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The battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) transits the Oslo Fiord to the Baltic Sea after spending six days in port before commencing NATO Exercise Baltic Operations '85

The battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) transits the Oslo Fiord to the Baltic ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE BALTIC OPERATIONS '85 Base: Oslo Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: ... More

A right side view of a Soviet Ka-25 Hormone helicopter in flight over the Baltic Sea

A right side view of a Soviet Ka-25 Hormone helicopter in flight over ...

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

A starboard beam view of a Soviet Shelon class torpedo recovery craft underway in the Baltic Sea

A starboard beam view of a Soviet Shelon class torpedo recovery craft ...

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

A left side view of a Soviet Ka-25 Hormone helicopter in flight over the Baltic Sea

A left side view of a Soviet Ka-25 Hormone helicopter in flight over t...

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

American sailors tour a local monument during a visit to the port city. Two American vessels, the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59), are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Their visit represents the first such port call by American vessels since 1927

American sailors tour a local monument during a visit to the port city...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gydnia Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Stephen Batiz Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Polish sailors watch from the pier as two United States Navy ships dock in port during the first visit to Poland by American vessels since 1927. The guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG 17) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea

Polish sailors watch from the pier as two United States Navy ships doc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: Pete Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

U.S. sailors listen to sightseeing tips prior to exploring a Polish town. Crew members from two U.S. Navy ships, the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59), are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Their port call represents the first visit by U.S. Navy vessels since 1927

U.S. sailors listen to sightseeing tips prior to exploring a Polish to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Steven Batiz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Flight deck personnel of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) use snow shovels to clear off the flight deck. The ship is in the Baltic taking part in Exercise Teamwork '92

Flight deck personnel of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Base: Trondheim Fjord Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Robert K. Hemmerly Release Status: Relea... More

An M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) is being placed in storage on board the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7). The GUADACANAL is in Moorehead City to pick up a Marine detachment from Camp Lejeune before deploying to the Baltic for Exercise TEAMWORK '92

An M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) is being pl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: P... More

Sailors man the signal bridge as the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) approaches the pier for a port visit during BALTOPS 94. The HAYLER is flagship for Baltic Operation '94, the U.S. sponsored annual multinational exercise

Sailors man the signal bridge as the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) app...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '94 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: CDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public C... More

The Baltic platoon renders honors to the Honorable Dr. William Perry, US Secretary of Defense, General John J. Sheehan, Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, Commander in CHIEF, US Atlantic Command, and Lieutenant General Charles E. Wilhelm, Commander, Marine Forces Atlantic, during the closing ceremony for COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96. COOPERATIVE OSPREY is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise, conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. COOPERATIVE OSPREY, under the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program, provides interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective...

The Baltic platoon renders honors to the Honorable Dr. William Perry, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Baltic platoon renders honors to the Honorable Dr. William Perry, US Secretary of Defense, General John J. Sheehan, Supreme ... More

GUNNERY SGT. R. M. Cooper (Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA) operates the roof turret on a AS32P19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle during an operations check at Bjugn Cave facility. GUNNERY SGT. Cooper's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Off load Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia for use in Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps have equipment stored in Norway as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB ...

GUNNERY SGT. R. M. Cooper (Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA) operates the roof...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Gunnery Sgt. R. M. Cooper (Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA) operates the roof turret on a AS32P19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicl... More

A 10,000-pound forklift moves a ROWPU (Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit out from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, in preparation for movement to Estonia for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance facilities and services, and security. This gear is stored in a series of 6 caves, located in the...

A 10,000-pound forklift moves a ROWPU (Reverse Osmosis Water Purificat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A 10,000-pound forklift moves a ROWPU (Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit out from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, in prep... More

The MV Villars is shown positioning itself into place at the Norwegian port of Valsneset awaiting US Marine Corps cargo. All equipment loaded here have been pulled from the caves located in the Trondheim region of central Norway and is on its way to Estonia for Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps have equipment stored in Norway as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) for 30 days. The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor" and provides storage, maintenance facilities, ...

