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An aerial view of Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California

An aerial view of Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: R... More

Vietnamese refugees evacuated from Saigon are processed at the air station passenger terminal before departing for Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton

Vietnamese refugees evacuated from Saigon are processed at the air sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT D.E. Campbell Release... More

A left side view of an RF-4B Phantom II aircraft on the flight line. The aircraft is assigned to Marine PHOTO Reconnaissance Squadron 3 (VMFP-3)

A left side view of an RF-4B Phantom II aircraft on the flight line. T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant W.R. Parker... More

A low angle, front view of the last TA-4F Skyhawk aircraft received at this Marine Corps Air Station. The A-4 is a "work horse" used by the infantry for many close air support missions

A low angle, front view of the last TA-4F Skyhawk aircraft received at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Grindstaff Release S... More

Right Side profile of a US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" helicopter from VMGR-352, El Toro, Marine Corps Air Station, California, being refueled from a US Marine KC-130 Refueling Plane, not shown. Two Marines from the KC-130 crew stand next to the AH-1 as the refueling takes place. The refueling allows the helicopters to return to escorting a food convoy (not shown) and preventing them from being robbed or harassed by Somali bandits. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Right Side profile of a US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" helicopter from VMGR-35...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Belet Huen Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A right front view of a TF-9J Cougar aircraft parked on the flight line

A right front view of a TF-9J Cougar aircraft parked on the flight lin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Corporal W. J. Bolentini ... More

Vietnamese refugees evacuated from Saigon are processed at the air station passenger terminal before departing for Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton

Vietnamese refugees evacuated from Saigon are processed at the air sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT D.E. Campbell Release... More

Left side view of an RF-4B Phantom II aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531 (VMFP-531) taxiing out from the squadron area for a local training mission

Left side view of an RF-4B Phantom II aircraft from Marine Fighter Att...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lt Art Legare Release Sta... More

Left side view of an RF-4B Phantom II aircraft from Marine Photoreconnaissance Squadron 3 (VMFP-3) taxiing out from the flightline

Left side view of an RF-4B Phantom II aircraft from Marine Photoreconn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lt Art Legare Release Sta... More

Maintenance personnel perform routine maintenance on the vertical stabilizer of an RF-4B Phantom II aircraft from Marine Photoreconnaissance Squadron 3 (VMFP-3). Visible is the left rear side of the aircraft

Maintenance personnel perform routine maintenance on the vertical stab...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lt Art Legare Release Sta... More

Members of a US Army combat pictorial detachment videotape operations at the Third US Army Headquarters site during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

Members of a US Army combat pictorial detachment videotape operations ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

CPL. Tony Norlund of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), El Toro, California, adjusts controls on a power cart while servicing an F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft during Cope Thunder North. The exercise tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating.

CPL. Tony Norlund of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A Vietnamese refugee arrives after being evacuated from Saigon. After being processed at the air station passenger terminal, the refugees will depart for Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. (SUBSTANDARD)

A Vietnamese refugee arrives after being evacuated from Saigon. After ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT D.E. Campbell Release... More

Members of the 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade board a C-141B Starlifter aircraft for a flight to Berbera, Somalia, where they will participate in Exercise EASTERN WIND '83. EASTERN WIND is the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

Members of the 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade board a C-141B Starlifter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of Ame... More

Marine ordnancemen guide an NAIM-120A advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) into position on an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft during a loading demonstration

Marine ordnancemen guide an NAIM-120A advanced medium-range air-to-air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeff Slayton Release... More

Members of a US Army combat pictorial detachment videotape operations during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

Members of a US Army combat pictorial detachment videotape operations ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

A US Army combat pictorial detachment team sets up a video camera during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE'86

A US Army combat pictorial detachment team sets up a video camera duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca... More

Shot on the ground of a refueling in progress. A US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" attack helicopter is facing left in the right foreground of the frame. A US Marine KC-130 Refueling Plane faces right in the background of the frame. Two US Marine crew members stand between the aircraft as a fuel line runs from the KC-130 and the AH-1. Both aircraft and its crew members are from VMGR-352, El Toro Marine Air Station, California. The refueling allows the helicopters to return to escorting a food convoy (not shown) and preventing them from being robbed and harassed by Somali bandits. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Shot on the ground of a refueling in progress. A US Marine AH-1 "Cobra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Belet Huen Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Right side rear view of a KC-130 Hercules refueling plane from VMGR-352, El Toro Naval Air Station, California, transferring much need fuel to bladders, not shown, at Kisimayo, Somalia. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Right side rear view of a KC-130 Hercules refueling plane from VMGR-35...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Kisimayo Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Publ... More

