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Bob Jackson's Rehabilitation Team (Two Mares and a Colt) - Bureau of Indian Affairs

Bob Jackson's Rehabilitation Team (Two Mares and a Colt) - Bureau of I...

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Five Horses and a Colt Near a Fence - Bureau of Indian Affairs

Five Horses and a Colt Near a Fence - Bureau of Indian Affairs

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SGT H.L. Fliggins, a military policeman, shows how to use an automobile for protection from possible return hostile fire. He is using a Colt .45-caliber pistol to demonstrate this position. This training is part of a 200-hour training program for the base military police

SGT H.L. Fliggins, a military policeman, shows how to use an automobil...

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

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing approaches a tanker aircraft for in-flight refueling. Note that the aircraft is armed with a AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile on its right wing tip. The F-16 is en route to Norway for use during Exercise CORNET COLT

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CORNET COLT Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A member of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing plots positions on a map with a member of the Norwegian air force during Exercise CORNET COLT

A member of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing plots positions on a map w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CORNET COLT Base: Flesland Air Base Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public ... More

SPEC. Don E. Shoopman of 4th Battalion, 11th Field Artillery, aims an AN/TVQ-2 ground/vehicular laser locator designator (G/VLLD) at a target during the joint readiness exercise Arctic Warrior '91. Shoopman is assigned to his battalion's combat observer laser team (COLT)

SPEC. Don E. Shoopman of 4th Battalion, 11th Field Artillery, aims an ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ARCTIC WARRIOR '91 Base: Fort Greely State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ru... More

Don E. Shoopman of 4th Battalion, 11th Field Artillery, looks through the telescopic sight on an AN/TVQ-2 ground/vehicular laser locator designator (G/VLLD) to spot a target during the joint readiness Exercise Arctic Warrior '91. Shoopman is assigned to his battalion's combat observer laser team (COLT)

Don E. Shoopman of 4th Battalion, 11th Field Artillery, looks through ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ARTIC WARRIOR '91 Base: Fort Greely State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SG... More

A partial right side view of a Soviet built Cuban Air Force AN-26 Colt transport aircraft parked on the tarmac in front of the control tower. It was used to bring a Cuban pilot to pick up a Cuban MiG-21 fighter aircraft that was flown to Key West on September 20, 1993 by a defecting Cuban pilot

A partial right side view of a Soviet built Cuban Air Force AN-26 Colt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Timothy L. Flowers Release S... More

Marines cross the beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The radio operator (left) is armed with Colt M16A2 5.56mm Rifle fitted with a M203 grenade launcher the Marine on right carries the standard issued M16A2. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines cross the beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The...

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

A Marine hits the sand armed with a 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle AAV-7A1 approaches from behind during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The red patch identifies Landing Support Battalion personnel. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A Marine hits the sand armed with a 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle as...

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

Private First Class Valdez, from Echo 2/8, 1ST platoon, 1ST squad, armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle, searches an abandoned structure for signs of habitation. Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment are part of the United States Security Detachment Panama, Marine Forces South. The Marines are providing security during the turn over of the Panama Canal and US bases to the Panamanian government

Private First Class Valdez, from Echo 2/8, 1ST platoon, 1ST squad, arm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Howard Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Major Command Shown: Echo Company, 2/8 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael I. Gonzalez, Usmc Release Sta... More

26th MEU Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, detain local villagers from Zegra for looting homes of Serbian owners who fled the village. The Marines carry the 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo

26th MEU Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regimen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Zegra State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Unit ... More

Simulation of an"enemy"pilot parachuted in after his aircraft is shot down. He landed on the flightline where 92nd Security Forces Squadron personnel Technical Sergeant Dan Heering, USAF, (right) and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Tessy Buckalew, USAF, (center), apprehend and secured the pilot. Augmentee A1C Michael Croft, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron maintains cover on the prisoner with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A1 rifle. Ground personnel are in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) gear

Simulation of an"enemy"pilot parachuted in after his aircraft is shot ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

In MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), AIRMAN First Class Rickey Pearson, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, uses his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle to cover the exit to a building after clearing it. As part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training, the mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

In MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), AIRMAN First C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel... More

With kevlar helmet and minimum gear on, SENIOR AIRMAN Mark Mays, 39th Security Forces Squadron, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, low crawls, with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, through a dirt field as part of training for Defender Challenge. A yearly event at US Air Forces in Europe. The areas of training for Defender Challenge include tactics, fitness and weapons

With kevlar helmet and minimum gear on, SENIOR AIRMAN Mark Mays, 39th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn Bolen, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

A silhouette of members of the 52nd Fighter Wing, 606 Air Control Squadron, overseeing the main gate in their M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The crew is armed with Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifles and an FNMI 5.56 M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) is mounted on the HMMWV. Increased security measures were implemented after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

A silhouette of members of the 52nd Fighter Wing, 606 Air Control Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

Security personnel from the 52nd Fighter Wing, 606th Air Control Squadron, SENIOR AIRMAN Jeremy Rae, USAF, (left), stands by his FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) and Technical Sergeant Rafael Gomez, USAF, with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, oversee the main gate. They use an M998 HMMWV as their platform at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Increased security measures were implemented after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Security personnel from the 52nd Fighter Wing, 606th Air Control Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

A US Army (USA) soldier armed with a 5.56mm Colt M4 carbine guards the entrance to the 101st Airborne Division Headquarters at Fort Campbell, Kentucky (KY)

A US Army (USA) soldier armed with a 5.56mm Colt M4 carbine guards the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Marshall W.... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christopher J. Gunderman, USAF, 568th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), guards the west gate at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christopher J. Gunderman, USAF, 568th Securit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jocel... More

Mobilization of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, Fort Smith Arkansas is part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. Here STAFF Sergeant Michael W. Pennington, Medical Service Technician, with a 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, is now a security forces augmentee. He stands guard at the front gate to Ebbing Air National Guard Base. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

Mobilization of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc... More

Mobilization of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, Fort Smith Arkansas is part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. STAFF Sergeant Michael W. Pennington, Medical Service Technician, with a 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, is now a security forces augmentee. He uses a mirror stick as he inspects under a vehicle for hidden explosive ordnance. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

Mobilization of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc... More

A Marine, from the Combined Joint Task Force, dressed in his Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), wearing a Field Protective Hood and a M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask with a C2A1 filter canister disassembles his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, during NBC Training at Camp Doha, Kuwait. The testing occurred during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

A Marine, from the Combined Joint Task Force, dressed in his Joint Ser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Doha Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) members from L Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, perform a biathlon on the Camp Hansen ranges, firing a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle

US Marine Corps (USMC) members from L Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Hansen State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega,... More

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) members from L Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, practice Military Operations and Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Hansen State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega,... More

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) members from L Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, practice Military Operations and Urban Terrain (MOUT), at the Central Training Area, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Hansen State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega,... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, United States Coast Guard (USCG), PETTY Officer Second Class (PO2) defends US Navy ships dry-docked on the Ashley River, during the Charleston Harbor's largest anti-terrorism exercise, Harbor Shield 2002, in South Carolina

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, United States Coast Guard (USCG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston Harbor State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dominic Hauser, USAF Release St... More

A US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range safety officer (RSO) shows Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Darren Hanson, from the EOD Mobil Unit 17 Oak Harbor, Washington, how well he fired after an enemy attack scenario during his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle familiarization training in Valdez, Alaska

A US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range safety office...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Paul Meir, right, with the ground combat element, landing force Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT), anxiously awaits a helicopter ride out of the jungle

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Brunei Darussalam (BRN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega, USMC Release Status: Released to Public ... More

United States Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Dwayne F. Bailey, first squad leader, test fires his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle aboard the USS Nassau (LHA-4) in the event he must use it during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission (TRAP). (Substandard image)

United States Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Dwayne F. Bailey, fir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2002 Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public... More

At Fort Benning, Georgia, Marines from Company "F" 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Battalion Landing Team 2/2, armed with Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifles and a Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW), take part in a live fire training raid

At Fort Benning, Georgia, Marines from Company "F" 24th Marine Expedit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Benning State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 24 MEU Scene Camera Operator: SGT Bryan Reed... More

