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German troops in Narwa. German artillery shooting at a Bolshevik robber band which is departing in an armored train. March 28, 1918

German troops in Narwa. German artillery shooting at a Bolshevik robbe...

German Military Activities and Personnel

S09-50-1426 - STS-009 - Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew

S09-50-1426 - STS-009 - Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation as seen by the STS-9 crew aboard the orbiter Columbia. Subject Terms: STS-9 EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE) Categories: Earth Obser... more

S09-46-1781 - STS-009 - Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew

S09-46-1781 - STS-009 - Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observation as seen by the STS-9 crew aboard the orbiter Columbia. Subject Terms: STS-9 EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE) Categories: Earth Obser... more

Policemen attempt to control the throng assembled at the gangway of the guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG-53). The HAWES also visited ports in Estonia and Lithuania after participating in BALTOPS '92. This was the first visit to these countries by a U.S. ship since 1924

Policemen attempt to control the throng assembled at the gangway of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Riga Country: Latvia(LVA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Michael Gallagher Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... more

A member of the quarterdeck watch on the guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG-53) gives a boy a lollipop before he leaves the ship. The HAWES also visited ports in Estonia and Lithuania after participating in BALTOPS '92. This was the first visit to these countries by a U.S. ship since 1924

A member of the quarterdeck watch on the guided missile frigate USS HA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Riga Country: Latvia(LVA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Michael Gallagher Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... more

An honor guard from the guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG-53) departs after placing a memorial wreath at the Freedom Shrine. The HAWES also visited ports in Estonia and Latvia after participating in BALTOPS '92. This was the first visit to these countries by a U.S. ship since 1924

An honor guard from the guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG-53) depa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania(LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CDR Norris Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... more

Damage Controlman 2nd Class Ronald J. Mosholder and Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Anthony Simpson pose for a photo with a German sailor in front of the Vytautas Catholic Church while on liberty from the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

Damage Controlman 2nd Class Ronald J. Mosholder and Machinery Repairma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Palanga Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pub... more

A crewman from the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) examines a bulletin board aboard the Russian navy Krivak class frigate BDITELNY during exercise BALTOPS '93. The crewman is taking part in an exchange of observers and crewmen between the two ships. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

A crewman from the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) examines a bulletin boa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

A sailor speaks to a local Boy Scout group touring the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

A sailor speaks to a local Boy Scout group touring the guided missile ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

A starboard beam view of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) during exercise BALTOPS '93. The Russian Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY is in the background. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

A starboard beam view of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

A bow view of a Lithuanian navy Grisha class frigate underway during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A bow view of a Lithuanian navy Grisha class frigate underway during e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen tour the city during a port visit by the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) at the conclusion of exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen tour the city during a port visit by the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

A Polish PZL Swidnik W-3 Sokol helicopter hoists a swimmer out of the water while conducting a search and rescue demonstration during exercise BALTOPS '93. The guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (DDG-39) is in the background. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A Polish PZL Swidnik W-3 Sokol helicopter hoists a swimmer out of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

CMDR. George Schaeffer III, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39), greets a Lithuanian naval officer pier prior to a reception aboard the DOYLE at the conclusion of exercise BALTOPS '93. U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Darryl Johnson is at left. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

CMDR. George Schaeffer III, commanding officer of the guided missile f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

A port bow view of the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A port bow view of the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

Officers from the 14 nations taking part in exercise BALTOPS '93 pose for a photograph during a press conference at the Flag Officer Denmark Headquarters. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

Officers from the 14 nations taking part in exercise BALTOPS '93 pose ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Aarhus Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public... more

A port bow view of the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A port bow view of the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

A port bow view of a Lithuanian navy Grisha class frigate during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A port bow view of a Lithuanian navy Grisha class frigate during exerc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

A port bow view of a Lithuanian navy Grisha class frigate during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A port bow view of a Lithuanian navy Grisha class frigate during exerc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

