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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

190325-N-HG389-0010 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 25, 2019)

190325-N-HG389-0010 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 25, 2019)

190325-N-HG389-0010 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 25, 2019) - Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Aron Downs of Alabama prepares to fire a shot line to the Henry Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 1... More

180430-N-TJ319-0150 AQABA , JORDAN (April 30, 2018)

180430-N-TJ319-0150 AQABA , JORDAN (April 30, 2018)

180430-N-TJ319-0150 AQABA , JORDAN (April 30, 2018) An AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle, attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, enters the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS... 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), makes its approach into the well deck aboard the Amphibious Dock Landing Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49) on the East China Sea. The HARPERS FERRY is currently participating in Amphibious Specialty Training (AST), certifying the well deck for operations

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), Assault Craft Unit ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian P. Biller, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 11, 2017) An amphibious assault

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 11, 2017) An amphibious assault

ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 11, 2017) An amphibious assault vehicle, attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima ... More

180314-N-TJ319-0066 BLACK SEA (March 14, 2018) A Marine

180314-N-TJ319-0066 BLACK SEA (March 14, 2018) A Marine

180314-N-TJ319-0066 BLACK SEA (March 14, 2018) A Marine assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board the Romanian navy frigate Regele Ferdinand (F-221) during a visit, board, searc... More

180716-N-TJ319-0044 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July

180716-N-TJ319-0044 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July

180716-N-TJ319-0044 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (July 16, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) man a storm line on the forecastle of the ship during sea and an... More

An aerial starboard quarter view of the Newport-class tank landing ship USS FRESNO (LST 1182) underway while supporting a Marine Corps amphibious beach assault exercise

An aerial starboard quarter view of the Newport-class tank landing shi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Inside the tank deck of the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST 1193), an AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicle is brought about on a turntable after returning to the ship following a beach assault on Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, during UNITAS XXV, an Exercise involving forces from the US and six South American nations

Inside the tank deck of the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John W. Fox Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

An Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter lifts off from the deck of the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST 1193) during Exercise FUERZAS UNIDAS. It is transporting Ecudadorian soldiers to Valdivia Beach for a beach assault

An Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter lifts off from the deck of the tank l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FUERZAS UNIDAS Country: Ecuador (ECU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kendrick R. Thomas Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Naval Amphibious Base. AAVP-7 assault amphibian tracked landing vehicles move toward shore after separating from the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) during an amphibious demonstration for the 14th Annual Inter-American Naval Conference

Naval Amphibious Base. AAVP-7 assault amphibian tracked landing vehicl...

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 Release Status: R... More

The tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191) and the amphibious transport dock USS DENVER (LPD 9) are off shore picking up returning vehicles during the amphibious assault phase of Exercise RIMPAC 88

The tank landing ship USS RACINE (LST 1191) and the amphibious transpo...

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

Straight on shot of a US Marine M54 Series 5-ton Cargo Truck backing up the ramp of a US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion, LCAC, that is sitting along the runway at Mogadishu Airport. Marines stand on the ground outside the LCAC and on the ramp of the vessel as well. Navy personnel stand in the cargo bay of the LCAC guiding the 5-ton truck up the ramp. The LCAC, from the Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU-5) "Swift Intruders" of Camp Pendleton, California, deployed onboard the Whidbey Island and Harper's Ferry Class, Dock Landing Ship, USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) (not shown) is supporting the mission of Operation Restore Hope

Straight on shot of a US Marine M54 Series 5-ton Cargo Truck backing u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Airport Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Relea... More

A crew member prepares to secure the rear hatch of an AAV7A1 amphibious assault vehicle loaded with members of the 2nd Marine Division on the tank landing ship USS BOULDER (LST-1190). It is one of the 19 AAV7's participating in an amphibious assault on Onslow Beach as part of exercise OCEAN VENTURE '92

A crew member prepares to secure the rear hatch of an AAV7A1 amphibiou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTUE '92 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 William G. Davis Iii Release Status: Released to Pu... More

An aerial view of the amphibious assault ships USS ESSEX (LHD-2), front left, and USS TARAWA (LHA-1), background 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 ESSEX (LHD-2), fron...