At Fort Benning, Georgia, Marines from Company "F" 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Battalion Landing Team 2/2, fire their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifles on an open field during a live fire training raid

At Fort Benning, Georgia, Marines from Company "F" 24th Marine Expedit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Benning State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 24 MEU Scene Camera Operator: SGT Bryan Reed... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Don Myers, with the 2nd Fleet Service Support Group (FSSG), Marine Corps Base (MCB), Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) instructor, shows retired Marines the correct way to hold and fire the M-203 40mm Grenade Launcher mounted on a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle

US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Don Myers, with the 2nd F...

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 Major Command Shown: 2nd FSSG Scene Cam... More

Frank Collura, US Marine Corps (USMC) retired, fires an Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer (ISMT) Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle while visiting and attending a reunion at Marine Corps Base (MCB), Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, with Platoon 257

Frank Collura, US Marine Corps (USMC) retired, fires an Indoor Simulat...

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 Major Command Shown: 2nd FSSG Scene Cam... More

Armed with Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) members of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)(Special Operations Capable) ambush an objective during live-fire training in Kuwait, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Armed with Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) members o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: Echo Co Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Brian L. Wickliffe, USM... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) Captain (CAPT) Jeffrey O'Neill, directs Marines in order to provide security for the 7th Marines, Combat Operations Center (COC) during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT... More

Armed with an FNMI 7.62mm M240 Machine Gun and a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, two US Marine Corps (USMC) scouts from Charlie Company, Headquarters and Services (H&S) Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, 4th Marine Division stay low during an urban warfare training course held at a Special Operations class in San Diego, California

Armed with an FNMI 7.62mm M240 Machine Gun and a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: C Co, 4th LAR Bn, 4th Mar Div Scene Camera Operator: CPL Kibe... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, a student in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) calls for supporting fire during an assault on the Delta Prospect range at the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) training area

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, a student in the Infantry Offic...

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

Armed Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles with mounted M203 Grenade Launchers and FNMI 5.56mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW), US Marine Corps (USMC) troops from Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton, California fire from protected positions at the enemy during a firefight in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles with mounted M203 Grenade Launc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. R... More

With his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle shouldered, Corporal (CPL) Anthony Murphy from Portland, Oregon kicks in a door while securing a military compound just outside of Baghdad, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

With his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle shouldered, Corporal (CPL) Anthony M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Erik S. Hansen, USMC Release Status: Released t... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) troop from Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton, California returns enemy fire with his Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle from a protected position in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) troop from Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. R... More

A Marine student in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC), lays flat as he aims his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle down range and communicates his position, during an assault on the Delta Prospect Range, at the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) training area

A Marine student in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC), lays flat as h...

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

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel from Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team (RCT-5), 1ST Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton, California, on a foot patrol in the city of Baghdad near Saddam Husseins Presidential Palace, rush a home suspected of storing a weapons cache, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) pe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. R... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) Private First Class (PFC) James S. Creel of Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, on a security patrol in the vicinity of Daly airfield, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) Private F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mauricio Campino, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Matt W. Cheslock from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, carefully crosses a creek while on a security patrol in the vicinity of Daly airfield, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Cor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mauricio Campino, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, a US Marine Corps (USMC) rifleman stands guard outside of a schoolhouse at Al Hay, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, a US Marine Corps (USMC) riflema...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mauricio Campino, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) Infantryman Lance Corporal (LCPL) Homero D. Martinez, with the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, engages simulated enemy marked by targets during a live fire platoon raid, in support of Exercise BALIKATAN 2003

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALIKATAN 2003 Base: Camp Ternate State: Cavite Province Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Major Command Shown: 2nd Battalion... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Infantryman Corporal (CPL) Nicholas J. Medina, with the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, cleans his Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, during Exercise BALIKATAN 2003

US Marine Corps (USMC) Infantryman Corporal (CPL) Nicholas J. Medina, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALIKATAN 2003 Base: Camp Ternate State: Cavite Province Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Major Command Shown: 2nd Battalion... More