The MV Villars is shown positioning itself into place at the Norwegian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The MV Villars is shown positioning itself into place at the Norwegian port of Valsneset awaiting US Marine Corps cargo. All eq... More

Lance Corporal . B. Baldwin checks off serial numbers of vehicles being offloaded from the MV Villars, at the port facility in Paldiski, stonia. The Villars had brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine xpeditionary Brigade (NALMB) program to stonia for BALTIC CHALLNG '97. BALTIC CHALLNG is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, stonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski,...

Lance Corporal . B. Baldwin checks off serial numbers of vehicles bein...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal E. B. Baldwin checks off serial numbers of vehicles being offloaded from the MV Villars, at the port facility in ... More

An US Air Force forklift operator places a pallet of Marine Corps equipment onto an Estonian Army truck at the airport. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway ...

An US Air Force forklift operator places a pallet of Marine Corps equi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An US Air Force forklift operator places a pallet of Marine Corps equipment onto an Estonian Army truck at the airport. Baltic ... More

Flight deck crew members of the hospital ship USS COMFORT (T-AH 20), off the coast of the island of Kleipodia, close up the sides of the flight deck area towards the end of a day's work during BALTIC CHALLENGE, the largest peace support exercise held in the Baltic Region

Flight deck crew members of the hospital ship USS COMFORT (T-AH 20), o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '98 Base: USS Cole (DDG 67) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Eduardo Guajardo, USA Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Lithuanian soldiers stand guard, while a fellow soldier (not seen) questions role players about contraband during the field training phase of BALTIC CHALLENGE '98

Lithuanian soldiers stand guard, while a fellow soldier (not seen) que...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '98 Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Johancharles Van Boers, USA Release Status: Released... More

A starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS: (Flight II) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis), USS ROSS (DDG 71), underway in the Baltic Sea, during the annual maritime Exercise BALTIC OPERATIONS 2003 (BALTOPS 03)

A starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS: (Fligh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) Michael Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

VENTSPILS, Latvia— Lt. Col. Gunares Grikmanis, regional

VENTSPILS, Latvia— Lt. Col. Gunares Grikmanis, regional

VENTSPILS, Latvia— Lt. Col. Gunares Grikmanis, regional commander of the Latvian National Guard 45th Battalion and Col. Matthew Puglisi, U.S. Marine Corps task force commander for exercise Saber Strike 17, are ... More

(From left) 1st Lt. Andrew Scholle, of Fairfax, Va.,

(From left) 1st Lt. Andrew Scholle, of Fairfax, Va.,

(From left) 1st Lt. Andrew Scholle, of Fairfax, Va., Company D, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, Brig. Gen. Dariusz Lukowski, deputy chief of logistics Polish armed forces, Lt. Ge... More

First Lt. Kyle Chambers, 1st Platoon leader for Troop

First Lt. Kyle Chambers, 1st Platoon leader for Troop

First Lt. Kyle Chambers, 1st Platoon leader for Troop A, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, scrapes paint off the walls of an orphanage in Pabrade, Lithuania, July 26. "Sky Soldiers" f... More

VENTSPILS, Latvia- Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion

VENTSPILS, Latvia- Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion

VENTSPILS, Latvia- Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 25, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve conduct the off-loading of trucks and Howitzers during exercise Sab... More

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Killer Troop, 3rd Platoon,

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Killer Troop, 3rd Platoon,

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Killer Troop, 3rd Platoon, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, conduct dismounted clearing procedures during a combine situational exercise with the Polish land forces as a part of Op... More

Bobby S. Lightner (left) assigned to the U.S. Army’s

Bobby S. Lightner (left) assigned to the U.S. Army’s

Bobby S. Lightner (left) assigned to the U.S. Army’s 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command’s Range and Training Land Program, receives and overview of a range site from Lithuanian soldiers, members of t... More