A starboard bow view of the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY during exercise BALTOPS. Behind BDITELNY is the German frigate FGS KARLSRUHE (F-212). For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A starboard bow view of the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITEL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen tour the city during a port visit by the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) at the conclusion of exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen tour the city during a port visit by the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

As part of a search and rescue demonstration by the Polish navy during exercise BALTOPS '93, sailors in a rigid-hull inflatable boat approach a survival raft as it floats alongside the Polish salvage ship PIAST (281). For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

As part of a search and rescue demonstration by the Polish navy during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

A starboard quarter view of a Lithuanian Grisha class frigate underway during BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A starboard quarter view of a Lithuanian Grisha class frigate underway...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

Operations SPECIALIST SEAMAN Wayne J. Ehret, left, and Operations SPECIALIST 3rd Class Christopher A. Zukowski, right, examine a street vendor's merchandise while on liberty from the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

Operations SPECIALIST SEAMAN Wayne J. Ehret, left, and Operations SPEC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

Crew members aboard the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY watch a Danish navy Lynx helicopter fly past their ship during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

Crew members aboard the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

A port beam view of the Polish navy salvage ship PIAST (281) underway during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A port beam view of the Polish navy salvage ship PIAST (281) underway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

A sailor climbs into a survival raft floating alongside the Polish salvage ship PIAST (281) as part of a search and rescue demonstration by the Polish navy during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A sailor climbs into a survival raft floating alongside the Polish sal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

A sailor shows the cockpit of a helicopter to visitors touring the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) tour the city during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A sailor shows the cockpit of a helicopter to visitors touring the gui...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

A port bow view of the Russian navy-Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY underway in formation with the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) and three German fast attack craft during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

A port bow view of the Russian navy-Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman examine a street vendor's merchandise while on liberty from the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

A U.S. Naval Academy midshipman examine a street vendor's merchandise ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

CAPT. W. scott Slocum, right, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and exercise commander for BALTOPS '93, speaks with a Russian naval officer. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

CAPT. W. scott Slocum, right, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and exer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Aarhus Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public... more

A port beam view of ships underway during exercise BALTOPS '93. In the foreground is the Swedish navy minelayer ALVSBORG (M-02), in the center is the German navy frigate FGS KARLSRUHE (F-212), on the right is the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) and on the left is the Russian Krivak 1 class frigate BDITELNY. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A port beam view of ships underway during exercise BALTOPS '93. In the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

LT. Bill McQuilkin talks to a group of local Boy Scouts who are touring the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

LT. Bill McQuilkin talks to a group of local Boy Scouts who are tourin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

Crew members man the rails as the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) arrives for a port visit during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

Crew members man the rails as the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

Midshipman 1ST Class Michael Nelms serves as an interpreter for U.S. sailors from the USS DEYO (DD-989) visiting the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY while taking part in an exchange of observers and crewmen during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

Midshipman 1ST Class Michael Nelms serves as an interpreter for U.S. s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

Midshipman 1ST Class Michael Nelms, center, serves as an interpreter between a crew member of the USS DEYO (DD-989) and Russian sailors who are visiting the destroyer during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

Midshipman 1ST Class Michael Nelms, center, serves as an interpreter b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

Captain W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and exercise commander for BALTOPS '93, addresses representatives from the 14 nations participating in the exercise. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

Captain W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and exercise ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Aarhus Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public... more

A Polish PZL Swidnik W-3 Sokol helicopter hoists a swimmer out of the water while conducting a search and rescue demonstration during exercise BALTOPS '93. The guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (DDG-39) is in the background. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A Polish PZL Swidnik W-3 Sokol helicopter hoists a swimmer out of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

CAPT. W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and commander of exercise BALTOPS '93, tours the bridge of the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) with Russian Rear Adm. W.P. Comoyedoff, chief of the Baltic Squadron. DEYO is serving as Slocum's exercise flagship. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

CAPT. W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and commander o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

U.S. Navy chief petty officers host Russian navy chief petty officers at a reception aboard the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

