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Lance Corporal Nathan Burgau from helicopter squadron HMLA 369, Camp Pendleton, California, watches the activities of the flight deck on USS TARAWA (LHA 1) through the door window of a Bell UH-1 Huey during Exercise Kernel Blitz '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Lance Corporal Nathan Burgau from helicopter squadron HMLA 369, Camp P...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene C... More

A boatswain relaxes in the well deck of USS DENVER (LPD 9) between dive ops during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Explosive ordnance disposal and mine clearing teams from the US, Austrailia, and Canada are taking part in the exercise to ensure "mine free" sea lanes for amphibious assault ships delivering Marines ashore. A Boston Whaler patrol boat (mid-ground) is being used to conduct diving operations

A boatswain relaxes in the well deck of USS DENVER (LPD 9) between div...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano ... More

Sailors on USS DENVER (LPD 9) off the coast of Southern California direct an MH-53E Sea Dragon from helicopter squadron HM-15, Corpus Christi, Texas, during take-off for mine counter measure Exercises in KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Sailors on USS DENVER (LPD 9) off the coast of Southern California dir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HM-15/USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff V... More

Army veterinarian Captain Bryan Ketzenberger waters down a dolphin used for mine counter measures, as the mammal is flown off USS DENVER (LPD 9) back to San Diego during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Army veterinarian Captain Bryan Ketzenberger waters down a dolphin use...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HM-15/EOD MOBILE UNIT 3 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac)... More

A pair of British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornados fly off the right wing of a British VC-10 K3 tanker (Partially shown) prior to refueling over Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia build-up. Another Tornado takes on fuel

A pair of British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornados fly off the right wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 in a Boston Whaler dive boat return to USS DENVER (LPD 9) well deck after conducting mine counter measure during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Explosive ordnance disposal and mine clearing teams from the US, Austrailia, and Canada are ensuring mine free sea-lanes for amphibious assault ships delivering Marines ashore. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 in a Boston Wha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, ... More

Marines in flack vest from Alpha Company, 1ST Battalion, 23rd Marines, Houston, Texas, charge out the rear of a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter during training at Camp Pendleton, California, as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Marine in background is armed with M240G 7.62mm medium machine gun. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Marines in flack vest from Alpha Company, 1ST Battalion, 23rd Marines,...

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

Mission commanders of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 attend a pre-assault brief aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) the eve before a major assault on enemy forces at Camp Pendleton, California. 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

Mission commanders of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 attend a pre-assault b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff... More

A British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornado conducts in-air refueling with a British VC-10 K3 tanker (Not shown) over Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornado conducts in-air refueling with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 (EODMU3) in a Boston Whaler dive boat return to USS USS DENVER (LPD 9) well deck after conducting mine counter measure exercises Off the coast of southern California during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Explosive ordnance disposal and mine clearing teams from the US, Austrailia and Canada are deployed with the USS DENVER. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 (EODMU3) in a B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, ... More

Canadian Lieutenant T.M. Flath, Officer In Charge (OIC) Fleet Diving Unit Pacific, carries his SIVA-55 rebreather back to the dive locker after a day of mine counter measure dives off the coast of Southern California during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The Canadian divers are part of a group of mine counter measure teams, including US and Australian teams, working from USS Denver (LPD 9). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Canadian Lieutenant T.M. Flath, Officer In Charge (OIC) Fleet Diving U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HER MAJESTY'S CANADIAN SERVICE Scene Camera Operator: PH... More

MH-53E Sea Dragon from helicopter squadron HM-15, Corpus Christi, Texas, deploys MK-103 mechanical mine sweeping gear during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The squadron is onboard USS DENVER (LPD 9) off the coast of Southern California to practice mine counter-measure activities, ensuring mine-free sea-lanes for amphibious assault ships delivering Marines ashore. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

MH-53E Sea Dragon from helicopter squadron HM-15, Corpus Christi, Texa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HM-15 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN ... More