A US Air Force (USAF) Pararescueman assigned to the 301st Rescue Squadron (RQS), armed with a Colt 5.56mm M4 carbine, looks out the crew door of a HH-60G Pave Hawk search and rescue helicopter, during a combat mission over the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) Pararescueman assigned to the 301st Rescue Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shane Cuomo, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Smith, with the 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, takes aim with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, during Exercise ROLLING THUNDER 2003

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Smith, with the 10th Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROLLING THUNDER 2003 Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dwaine Shephard of the 366th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), 366th Fighter Wing (FW), Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho (ID), keeps a protective watch over fellow 366th Gunfighters during Exercise Coronet White, the wing's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Air Force (USAF) STAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mountain Home Air Force Base State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bennie J. Davis, USAF Release... More

A US Army (USA) soldier from the Alpha Company, 1ST 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment (AIR), armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, waits for orders from his squad leader during a squad tactics course at the Kursah Range, Iraq (IRQ)

A US Army (USA) soldier from the Alpha Company, 1ST 325th Airborne Inf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 82nd Airborne Division Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

A US Army (USA) Soldier armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle patrols the sidewalks of a Baghdad neighborhood, helping create a more peaceful and orderly environment for local citizens

A US Army (USA) Soldier armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Sturkol,... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Blayne Souza and SRA Steven Carlock carry AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Erin Gilmore on a litter from the 8th Communications Squadron (CS) transport vehicle to the Hospital

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Air Force (USAF) SEN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael R. Holzworth, USAF Release... More

U.S. Marine Corps Lance CPL. Robert Bauer, an assault man armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle and assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, patrols the base to provide interior security. Frequent patrols take place in four-hour shifts at Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on Dec. 22, 2004. These Marines are conducting security and stabilization operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. James Yarboro) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance CPL. Robert Bauer, an assault man armed with a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Jalalabad Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES Scene Camera Operator: CPL James L. Yarboro, USMC Release St... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifle a Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) Soldier with the Dowagiac, Michigan (MI), Delta Company, 1ST Battalion, 126th Armor, conducts a Presence Patrol during a training lane exercise at Camp Grayling, Michigan. Armed participants are wearing the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES)

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifle a Michigan Army National...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Grayling State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Jim Downen Jr., Miarng Release Status: Rel... More

Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG) Joint Forces Headquarters (JFH), troops check their targets after firing their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifles during their qualification training at the Gardiner Training Area, Gardiner, Maine (ME). (A3581)

Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG) Joint Forces Headquarters (JFH), tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gardiner State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Kelsey J Vance, Mearnag Release Status: Released t... More

Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) STAFF Sergeant (SSG) William Paine (left) with the Taylor, Michigan (MI), 1776th Military Police Company (MPC), inspects a troops Colt 5.56 mm M4/M4A1 Carbine rifle after a night patrol in Gulfport, Mississippi (MS). The 1776th MPC is deployed to Mississippi to augment local law enforcement agencies and provide humanitarian assistance in support of Operation KATRINA RELIEF. (A3596)

Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) STAFF Sergeant (SSG) William Pai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KATRINA RELIEF State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1776th MP Co Scene... More

U.S. Army soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, armed with Colt 5.56mm M4 carbine weapons, enter a dwelling to search for insurgents and weapons caches in the village of Turki, Iraq. These Soldiers are participating in a massive operation geared toward eliminating the insurgent threat in the area. (U.S. Army PHOTO by SGT. Armando Monroig) (Released)

U.S. Army soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: SOUTHEAST Scene Camera Operator: SGT Armondo Monroig, USA Release Status: Released ... More

U.S. Army soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, armed with Colt 5.56mm M4 carbine weapons, are silhouetted at the end to another day in the battlefield. These paratroopers are participating in a massive operation geared toward eliminating the insurgent threat in the area. (U.S. Army PHOTO by SGT. Armando Monroig) (Released)

U.S. Army soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 82nd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: SOUTHEAST Scene Camera Operator: SGT Armondo Monroig, USA Release Status: Released ... More