LCPL Tibals and LCPL Berens, of Marine Air Group 11, diligently conduct the vital step of recording the weight of embarked equipment destined for flight upon the new Air Force C-17 Loadmaster Aircraft. Hands on training is part of this first loading exercise utilizing the C-17 at the Marine Corps Air Station

LCPL Tibals and LCPL Berens, of Marine Air Group 11, diligently conduc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Christopher S Winkler ... More

SGT Vallejos, of Marine Air Group 11 S-4, illustrates the theory of load balance when securing embarked equipment aboard aircraft as part of a loading exercise. This exercise was the first loadex utilizing the Air Force's new C-17 Loadmaster Aircraft at the Marine Corps Air Station

SGT Vallejos, of Marine Air Group 11 S-4, illustrates the theory of lo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Christopher S. Winkle... More

Vietnamese refugees arrive at the air station after being evacuated from Saigon. After being processed at the air station passenger terminal, the refugees will depart for Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. (SUBSTANDARD)

Vietnamese refugees arrive at the air station after being evacuated fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT D.E. Campbell Release... More

Left side view of the last TA-4F Skyhawk aircraft to be received by this Marine Corps Air Station. The A-4 is a "work horse" used by the infantry for many close air support missions

Left side view of the last TA-4F Skyhawk aircraft to be received by th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Grindstaff Release S... More

Military personnel watch a large screen televison in a recreation tent during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

Military personnel watch a large screen televison in a recreation tent...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

Right side view of Marine Air Group 11 (MAG-11) F/A-18A and F/A-18D Hornet strike fighter aircraft in formation with a Marine Refueling Group 350 (VMGR-350) KC-130 Hercules aircraft over the Marine Corps Air Station

Right side view of Marine Air Group 11 (MAG-11) F/A-18A and F/A-18D Ho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Lawson Release Status... More

Right side front, aerial view of a US Marine CH-53E Super Stallion attempting an aerial refueling. Another CH-53E is seen in the background at the top of the frame. Both helicopters, call signs KNIGHT RIDER 22 & 23 are from HMH 164 working off the USS TRIPOLI (not shown). They are practicing aerial refueling with Raider 103, a US Marine KC-130 Hercules from VMGR 352, El Toro Marine Air Station, California (not shown). Only the fuel line and drag chute are seen from the KC-130 at the right side of the frame. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Right side front, aerial view of a US Marine CH-53E Super Stallion att...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 134 (VMFA-134) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft stands on the flight line

A Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 134 (VMFA-134) F/A-18A Hornet aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce Trombecky Relea... More

STS098-329-023 - STS-098 - Earth views

STS098-329-023 - STS-098 - Earth views

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth views over California, United States. Subject Terms: STS-98, EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE) Date Taken: 6/15/2001 Categories: Earth Observati... More

Participants of Exercise Gallant Eagle '82 move through the serving line inside the El Toro Inn dining facility

Participants of Exercise Gallant Eagle '82 move through the serving li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Clerks work at the Third US Army Headquarters site during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

Clerks work at the Third US Army Headquarters site during Exercise GAL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

A microwave antenna set up beside a camouflage-covered communications truck during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

A microwave antenna set up beside a camouflage-covered communications ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

A left side view of two RF-4C Phantom II aircraft of Marine PHOTO Reconnaissance Squadron Three (VMFP-3) in flight over the Marine Corps Air Station during a training mission

A left side view of two RF-4C Phantom II aircraft of Marine PHOTO Reco...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Lawson Release Status... More

In the Midst of a large to-scale tactical sand table, commanding Major General Royal Moore, 3rd Marine Air Wing of El Toro Marine Base, California, addresses ground commanders shortly before the DESERT STORM ground war

In the Midst of a large to-scale tactical sand table, commanding Major...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Northern Boarder Province Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Charles G. Grow Release ... More

Lance CPL. Reiko Rexilius of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA-AW-242), Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), El Toro, California, does a preflight inspection on an F/A-18D Hornet fighter attack aircraft during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating.