VENTSPILS, Latvia— U.S. Sailors with Navy Cargo Handling

VENTSPILS, Latvia— U.S. Sailors with Navy Cargo Handling

VENTSPILS, Latvia— U.S. Sailors with Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One, conduct the off-loading of a dozer and tanks during exercise Saber Strike 17 in Ventspils, Latvia, May 24, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 ... More

A silhouetted starboard view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) entering the harbor during NATO Exercise BALTIC OPERATION 85

A silhouetted starboard view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) enteri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC OPERATION 85 Base: Kiel Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Russ Egnor Release Status: Released t... More

A starboard bow view of the Soviet Krivak class guided missile frigate DRUZHNNY underway near NATO forces during Exercise BALTIC OPERATIONS '85

A starboard bow view of the Soviet Krivak class guided missile frigate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC OPERATIONS '85 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

The fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) refuels the frigate USS PHARRIS (FF 1094) during NATO Exercise BALTIC OPERATIONS '85

The fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) refuels the frigate USS PHARRIS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC OPERATIONS '85 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Crew members handle mooring lines from the stern of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as the ship prepares to dock at Pier No. 11. The IOWA is returning from a three month deployment to the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic

Crew members handle mooring lines from the stern of the battleship USS...

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: PH3 Jeff Elliott Release Status: ... More

CMDR R.O. Bogle, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59), presents a gift to a Polish official during a meeting following the arrival of the KAUFFMAN and the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17) in Poland. The vessels are visiting Poland in conjunction with Baltops '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea, and their port call represents the first visit by U.S. Navy vessels since 1927

CMDR R.O. Bogle, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Stephen Batiz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Local residents visit the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) during a port call by the KAUFFMAN and the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17). The vessels are visiting Poland in conjunction with Baltops '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea, and their port call represents the first visit by U.S. Navy vessels since 1927

Local residents visit the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gdansk Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Stephen Batiz Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A Polish sailor walks along a pier prior to the arrival of two United States Navy ships. The guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG 17) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Their port call represents the first visit by United States Navy vessels since 1927

A Polish sailor walks along a pier prior to the arrival of two United ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: Pete Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

The dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD-38) Is shown alongside the fleet oiler USNS NEOSHO (T-AO-143) during an underway replenishment operation. A UH-1N Iroquois "Huey" helicopter is inflight over the NEOSHO. The amphibious task force is en route to the Baltic to participate in Exercise Teamwork '92

The dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD-38) Is shown alongside the fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: North Atlantic Ocean Scene Camera Operator: PHC Robert K. Hemmerly Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Members of the deck force move cautiously about the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) as make shift snow plows clear the deck so the air department can resume flight operations. The USS GUADALCANAL is in the Baltic region taking part in Exercise Teamwork '92

Members of the deck force move cautiously about the flight deck of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: Norwegian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHC Robert K. Hemmerly Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Aerial starboard side view of the Russian Pacific Fleet Moma class hydrographic survey ship ANTARKTYDA underway en route to home waters after an overhaul in the Baltic

Aerial starboard side view of the Russian Pacific Fleet Moma class hyd...

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

Corporal (CPL) M. C. Carmon checks out the engine compartment of a 130G Grader, after it was pulled from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. CPL Carmon's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD) This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of...

Corporal (CPL) M. C. Carmon checks out the engine compartment of a 130...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal (CPL) M. C. Carmon checks out the engine compartment of a 130G Grader, after it was pulled from the Bjugn Cave facility... More

L to R, GUNNERY Sergeant T. E. Hogan, a Norwegian Maintenance worker, and STAFF Sergeant Wright, discuss how to repair a broken roof turret from a AS32P-19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle, while preparing the vehicle for movement from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, to Estonia for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and...

L to R, GUNNERY Sergeant T. E. Hogan, a Norwegian Maintenance worker, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: L to R, GUNNERY Sergeant T. E. Hogan, a Norwegian Maintenance worker, and STAFF Sergeant Wright, discuss how to repair a broken ... More

Colonel T.S. Woodson, Commander of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, debarks the plane at the Tallin, Estonia Airport on his way to the base camp at Paldiski, Estonia for Baltic Challenge '97. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S.A., will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D.L. Andrews, U.S. Marine Corps ...

