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US Marine First Lieutenant Jonathon Kehr (Right), Landing Support Detachment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Okinawa, Japan, departs the Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) LC 81, from Assault Craft Unit-5 (ACU-5) Detachment West Pacific, Sasebo, Japan, onto a Gogu Beach for the D-Day Mobile Fuel Distribution System (DMFDS) concept demonstration in support of FOAL EAGLE 2000. The DMFDS is a Force Warfighting Lab (FWL) sponsored and Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project which demonstrates new techniques in the first ever transfer of fuel from the sea to land. FOAL EAGLE is the largest Joint and Combined field training drill conducted annually in South Korea, running from October ...

US Marine First Lieutenant Jonathon Kehr (Right), Landing Support Deta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine First Lieutenant Jonathon Kehr (Right), Landing Support Detachment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Okinawa, Japan, d... More

Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) man a Mark 19 automatic grenade launcher mounted atop an M-998 high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV) parked in a village near Pattaya Beach during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89

Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) man a Mark 19...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher stands watch on the roof of the United States Embassy. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), were sent to augment security at the embassy as part of Operation SHARP EDGE

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 William G. Davis Iii Release Status: Released to... More

Chaplain (LT.) Joe Scordo, the Catholic chaplain for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), distributes Holy Communion at a Mass for Marines assigned to the U.S. Embassy during Operation Sharp Edge. The Marine Corps and Navy elements participating in the operation are involved in providing support for the embassy and evacuating civilians caught in Liberia's civil war

Chaplain (LT.) Joe Scordo, the Catholic chaplain for the 22nd Marine E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Marine Corps CH-46s line an expeditionary airfield along with short-term support equipment and supplies

US Marine Corps CH-46s line an expeditionary airfield along with short...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Expeditionary Air Field Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Charles G. Grow Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Members of the staff of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW) stand in front of a Iraqi Bell 214ST Super Transport helicopter captured by members of the 1 Marine Expeditionary Force (1 MEF) during Operation Desert Storm. Two of the Marines are holding a Kuwaiti flag and one is holding a 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifle

Members of the staff of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW) stand i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: CAPT. R. L. Pearce Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A view of the artwork painted on the side of a Marine Corps AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle assigned to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force during the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm

A view of the artwork painted on the side of a Marine Corps AAVP-7A1 a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. Alvarado Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) and members of the ship's crew stand along the edge of the flight deck as the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) approaches the pier. The Marines, who were deployed aboard the IWO JIMA in the Persian Gulf for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, will disembark at Morehead City to return to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) and member...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) salute during a ceremony on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) following the ship's arrival at the pier. The Marines, who were deployed aboard the Iwo Jima in the Persian Gulf for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, will disembark at Morehead City to return to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) salute dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) and members of the ship's crew stand along the port side of the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) as the ship approaches the pier. The Marines, who were deployed aboard the RALEIGH in the Persian Gulf for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, will disembark at Morehead City to return to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) and member...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

Chaplain (LT.) William D. Devine elevates the Eucharist as he celebrates Mass in northern Iraq for Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) during Operation Provide Comfort

Chaplain (LT.) William D. Devine elevates the Eucharist as he celebrat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Deangelis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Chaplain (LT.) William D. Devine responds as a Marine from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) reads a Psalm during a Mass in the field. The Marines are in northern Iraq for Operation Provide Comfort

Chaplain (LT.) William D. Devine responds as a Marine from the 24th Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Deangelis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Bernard Galvez, Headquarters, 2nd Bn., 11th Marines, 5th Marine Expeditionary Bde., treats a child at the local hospital during Operation Sea Angel, a U.S. military effort to provide disaster relief to victims of a cyclone which devastated Bangladesh on April 30th.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Bernard Galvez, Headquarters, 2nd Bn., 11t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SEA ANGEL Base: Kutubdia Island Country: Bangladesh(BGD) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Val Gempis Release Status: Releas... More

An M-60 main battle tank is driven off a utility landing craft from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) as Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade train in an amphibious beach assault exercise in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield

An M-60 main battle tank is driven off a utility landing craft from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ken Mark O'Connell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

MAJ. GEN. Donald R. Gardner, commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force/Marine Corps Bases, Japan, shakes hands and talks with members of the 12th Marine Regiment as they board a chartered flight to I Marine Expeditionary Force headquarters at Camp Pendleton, Calif. From Camp Pendleton, the Marines will be transported to Somalia to participate in Operation Restore Hope