Navy medical officers pass through the medical department onboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) while conducting training as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Navy medical officers pass through the medical department onboard USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene C... More

Medical personnel aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) attend to Marines role-playing as casualties during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. They were flown in on a medevac flight from the front lines of a beach assault on enemy forces at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Medical personnel aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) attend to Marines role-pla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff... More

All photos by Photographer's Mate Second Class (NAC) Jeffrey S. Viano, Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific, onboard Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). The images blended together were shot during a mass casualty drill aboard the vessel

All photos by Photographer's Mate Second Class (NAC) Jeffrey S. Viano,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Able SEAMAN Uri Kurop from Australian Clearance Diving Team One waits near the stern deck ramp of USS DENVER (LPD 9) for a night dive with the rest of his team during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. He is dressed in a Military Jump Suit; the rebreather seen (bottom left) is a Drager LAR-V Mod 2. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Able SEAMAN Uri Kurop from Australian Clearance Diving Team One waits ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: AUSTR CLEARANCE DIVING TEAM ONE Scene Camera Operator: P... More

USS DENVER (LPD 9) cruises off the coast ofSouthern California as the central mine counter-measures support ship in Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

USS DENVER (LPD 9) cruises off the coast ofSouthern California as the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Via... More

A Marine CH-53 Sea Stallion from helicopter squadron HMH 466 flies to USS TARAWA (LHA 1) while deployed on the ship for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

A Marine CH-53 Sea Stallion from helicopter squadron HMH 466 flies to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HMH 466 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano,... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) (AB(H)) Jessie Pacleb in an aluminized firefighter proximity suit, stands watch over the flight deck of USS TARAWA (LHA 1) as part of the crash and salvage crew during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) (AB(H)) Jessie Pacleb in an alumin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene C... More

Lance Corporal Jeff Schultz, Battalion Landing Team 11, posts a watch along a bridge as his team passes through on a roving patrol during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. He's armed with Colt M16A2 5.56mm Rifle and carries his gear in an All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment (ALICE) pack. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Lance Corporal Jeff Schultz, Battalion Landing Team 11, posts a watch ...

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

Squadron Commander Dickie Druitt flies a British Royal Air Force VC-10 K3 fueling tanker on an air-to-air refueling mission with British GR-1 Tornado jets (Not shown) over Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia build-up

Squadron Commander Dickie Druitt flies a British Royal Air Force VC-10...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An MH-53E Sea Dragon from helicopter squadron HM-15, Corpus Christi, Texas, departs USS USS DENVER (LPD 9) off the coast of Southern California for mine counter measure exercises during KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

An MH-53E Sea Dragon from helicopter squadron HM-15, Corpus Christi, T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HM-15 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN ... More

Captain Sarah Deal, the first female Marine Corps helicopter pilot, flies a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter from HMH 466, MCAS Tustin, California, over Camp Pendleton while training during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Captain Sarah Deal, the first female Marine Corps helicopter pilot, fl...

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

USMC Captain John F. Kelliher adjusts the control panel on a UH-1N Huey helicopter attached to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-369 (HMLA-369), Camp Pendleton, Ca, while flying in formation with an AH-1W Super Cobra during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

USMC Captain John F. Kelliher adjusts the control panel on a UH-1N Hue...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA 369 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano... More

Marines role-playing as casualties receive field medical treatment at Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, California following an amphibious assault during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines role-playing as casualties receive field medical treatment at ...