Colonel T.S. Woodson, Commander of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Colonel T.S. Woodson, Commander of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, debarks the plane at the Tallin, Estonia Airport on ... More

MAJ. M. A. Brilakis (right), G-3 for II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD), gives a tour of Camp Muffler to MAJ. GEN. Johannes Kurt (left), CHIEF of Estonian Defense Forces. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be ...

MAJ. M. A. Brilakis (right), G-3 for II Marine Expeditionary Force, Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Maj. M. A. Brilakis (right), G-3 for II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD), gives a tour of Camp Muffler to Maj. ... More

Mr. Imre Lipping, Deputy CHIEF of Mission, at the US Embassy in Tallinn, speaks to American Marines, Soldiers, and Sailors to welcome them to Estonia. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

Mr. Imre Lipping, Deputy CHIEF of Mission, at the US Embassy in Tallin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Tallinn Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released ... More

US Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD) prepare to drag a 4 inch water line to awaiting bladders, as the Amphibious Assault Bulk Water System (AABWS) from the SS PFC. Eugene A. Obregon (not shown) unloads its line off a self powered lighter. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment ...

US Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD) p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD) prepare to drag a 4 inch water line to awaiting bladders, ... More

A lighterage loaded with gear that was off loaded by crane from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak sets sail toward shore. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway ...

A lighterage loaded with gear that was off loaded by crane from the SS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A lighterage loaded with gear that was off loaded by crane from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak sets sail toward shore. Baltic Challeng... More

An Estonian instructor uses a terrain model to brief soldiers from Lithuania on their patrol routes. The soldiers learned proper techniques while conducting a tactical patrol during the exercise. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

An Estonian instructor uses a terrain model to brief soldiers from Lit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. J. R. Adkins Release Status: Release... More

A Finland Navy, Rauma-class (Fast Attack Craft-Missile) patrol boat (foreground), maneuvers past the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis), USS VELLA GULF (CG 72), while underway in the Baltic Sea during Exercise BALTIC OPERATIONS (BALTOPS) 2003

A Finland Navy, Rauma-class (Fast Attack Craft-Missile) patrol boat (f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS 2003 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Gunnery Sergeant Tiffany C. Hudgins teaches a brief

Gunnery Sergeant Tiffany C. Hudgins teaches a brief

Gunnery Sergeant Tiffany C. Hudgins teaches a brief civil-military operations presentation to Latvian Armed Forces members, males and females, from a broad-spectrum of military occupational specialties that att... More

A paratrooper assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry

A paratrooper assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry

A paratrooper assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, clears a room of enemy personnel during training here July 7. Approximately 600 paratroopers from the brigade are deploy... More

Pvt. Brandon Whitler (right), a New Albany, Ind., native

Pvt. Brandon Whitler (right), a New Albany, Ind., native

Pvt. Brandon Whitler (right), a New Albany, Ind., native and infantryman in Company B, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade pedals past the starting line at the 2014 Estonian 1st Infan... More

Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Sabiniewicz, logistics

Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Sabiniewicz, logistics

Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Sabiniewicz, logistics noncommissioned officer in charge, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, acts as an interpreter for Zbigniew Ptak, the mayor of Drawsko Pomor... More

Sgt. 1st Class Brett Macy (far right), of Indianapolis,

Sgt. 1st Class Brett Macy (far right), of Indianapolis,

Sgt. 1st Class Brett Macy (far right), of Indianapolis, provides instruction to Pvt. Phillip Limb, of Camp Humphrey, South Korea, and Pfc. Jesus Valdivia, of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., during mortar training Jul... More

RONNEBY, Sweden (April 27, 2016) Deputy Secretary of

RONNEBY, Sweden (April 27, 2016) Deputy Secretary of

RONNEBY, Sweden (April 27, 2016) Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work speaks to a Swedish Air Force air crewman, April 27. Work is in Sweden to strengthen and reassure alliances in the Baltic and Nordic regions... More