Lance CPL. Reiko Rexilius of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Corporal David McGrew, communications specialist in Bravo Company, tightens up the netting of a pallet before it is loaded on a C-141 bound for Somalia

Corporal David McGrew, communications specialist in Bravo Company, tig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. C. H. Rudisill ... More

SGT. Viets and LCPL. Norton, of MWSS-373, skillfully back the A/S 32P-19A Crash Fire Rescue Truck into the belly of the C-17 aircraft. This is just one vehicle, of many, loaded into the C-17 for the first Loading Exercise at Marine Corps Air Station

SGT. Viets and LCPL. Norton, of MWSS-373, skillfully back the A/S 32P-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Christopher S. Winkler... More

Left side view of a parked F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), silhouetted by the setting sun. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Left side view of a parked F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: R... More

Lance Corporal Matthew Martin, Communications Squadron, MWCS 38, from El Toro, California, plays guitar during some leisure time during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Lance Corporal Matthew Martin, Communications Squadron, MWCS 38, from ...

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

United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Kenneth A. Walsh. Official Portrait

United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Kenneth A. Walsh. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: El Toro Marine Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A left front view of an F-4B Phantom II aircraft on the flight line. The aircraft is assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 (VMFA-122)

A left front view of an F-4B Phantom II aircraft on the flight line. T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sergeant D.R. Guerra Rele... More

A left front view of an F-8C Crusader aircraft parked on the flight line. The aircraft is assigned to Marine Fighter Squadron 334 (VMF-334)

A left front view of an F-8C Crusader aircraft parked on the flight li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Corporal J. Costello Rele... More

An NAIM-120A advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) is transported to an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft during a loading demonstration

An NAIM-120A advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) is tran...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeff Slayton Release... More

An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) as another F/A-18 waits its turn. The aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), homeported at Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California, are undergoing operational evaluations

An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft takes off from the flight dec...

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

Officers and enlisted personnel meet outside at the 3rd Army command post to discuss plans for Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

Officers and enlisted personnel meet outside at the 3rd Army command p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

Marine Corps Air Station. A rear view of a camouflage-covered communications truck being used during Exercise Gallant Eagle '86

Marine Corps Air Station. A rear view of a camouflage-covered communic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

Two RF-4B Phantom Ii aircraft from Marine PHOTO-Reconnaissance Squadron 3 (VMFP-3) pass over the mountains during a flight out of Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California. VMFP-3, which is the last active-duty naval aviation unit to fly the F-14 operationally, will be deactivated on August 10, 1990.

Two RF-4B Phantom Ii aircraft from Marine PHOTO-Reconnaissance Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Lawson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) officer from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VFMA-121) renders a salute during the welcoming ceremonies at Naval Air Station (NAS) Miramar, California (CA). With the closure of MCAS El Toro the VMFA-121 is one of the units to relocate to NAS Miramar

US Marine Corps (USMC) officer from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R.J. Oriez, USN Release Sta... More

SGT. Jones, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS), 374th Utilities, 3rd Marine Air Wing, 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), El Toro, CA, operates a reverse osmosis water purification unit on Red Beach

SGT. Jones, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS), 374th Utilities, 3rd ...

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

A right front view of a US Coast Guard HH-52A Sea Guard helicopter parked on the flight line

A right front view of a US Coast Guard HH-52A Sea Guard helicopter par...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Johnson Release Statu... More

Left side view of an RF-4N Phantom II aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531 (VMFP-531) taxiing out from the squadron area for a local training mission

Left side view of an RF-4N Phantom II aircraft from Marine Fighter Att...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lt Art Legare Release Sta... More

An air-to-air left side view of three F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft in formation. The Hornets are assigned to Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), homeported at a Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, Calif

An air-to-air left side view of three F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter air...

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

A view of the camouflage-covered military police barracks of the Third US Army Headquarters site during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

A view of the camouflage-covered military police barracks of the Third...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

A microwave antenna set up beside a camouflage-covered communications truck during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

A microwave antenna set up beside a camouflage-covered communications ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

An aerial view of the base, looking east

An aerial view of the base, looking east

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce Trombecky Relea... More

MAJ. Carrier, pilot of the Air Force C-17 aircraft, listens intently as Marine MAJ. GEN. P.D. Williams, Commanding General of Marine Corps Air Station, poses a question concerning the lift capabilities of the C-17. This flight demonstration is the first loading and embarkation exercise involving Marines and Marine Corps cargo at the MCAS