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

A US Marine Corps M813, 5 Ton, (6X6) cargo truck is backed onto a US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1659), bound for the USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) as Marines from Camp Legune, North Carolina, draw out of Kuwait. The USS ASHLAND is in Kuwait as part of a Southwest Asia build-up of forces in response to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

A US Marine Corps M813, 5 Ton, (6X6) cargo truck is backed onto a US N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy poster with images depicting action aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). The blended images include a shot of a US Navy F/A-18 Hornet landing and taking off from the carrier and a US Navy flight deck Sailor with his arms crossed. All photos taken by PH2 (NAC) Jeffrey S. Viano

A US Navy poster with images depicting action aboard the Nimitz Class ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Canadian Lieutenant Robert Watt in SCUBA gear prepares for a dive during mine counter measure operations as part of 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

Canadian Lieutenant Robert Watt in SCUBA gear prepares for a dive duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HER MAJESTY'S CANADIAN SERVICE Scene Camera Operator: PH... More

SEAMAN Pablo Centeno watches the activity on the stern gate ramp in the well deck of USS USS DENVER (LPD 9) off the coast of Southern California during Exercise Kernel Blitz '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

SEAMAN Pablo Centeno watches the activity on the stern gate ramp in th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, ... More

Navy Lieutenant JG Mark Ferley checks out the unusual cargo on his MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter as Army veterinarian Captain Bryan Ketzenberger keeps an eye on a dolphin used for mine counter measures, as the mammal is flown off USS DENVER (LPD 9) back to San Diego during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Navy Lieutenant JG Mark Ferley checks out the unusual cargo on his MH-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HM-15/USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff V... More

USS Denver (LPD 9) cruises off the coast of Southern California as the central mine counter-measures support ship in Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

USS Denver (LPD 9) cruises off the coast of Southern California as the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Via... More

A Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-369 (HMLA-369), Camp Pendleton, California, flies a under a snow white cloud cover during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

A Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra from Marine Light Attack Helicopter S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-369 Scene Camera Oper... More

Flight deck personnel aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) take a break on an Marine AH-1W Super Cobra between flight quarters during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Flight deck personnel aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) take a break on an Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA Scene Camera Op... More

An air-cushioned landing craft (LCAC) glides into the beach of Camp Pendleton, California, to off-load Marines for an assault on enemy forces during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

An air-cushioned landing craft (LCAC) glides into the beach of Camp Pe...

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

A Navy doctor aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) checks on Marines role-playing as casualties in the ship's hospital during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The Marines were flown in on a medevac helicopter from the front lines of a beach assault on enemy forces at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A Navy doctor aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) checks on Marines role-playing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, ... More

Aussie divers from Austrailian Clearance Diving Team One prepare their gear for a night dive while onboard 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

Aussie divers from Austrailian Clearance Diving Team One prepare their...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: AUSTR CLEARANCE DIVING TEAM ONE Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (... More

Commander John Brown, Commanding Officer of helicopter squadron HM-15, Corpus Christi, Texas, flies an MH-53E Sea Dragon while pulling MK-103 mechanical mine sweeping gear during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The squadron is onboard USS DENVER (LPD 9) to practice mine counter-measure activities to ensure "mine free" sea lanes for amphibious assault ships delivering Marines ashore. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Commander John Brown, Commanding Officer of helicopter squadron HM-15,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HM-15 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN ... More

Corporal T.M. Woodard from Alpha Company, 1ST Battalion, 23rd Marines, Houston, Texas, rides a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter with members of his company during training at Camp Pendleton, California, as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Woodward is in a Kevlar hemet and flack vest with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Corporal T.M. Woodard from Alpha Company, 1ST Battalion, 23rd Marines,...

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

Hospital Corpsman (HM) Jeff Barnes travels alongside Signalman Second Class (SM2) Dustin Lowe as he is flown from USS ANCHORAGE (LSD 36) for medical attention to an injured hip during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Hospital Corpsman (HM) Jeff Barnes travels alongside Signalman Second ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HC 11 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, U... More

Hospital Corpsman (HM) Jeff Barnes travels alongside Signalman Second Class (SM2) Dustin Lowe as he is flown from USS ANCHORAGE (LSD 36) for medical attention to an injured hip during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Hospital Corpsman (HM) Jeff Barnes travels alongside Signalman Second ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HC 11 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, U... More