Sgt. Albert Leija of Wichita Falls, Texas, a supply

Sgt. Albert Leija of Wichita Falls, Texas, a supply

Sgt. Albert Leija of Wichita Falls, Texas, a supply sergeant with Troop A, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, receives a blow to the face from Combatives Level III instructor Sgt. 1st ... More

Lithuanian citizens, of the town of Salociai, welcome

Lithuanian citizens, of the town of Salociai, welcome

Lithuanian citizens, of the town of Salociai, welcome Iron Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, as they arrive into town to perform a static display, Salociai, Lithuania, March 23, 2015. The Dragoon Ride... More

Sgt. Master Collins, a medic attached to Troop A, 1st

Sgt. Master Collins, a medic attached to Troop A, 1st

Sgt. Master Collins, a medic attached to Troop A, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade applies primer to the walls of an orphanage in Pabrade, Lithuania, July 26. "Sky Soldiers" Troop A v... More

Command Sgt. Maj. Jannus Kundla, command sergeant major

Command Sgt. Maj. Jannus Kundla, command sergeant major

Command Sgt. Maj. Jannus Kundla, command sergeant major of the Estonian Defense Forces’ Single Scouts Infantry Battalion, presents a water bottle with the Scouts Battalion’s insignia to1st Sgt. Leonard Porter, ... More

Town Major Algimantas Masalas (second from left), welcomes

Town Major Algimantas Masalas (second from left), welcomes

Town Major Algimantas Masalas (second from left), welcomes U.S. Soldiers assigned to Iron Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, during a static display part of the Dragoon Ride, Salociai, Lithuania, March ... More

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron,

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron,

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Lightning Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, and Lithuanian soldiers assigned to Grand Duke Algirdas Mechanized Infantry Battalion, observe for enemy activity during a combined... More

VENTSPILS, Latvia - Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian

VENTSPILS, Latvia - Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian

VENTSPILS, Latvia - Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, transfer Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Divisio... More

VENTSPILS, Latvia—U.S. Sailors with Navy Cargo Handling

VENTSPILS, Latvia—U.S. Sailors with Navy Cargo Handling

VENTSPILS, Latvia—U.S. Sailors with Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One, conduct the off-loading of tanks during exercise Saber Strike 17 in Ventspils, Latvia, May 23, 2017. Exercise Saber Strike 17 is an annual ... More

The battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) fires a broadside from its Mark-7 16-inch/50-caliber batteries during nighttime gunnery operations for the NATO Exercise BALTIC OPERATION 85

The battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) fires a broadside from its Mark-7 16-i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC OPERATION 85 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LTC Al Dooley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Crew members man the rail of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) as it departs for the commencement of NATO Exercise BALTIC OPERATIONS '85

Crew members man the rail of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) as it dep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC OPERATIONS '85 Base: Oslo Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Machinist's mates stand ready for inspection on the fantail of the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). The IOWA is returning from a three month deployment to the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic

Machinist's mates stand ready for inspection on the fantail of the bat...

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: PH3 Jeff Elliott Release Status: ... More

A starboard view of the Soviet nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser FRUNZE underway in the Baltic Sea

A starboard view of the Soviet nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser ...

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

A U.S. Navy officer directs the attention of Poland's Solidarity leader Lech Walesa to one of two U.S. Navy ships visiting port. The guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Their port call represents the first visit by U.S. Navy vessels since 1927

A U.S. Navy officer directs the attention of Poland's Solidarity leade...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Pete Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Polish sailors pose for a photo under the American flag as they tour one of two U.S. Navy ships visiting their port. The guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG17) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Their port call represents the first visit by U.S. Navy vessels since 1927