An Iraqi Police Officer from 2nd Battalion, 1ST Brigade, 6th National Police Division and U.S. Army SGT. Ming-Kuang Hsia, a Team Leader with Charlie Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry division (ID), pull security together during a cordon and search mission. SGT. Hsia is armed with Colt 5.56mm M4 carbine weapon and equipped with an Interceptor Alpha outer tactical vest. (U.S. Army PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sean Foley) (Released)

An Iraqi Police Officer from 2nd Battalion, 1ST Brigade, 6th National ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operator: SSG Martin K. Newton, USA Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Equipment and pallets of supplies on the flight line after being prepared for loading aboard a C-5A Galaxy aircraft (background) during Exercise CORONET COLT

Equipment and pallets of supplies on the flight line after being prepa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CORONET COLT Base: Hill Air Force Base State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unkno... More

A K-loader is used to load equipment aboard a C-5A Galaxy aircraft during Exercise CORONET COLT

A K-loader is used to load equipment aboard a C-5A Galaxy aircraft dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CORONET COLT Base: Hill Air Force Base State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unkno... More

This is the front Gate and mud road entrance to Colt Base, April 18, 1996, during Operation Joint Endeavor. It is one of the many bases set up in Bosnia-Herzegovina for the Implementation Forces (IFOR)

This is the front Gate and mud road entrance to Colt Base, April 18, 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Colt Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Jon E. Long (USA) Release ... More

Corporal DeChristopher Curtin armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle with attached M203 40mm grenade launcher, scans the streets and buildings of Gnjilane, Kosovo, looking for something out of the ordinary. Curtin is from Lima Company 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. They are part of the Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) that are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

Corporal DeChristopher Curtin armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Gnjilane State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Un... More

Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines receive a safety brief and instructions in preparation for a live-fire weapons shoot on the flight deck of USS ESSEX (LHD 2). The ROK Marines fired US Marine Colt M16A2 5.56mm Rifles as part of the bilateral information exchange made possible by the ESSEX's hosting approximately 100 ROK Marines for nearly a week. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) trained with the ROK Marines, exchanging close-combat skills, conducting a combined amphibious raid, and other training exercises as part of Exercise FOAL EAGLE 2000. FOAL EAGLE is a combined arms exercise conducted between Korean and the US forces

Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines receive a safety brief and instruction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Uss Essex (LHD 2) Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rele... More

STAFF Sergeant John Lindblom, USAF, (right), instructs STAFF Sergeant Gregory McCallister, USAF, both from the 92nd Supply Squadron, how to clear his Colt 5.56 mm M15A2 rifle, before placing it in storage between shifts at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The 92nd participated in an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), CRISIS REACH 01-49

STAFF Sergeant John Lindblom, USAF, (right), instructs STAFF Sergeant ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

A US Army soldiers from B/Company, 1ST Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment carries a 5.56mm Colt M4 carbine and pulls a simulated casualty as he qualifies in "Stress Shoot" at Fort Stewart, GA

A US Army soldiers from B/Company, 1ST Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Michael Lemke... More

Security Force participants, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, run toward the firing range with gas masks on and carrying their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles at the ready as part of the marksmanship competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Security Force participants, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Bas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

In full MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) and carrying a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, SENIOR AIRMAN Craig Smelter, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, signals to his fire team members to take cover and stay down as he clears a building in a mock town. As part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training, the mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

In full MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) and carryi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel... More

Security Forces Combat Arms Instructor, Technical Sergeant Dennis Kussrow, USAF, 86th Security Forces Squadron inspects a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, during a weapons inventory, in case there is a need to defend the base. After the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001, Ramstein Air Base, Germany moved into Threatcon Delta

Security Forces Combat Arms Instructor, Technical Sergeant Dennis Kuss...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

A local law enforcement members along with MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Dave Richards, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron, secure and inspect a Volvo FH12 articulated lorry (semi-truck) where six stowaways were found locked in a compartment under the trailer. It was stopped for routine search at the Royal Air Force Lakenheath Gate One entrance. MSGT Richards is armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle

A local law enforcement members along with MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Dave...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