Commander Robert Gillis from Fleet Surgical Team, Camp Pendleton, California, talks with a Marine role-playing as a casualty during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 while aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1). The Marine was flown in on a medevac flight from the front lines of a beach assault on enemy forces at Camp Pendleton. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Commander Robert Gillis from Fleet Surgical Team, Camp Pendleton, Cali...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA Scene Camera Op... More

Lance Corporal Brad Bierma talks with a ground crew member from an air traffic control tower as STAFF Sergeant Mark Demetris watches over the temporary flight line of AV-8B Harriers participating in Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Lance Corporal Brad Bierma talks with a ground crew member from an air...

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

A view inside the cockpit section of a British Royal Air Force VC-10 K3 Tanker. A British Royal Air Force co-pilot and flight engineer are visible. The aircraft is flying a mission over Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia build-up

A view inside the cockpit section of a British Royal Air Force VC-10 K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Dolphins used for mine counter measures are transported from NAS North Island, California, back to their home after a helicopter ride from USS DENVER (LPD 9) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Dolphins used for mine counter measures are transported from NAS North...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene ... More

An air-cushion landing craft (LCAC) heads toward the well deck of USS DENVER (LPD 9) while conducting operations during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

An air-cushion landing craft (LCAC) heads toward the well deck of USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DENVER (LPD 9) Scene C... More

A landing craft, air cushioned (LCAC) heads toward the well deck of USS DENVER (LPD 9) while conducting operations during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

A landing craft, air cushioned (LCAC) heads toward the well deck of US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DENVER (LPD 9) Scene C... More

Sailors practice their fire-fighting skills during a flight deck fire drill onboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Personnel in jerseys colored brown are plane captains; in yellow are aircraft handlers; in blue are plane handlers, elevator operators, messenger, chocks and chains, tractor drivers. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Sailors practice their fire-fighting skills during a flight deck fire ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene C... More

A new filling is an eye opening experience for SEAMAN Joealbert Rodriquez while in USS TARAWA (LHA 1) dental department. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A new filling is an eye opening experience for SEAMAN Joealbert Rodriq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene C... More

Sailors practice their fire-fighting skills during a flight deck fire drill onboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) as part of Exercise Kernel Blitz '97. Personnel in jerseys colored red are crash/salvage, ordnance; in yellow are aircraft handlers; in blue are plane handlers, elevator operators, messenger, chocks and chains, tractor drivers. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Sailors practice their fire-fighting skills during a flight deck fire ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene C... More

Medical personnel aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) attend to a Marine role-playing as a casualty during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 was flown in on a medevac flight from the front lines of a beach assault by Marines on enemy forces at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Medical personnel aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) attend to a Marine role-pl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff... More

Canadian Lieutenant Robert Watt in wetsuit and SIVA Underwater Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Diving Apparatus (oxygen rebreather), prepares for a dive during mine counter measure operations as part of 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

Canadian Lieutenant Robert Watt in wetsuit and SIVA Underwater Mine Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HER MAJESTY'S CANADIAN SERVICE Scene Camera Operator... More

USS DENVER's Air Boss, Lieutenant Jay Massello, orchestrates MH-53E Sea Dragon traffic on the flight deck during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Sea Dragons from helicopter squadron HM-15 are onboard USS DENVER (LPD 9) for mine counter measures. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

USS DENVER's Air Boss, Lieutenant Jay Massello, orchestrates MH-53E Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, ... More

Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 in Boston Whaler dive boats return to USS DENVER (LPD 9) well deck after conducting mine counter-measure exercises during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Explosive ordnance disposal and mine clearing teams from the US, Australia, and Canada are taking part in the exercise from USS DENVER in order to ensure mine free sea-lanes for amphibious assault ships delivering Marines to shore during later stages of the mock amphibious assault operation. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3 in Boston Whale...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: EOD MOBILE UNIT 3 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff ... More