Polish sailors pose for a photo under the American flag as they tour o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Godansk Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Stephen Batiz Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A signalman on board the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) communicates by signal flags with his counterpart on the fleet oiler USNS NEOSHO (T-AO-143) during an underway replenishment operation. The tank landing ship USS SUMTER (LST-1181) is on the far side of the NEOSHO. The GUADALCANAL is part of a task force en route to the Baltic to participate in Exercise Teamwork '92

A signalman on board the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: North Atlantic Ocean Scene Camera Operator: PHC Robert K. Hemmerly Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A member of the deck force of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) used a high pressure steam hose to remove ice from the flight deck of the ship so that normal flight operations can be resumed. The USS GUADALCANAL is in the Baltic taking part in Exercise Teamwork '92

A member of the deck force of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: Norwegian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHC Robert K. Hemmerly Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Port quarter view of Iran's second KILO class diesel-powered submarine underway en route from the Baltic to Iranian home waters. The submarine was photographed by Light Helicopter Squadron 48 (HSL-48) from the USS SPRUANCE (DD-963)

Port quarter view of Iran's second KILO class diesel-powered submarine...

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

The destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) approaches a pier in the port city for a visit during BALTOPS 94. The HAYLER is the flagship for Baltic Operation '94 and is one of three U.S. Navy ships participating in the annual exericse

The destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) approaches a pier in the port city f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '94 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: CDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public C... More

The destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) makes the final approach to a pier during a port visit as part of BALTOPS 94. The HAYLER is flagship for Baltic Operation '94, the U.S. sponsored annual multinational exercise

The destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) makes the final approach to a pier d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '94 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: CDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Sailors from the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) tighten up the mooring lines as the warship prepares for one of several Baltic seaport visits during BALTOPS 94. The HAYLER is flagship for Baltic Operation '94, the U.S. sponsored annual multinational exercise

Sailors from the destroyer USS HAYLER (DD-997) tighten up the mooring ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '94 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: CDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Aerial port side (off centerline) view of the Russian Pacific Fleet Moma class hydrographic survey ship ANTARKTYDA underway en route to the Pacific after an overhaul in the Baltic

Aerial port side (off centerline) view of the Russian Pacific Fleet Mo...

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

Corporal M. T. Trujillo fills out the paperwork while performing a Limited Technical Inspection (LTI) on a 5-ton truck at the Bjugn Cave facility Norway. Trujillo's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30...

Corporal M. T. Trujillo fills out the paperwork while performing a Lim...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal M. T. Trujillo fills out the paperwork while performing a Limited Technical Inspection (LTI) on a 5-ton truck at the Bj... More

An overall shot of the Bjugn Cave faclty, Norway. Ths pcture shows about 90% of the equpment already pulled from the cave n the lot. Ths equpment wll be taken to Estona for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnershp for Peace (PfP) exercse. The US Marne Corps has equpment stored n Norway, as part of the Norway Ar-Landed Marne Expedtonary Brgade (NALMEB) Prepostonng Program. The NALMEB program contans equpment and 30 days of supples to support a 13,000 person Marne Ar Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway s the on ste "contractor" and provdes storage, mantenance facltes and servces, and securty. Ths gear s stored n a seres of 6 caves, located...

An overall shot of the Bjugn Cave faclty, Norway. Ths pcture shows abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An overall shot of the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. This picture shows about 90% of the equipment already pulled from the cave i... More

GySGT. R. M. Cooper, (Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA) catches the back blast water spray from a roof turret on an AS32P19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle at the Bjugn Cave Facility while performing an operations check on the vehicle. GySGT. Cooper's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia for use in Baltic Challenge 97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The U.S. Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway as part of ...

GySGT. R. M. Cooper, (Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA) catches the back blast...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: GySgt. R. M. Cooper, (Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA) catches the back blast water spray from a roof turret on an AS32P19A Aircraft R... More

STAFF Sergeant C. S. Mears and STAFF Sergeant Allen manipulate a M149A1 Water Trailer aboard the MV Villars, a Swiss ocean going ferry, at the Norwegian port of Valsneset. All equipment loaded here had been pulled from the caves located in the Trondheim region of central Norway; and is on its way to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site...

