an amphibious assault exercise conducted during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2002

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines drive their Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2002 Base: Samesan Royal Thai Marine Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison, USAF... More

Two US Navy (USN) Boatswains Mates (BM) serving as Beachmasters use signal paddles to direct USN Landing Craft-Air Cushion (LCAC) craft coming ashore at Samesan Royal Thai Marine Base during an amphibious assault exercise conducted during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2002

Two US Navy (USN) Boatswains Mates (BM) serving as Beachmasters use si...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2002 Base: Samesan Royal Thai Marine Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison, USAF... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Paul L. Hoopengardner from Frederick, Maryland, an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Mechanic, with the Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), replaces a starter aboard the USS TORTUGA (LSD-46) Dock Landing ship

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Paul L. Hoopengardner from Frederick, Maryland, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2002 Base: USS Tortuga (LSD 46) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2 Scene Camera Operator: SGT Bryan Reed, U... More

Corporal (CPL) Gabriel Delarosa from Holland, Michigan, an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) crew chief, holds a light while Lance Corporal (LCPL) Paul L. Hoopengardner from Frederick, Maryland, an AAV mechanic, replaces a starter aboard the USS TORTUGA (LSD-46) Dock Landing ship

Corporal (CPL) Gabriel Delarosa from Holland, Michigan, an Amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2002 Base: USS Tortuga (LSD 46) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2 Scene Camera Operator: SGT Bryan Reed, U... More

RP3 (Religious Programming SPECIALIST 3rd Class) Dierfinger, USN, 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion (AA BN), 1ST Marine Division (1MARDIV), Las Pulgas (43 Area), Camp Pendleton, California, gives his wife and little boy a hug upon his homecoming from Operations IRAQI FREEDOM. Operation IRAQI FREEDOM is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein

RP3 (Religious Programming SPECIALIST 3rd Class) Dierfinger, USN, 3rd ...

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

RP3 (Religious Programming SPECIALIST 3rd Class) Dierfinger, USN, 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion (AA BN), 1ST Marine Division (1MARDIV), Las Pulgas (43 Area), Camp Pendleton, California, gives his wife and little boy a hug upon his homecoming from Operations IRAQI FREEDOM. Operation IRAQI FREEDOM is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein

RP3 (Religious Programming SPECIALIST 3rd Class) Dierfinger, USN, 3rd ...

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

Port side view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS MOBILE BAY (CG 53) and Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1634), Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), patrol the waters surrounding the Al Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT) as a super tanker takes on crude oil. The MOBILE BAY and LCU 1634 are among several USN, US Coast Guard (USCG), and coalition ships that share the responsibilities of patrolling and safeguarding the waters near the Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT) and ABOT in the Persian Gulf

Port side view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David C. Loyd, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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