U.S. Navy chief petty officers host Russian navy chief petty officers ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

A Polish PZL Swidnik W-3 Sokol helicopter moves in to make an at-sea rescue while conducting a search and rescue demonstration during exercise BALTOPS '93. The guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (DDG-39) is in the background. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A Polish PZL Swidnik W-3 Sokol helicopter moves in to make an at-sea r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

Sailors from the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY climb aboard the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) from a rigid-hull inflatable boat as part of an exchange of observers and crewmen during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

Sailors from the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY climb ab...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

Crew members man the rail of the USS DOYLE (FFG-39) as the guided missile frigate arrives for a port visit during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

Crew members man the rail of the USS DOYLE (FFG-39) as the guided miss...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

Midshipman 1ST Class Michael Nelms tours the bridge of the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY while participating in an exchange of observers and crewmen between the Russian ship and the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

Midshipman 1ST Class Michael Nelms tours the bridge of the Russian nav...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

A starboard bow view of the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A starboard bow view of the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITEL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

CMDR. George Schaeffer III, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39), talks with U.S. ambassador to Lithuania Darryl Johnson and his wife during a reception aboard the DOYLE at the conclusion of exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

CMDR. George Schaeffer III, commanding officer of the guided missile f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

Polish and U.S. Navy personnel, along with various civilians, meet in the wardroom of the Polish salvage ship PIAST (281) at the conclusion of a search and rescue demonstration by the Polish navy during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

Polish and U.S. Navy personnel, along with various civilians, meet in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

Crew members man the rails as the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) arrives for a port visit during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

Crew members man the rails as the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

The guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) maneuvers with the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY, right background, and the Germany navy frigate FGS KARLSRUHE (F-212), left background, during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

The guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) maneuvers with the Russi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

As part of a search and rescue demonstration by the Polish navy during exercise BALTOPS '93, sailors in a rigid-hull inflatable boat approach a survival raft as it floats alongside the Polish salvage ship PIAST (281). For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

As part of a search and rescue demonstration by the Polish navy during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

CAPT. W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and exercise commander for BALTOPS '93, makes a toast with Russian Rear Adm. W. P. Comoyedoff, chief of the Baltic Squadron, during a reception aboard the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989). For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

CAPT. W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and exercise co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Aarhus Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public... more

CAPT. W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and commander of exercise BALTOPS '93, tours an engineering space aboard the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) with Russian Rear Adm. W.P. Comoyedoff, chief of the Baltic Squadron. DEYO is serving as Slocum's exercise flagship. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

CAPT. W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and commander o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

An officer from the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) climbs into a motor whaleboat for transport to the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY as part of an exchange of observers and crewmen during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

An officer from the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) climbs into a motor wh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

Midshipman 1ST Class Michael Nelms serves as an interpreter for USS DEYO (DD-989) sailors visiting the Russian navy Krivak I class frigate BDITELNY as part of an exchange of observers and crewmen during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

Midshipman 1ST Class Michael Nelms serves as an interpreter for USS DE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

Captain W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and exercise commander for BALTOPS '93, speaks with a Russian naval officer aboard the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989). Midshipman 2nd Class Christopher Akins, center, is serving as an interpreter. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

Captain W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and exercise ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Kiel Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Releas... more

Crew members from the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) tour the city during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

Crew members from the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) tour t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

A sailor shows visitors the cockpit of a helicopter aboard the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

A sailor shows visitors the cockpit of a helicopter aboard the guided ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Klaipeda Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Pu... more

A Polish Mi-14PS Haze-C helicopter approaches the Polish salvage ship PIASR (281) while participating in a search and rescue demonstration by the Polish navy during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A Polish Mi-14PS Haze-C helicopter approaches the Polish salvage ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

A group of U.S. Navy chief petty officers examine one of the SS-N-22 quad missile launchers aboard the Russian guided missile destroyer NASTOJTSCHIWYJ during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