MAJ. Carrier, pilot of the Air Force C-17 aircraft, listens intently a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Christopher S. Winkle... More

GUNNERY Sergeant (GYSGT) Larry Eaton of the Air Freight Section helps a Vietnamese child as refugees arrive at the air station. After being processed at the air station passenger terminal, the refugees will depart for Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton

GUNNERY Sergeant (GYSGT) Larry Eaton of the Air Freight Section helps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL H.F. Hall, Usmc Relea... More

A right side view of a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531 (VMFA-531) F-4N Phantom II aircraft being maneuvered into its parking area

A right side view of a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531 (VMFA-531) F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lt Art Legare Release Sta... More

A right rear view of two RF-4C Phantom II aircraft of Marine PHOTO Reconnaissance Squadron Three (VMFP-3) over the Marine Corps Air Station during a training mission

A right rear view of two RF-4C Phantom II aircraft of Marine PHOTO Rec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Lawson Release Status... More

F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Marine Aircraft Group II (MAG-11), El Toro, California, await takeoff instructions during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Straight on shot of two US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" helicopters on the ground, being refueled by a KC-130 (not shown). All aircraft are from VMGR-352, El Toro, Marine Corps Air Station, California. The refueling allows the helicopters to return to escorting a food convoy (not shown) and preventing them from being robbed or harassed by Somali bandits. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Straight on shot of two US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" helicopters on the grou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Belet Huen Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A T-34C Mentor trainer aircraft of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101) stands on the flight line. The aircraft is utilized as an airborne weapons spotting platform at various bombing ranges

A T-34C Mentor trainer aircraft of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce R. Trombecky Re... More

A left side air-to-air view of an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) firing an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile during an operational test. VMFA-314 is homeported at the Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California

A left side air-to-air view of an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraf...

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

BGEN William A. Bloomer, Commanding General of the air station, and Susan Wynkoop, President of the air station's Officers' Wives Club, stand beside a plaque donated by the club. The plaque is in memory of the Marines and sailors who died in the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983

BGEN William A. Bloomer, Commanding General of the air station, and Su...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL W. Callahan Release S... More

Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV, hosts the Commander in CHIEF Installation Excellence Awards Ceremonies and presents awards to MG James Van Loben Sels, USA, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO; Bg William A. Bloomer, USMC, El Toro Air Station, CA; CAPT Micheal R. Gluse, USM; and MG Peter T. Kempf, USAF, Holloman AFB, NM. Other attending include Under Secretary of the Army James R. Ambrose; Assistant Secretary of the Army, Installation & Logistics, John W. Shannon and LTG Max W. Noah, USA, Comptroller

Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV, hosts the Commander in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eisenhower Building, Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene Stikkle R... More

A member of a US Army combat pictorial detachment videotapes operations during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

A member of a US Army combat pictorial detachment videotapes operation...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

View from the left cockpit window out at the outboard engine on a US Marine KC-130 refueling aircraft. A mobile set of stairs is up against the engine and a Marine aircraft maintenance person secures the cowling of the engine. Three other Marines are seen at the bottom the stairs holding it steady. The aircraft's call sign is RAIDER-102 flown by members of VMGR-352, El Toro Naval Air Station, California. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

View from the left cockpit window out at the outboard engine on a US M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Right rear view of four F/A-18A Hornet strike fighter aircraft of Marine Air Group 11 (MAG-11) in flight formation over the Marine Corps Air Station. The aircraft are from Marine Strike Fighter Squadron 531 (VMFA-531, Marine Strike Fighter Squadron 323 (VMFA-323), Marine Strike Fighter Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), and Marine Strike Fighter Training Squadron 101 (VMFAT-101)

Right rear view of four F/A-18A Hornet strike fighter aircraft of Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Lawson Release Status... More

Marines from the air station load LT. GEN. Robert Johnstons personal gear into the back of a C-141. LT. GEN. Robert Johnston is enroute to Somalia to take command of Operation Restore Hope

Marines from the air station load LT. GEN. Robert Johnstons personal g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. C. H. Rudisill ... More

The sign on the stairs welcoming LT. GEN. Robert Johnston aboard General Fogelman's C-141 as the General departs for Somalia to take command of Operation Restore Hope

The sign on the stairs welcoming LT. GEN. Robert Johnston aboard Gener...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. C. H. Rudisill ... More

