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A US Marine, standing back to camera, guards seven Somali nationals that sit on the ground next to a Somali, Soviet made BTR-60, Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier. The Marine holds his M16A2 rifle pointed into the air. The Somalis were detained from an early morning raid on Somali Warlord General Aideed's weapons cantonment. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

A US Marine, standing back to camera, guards seven Somali nationals th...

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

Using their truck as a vantage point, US Marines equipped with M-60 machine guns and M-16A2 rifles stay on the alert for snipers as they surround the weapons cantonment area of Somali Warlord GEN. Aideed. GEN. Aideed's compound seized by the Marines was an early morning raid

Using their truck as a vantage point, US Marines equipped with M-60 ma...

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

Two US Marines on top of an M1A1 Abrams tank man .50 caliber machine guns, ready to return fire on the cantonment area of the Somali Warlord GEN. Aideed

Two US Marines on top of an M1A1 Abrams tank man .50 caliber machine g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carmen T. Yebba Release Status: Released to P... More

High angle view of a row of captures small arms to include a World War II .30 caliber machine gun, Soviet made AK-47s, Soviet made 7.62mm RPD Light Machine Gun, US made M-16 rifle, World War II era Bazooka and a Soviet made 7.62mm Simonov self-loading rifle with bayonet attached. They were seized during a raid of the weapons cantonment area of Somali General Aideed. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

High angle view of a row of captures small arms to include a World War...

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

A United States Marine Corps Twin Engine Super Cobra helicopter (AH-1W), fires 20mm rounds at Somali General Aideed's weapon cantonment (cantonment not shown). This mission is in support of Operation Restore Hope

A United States Marine Corps Twin Engine Super Cobra helicopter (AH-1W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Paine Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Left side front view of a M1A1 Abrams tank in the middle of the road. Two US Marines are seen on top of the tank with the one in front manning the tank's .50 caliber machine. The tank is ready to return fire on Somali Warlord General Aideed's weapons cantonment area. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Left side front view of a M1A1 Abrams tank in the middle of the road. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carmen Yebba Release Status: Released to Publ... More

US Marines run for cover as sniper shots ring out in the compound. The Marines, armed with M203 grenade launchers attached to M16A2 rifles and an AT8 light anti-tank weapon, are attempting to secure Somali Warlord GEN. Aideed's weapons cantonment area. The Marines from Task capital city, after a 6:00 a.m. surrender deadline, were ignored by Somali nationals in the compound

US Marines run for cover as sniper shots ring out in the compound. The...

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

A Marine gunner in a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) aims his M60 machine gun at the weapons cantonment area held by forces loyal to Somali warlord GEN. Aideed while a UH-1 Huey helilcopter flies overhead

A Marine gunner in a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Daniel R. Hart Release Status: Released to P... More

A close-in shot of an M-1A1 Abrams tank driver as he keeps a wary eye on his surroundings during an early morning raid on Somali Warlord GEN. Aideed's weapons cantonment area

A close-in shot of an M-1A1 Abrams tank driver as he keeps a wary eye ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Modadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carmen T. Yebba Release Status: Released to P... More

Left side profile of a US Marine standing guard over two Somali nationals captured at the early morning raid on Somali Warlord General Aideed's cantonment area. The Marine holds is M16A2 rifle in his right hand and it's pointed toward the ground. One Somali is sitting on the ground with his hands tied behind his back and the other Somali, at left, stands with the support of wooden crutches. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Left side profile of a US Marine standing guard over two Somali nation...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carmen Yebba Release Status: Released to Publ... More

High angle shot looking down at an open crate containing two Russian made 120mm OF-843 HE Mortars. The crate is sitting on the ground. The ammunition was seized from the grounds of Somali Warlord General Aideed's cantonment area. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

High angle shot looking down at an open crate containing two Russian m...

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

Ten US Marines walk along the side of a red clay colored building with their M16 rifles in the ready position. Some Marines are walking; others are kneeling or sitting in a doorway. The roof of the building appears to be missing. The Marines, from Task Force Mogadishu, have surrounded the weapons cantonment of Somali Warlord General Aideed in the northern part of the Captial City of Mogadishu. Their mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Ten US Marines walk along the side of a red clay colored building with...