A group of U.S. Navy chief petty officers examine one of the SS-N-22 q...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Kiel Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Releas... more

CMDR. Nathan Jones, a U.S. Navy public affairs officer, poses with Russian navy chief petty officers during a reception aboard the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989). DEYO chiefs invited chiefs from other nations participating in Exercise BALTOPS '93 to attend the reception. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

CMDR. Nathan Jones, a U.S. Navy public affairs officer, poses with Rus...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

Crewmen watch as a Polish Mi-14PS Haze-C helicopter approaches the Polish salvage ship PIASR (281) while participating in a search and rescue demonstration by the Polish navy during exercise BALTOPS '93. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

Crewmen watch as a Polish Mi-14PS Haze-C helicopter approaches the Pol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... more

Photograph of President William J. Clinton Participating in a Quadrilateral Meeting with Leaders of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia

Photograph of President William J. Clinton Participating in a Quadrila...

This item is a photograph of President William J. Clinton participating in a quadrilateral meeting with Lithuanian President Algirdas Brazauskas, Latvian President Guntis Ulmanis, and Estonian President Lennart... more

Members of the Baltic platoon, which include service members from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, enjoy a box lunch, shortly after their arrival at Marine Corps Air Station. This is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that will be conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, NC. Under the Partnership for Peace program this exercise will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis in individual and collective skills

Members of the Baltic platoon, which include service members from Latv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... more

Flag bearers of participating countries practice presenting arms during a rehearsal of the opening ceremony. This is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise, that will be conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic. Under the Partnership for Peace program this exercise will provide combined training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. The 16 "Partnership for Peace" nations contributing troops are Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, ...

Flag bearers of participating countries practice presenting arms durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Flag bearers of participating countries practice presenting arms during a rehearsal of the opening ceremony. This is a United S... more

Commanders of platoons taking part in the exercise stand by for their cue to march during a rehearsal of the opening ceremony for Cooperative Osprey '96. This exercise is sponsored by the United States Atlantic Command and will be conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic. Under the Partnership for Peace program this exercise will provide combined training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. The 16 Partnership for Peace nations contributing troops are Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, ...

Commanders of platoons taking part in the exercise stand by for their ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Commanders of platoons taking part in the exercise stand by for their cue to march during a rehearsal of the opening ceremony f... more

A Kazakstani Marine waits for his cue to parade his country's colors during a rehearsal of the opening ceremony. This exercise is sponsored by the United States Atlantic Command and will be conducted by the Marine Forces Atlantic. Under the Partnership for Peace program this exercise will provide combined training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. The 16 Partnership for Peace nations contributing troops are Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Latvia, Lithuania, ...

A Kazakstani Marine waits for his cue to parade his country's colors d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kazakstani Marine waits for his cue to parade his country's colors during a rehearsal of the opening ceremony. This exercise ... more

The opening ceremony commences as flag bearers of participating countries march onto W.P.T. Hill Field. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. The 16 "Partnership for Peace" nations contributing troops are Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. In addition, the following countries are providing observers to the exercise: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Czech Republic, and Denmark

The opening ceremony commences as flag bearers of participating countr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (US... more

Austrian troops check out a M240G machine gun mounted on a Riverine Assault Craft during a demo at Landing Zone (LZ) Bluebird. This demo was part of the field phase portion of Cooperative Osprey 96. Under the Partnership for Peace program this exercise will provide combined training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The 16 "Partnership for Peace" nations contributing troops are Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. In addition, the following countries are providing observers...

Austrian troops check out a M240G machine gun mounted on a Riverine As...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Austrian troops check out a M240G machine gun mounted on a Riverine Assault Craft during a demo at Landing Zone (LZ) Bluebird. ... more

A female Ukrainian Marine Medical Officer is interviewed by US Army Reserve Specialists (SPC) S.R. Cwalina, a Combat Photographer from 982nd Signal Company, attached to the 6th Marine Regiment during Operation COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96 held at Camp Lejeune, NC. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. The 16 "Partnership for Peace" nations contributing troops are Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, ...