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

An aerial view of the amphibious assault ships USS ESSEX (LHD-2), front left, and USS TARAWA (LHA-1), background, moored at the shipyard. The decommissioned aircraft carrier RANGER (CV-61) is in a graving dock in the upper right

An aerial view of the amphibious assault ships USS ESSEX (LHD-2), fron...

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

AAVP-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit leave Black Beach after a training exercise at Mogadishu, en route to the tank landing ship USS SPARTANBURG COUNTY (LST-1192) anchored off the coast of Somalia

AAVP-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles of the 24th Marine Expeditionary ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Black Beach Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Joanna Seltzer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

A US Navy CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter participates in flight operations on board the aircraft carrier during the air assault rehearsal

A US Navy CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter participates in flight opera...

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

Operation Support Democracy. Crewman from 3rd Battalion 25th Assault Helicopter Brigade and Echo Company 25th Maintenance Support Unit, Fort Drum, NY, pose on top a UH-60 Blackhawk holding a US flag while onboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower shortly before departing to Haiti

Operation Support Democracy. Crewman from 3rd Battalion 25th Assault H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mart... More

US Navy personnel transport heavy equipment by LCU (Landing Craft Utility) into the well deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California, 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

US Navy personnel transport heavy equipment by LCU (Landing Craft Util...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Amphibious Squadron One staff members conduct the morning operations brief aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) 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

The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Amphibious Squadron One s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Sh... More

Navy Signalman Second Class (SM2) Donald Roberts on board USS PELELIU (LHA 5) signals the Combat Support Ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE-1) during an underway replenishment as part of 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

Navy Signalman Second Class (SM2) Donald Roberts on board USS PELELIU ...

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

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Donald P. Fix, ships Chaplain, comforts Sergeant Koshin A. Mariano as part of the Mass Casualty drill onboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) naval amphibious assault ship on patrol off Southern California coast in support of 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 Commander (LCDR) Donald P. Fix, ships Chaplain, comforts Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kenneth Perkins, USN Relea... More

A Marine from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's MSPF (Maritime Special Purpose Force) Team is conducting a sweep of an exercise hostile vessel as the USS Lake Champlain (CG-57) cruises in the background 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 Marine from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's MSPF (Maritime Spec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Comstock (LSD 45) Scene Major Command Shown: USS COMSTOCK Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brook Kelsey, Usm... More

Navy doctors aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) perform a fictitious surgery on Fireman Kemia Thomas as she role-plays as a casualty in the ship's surgical room during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Thomas was flown in on a medevac helicopter from the front lines of a beach assault on enemy forces at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Navy doctors aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) perform a fictitious surgery on...

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 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, ... More

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Eleven (HC-11) is directed onto the deck of the USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) 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

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Juneau (LPD 10) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HC-11/USS JUNEAU Scene Ca... More

Aviation Boatswains Mate Handler 1ST Class James PETTY directs an aircraft during Exercise DYNAMIC MIX off the coast of Capo Teulada, Sardinia, Italiy, onboard the Landing Helicopter Assault Ship (LHA 2) USS SAIPAN

Aviation Boatswains Mate Handler 1ST Class James PETTY directs an airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DYNAMIC MIX Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Paul W. Brown, USN Release Status: Rele... More

Marines with 1ST Marine Division, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, Echo Company, 2nd platoon rearrange their pack aboard the USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) during Kernel Blitz '99. Kernel Blitz '99 was a amphibious assault beach landing 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 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CPL William J. Resinger Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Marines with 3rd tracks prepare an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAVP7A1) 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 prepare an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAVP7A1...