MAJ. GEN. Donald R. Gardner, commanding general, III Marine Expedition...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. C.J. Shell Release Statu... More

Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrive at the airport in an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope

Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrive at the airp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Kismayo Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Aw) Joseph Dorey Release Status: Released to P... More

US Marines from 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, California wait in line, with complete rucksacks, to be processed through customs prior to leaving Somalia and redeployment to the United States. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

US Marines from 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine, 15th Marine Expeditionary U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Airport Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lemuel Casillas Release Status: Rele... More

US Air Force Captains T. O. Hanford (left), Scott F. O'Grady (center), and Bob Wright (right) speak at a press conference. CAPT. O'Grady's F-16 Fighting Falcon was shot down over Bosnia on June 2, 1995, while he was flying in support of Operation Deny Flight. After 6 days of evasion, he was rescued by US Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed from the USS KEARSAGE (LHD-3). CAPT. Hanford made the initial radio contact with CAPT. O'Grady before his rescue and CAPT. Wright was CAPT. O'Grady's lead man the day he was shot down

US Air Force Captains T. O. Hanford (left), Scott F. O'Grady (center),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tana R. Hamilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) is washed down prior to being reloaded onto maritime prepositioning ship (MPS) 2nd LT. John P. Bobo (not shown). This is a II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) exercise that includes the off and on load of Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) vehicles and gear. This exercise is held under the guidance of Brig. GEN. Martin R. Berndt, Deputy Commander, US Marine Corps Forces, Atlantic

A Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) is washed down prior to being reloade...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AGILE SWORD '96 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, India Company, role-play as an opposing force defending a third-world county at Pacific Missle Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii, against Marines from 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Pendleton, California, who attacked with Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV) and Marines from the 11th MEUs Ground Combat Element during RIMPAC 96. The amphibious assault involved Navy and Marine air, ground and sea forces for training as a combined amphibious assault force

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, India Company, role-play as a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey S. Vian... More

Marine sergeant Jenson Reese with Headquarters&Service Company, 3d Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, Opposition Force (OPFOR) takes a drink during a pause in training on White Beach 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

Marine sergeant Jenson Reese with Headquarters&Service Company, 3d Amp...

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

Corporal Hennerley, 1ST Combat Engineer Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, Opposition Force (OPFOR) uses an Armored Combat Excavator (ACE) to dig obstacles on Red Beach 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

Corporal Hennerley, 1ST Combat Engineer Battalion, 1ST Marine Division...

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

Marines off load supplies from a CH-53 Super Stallion at the US Embassy. Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Liberia, a II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) unit, Camp Lejeune, NC, takes on the security mission at the US Embassy from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The SPMAGTF is commanded by COL. Tony L. Corwin

Marines off load supplies from a CH-53 Super Stallion at the US Embass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. Olguin Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A US Marines squad leader looks on as members of his squad handcuff a suspected terrorist during a simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Exercise (NEO) at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI. During Operation RIMPAC 96, Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA practiced techniques used in the evacuation of civilians from hostile environments. Some members of the Squad are armed with the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle

A US Marines squad leader looks on as members of his squad handcuff a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO2 Jeffery S. Vi... More

A US Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (HMM-166) prepares to lift-off at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA conducted simulated Noncombatant Evacuation exercises during Operation RIMPAC 96

A US Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO2 Jeffery S. Vi... More

US Marine Lance Corporal (LCPL) Walter Embser (left) and Private First Class (PFC) John Petersen both armed with 5.56mm M16a2 assault rifles, provide perimeter security from a wooded area at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI. Part of Operation RIMPAC 96, Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA conduct simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO). The US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC 33) is parked in the background

US Marine Lance Corporal (LCPL) Walter Embser (left) and Private First...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A US Marine Corps platoon leader and his radioman take cover along the beach at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, "Barking Sands" Kauai, HI. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA and involved Navy and Marine Air, Ground and Sea Forces trained as a combined amphibious assault force during Operation RIMPAC 96

A US Marine Corps platoon leader and his radioman take cover along the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Barking Sands, Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO2 ... More

A US Marine P7A1 amphibious assault vehicle from the IIth Marine Expeditionary Force makes its way to the beach during a UNITAS 37 96 training exercise held off the coast of Chile. UNITAS is an annual operation in which a US Navy task group conduct combined exercises with participating navies