A female Ukrainian Marine Medical Officer is interviewed by US Army Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A female Ukrainian Marine Medical Officer is interviewed by US Army Reserve Specialists (SPC) S.R. Cwalina, a Combat Photograph... more

Role players protest simulating a civil disturbance during Final Training Exercise 2 of COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that's conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. The 16 "Partnership for Peace" nations contributing troops are Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, ...

Role players protest simulating a civil disturbance during Final Train...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Role players protest simulating a civil disturbance during Final Training Exercise 2 of COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96. Cooperative Osp... more

US Marines from 6th Marine Regiment prepare to pass on their guidons to representatives from the Partner Nations during the closing ceremony. This United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic (MARFORLANT), under the Partnership for Peace program, provided combined training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards with emphasis on individual and collective skills. The 16 "Partnership for Peace" nations contributing troops were Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. In addition, the following ...

US Marines from 6th Marine Regiment prepare to pass on their guidons t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marines from 6th Marine Regiment prepare to pass on their guidons to representatives from the Partner Nations during the clo... more

Representatives from the Partner Nations carry their respective flags during the closing ceremony. Under the Partnership for Peace program, this exercise provided combined training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with emphasis on individual and collective skills. The 16 "Partnership for Peace" nations contributing troops were Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. In addition, the following countries provided observers to the exercise: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Czech Republic, and Denmark

Representatives from the Partner Nations carry their respective flags ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (US... more

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

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

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

A crew of Marines go over the LTI (Limited Technical Inspection) procedures for a MEP-005 generator prior to performing it, at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, while preparing it for movement to Estonia for Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance facilities and vices, and security. This gear is stored in a...

A crew of Marines go over the LTI (Limited Technical Inspection) proce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A crew of Marines go over the LTI (Limited Technical Inspection) procedures for a MEP-005 generator prior to performing it, at t... more

A Marine fills the 1000 gallon water tank of an AS32P19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle in preparation for movement to Estonia for Baltic Challenge '97. This Marines parent command is Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, 2nd Marine Air Wing (MAW), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Off load Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia for use in Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps have equipment stored in Norway as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and ...

A Marine fills the 1000 gallon water tank of an AS32P19A Aircraft Resc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine fills the 1000 gallon water tank of an AS32P19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle in preparation for movement to Es... more

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

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

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

An overall shot of the entrances to the Bjugn Cave Facility in Norway. This picture shows some of the equipment already pulled from the cave parked on the lot that will be taken to Estonia for Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps have equipment stored in Norway as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) for 30 days. The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor" that provides storage, maintenance facilities, services, and security. This gear is stored in a series of 6 caves ...

An overall shot of the entrances to the Bjugn Cave Facility in Norway....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An overall shot of the entrances to the Bjugn Cave Facility in Norway. This picture shows some of the equipment already pulled ... more

CHIEF Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3) McIntosh, and GUNNERY Sergeant R. M. Cooper talk over the communications plan, while unloading equipment at the Bjubn, Norway Cave facility. These Marine's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but they are currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD) The equipment is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise (PfP). The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB...

CHIEF Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3) McIntosh, and GUNNERY Sergeant R. M. Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: CHIEF Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3) McIntosh, and GUNNERY Sergeant R. M. Cooper talk over the communications plan, while unloading eq... more

Corporal (CPL) Underwood checks the operation of a MEP-005 generator after it was removed from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. CPL Underwood's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of plies to...

Corporal (CPL) Underwood checks the operation of a MEP-005 generator a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal (CPL) Underwood checks the operation of a MEP-005 generator after it was removed from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. ... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

A 130G Grader is taken for a road test after having a Limited Technical Inspection (LTI) performed on it, at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. This equipment is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance facilities and services, and security. This gear is stored in a...