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

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) with A Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, launches into the water from the US Navy (USN) Anchorage Class, USS ANCHORAGE (LSD36), in order to take part in a simulated assault, during landing force Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CART)

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) with A Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Anchorage (LSD 36) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit Two (ACU-2) prepare to unload a Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft (CRRC) from a Mechanized Landing Craft: LCM Type 8 (LCM 22) craft inside the well deck of the Whidbey Island Class: Dock Landing Ship, USS TORTUGA (LSD 46), while the ship is ported in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA), assisting with Hurricane Katrina relief operations. The USN is currently involved in Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD)

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit Two (ACU-2) prepa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: USS Tortuga (LSD 46) State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

US Navy (USN) Electricians Mate Second Class (EM2) Christopher Arntzen, Assault Craft Unit One (ACU-1) Detachment (Det), Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), Forward Deployed Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), stands on an 11-meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) as he speaks with a local fisherman about the landslide that devastated Guinsahugon Village, Saint Bernard Municipality, Leyte Island, Philippines (PHL). The USS HARPERS FERRY is visiting the Philippines on a regularly schedule Western Pacific (WESTPAC) Spring Patrol and has been tasked to provide humanitarian assistance to the landslide victims

US Navy (USN) Electricians Mate Second Class (EM2) Christopher Arntzen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Bernard State: Leyte Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian P. Biller, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Several US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVP7A1) assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) approach the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Dock Landing Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49) at the stern docking well, near Okinawa, in the Sea of Japan (JPN)

Several US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVP7A1) a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian P. Biller, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAVP7A1) assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) approaches the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Dock Landing Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49) near Okinawa, in the Sea of Japan (JPN)

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAVP7A1) assigned...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian P. Biller, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

A bow on view of the US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-72) craft assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), as it approaches the well deck of the USN Austin Class Amphibious Transport Dock, USS OGDEN (LPD 5), while underway in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Kuwait. The OGDEN and Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) are deployed in support of the global war on terrorism

A bow on view of the US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-72)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: LI3 Cody D. Lund, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49) showing the USN Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-52) craft, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), Detachment Western Pacific, making its way towards the well deck during amphibious operations 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. The USN Austin Class Amphibious Transport Dock, USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) is underway in the background

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

060816-N-5914D-006 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Fuels AIRMAN Josh Faulds stands a fuels watch during an underway replenishment aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ships (LHD) USS BOXER (LHD 4). The BOXER is part of Expeditionary Strike Group 5 (ESG-5) which is currently participating in their Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) off the coast of Southern California.U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Noel Danseco (Released)

060816-N-5914D-006 (Aug. 16, 2006)US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Noel Danseco, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

180613-N-PC620-0056 BALTIC SEA (June 13, 2018) Landing

180613-N-PC620-0056 BALTIC SEA (June 13, 2018) Landing

180613-N-PC620-0056 BALTIC SEA (June 13, 2018) Landing Craft Utility 1656 attached to Beachmaster Unit 2 transits after exiting the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) ... More

180314-N-TJ319-0059 BLACK SEA (March 14, 2018) Marines

180314-N-TJ319-0059 BLACK SEA (March 14, 2018) Marines

180314-N-TJ319-0059 BLACK SEA (March 14, 2018) Marines assigned to the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board the Romanian navy frigate Regele Ferdinand (F-221) during a visit, board, search... More

181224-N-JN023-1474 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2018)

181224-N-JN023-1474 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2018)

181224-N-JN023-1474 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2018) The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group steams in formation. Kearsarge ARG is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations, crisis respon... More

180709-N-TJ319-0141 GDYNIA, Poland (July 9, 2018) Sailors

180709-N-TJ319-0141 GDYNIA, Poland (July 9, 2018) Sailors

180709-N-TJ319-0141 GDYNIA, Poland (July 9, 2018) Sailors heave a line as the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) departs Gdynia, Poland, July 9, 2018. Oak Hill, homeported in Virginia B... More

Marine CPT James Brad of Headquarters Company, 31st Marine Amphibious Unit , is highlined from one ship to another (amphibious assault, USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11)

Marine CPT James Brad of Headquarters Company, 31st Marine Amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: CPL D.C. Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A salior with lighted wands guides an AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicle into the tank deck of the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST-1193) anchored near Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, during UNITAS XXV, an Exercise involving forces from the US and six South American nations

A salior with lighted wands guides an AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John W. Fox Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

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