Corporal Megofan watches for other aircraft while working as an aircrewman in a UH-1N Huey helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-369 (HMLA-369), Camp Pendleton, Ca, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Corporal Megofan watches for other aircraft while working as an aircre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Rele... More

Lieutenant James Smith inspects the stadimeter (gives the distance to a nearby ship) on the starboard wing of USS TARAWA (LHA 1) while working as Officer of the Deck during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Lieutenant James Smith inspects the stadimeter (gives the distance to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene C... More

US Navy Boatswain's Mate Second Class John R. DesChamps Jr. loads machinery onto the Landing Dock Ship, USS OAK HILL (LSD 51) with the ship's crane while preparing for departure from a Kuwaiti port. The ship is in Kuwait as part of an Southwest Asia build-up of forces in response to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

US Navy Boatswain's Mate Second Class John R. DesChamps Jr. loads mach...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

US Navy Boatswain's Mate Second Class John R. DesChamps Jr. loads machinery onto the Landing Dock Ship, USS OAK HILL (LSD 51) with the ship's crane while preparing for departure from a Kuwaiti port. The ship is in Kuwait as part of an Southwast Asia build-up of forces in response to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

US Navy Boatswain's Mate Second Class John R. DesChamps Jr. loads mach...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac)Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Official U.S. Navy photo illustration by Photographer's Mate Second Class (NAC) Jeffrey S. Viano, Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific. The images in the illustration include a F/A-18 Hornet taxiing, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) flight deck personnel and a F/A-18 Hornet taking off. The title of the illustration is Southern Watch

Official U.S. Navy photo illustration by Photographer's Mate Second Cl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN R... More

A pair of British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornados cruise over Kuwait near the Iraqi border as part of the Southwest Asia build-up

A pair of British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornados cruise over Kuwait nea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view over the shoulders of a British Royal Air Force pilot (Left seat) and co-pilot (Right seat) as they sit in the cockpit of a British VC-10 K3 tanker as it rolls down a runway in Kuwait. This mission is part of the Southwest Asia build-up

A view over the shoulders of a British Royal Air Force pilot (Left sea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A pair of British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornados fly below the fuel hose of a British VC-10 K3 tanker (Aircraft not shown) prior to refueling over Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia build-up

A pair of British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornados fly below the fuel hos...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from helicopter squadron HM-15, Corpus Christi, Texas, perform maintenance checks on a MH-53E Sea Dragon under a full moon on USS DENVER (LPD 9) off the coast of Southern California during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Sailors from helicopter squadron HM-15, Corpus Christi, Texas, perform...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HM-15 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN ... More

Sailors on USS DENVER (LPD 9) off the coast of Southern California direct an MH-53E Sea Dragon from helicopter squadron HM-15, Corpus Christi, Texas, during take-off for mine counter measure Exercises in KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Sailors on USS DENVER (LPD 9) off the coast of Southern California dir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HM-15/USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate First Class, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Chris Larson keeps an eye on a dolphin used for mine counter measures, as the mammal is flown off USS DENVER (LPD 9) back to San Diego during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Aviation Boatswain's Mate First Class, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HM-15/EOD MOBILE UNIT 3 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac)... More

Corporal C.A. Fleck mans the starboard .50 caliber machine gun of a Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter from HMH 466 during a live-fire gun shoot at Camp Pendleton, California, as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Corporal C.A. Fleck mans the starboard .50 caliber machine gun of a Ma...