A US Marine P7A1 amphibious assault vehicle from the IIth Marine Exped...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Unitas 37-96 Country: Chile (CHL) Scene Camera Operator: Joe Clark, USN CIV. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Untitled Category: Directors Choice Place: 3rd Place Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Human Exploitation Team Interrogator Translator, Sergeant Billy Montgomery uses his secondary language, Arabic to speak with a Bedouin shepherd while conducting daily range sweeps during exercise Eager Mace 98-1 in Kuwait. Montgomery alert Kuwait locals of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps training taking place

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Untitled Category...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EAGER MACE 98-1 Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. Mike Wentzel Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Marines from 2d Platoon, Bravo Company, 2d Combat Engineer Battalion attach a fuse to a rocket for a line charge that will propel 1700 pounds of C-4 explosives in the air at Range 114 (demolition range) during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element...

Marines from 2d Platoon, Bravo Company, 2d Combat Engineer Battalion a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marines from 2d Platoon, Bravo Company, 2d Combat Engineer Battalion attach a fuse to a rocket for a line charge that will prope... More

A Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) from Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaisance (LAR) Battalion patrols the Black Top training area during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

A Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) from Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 5-97 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Private First Class C. Jones an MP with Military Police Detachment, CSSD-27 (Comat Service Support Detachment) fires an M2 .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun off the roof of an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at the Delta Corridor Training Area during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert...

Private First Class C. Jones an MP with Military Police Detachment, CS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Private First Class C. Jones an MP with Military Police Detachment, CSSD-27 (Comat Service Support Detachment) fires an M2 .50 C... More

Lance Corporal J. R. Adkins, a Videographer attached wi 2d Marine Division Combat Camera Unit, Camp Lejeune, Nor Carolina, tapes e day's action at range 103 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for is exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around e 6 Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, Nor Carolina. Many commands from e II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to is desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in e Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and...

Lance Corporal J. R. Adkins, a Videographer attached wi 2d Marine Divi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal J. R. Adkins, a Videographer attached with 2d Marine Division Combat Camera Unit, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, t... More

Two marines with 6th Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Recon Battalion, rappel from a UH-1 "Huey" at the Sandhill Training Area, during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

Two marines with 6th Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Recon Battalion, rappe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 5/6-97 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Messmen with Combat Service Support Element-27, serve evening chow to one of the many Marines at the chow hall during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

Messmen with Combat Service Support Element-27, serve evening chow to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-97 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm... More

Two Marines armed with M16A2 Service Rifles from 6th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, awaits further instructions after offloading from an AAV (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground at Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground at Element (GCE), Air...

Two Marines armed with M16A2 Service Rifles from 6th Marine Regiment, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Marines armed with M16A2 Service Rifles from 6th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, awaits further instructions ... More

Hospital Corpsman Third Class (DMT) Larry Eddingfield demonstrates the procedures involved in caring for a patient in a transportable recompression chamber aboard USS DENVER (LPD 9) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off coast of Southern 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

Hospital Corpsman Third Class (DMT) Larry Eddingfield demonstrates the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: EOD MOBILE UNIT 3 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Vian... More

CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Corps squadron HMM 466 home based at Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, California, in flight over the coast of Southern California in support of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a biannual 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

CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Corps squadron HMM 466 ho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USMC HMM-466 Scene Camera Operator: PHC(Nac) Douglas... More

Marines from the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) Combat Cargo section, treat simulated wounded personnel while conducting a mass casualty drill during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97 off the Southern California Coast. 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

Marines from the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) Combat Cargo section, treat simul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Sh... More

A Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter flies off the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) (not seen) into the sunset during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton is a biannual 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

A Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter flies off the USS TARAWA (LH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Tarawa Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Nac) Stephen Batiz, US... More

Secialist 4 Kempker, Army National Guard, 578th Engineer Battalion, Kearny Mesa, California, digs an obstacle on Red Beach with a D-7 bulldozer 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

Secialist 4 Kempker, Army National Guard, 578th Engineer Battalion, Ke...

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

SPECIALIST 4 Kempker, U.S. Army National Guard, stands guard while engineers dig an obstacle on Red Beach 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

SPECIALIST 4 Kempker, U.S. Army National Guard, stands guard while eng...