A local law enforcement members and MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Dave Richards, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron, secure and inspect a Volvo FH12 articulated lorry (semi-truck) where six stowaways were found locked in a compartment under the trailer. It was stopped for routine search at the Royal Air Force Lakenheath Gate One entrance. MSGT Richards is armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle

A local law enforcement members and MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Dave Richar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

US Army (USA) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Derek Johnson, 187th Mountain Division, takes time during the day to write a letter to his family back home while deployed at an undisclosed location during of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Several 5.56mm Colt M4 carbines are visible in the foreground

US Army (USA) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Derek Johnson, 187th Mountain Di...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steven Pearsall, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

US Army (USA) 25th Infantry Division (Light) and 2nd Infantry Division soldiers wearing Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear discuss exercise rehearsals at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). One soldier carries a 5.56mm Colt M4 carbine with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher attached

US Army (USA) 25th Infantry Division (Light) and 2nd Infantry Division...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Raymond A. Bar... More

A Marine with Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) competes with a service member from Australia; both are in their Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) suit. They race against each other in assembling their service rifles during training at Camp Doha, Kuwait during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. The Marines are field stripping their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifles while the Australian field strip their Colt 5.56 mm M4 Carbine. The Marine is dressed in his Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), wearing an M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask with a C2A1 filter canister. The Australians are wearing their MKIV No1 NBC (Nuclear Biological Chemical) Suits with Avon FM12 Mask

A Marine with Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) competes with a service...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Doha Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF Scene Camera Operator: CPL Bryant V. ... More

After successfully getting a drink of water from his canteen in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear a Marine gets assistance replacing the drinking tube from his Australian counterpart. The Marine is in a Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), wearing an M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask with a C2A1 filter canister, his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifle slung over his back. The Australian is in his MKIV No1 Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) Suit with Avon FM12 Mask and his Colt 5.56 mm M4 Carbine. The evaluator Sergeant Robert T. Mawson observes the process. The Marines and Australians are participating in NBC Training at Camp Doha, ...

After successfully getting a drink of water from his canteen in Missio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: After successfully getting a drink of water from his canteen in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) g... More

Three US Army (USA) Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division, one armed with a 5.56mm Colt M4 carbine equipped with the Knights Armament Company (KAC) Modular Weapon System (MWS), observe movement from atop a fortified bunker position at the Kandahar, International Airport, Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The setting sun silhouettes the image

Three US Army (USA) Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division, one arm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ted Banks, USN R... More

Lance Corporal Carrion D. (Left) mans the M240G "Golf" Machine Gun on top of the M1025 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and Lance Corporal Jesse M. Rollins, Team Leader, (Right), with his 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, provide security for the entrance of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain. Both are from the Interim Marine Corps Security Forces Company, Bahrain

Lance Corporal Carrion D. (Left) mans the M240G "Golf" Machine Gun on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: US Naval Support Activity State: Juffair Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Major Command Shown: MCSF Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usm... More

Located at a forward operating base Marines, with their MOLLE (Modular Light weight Load-carrying Equipment) packs fully loaded and carrying their 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifles, lineup in preparation to board a KC-130/R, with engines running, from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352). The Marines, from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), are boarding for a flight back into Kandahar, Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Located at a forward operating base Marines, with their MOLLE (Modular...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usmc Rele... More

Located at a forward operating base Marines, with their MOLLE (Modular Light weight Load-carrying Equipment) packs fully loaded and ALICE (All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment) packs, along with their 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifles, board a KC-130/R, from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352) via the rear ramp. The Marines, from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), are boarding for a flight back into Kandahar, Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Located at a forward operating base Marines, with their MOLLE (Modular...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usmc Rele... More

Located at a forward operating base Marines, with their MOLLE (Modular Light weight Load-carrying Equipment) packs fully loaded and carrying their 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifles, board a KC-130/R, with engines running, from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352). The Marines, from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), are boarding for a flight back into Kandahar, Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Located at a forward operating base Marines, with their MOLLE (Modular...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usmc Rele... More