STAFF Sergeant C. S. Mears and STAFF Sergeant Allen manipulate a M149A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant C. S. Mears and STAFF Sergeant Allen manipulate a M149A1 Water Trailer aboard the MV Villars, a Swiss ocean going... More

Two Marines from the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party NALMEB/OPP) detachment wipe down a M923 5-ton truck on the MV Villars, a Swiss ocean going ferry, at the Norwegian port of Valsneset. All equipment loaded here had been pulled from the caves located in the Trondheim region of central Norway; and is on its way to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force...

Two Marines from the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Marines from the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party (NALMEB/OPP) detachment wipe down ... More

A Marine from 8th Motor Transport Battalion backs off a M923 5-ton cargo truck from the MV Villars at the port facility in Paldiski, a. The Villars had brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) program to a for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, a, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski,...

A Marine from 8th Motor Transport Battalion backs off a M923 5-ton car...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine from 8th Motor Transport Battalion backs off a M923 5-ton cargo truck from the MV Villars at the port facility in Paldi... More

A RT-4000 forklift tows a M149A1 Water Trailer out from the hold of the MV Villars at Paldiski, Estonia. The Villars had brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) program to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from nmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian...

A RT-4000 forklift tows a M149A1 Water Trailer out from the hold of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A RT-4000 forklift tows a M149A1 Water Trailer out from the hold of the MV Villars at Paldiski, Estonia. The Villars had brought... More

An RT-4000 forklift is off loaded from the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars at the port facility. The Villars brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second Partnership for Peace land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from ...

An RT-4000 forklift is off loaded from the Maritime Prepositioning Shi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An RT-4000 forklift is off loaded from the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars at the port facility. The Villars brou... More

Shown here is the rear of the shower system and water bladders set up at the II MEF Fwd base camp in Paldiski, Estonia during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. While BALTIC CHALLENGE will conduct training along...

Shown here is the rear of the shower system and water bladders set up ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Shown here is the rear of the shower system and water bladders set up at the II MEF Fwd base camp in Paldiski, Estonia during BA... More

An aerial view of the Partnership For Peace (PFP) Headquarters Building in Paldiski, which is also the higher headquarters for the PFP Exercise Baltic Challenge '97. This multinational exercise has more than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA participating in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

An aerial view of the Partnership For Peace (PFP) Headquarters Buildin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released... More

Flight crew member of the USS COMFORT (T-AH 20), off the coast of the island of Kleipodia, stands by the aqueous film forming foam helo fire fighting cannon during BALTIC CHALLENGE the largest peace support exercise held in the Baltic Region

Flight crew member of the USS COMFORT (T-AH 20), off the coast of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '98 Base: USS Cole (DDG 67) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Eduardo Guajardo, USA Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A Lithuanian soldier directs a role player to move their M1008 1 1/4 ton cargo truck into the check point to be searched for contraband during the field training phase of BALTIC CHALLENGE '98

A Lithuanian soldier directs a role player to move their M1008 1 1/4 t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '98 Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Johancharles Van Boers, USA Release Status: Release... More

An Army Guardsman from Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry of Michigan comes to the aid of the Quick Reactionary Force of Hungary's 2nd Battalion at Observation Post 5 during BALTIC CHALLENGE in Lithuania

An Army Guardsman from Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '98 Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Albert Eaddy, USA Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Spc. Corben McCabe, of Philadelphia, a joint forward

Spc. Corben McCabe, of Philadelphia, a joint forward

Spc. Corben McCabe, of Philadelphia, a joint forward observer with 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, receives an after action review with Lithuanian Land Forces’ Soldiers following a ... More

Latvian crane operators unload an M88 Recovery Vehicle

Latvian crane operators unload an M88 Recovery Vehicle

Latvian crane operators unload an M88 Recovery Vehicle from 2/7 Infantry Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, at Adazi training area, Latvia, March 10, 2015.