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

Hospital Corpsmen Glenn B. Bonifacio, Battalion Aid Station, Marine Air Support Squadron, 3d Air Wing, takes care of Lance Corporal Jodi Johnston with her wounded finger 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

Hospital Corpsmen Glenn B. Bonifacio, Battalion Aid Station, Marine Ai...

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 Maj... More

Marines repair a Soviet Tank after it threw a track during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97, the tank was used as opposition force equipment during the training exercise. 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

Marines repair a Soviet Tank after it threw a track during Exercise KE...

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

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV-7A1) from 3d Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, "splashes" on the return to the USS Anchorage (LSD-36) 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

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV-7A1) from 3d Amphibious Assault Bat...

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 Maj... More

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) from Mobility-Counter Mobility Platoon, 3d Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, assault Red Beach under the cover of close air support provided by Cobra helicopters from 3d Marine Air Wing. The Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC), from Assault Craft Unit 5, returns to the USS Anchorage during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ'97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet aining exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical aining 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...

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) from Mobility-Counter Mobility Pl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) from Mobility-Counter Mobility Platoon, 3d Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Divisio... More

A Marine from Landing Support Battalion (LSB), 1ST Force Service Support Group (FSSG), I Marine Expeditionary Force (IMEF), calls for support during the assault on Red Beach, Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) is seen in background. 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

A Marine from Landing Support Battalion (LSB), 1ST Force Service Suppo...

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 Maj... More

A Marine radioman with Opposition Forces (OPFOR) (3d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine Division) raises his 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle to protect the Platoon Leader during a fire fight in 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

A Marine radioman with Opposition Forces (OPFOR) (3d Battalion, 5th Ma...

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 Maj... 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

Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform a hot refuel on an AV-8B Harrier from VMFA-214, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 held at Camp Pendleton, 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

Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, 3rd Marine Aircraft Win...

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 Maj... 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

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

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

From R to L: STAFF Sergeant Wright, (NALMEB/OPP Embark CHIEF) Mr. Richard Montgomery, (Blount Island Command Norway Project Officer), and the MV Villars agent discuss the load plan for 128 end items that loaded aboard the ocean going ferry, at the Norwegian port of Valsneset. All equipment loaded here had been pulled from the caves located in the Trondheim region of central Norway; and is on its way to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to...

From R to L: STAFF Sergeant Wright, (NALMEB/OPP Embark CHIEF) Mr. Rich...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: From R to L: STAFF Sergeant Wright, (NALMEB/OPP Embark CHIEF) Mr. Richard Montgomery, (Blount Island Command Norway Project Offi... More

An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of the US Marine's taking part in this exercise. Camp Muffler provides living quarters, chow and hygiene facilities, and work areas for the Marines. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) ...

An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of the US Marine's taking pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of the US Marine's taking part in this exercise. Camp Muffler provides living quarter... More

Front and center!!! General Charles C. Krulak, Commandant of the Marine Corps, promotes Chopper, the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Band mascot, to the rank of STAFF Sergeant during his annual visit

Front and center!!! General Charles C. Krulak, Commandant of the Marin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Awase Meadows State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Sean T. Hays Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Official Portrait of Colonel Boddington, G-3 of 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force

Official Portrait of Colonel Boddington, G-3 of 1ST Marine Expeditiona...

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

US Marine Corps Private First Class Shawn E. Hughes, stationed with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Surveillance, Target and Acquisition Platoon as a scout/observer, works with Navy mechanics in the hydraulic room as part of the "Tiger Team" during COBRA GOLD '98. The tiger team is an augmentation force from the Marines on board the USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) to help Navy sections deal with maintenance at sea

US Marine Corps Private First Class Shawn E. Hughes, stationed with th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '98 Base: USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Chris Tourge, Usmc Release Status: Released to Publi... More

LCPL Cornelius Harrison (left) and LCPLD Christopher Johnson assist vistors at the main gate at Marine Expeditionary Camp-Pohang (MEC-P), Oct. 11, 1998. Harrison is out of the Combat Service Support Group, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and Johnson is from the Combat Service Support Detachment, Camp Hansen, Okinawa. Both are deployed to MEC-P, in support of Foal Eagle '98 for two months

LCPL Cornelius Harrison (left) and LCPLD Christopher Johnson assist vi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Marine Expeditionary, Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Renee'... More

Marines attached to ships plattoon, on board USS ANCHORAGE (LSD-36) makes coffee cake for the morning meal of 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion (AABN) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99, held at Camp Pendleton, 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

Marines attached to ships plattoon, on board USS ANCHORAGE (LSD-36) ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Anchorage (LSD 36) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Sergeant Mckacrean from 1ST Marine Division, Head Quarters Battalion, Reconnaissance Company, observes enemy movement, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99. 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

Sergeant Mckacrean from 1ST Marine Division, Head Quarters Battalion, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Reyes G. Rendon, Usmc ... More

LCU (Landing Craft Utility) drops off an Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) on to Red Beach under fire support from an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV-7A1) (left) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 held at Camp Pendleton, 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

LCU (Landing Craft Utility) drops off an Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank ...