LT. GEN. Robert Johnston, enroute to Somalia to take command of Operation Restore Hope, waits as his aid removes his luggage from the staff car

LT. GEN. Robert Johnston, enroute to Somalia to take command of Operat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AIRMAN April Alexander Re... More

US Navy LCDR Holly Nappon, a Navy dentist (left), extracts a tooth from US Army PVT Tanya Wallace (center) with the assistance from Navy Dentalman Andre Tate (right). The joint service operation took place in the 1ST Medical Battalion Field Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia. Dr. Nappon, a Coronado, California native is deployed to Somalia from the 1ST Dental Company, Camp Pendeton, California. PVT Wallace, a Clifton Forge, Virginia resident, is from Headquarters Medical Group of Fort Lewis, Washington. Dentalman Tate is attached to the 13th Dental Company of El Toro, Marine Air Station, California and is a Chicago, Illinois native. All three are deployed to Somalia as part of Joint Task...

US Navy LCDR Holly Nappon, a Navy dentist (left), extracts a tooth fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy LCDR Holly Nappon, a Navy dentist (left), extracts a tooth from US Army PVT Tanya Wallace (center) with the assistance ... More

Left rear view of the last TA-4F Skyhawk aircraft to be received at this Marine Corps Air Station. The A-4 is a "work horse" used by the infantry in many close air support missions

Left rear view of the last TA-4F Skyhawk aircraft to be received at th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Grindstaff Release S... More

A view of the camouflage-covered Third US Army Headquarters site during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

A view of the camouflage-covered Third US Army Headquarters site durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

Members of a US Army combat pictorial detachment videotape an interview with personnel at Third US Army Headquarters during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

Members of a US Army combat pictorial detachment videotape an intervie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

A member of the 7th Marines, armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with the multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES), awaits transport back to Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California, at the conclusion of Operation WILD BOAR

A member of the 7th Marines, armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WILD BOAR Base: Fort Hunter Liggett State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PF... More

A left side view of two RF-4C Phantom II aircraft of Marine PHOTO Reconnaissance Squadron Three (VMFP-3) in flight over the Marine Corps Air Station

A left side view of two RF-4C Phantom II aircraft of Marine PHOTO Reco...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Lawson Release Status... More

RAIDER-103, a KC-130 Hercules refueling plane from VMGR 352, El Toro Marine Air Station, California (right, in background), fills fuel bladders at Baidoa, Somalia. In the foreground are two camels; while just behind them is a combat still photographer squatting down to take a picture of three Somali children. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

RAIDER-103, a KC-130 Hercules refueling plane from VMGR 352, El Toro M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Baidoa Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Public... More

Left side front view of the nose section on a US Marine KC-130 Refueling Plane from VMGR-352, El Toro, Marine Corps Air Station, California, at Belet Huen Field, Somalia. Two crew members from the KC-130 stand in front of the aircraft. In the background is a right side profile of a US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" helicopter which is receiving the fuel from the KC-130. Sand being blown up by the prop wash from the KC-130 is obstructing the view of the helicopter. The refueling allows the helicopters to return to escorting a food convoy (not shown) and preventing them from being robbed or harassed by Somali bandits. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Left side front view of the nose section on a US Marine KC-130 Refueli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Belet Huen Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pu... More

The crews of VMFA-(AW)-121 stand in front of their aircraft during a reception ceremony held for the first Marine units to relocate from Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in accordance with BRAC 93

The crews of VMFA-(AW)-121 stand in front of their aircraft during a r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. William D. Crow Release St... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Eric Stapleton, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) El Toro, California, and USMC Colonel (COL) Andrew Dudley, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 134 (VMFA-134), stand at Parade Rest next to the USMC F/A-18 Hornet, on the ramp at their new home: Naval Air Station (NAS) Miramar, CA. With the closure of MCAS El Toro the VMFA-134 is one of the units to relocate to NAS Miramar

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Eric Stapleton, Marine Corps Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R.J. Oriez, USN Release Sta... More

Three Marines enjoy a lull in Exercise Kernel Blitz 97. Shown left to right are LCpl Dale L. Skidmore, CPL Richard E. Rowe, and LCpl Matthew Martin, all with Communications Squadron, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, El Toro, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Three Marines enjoy a lull in Exercise Kernel Blitz 97. Shown left to ...