Located at a forward operating base Marines, with their MOLLE (Modular Light weight Load-carrying Equipment) packs fully loaded and carrying their 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifles, walk around the wing tips to board a KC-130/R, with engines running, from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-352 (VMGR-352). The Marines, from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), are boarding for a flight back into Kandahar, Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Located at a forward operating base Marines, with their MOLLE (Modular...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usmc Rele... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSG) James Bowman, USA, "A" Battery, 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery (FA) steadies a the mast of a double discone HF Band antenna as it is setup for communications with soldiers from "A" Battery, 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery (FA) and his incoming units. SGT Bowman, armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, and his teammates are part of the advanced party

STAFF Sergeant (SSG) James Bowman, USA, "A" Battery, 2nd Battalion, 32...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Marshall W.... More

A US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range safety officer (RSO) puts Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Darren Hanson, from the EOD Mobil Unit 17 Oak Harbor, Washington, through an enemy attack scenario during his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle familiarization training in Valdez, Alaska

A US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range safety office...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range safety officer (RSO) instructs trainees in how to defend themselves against an enemy, during Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle familiarization training in Valdez, Alaska

A US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range safety office...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... More

During a five day training course, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, for the Heliborne Company, Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jonathan M. Walsh, Company "F" of 2nd Battalion 2nd Marine Regiment, from the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD), sights in a PAS-18 thermal imaging scope on a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Rifle during a daylight rehearsal for a night time raid

During a five day training course, at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, New River State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 24 MEY Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

At Fort Benning, Georgia, Marines from Company "F" 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Battalion Landing Team 2/2, fire their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifles on an open field during a live fire training raid

At Fort Benning, Georgia, Marines from Company "F" 24th Marine Expedit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Benning State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 24 MEU Scene Camera Operator: SGT Bryan Reed... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jovonnie Walter, a Combat Arms trainee, with the 31st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), watches line members from the 31st Fighter Wing (FW) fire Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles from the prone position during a weapons qualification

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jovonnie Walter, a Combat Arms...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Isaac G.L. Freeman, USAF Rele... More

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines armed with Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifles guard the entrance to Camp Fort Apache, a Forward Area Supply Point (FASP), in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines armed with Colt 5.56 mm M16A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Fort Apache Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: CSSB-12 Scene Camera Operator: GYSG... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Rusty Fuhs, standing and LCPL David Sorge, using an FNMI 5.56mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), both with the 2nd Platoon India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, practice clearing a hallway during Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training at Camp Coyote, Kuwait, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle US Marine Corps (USMC) La...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT P... More

Armed with Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) member from Echo "E" Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)(Special Operations Capable), fire at silhouette targets in a safe impact area, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Armed with Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) member fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: Echo Co Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Brian L. Wickliffe, USM... More

The designated shooters from the 5th Marine Regiment, 1ST Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton, California, lay prone on the firing line with their Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, during target practice at Camp Coyote, Kuwait (KWT), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The designated shooters from the 5th Marine Regiment, 1ST Marine Divis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT K... More

Holding their Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel from the 7th Marine Regiment, enjoy a question and answer session with Major General (MGEN) James N. Mattis, Commanding General (CG) of the 1ST Marine Division, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Holding their Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT P... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, First Lieutenant (1LT) Aernie Granville from Bellevue, Washington walks in sandals over the desert floor, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, First Lieutenant (1LT) Aernie G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Erik S. Hansen, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) troops of the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines wait to board air transportation at landing strip Viper, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) troops of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mauricio Campino, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) troops from Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton, California advance down a road to protected positions, from which they can engage the enemy during firefights in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. R... More

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) troops with Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton, California, take up a defensive position along a road against enemy contact in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. R... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles and FNMI 5.56mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW), from the 100th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Mildenhall Air Base (AB), England, assigned to the 86th Expeditionary Contingency Response Group (ECRG), rehearse for a patrol in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) personnel armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rich Puckett, USAF Release St... More

Marine students in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) prepare to lay down covering fire with a FNMI 7.62 mm M240 Machine Gun and Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifles, during an assault on the Delta Prospect Range at the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) training area

Marine students in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) prepare to lay d...

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

Armed with an Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, a student in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) maneuvers down range, during an assault on the Delta Prospect Range at the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) training area

Armed with an Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, a student in the Infantry Offi...

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

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