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 Maj... More

LCACs (Landing Craft, Air Cushioned) are guided ashore for the safety and organization of the training evolution during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 aboard Camp Pendleton, 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

LCACs (Landing Craft, Air Cushioned) are guided ashore for the safety ...

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

LCPL Andrew Starr (Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana.), LCPL Richard Beitt (Hometown: New York, New York), and LT Chris Harbour (Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts) conduct security rounds while 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Battalion Landing Team 3/8, serves as the security force while Camp Hope is being built in Fier, Albania. The camp will serve as a refugee camp for ethnic Albanians forced from thier homes. Camp Hope is the first camp built by the United States in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

LCPL Andrew Starr (Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana.), LCPL Richard Be...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Camp Hope, Fier Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 Marthaellen L. Ball Release Status: Rel... More

Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, patrol the streets of Zegra in order to deter looting, arson and also as a show force. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo

Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, patrol...

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

26TH MEU Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, take up postition in an abandonded factory. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo

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

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

Marines from 2nd Light Armored Reconnasaince Battalion on patrol aboard their Light Armored Vehical-25's (LAV-25's). The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo

Marines from 2nd Light Armored Reconnasaince Battalion on patrol aboar...

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

Ethnic Albanian children in Gnjilane wave at American Marines as they pass by. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

Ethnic Albanian children in Gnjilane wave at American Marines as they ...

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

26th MEU Marines provide security at mass gravesite in Northern Kosovo as members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Forensics Team investigate remains. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

26th MEU Marines provide security at mass gravesite in Northern Kosovo...

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

A CH-46 Sea Knight departs MEU Service Support Group (MSSG)-26 Compound at Camp Montieth, ferrying Marines out of Kosovo to Macedonia. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

A CH-46 Sea Knight departs MEU Service Support Group (MSSG)-26 Compoun...

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

The last of the U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) working with the Turkish government on earthquake relief during operation AVID RESPONSE (OAR), board a waiting CH-53E helicopter at Topel, Turkey, taking them back to the waiting Kearsarge Amphibious Readiness Group on Friday, Sept. 10, 1999. The ARG sailed out of the Sea of Marmara to resume its patrol duties in the Mediterranean, after a short ceremony turning the earthquake relief equipment and supplies over to the government of Turkey. OAR is the US European Command contribution to relief efforts following the earthquake that struck about 65 miles east of Istanbul near the town...

The last of the U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The last of the U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) working with the T... More

Marines from 1ST Platoon, Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, silently approach the beach in the twilight at dusk.Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15), are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

Marines from 1ST Platoon, Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN APPROACH Base: Cape Ince Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jimmie Perkins, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC) offload vehicles from an Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) during a mock invasion at Cap Serrat, Tunisia during Exercise ATLAS HINGE

Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC) offload vehicles...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS HINGE Base: Cap Serrat Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Major Command Shown: SIXTH FLEET Scene Camera Operator: Cwo3 Seth ... More

Exercise Crocodile '99 Deputy Director Brigadier General Gordon Nash, USMC, greets U.S. Marine 1ST Lieutenant James Sullenberger of Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 31 at Freshwater Beach during amphibious assault landing operations. Members of the U.S and Australian Forces are joining together to take part in exercise Crocodile '99 in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia

Exercise Crocodile '99 Deputy Director Brigadier General Gordon Nash, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Shoalwater Bay Training Area State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Danie... More

U.S. Marine Corporal Chad Hentzel of Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 31 lies in the prone position with an M16A2 5.56mm rifle as he secures the perimeter of Freshwater Beach during amphibious assault landing operations. Members of the U.S and Australian Forces are joining together to take part in exercise Crocodile '99 in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia

U.S. Marine Corporal Chad Hentzel of Marine Expeditionary Unit Service...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Shoalwater Bay Training Area State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Danie... More