A 130G Grader is taken for a road test after having a Limited Technica...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A 130G Grader is taken for a road test after having a Limited Technical Inspection (LTI) performed on it, at the Bjugn Cave faci... more

A close-up of identification label on a vehicle at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. This vehicle is awaiting transportation to Estonia, for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor" and provides storage, maintenance facilities and services, and security. This gear is stored in a series of 6 caves, located in the Trondheim region of central Norway

A close-up of identification label on a vehicle at the Bjugn Cave faci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 Base: Bjugn Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael T. Huff, Usmc Release Status: Rel... more

Marines unload a 100KW Dummy Load Bank at the Bjugn Cave acility, Norway. This item is used to simulate a load, while perorming a Limited Technical Inspection on the MEP-005 generators shown in the background. This equipment is being prepared or movement to Estonia or BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a partnership or Peace exercise (PP). The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part o the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days o supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government o Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance...

Marines unload a 100KW Dummy Load Bank at the Bjugn Cave acility, Norw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marines unload a 100KW Dummy Load Bank at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. This item is used to simulate a load, while performin... more

Lance Corporal Adkins, a Combat Photographer, from the 2D Marine Division Combat Camera Unit, uses a digital video camcorder to document the unloading of equipment from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. The equipment inspection is done as it is prepared for movement to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace Exercise (PfP). The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage,...

Lance Corporal Adkins, a Combat Photographer, from the 2D Marine Divis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal Adkins, a Combat Photographer, from the 2D Marine Division Combat Camera Unit, uses a digital video camcorder to ... more

A Logisitics Vehicle System (LVS) is pulled out from the Bjugn Cave by a Norweigan worker, in preparation for movement to Estonia for use in Baltic Challenge '97. a Partenership for Peace exercise. The U.S. Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance facilities and services, and security. This gear is stored in a series of 6 caves, located in the Trondheim region of central Norway

A Logisitics Vehicle System (LVS) is pulled out from the Bjugn Cave by...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 Base: Bjugn Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. M.T. Huff Release Status: Released to Pu... more

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

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

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

A LOGMARS label is shown on a vehicle at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, in preparation for movement to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance facilities and services, and security. This gear is stored in a series of 6 caves, located in the Trondheim region of central Norway

A LOGMARS label is shown on a vehicle at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 Base: Bjugn Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael T. Huff, Usmc Release Status: Rel... more

Corporal (CPL) J. D. Kirby checks out the motor of a M923A2 5-ton cargo truck at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. CPL Kirby's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000...

Corporal (CPL) J. D. Kirby checks out the motor of a M923A2 5-ton carg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal (CPL) J. D. Kirby checks out the motor of a M923A2 5-ton cargo truck at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. CPL Kirby's pa... more

Captain Johnny Sorloth, the Norwegian officer in charge of the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, gives the in brief to Marines from the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party (NALMEB/OPP) detachment. This detachment will be preparing equipment stored at this cave for movement to Estonia, for Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps have equipment stored in Norway as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) for 30 days. The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", which provides storage, maintenance ...

Captain Johnny Sorloth, the Norwegian officer in charge of the Bjugn C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Captain Johnny Sorloth, the Norwegian officer in charge of the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, gives the in brief to Marines from ... more

A Norwegian maintenane worker adds water to batteries on an AS32P19A Airraft Resue Firefighting Vehile, at the Bjugn Cave Faility, Norway, in preparation for moving equipment to Estonia, for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 , a Partnership for Peae (PfP) exerise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program ontains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Fore (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "ontrator", and provides storage, maintenane failities and servies, and seurity. This gear is stored in a series of 6...

A Norwegian maintenane worker adds water to batteries on an AS32P19A A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Norwegian maintenance worker adds water to batteries on an AS32P19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle, at the Bjugn Cave Fa... more

An overa shot of the Bjugn Cave maintenance faciity, Norway. This picture shows some of the equipment aready pued from the cave in the ot. This equipment wi be taken to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of suppies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance faciities and services, and security. This gear is stored in a series of 6 caves,...