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

A Bell AH-1W Super Cobra from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-369 (HMLA-369), Camp Pendleton, Ca, flies above USS DENVER (LPD-9) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

A Bell AH-1W Super Cobra from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA 369/ USS DENVER Scene... More

Mission commanders attend a pre-assault brief aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) the eve before a major assault on enemy forces at Camp Pendleton, California, as part 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

Mission commanders attend a pre-assault brief aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff... More

Navy doctors aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) perform a fictitious surgery on Fireman Kemia Thomas as she role-plays as a casualty in the ship's surgical room during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Thomas was flown in on a medevac helicopter from the front lines of a beach assault on enemy forces at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Navy doctors aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) perform a fictitious surgery on...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, ... More

A US Marine cargo truck offloads from a US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1655) and goes into the well deck of the USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) (Not shown) for a return trip home to Virginia. The Marines traveled to Kuwait as part of an Southwest Asia build-up of forces in response to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

A US Marine cargo truck offloads from a US Navy Landing Craft Utility ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornado conducts in-air refueling with a British VC-10 K3 tanker (Not shown) over Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornado conducts in-air refueling with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen aboard a British VC-10 K3 fueling tanker prepare for an air-to-air refueling mission with British GR-1 Tornado jets (Not shown) over Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia build-up

Crewmen aboard a British VC-10 K3 fueling tanker prepare for an air-to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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

Religious Program SPECIALIST Third Class Derrick Sturgis sits in front of USS DENVER (LPD 9) ship's logo on the flight deck during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The ship was involved in mine counter-measure activities, ensuring "mine free" sea-lanes for amphibious assault ships delivering Marines ashore. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Religious Program SPECIALIST Third Class Derrick Sturgis sits in front...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, ... More

Lance Corporal Joseph Lloyd mans the port window.50 caliber machine gun of a Marine Corps CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter prior to a live-fire gun shoot at Camp Pendleton, California, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Lance Corporal Joseph Lloyd mans the port window.50 caliber machine gu...

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

Sailors practice their fire-fighting skills during a flight deck fire drill onboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Personnel in jerseys colored purple handle fuel; in yellow are aircraft handlers; in blue are plane handlers, elevator operators, messenger, chocks and chains, tractor drivers. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Sailors practice their fire-fighting skills during a flight deck fire ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene C... More

SEAMAN Joealbert Rodriquez opens wide for a new filling, compliments of the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) dental department and Navy dentist Lieutenant Jacqueline Palaisa. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

SEAMAN Joealbert Rodriquez opens wide for a new filling, compliments o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene C... More

Operations SPECIALIST Second Class (OS2) Merced Melchor operates a Track system in USS TARAWA (LHA 1) combat information center during Exercise Kernel Blitz '97. The system locates and tracks friendly and enemy aircraft. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Operations SPECIALIST Second Class (OS2) Merced Melchor operates a Tra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene C... More

Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC), glide into the shores of Camp Pendleton, California, to off-load Marines for a beach assault on enemy forces during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC), glide into the shores of Camp Pen...

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

Private First Class Morgan Walker, Marine Aircraft Group 39, Camp Pendleton, California, acts as casualty in USS TARAWA's (LHA 1) hospital during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The Marine was flown in on a medevac helicopter from the front lines of a beach assault on enemy forces at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Private First Class Morgan Walker, Marine Aircraft Group 39, Camp Pend...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, ... More

British Royal Air Force Sergeant Paul Kynman, an Air Engineer on a British RAF VC-10 K3 fueling tanker, works in the cockpit during a mission to Kuwait for air-to-air refueling with British GR-1 Tornado jets (Not shown)

British Royal Air Force Sergeant Paul Kynman, an Air Engineer on a Bri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornados conduct air-to-air refueling with a British VC-10 K3 tanker (Partially shown) over Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia build-up. Two other Gr-1s fly off the left wing of the refueling Tornado

British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornados conduct air-to-air refueling wit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Commander Norman Laws, Executive Officer of USS TARAWA (LHA 1), watches over the flight deck during flight operations for 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

Commander Norman Laws, Executive Officer of USS TARAWA (LHA 1), watche...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff... More

Medical personnel aboard USS Tarawa (LHA 1) attend to Marines role-playing as a casualties during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. They were flown in on a medevac flight from the front lines of a beach assault on enemy forces at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Medical personnel aboard USS Tarawa (LHA 1) attend to Marines role-pla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff... More

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