United States Marine Battalion Landing Team, Echo 211, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), from Las Puglas, California, pack up an M198 155mm Howitzer, towed by an M939 series (6x6) 5 ton cargo truck, for relocation during exercise Crocodile '99 in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia

United States Marine Battalion Landing Team, Echo 211, 31st Marine Exp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Shoalwater Bay Training Area State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan... More

A U.S. Marine Corps 4th Civil Affairs Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine (right) speaks with an Iraqi Red Crescent worker (left) outside of the U.S. Marine Corps 4th Civil Affairs Group, Civil Military Operations Center in the city of Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on Nov. 22, 2004. The Red Crescent is in Fallujah to assist in transporting Iraqi civilians to medical facilities at the conclusion of the week-long battle by Multinational Forces against insurgents in the city of Fallujah, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps 4th Civil Affairs Group, I Marine Expeditionary Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Theresa M. Medina, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

U.S. Marine Corps MAJ. Francis Piccoil (left), Deputy Public Affairs Officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force, asks"Rose"(right), an Iraqi interpreter, to translate a paper for him while they are inside the Dr. Talib Al-Janabi Hospital, in the city of Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, on Dec. 2, 2004. This hospital is one stop for the foreign media as they tour various sites in Fallujah to see the reconstruction efforts going on after the November battle by Multinational Forces against insurgents in the city of Fallujah, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps MAJ. Francis Piccoil (left), Deputy Public Affairs O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Theresa M. Medina, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Earl B. Hailston (second from right), USMC, Commanding General for III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) explains the use of a flight logbook to Royal Thai Army Major General (MGEN) Kawat, and his staff during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2000

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Earl B. Hailston (second from right), USMC, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2000 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux, Usm... More

United States Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Force Reconnaissance Detachment. Jump from a CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter, 264th Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron. The Force Reconnaissance Detachment practiced helicopter casting and recovery to sustain vital skills during a deployment

United States Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Force R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brook R. Kelsey, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

A Marine from MEU Service Support Group 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (13th MEU(SOC)), pushes a Manlift Vehicle with a John Deere 644E TRAM onto a Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) in preparation for backload onto the USS Tarawa (LHA 1) during a Humanitarian Assistance Operation in East Timor. Marines and sailors from Tarawa Amphibious Ready Group spent three days in East Timor providing Medical and Community Relations Services to help rebuild the war torn nation

A Marine from MEU Service Support Group 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dili Port Country: East Timor (TMP) Scene Major Command Shown: 13TH MEU (SOC) COMBAT CAMERA Scene Camera Operator: CPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc ... More

Two USMC CH-46 (Sea Knight) Cargo Helicopters, part of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (HMM-262), practice landing onto the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2). The Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit who spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China. China

Two USMC CH-46 (Sea Knight) Cargo Helicopters, part of Marine Medium H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines receive instructions on marksmanship aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2), while off the coast of Pohang, Korea during FOAL EAGLE 2000 exercise. US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines receive instructions on marksmanship a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. L... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Benjamin Heimerl, Section Leader, Weapons Platoon, India Company (I CO), Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1ST Marines (BLT 3/1), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), stands his security post aboard Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS COLE (DDG 67) as it is towed to sea. The wounded COLE will rendezvous with the Motor Vessel (MV) BLUE MARLIN for transport to its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia (VA), during Operation DETERMINED RESPONSE

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Benjamin Heimerl, Section Leader...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Cole (DDG 67) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Branden P. O'Brien, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Major Genreral Humble, Commanding General of Headquaters Navy Marine Forces Korea (HNMFK) visits Marine Expeditionary Camp Pohang (MEC-P) during Korean Intergrated Training Program (KITP). KITP is a one and a half month joint training in conjunction with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines that takes place in Pohang, Korea, Marine Expeditionary Camp Pohang (MEC-P)

Major Genreral Humble, Commanding General of Headquaters Navy Marine F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mec-Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marcus D. Henry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A CH-46 Helocopter drops Marines from Headquartes and Service Company, 1ST Force Reconnsence Battalion, 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force, using the fast-rope techniqe, during the assault on Red Beach, for the 50th Anniversary of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, aboard Camp Pendleton, California. This fierce, bloody battle resulted in 15,000 allied casulties (most of them men of the 1ST Marine Division). 2,500 were killed in action, 5,000 were wounded in action, and 7,500 suffered severe frostbite and cold injuries. The enemy forces sustained 40,000 dead and thousands more were down with wounds and frostbite