Sgt. Torin Reedstrom, a native of Cary, N.C., assigned

Sgt. Torin Reedstrom, a native of Cary, N.C., assigned

Sgt. Torin Reedstrom, a native of Cary, N.C., assigned to Company D, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, walks with Canadian Master Cpl. Chivell Hurley, drop zone safety, following t... More

Estonia’s Minister of Defense Sven Mikser (left) and

Estonia’s Minister of Defense Sven Mikser (left) and

Estonia’s Minister of Defense Sven Mikser (left) and Sgt. Adam D. Pipitone (right), a Trabuco, Calif. native, serving as a section leader for 1st Platoon, Troop B, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Air... More

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Uriel Holthaust, platoon

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Uriel Holthaust, platoon

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Uriel Holthaust, platoon sergeant for the Combined Anti-Armor Team with Black Sea Rotational Force 13 supervises his Marines as they conduct a live fire exercise during Exercise Sum... More

Pvt. Edward S. Oviedo, a Moline, Ill., native serving

Pvt. Edward S. Oviedo, a Moline, Ill., native serving

Pvt. Edward S. Oviedo, a Moline, Ill., native serving as a cavalry scout for Troop B, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, shows a Young Eagle how to hold and look through a Long Advance... More

ADAZI, Latvia - Marines with Charlie Company, 4th Light

ADAZI, Latvia - Marines with Charlie Company, 4th Light

ADAZI, Latvia - Marines with Charlie Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct the firing of Light Armored Vehicles during Exercise Saber Strike 17... More

Pfc. Jovante Hills of Baton Rouge, a signal support

Pfc. Jovante Hills of Baton Rouge, a signal support

Pfc. Jovante Hills of Baton Rouge, a signal support systems specialist with the 173rd Airborne Brigade, practices applying an arm bar on Sgt. Master Collins, a medic from San Antonio, Texas, during Combatives L... More

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Iron Troop, 3rd Squadron,

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Iron Troop, 3rd Squadron,

U.S. Soldiers assigned to Iron Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, pose for a photo during their visit to Warsaw as part of the Dragoon Ride, Poland, March 26, 2015. The Dragoon Ride is exercising NATO’... More

An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Light Anti-submarine Squadron 42 (HSL-42) hovers near the helicopter pad of the guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40) in the Baltic Sea during NATO Exercise BALTOPS'85

An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Light Anti-submarine Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS Base: USS Halyburton (FFG 40) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Russ Egnor, Usnr-R Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

The battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) transits the Oslo Fiord to the Baltic Sea after spending six days in port before commencing NATO Exercise Baltic Operations '85

The battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) transits the Oslo Fiord to the Baltic ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE BALTIC OPERATIONS '85 Base: Oslo Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: ... More

Polish sailors watch from the pier as crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG 17) man the rail upon their ship's arrival in port. The YARNELL and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea, and their port call represents the first visit by United States Navy vessels since 1927

Polish sailors watch from the pier as crew members aboard the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gdynia Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: Pete Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Local residents arrive at the pier to visit the guided missile cruiser USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17), one of two U.S. Navy ships visiting the Polish port. The cruiser and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) are visiting Poland in conjunction with BALTOPS '90, a NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea. Their port call represents the first visit by U.S. Navy vessels since 1927

Local residents arrive at the pier to visit the guided missile cruiser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '90 Base: Gdansk Country: Poland (POL) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Stephen Batiz Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A view looking forward from the island of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) at the rough seas the ship is passing through en route to the Baltic for Exercise Teamwork '92. CH-46E Sea Knight and AH-1W Sea Cobra helicopters are secured to the flight deck forward

A view looking forward from the island of the amphibious assault ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Robert K. Hemmerly Release Status: Released to Public C... More

U.S. Marines are shown on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) as they prepare for a landing "In Country". They are equipped with snow ski's and other alpine gear. The USS GUADALCANAL is in the Baltic taking part in Exercise Teamwork '92

U.S. Marines are shown on the flight deck of the amphibious assault sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: Norwegian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHC Robert K. Hemmerly Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

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