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

Marines lead detained Somali nationals from the weapons cantonment area of Somali Warlord General Aideed. Two members of Aideed's forces are shown surrendering to two US Marines. A third Marine, frame right and back to camera is documenting the incident on a video camera. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Marines lead detained Somali nationals from the weapons cantonment are...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Daniel Hart Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Right side profile six US Marines as they close to a wall. The first two Marines look around the corner of the wall. One is in the prone position and is pointing a M60 machine gun down range. An UH-1N Huey helicopter is seen in the distance. The Marines are preparing to storm the weapons cantonment area of Somali Warlord General Aideed. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Right side profile six US Marines as they close to a wall. The first t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Daniel Hart Release Status: Released to Publi... More

A close-up, straight on shot of the head of a M1A1 Abrams tank driver as he looks out the front turret. He keeps a wary eye on his surroundings during the early morning raid on Somali Warlord General Aideed's weapons cantonment. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

A close-up, straight on shot of the head of a M1A1 Abrams tank driver ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carmen Yebba Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A US Marine from Task Force Mogadishu stands guard over Somali nationals captured at the early morning raid of GEN. Aideed's weapons cantonment area. The Marines surrounded and seized the area after a 6:00 a.m. surrender deadline was ignored

A US Marine from Task Force Mogadishu stands guard over Somali nationa...

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

Low angle view of three US Marines in the back of a M54 Series 5-ton Cargo Truck. The Marine closest to the camera holds in his arms a M60 Machine gun. The Marines in the middle points a M16 machine gun toward the ground and the Marine at far left mans a .50 caliber machine gun mounted on the front stack rack of the truck. They are on alert as the unit has surrounded the weapons cantonment area of Somali Warlord General Aideed. Their mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Low angle view of three US Marines in the back of a M54 Series 5-ton C...

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

An AH-1 Cobra Gunship helicopter fires two 2.75 inch FFAR's (Folding Fin Aerial Rockets) at the weapons cantonment area held by Somali Warlord GEN. Aideed

An AH-1 Cobra Gunship helicopter fires two 2.75 inch FFAR's (Folding F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Daniel R. Hart Release Status: Released to P... More

US Marines of Task Force Mogadishu prepare to storm the weapons cantonment area of Somali Warlord GEN. Aideed while a UH-1 Huey helicopter flies overhead

US Marines of Task Force Mogadishu prepare to storm the weapons canton...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Daniel R. Hart Release Status: Released to P... More

US Marines, armed with M-60 machine guns and M-16A2 rifles, conduct a building-to-building sweep of the weapons cantonment area seized in an early morning raid. As the 6:00 a.m. deadline to surrender the area was ignored, US Marines from Task Force Mogadishu surrounded and seized GEN. Aideed's weapons cantonment area in the northern part of the capital city

US Marines, armed with M-60 machine guns and M-16A2 rifles, conduct a ...

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

A US Marine Cadillac Gage Light Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle with two US Marine on the vehicle. The Marine on the front of the vehicle look through a pair of binoculars while the other Marine mans the M60 machine gun mounted on the vehicle's turret. At the left of the frame is a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) with two Marines. One stands next to the right front fender and the other mans the M60 machine gun mounted on top of the vehicle. The Marine stand perimeter watch at the recently seized weapons cantonment of Somali Warlord General Aideed. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

A US Marine Cadillac Gage Light Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle with tw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carmen Yebba Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Three US Marines, from an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, examine a Somali tank, a US made M47, that was captured in the raid of Somali Warlord General Aideed's weapons cantonment area. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Three US Marines, from an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, examine a ...

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

Rounds impacting into a small building in General Aideed's weapon cantonment. This mission is in support of Operation Restore Hope

Rounds impacting into a small building in General Aideed's weapon cant...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Paine Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Straight on, close-up shot of the gun turret on a Somali, Italian made, Fiat-Oto Melara Type 6616 Armored Car. The bent gun turret points down and to the right. It was seized from Somali Warlord General Aideed's weapons cantonment area. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Straight on, close-up shot of the gun turret on a Somali, Italian made...

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

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