A CH-46 Helocopter drops Marines from Headquartes and Service Company,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Giles M. Isham, Usmc ... More

Sergeant (SGT) Patricia Chapman and SGT Timothy R. Abrida, both from MWHS-1, attach a trailor to the back of an M913 5-ton truck in the trailor portion of the 1ST Marine Air Wing (MAW) Truck Rodeo. The purpose of the Truck Rodeo is to find the Marines most efficient at thier respective job so they can represent the 1ST MAW at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Truck Rodeo

Sergeant (SGT) Patricia Chapman and SGT Timothy R. Abrida, both from M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Eugene E. Clarke Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A Marine Corps AV8B Harrier attached to 1ST MEB sits atop the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) prepared for KERNEL BLITZ 2001. KERNEL BLITZ is a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) level exercise that showcases the Marine Corps/Navy capability to perform an amphibious assault

A Marine Corps AV8B Harrier attached to 1ST MEB sits atop the flight d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expedition... More

Reflecting in the moment, Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Wallace C. Gregson, III MEF Commanding General, takes time to enjoy the ceremonial proceding of the III MEF change of command. After two years as Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force/Marine Corps Bases Japan, LTGEN Earl B. Hailston, relenquished command to LTGEN Wallace C. Gregson during a sunset ceremony aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, on 010731

Reflecting in the moment, Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Wallace C. Gregso...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Courtney State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: III MEF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John Giles, Usmc Release Statu... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) James L. Jones Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), speaks at the reactivation ceremony for the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Antiterrorism), held on Soiffert Field, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) James L. Jones Jr., Commandant of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Nathan B. Clapp, U... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier (BGEN) Douglas V. O'Dell Jr., Commanding General 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Antiterrorism) uncases the Colors during the brigades reactivation ceremony, Soiffert Field, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier (BGEN) Douglas V. O'Dell Jr., Command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Sheila Lieske, Usmc... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Scout from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) provides security at a roadside south of Kandahar City during a patrol. During the unit's movement through the area, Afghan villagers emerged from roofless, windowless, adobe homes to help push Marine vehicles from soft sand during Operation SWIFT FREEDOM under Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Marine Scout is armed with 5.56 mm M4 Carbine rifle

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Scout from the 15th Marine Expeditiona...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kandahar Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Joseph R. Chenelly, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Light enhanced photography, fisheye lens view, showing US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), setting up a surveillance device in the desert terrain near Kandahar, International Airport (IAP) Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Light enhanced photography, fisheye lens view, showing US Marine Corps...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Johnny Bivera, USN Release Status: Rel... More

Navigators point of view taken from onboard a US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 (HMLA-267), flying in trail behind a second CH-46 during an official tour flight for the Commander of Combined Forces Command Republic of Korea and United States (ROK/US) and the Commanding General of the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF)

Navigators point of view taken from onboard a US Marine Corps (USMC) C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Cory P. Griffith, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Colonel Andrew P. Frick, USMC, Commander, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) poses for a photograph in his office at the Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

Colonel Andrew P. Frick, USMC, Commander, 26th Marine Expeditionary Un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU (SOC) S... More

Field portrait of Lance Corporal R. DeJesus, USMC, a member of Military Police Detachment, 26th Marine Service Support Group, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) standing guard at the front gate of the forward operating base located at Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

Field portrait of Lance Corporal R. DeJesus, USMC, a member of Militar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles G. Grow,... More

Marines with Alpha Company, Second Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) warm themselves around a fire in a barrel at the Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

Marines with Alpha Company, Second Light Armored Reconnaissance Battal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Cam... More

Sergeant Ryan Ross, USMC, a member of Engineer Platoon, 26th Marine Service Support Group, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), with a mounted M-240B Maching Gun, stands guard at the front gate of the forward operating base located at Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

Sergeant Ryan Ross, USMC, a member of Engineer Platoon, 26th Marine Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU (SOC) S... More

A view from atop the turret of a Light Armored Vehicle-25 (LAV-25) assigned to the Marines from Alpha Company, Second LIght Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) on patrol near the Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. The M242 25mm chain gun with a full magazine covers the road in front of the vehicle

A view from atop the turret of a Light Armored Vehicle-25 (LAV-25) ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Cam... More

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