An overa shot of the Bjugn Cave maintenance faciity, Norway. This pict...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An overall shot of the Bjugn Cave maintenance facility, Norway. This picture shows some of the equipment already pulled from the... more

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

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

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

A MK48/16 truck and M870A1 trailer are loaded with six fuel containers by an off-load preparation party from the Marine Expeditionary Brigade, in Estonia, in support of BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace Exercise

A MK48/16 truck and M870A1 trailer are loaded with six fuel containers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 Base: Bjugn Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL E. J. Young Release Status: Released to P... more

Marine's hook up a winch to attach the M870A1 trailer to the Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) MK/16 truck and fifth wheel, at the Bjugn Cave facility, these Marines belong to the 2D Fleet Service Support Group (FSSG), but are currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), (II MEF (FWD)). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a...

Marine's hook up a winch to attach the M870A1 trailer to the Logistics...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marine's hook up a winch to attach the M870A1 trailer to the Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) MK/16 truck and fifth wheel, at the ... more

Cororal D. L. Countee, ground guides a DTC 4000 ound forklift (Extended Boom Forklift (EBFL)), onto a M870A1 trailer, at the Bjugn Cave facility. Countees' arent command is 2D Force Service Suort Grou (FSSG) but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Exeditionary Brigade/Offload Prearation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Exeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being reared for shiment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE 97, a Partnershi for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Cors has equiment stored in Norway, as art of the NALMEB Preositioning Program. The NALMEB rogram contains equiment and 30 days of sulies to suort a 13,000...

Cororal D. L. Countee, ground guides a DTC 4000 ound forklift (Extende...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal D. L. Countee, ground guides a DTC 4000 pound forklift (Extended Boom Forklift (EBFL)), onto a M870A1 trailer, at the B... more

A DTC 4000K forklift or Extended Boom Forklift (EBFL) operated by a Marine attached to the 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), is moving a piece of equipment from the Bjugn Cave facility. Marines operating the equipment at the facility are attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to...

A DTC 4000K forklift or Extended Boom Forklift (EBFL) operated by a Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A DTC 4000K forklift or Extended Boom Forklift (EBFL) operated by a Marine attached to the 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG)... more

Corporal D. L. Countee, who's parent command is the 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), adjusts a piece on a M870A1 Trailer to allow a DTC 4000K forklift to back up upon it while at the Bjugn Cave facility. Countee and all the other Marines at this facility are now attached to the 2D Force Service Support Group and are now attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward. 4000K is being prepared for shipment to Estonia for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program....

Corporal D. L. Countee, who's parent command is the 2D Force Service S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal D. L. Countee, who's parent command is the 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), adjusts a piece on a M870A1 Trailer t... more

Self-loading trailer Logistics Vehicle Systems (MK48 LVS), load ISO containers en-route to Estonia, at the Bjugn pre-positioned storage cave facility. Members of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade Off-load Preparation Party (NALMEB/OPP) position equipment in support of BALTIC CHALLENGE '97

Self-loading trailer Logistics Vehicle Systems (MK48 LVS), load ISO co...

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

Hospital Copsman Second Class (HM2) T. A. Bavs adds chloine to wate in a wate bull at the Bjugn Cave facility, Noway, in pepaation fo movement to Estonia fo BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Patneship fo Peace (PfP) execise. The US Maine Cops has equipment stoed in Noway, as pat of the Noway Ai-Landed Maine Expeditionay Bigade (NALMEB) Pepositioning Pogam. The NALMEB pogam contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to suppot a 13,000 peson Maine Ai Gound Task Foce (MAGTF). The Govenment of Noway is the on site "contacto" and povides stoage, maintenance facilities and sevices, and secuity. This gea is stoed in a seies of 6 caves, located in the Tondheim...

Hospital Copsman Second Class (HM2) T. A. Bavs adds chloine to wate in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) T. A. Bavs adds chlorine to water in a water bull at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, in pr... more