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

A left front view of an SNB-5 aircraft

A left front view of an SNB-5 aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sergeant Elmore Release S... More

Vietnamese refugees evacuated from Saigon prepare a bus trip to Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, after being processed at the air station passenger terminal

Vietnamese refugees evacuated from Saigon prepare a bus trip to Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL H.F. Hall, Usmc Relea... More

A left front view of an OA-4M Skyhawk II aircraft parked on the flight line. The aircraft is equipped with a tanker package

A left front view of an OA-4M Skyhawk II aircraft parked on the flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Grindstaff Release S... More

A left side view of an RF-48 Phantom II aircraft from Marine Photoreconnaissance Squadron 3 (VMFP-3) taxiing out from the flight line

A left side view of an RF-48 Phantom II aircraft from Marine Photoreco...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lt Art Legare Release Sta... More

A Marine hoses down an RF-4B Phantom II aircraft from Marine Photoreconnaissance Squadron 3 (VMFP-3) on the wash rack

A Marine hoses down an RF-4B Phantom II aircraft from Marine Photoreco...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lt Art Legare Release Sta... More

Members of the 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade head for a C-141B Starlifter aircraft to begin the 31-hour trip back to Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California. They have just concluded their participation in Exercise EASTERN WIND '83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

Members of the 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade head for a C-141B Starlif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Base: Berbera Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Stat... More

Marine ordnancemen discuss procedures for mounting an NAIM-120A advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) onto an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft during a loading demonstration

Marine ordnancemen discuss procedures for mounting an NAIM-120A advanc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Slayon Release Statu... More

A general officer leaves the Third US Army Headquarters site during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

A general officer leaves the Third US Army Headquarters site during Ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

A clerk works at the Third US Army Headquarters site during Exercise GALLANT EAGLE '86

A clerk works at the Third US Army Headquarters site during Exercise G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

PFC Dwayne Dickey, plane captain, signals to 2LT T. Kehoe, the pilot of a Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 531 (VMFA-531) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft. Aircraft of the squadron are making their final deployment from Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, Calif

PFC Dwayne Dickey, plane captain, signals to 2LT T. Kehoe, the pilot o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Doll Release Status: Released ... More

Left side view of a formation of seven F/A-18A and F/A-18D Hornet strike fighter aircraft trailing a Marine Group Refueling 350 (VMGR-35) KC-130R Hercules tanker aircraft in flight over the Marine Corps Air Station

Left side view of a formation of seven F/A-18A and F/A-18D Hornet stri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Lawson Release Status... More

Major General Drax Williams, Commander Marine Corps Air Bases Western Area, addresses the assembled dignitaries at an arrival ceremony for VMFA(AW)-121 and reserve squadron VMFA-134 relocating from Marine Corps Air Station El Toro

Major General Drax Williams, Commander Marine Corps Air Bases Western ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. William D. Crow Release St... More

A left front view of a U.S. Army TH-55A Osage helicopter parked on the flight line

A left front view of a U.S. Army TH-55A Osage helicopter parked on the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. Johnson Release Stat... More

A left front view of a US Air Force HH-43B Huskie helicopter parked on the flight line

A left front view of a US Air Force HH-43B Huskie helicopter parked on...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Johnson Release Statu... More

Vietnamese refugees arrive at the air station after being evacuated from Saigon. After being processed at the air station passenger terminal, the refugees will depart for Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton

Vietnamese refugees arrive at the air station after being evacuated fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL H.F. Hall, Usmc Relea... More

Vietnamese refugees arrive at the air station after being evacuated from Saigon. After being processed at the air station passenger terminal, the refugees will depart for Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. (SUBSTANDARD)

Vietnamese refugees arrive at the air station after being evacuated fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT D.E. Campbell Release... More

An air-to-air left side view of the Bicentennial RF-4B Phantom II aircraft "Spirit of America". The aircraft is assigned to Marine PHOTO Reconnaissance Squadron 3 (VMEP-3) Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California

An air-to-air left side view of the Bicentennial RF-4B Phantom II airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sergeant E. Jamerson Rele... More

The El Toro Inn dining facility sign displaying the hours of operation for participants of Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The El Toro Inn dining facility sign displaying the hours of operation...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Bottom left side air-to-air view of an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) firing an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile during an operational test. VMFA-314 is homeported at the Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California

Bottom left side air-to-air view of an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter ai...

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

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