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Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) 31 approaches the beach for off load of an Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) 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

Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) 31 approaches the beach for off lo...

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

US Navy CHIEF GUNNER's Mate Lonnie Jones (Right) shows Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Carl Mendleson (Left) the proper way to align the ammo (ammunition) belt for a M-2, .50 caliber machine gun, aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy CHIEF GUNNER's Mate Lonnie Jones (Right) shows Fire Control Te...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

An US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 42 (HSL-42), Naval Station Mayport, Mayport, Florida, prepares to take off from the flight deck of Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

An US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Subma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A British Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier Jump Jet takes off from the deck of Invincible Class AIrcraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier Jump Jet takes off from the dec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

British Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander Chris MacBean, the Assistant Air Operations Officer of the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6), gives the "clear deck" call during flight operations. The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

British Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander Chris MacBean, the Assistant A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

British Royal Navy Crewmen aboard the Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F 98), maintain watch in the Operations Center while on station in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

British Royal Navy Crewmen aboard the Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS CO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Conventry (F 98) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) departs NAS North Island to support Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 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

USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) departs NAS North Island to support Exercise ...

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

Marines from Charlie Company, 3rd Tracks drive an Amphibious Assault Vehicle AAV7A1 along the shoreline 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

Marines from Charlie Company, 3rd Tracks drive an Amphibious Assault V...

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 Mike Jorgensen (left) and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Noel Molinas join together sections of camouflage netting to cover the Shock Trauma Team's medical tents at Red Beach 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

Hospital Corpsman Mike Jorgensen (left) and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Clas...

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

US Navy Storekeeper SEAMAN Joel Paula stands lookout aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), as she leaves Bahrain to conduct patrols in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Storekeeper SEAMAN Joel Paula stands lookout aboard the Oliver...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 42 (HSL-42), Naval Station Mayport, Mayport, Florida, takes off from the flight deck of Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest build-up

A US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Submar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1634) leaves the well deck of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA-1), to drop off Marines and equipment during an amphibious landing operation off the coast of Kuwait in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1634) leaves the well deck of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Marines, 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) drive their LAV-25 Light Armored Assault Vehicle across the desert during the final phase of Exercise INFINITE MOONLIGHT '98. Al Qatranah, Jordon, 4 June 1998

US Marines, 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion, 11th Marine Expeditionar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: INFINITE MOONLIGHT '98 Base: Al Qatranah Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release St... More

Lance Corporal Ryan T. Rusk of 1ST Tank Battalion starts his day with an early morning face wash while waiting for a Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) to take his Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) out to sea 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 Ryan T. Rusk of 1ST Tank Battalion starts his day with ...

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 volunteer from Assault Craft Unit-5 (ACU-5) is being prepared as a "wounded Marine" for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious assault operations

A Navy volunteer from Assault Craft Unit-5 (ACU-5) is being prepared a...

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

A Marine GUNNERY Sergeant prepares to use a wire splint to assist a simulated wounded Marine during casualty drills for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise 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

A Marine GUNNERY Sergeant prepares to use a wire splint to assist a si...

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 British Harrier pilot prepares his aircraft for take off from the flight deck of Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Harrier pilot prepares his aircraft for take off from the fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

The British Royal Navy Ship Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F 98), conducts an underway replenishment while on station in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

The British Royal Navy Ship Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy Sailors aboard the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA-1), refuel a US Marine AH-1W Huey Super Cobra helicopter at the edge of the TARAWA's deck. This mission is in direct support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Sailors aboard the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-56) moves toward the beach loaded with US Marines and equipment (Not shown) during an amphibious landing operation in Kuwait in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-56) moves toward the beach l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Gas Turbin Mechanic Beau Cordier adjusts his binoculars prior to getting underway on board Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) 44 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

Gas Turbin Mechanic Beau Cordier adjusts his binoculars prior to getti...

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

Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) 33 leaves the beach loaded with Marine vehicles at Camp Pendleton 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

Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) 33 leaves the beach loaded with 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

US Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Mendleson fires a M-2 .50 caliber machine gun aboard Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Mendleson fires a M-2 .50 ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

US Navy SEAMAN Darris George (Left) and SEAMAN Jeremy Fratella (Right) pass mooring line into a forward scuttle aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), shortly after pulling away from the pier in Bahrain. The ROBERTS is going out to continue patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy SEAMAN Darris George (Left) and SEAMAN Jeremy Fratella (Right)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

US Navy SEAMAN Jose Ortiz stands the port lookout aboard Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf. The ROBERTS is on station in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy SEAMAN Jose Ortiz stands the port lookout aboard Oliver Hazard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

British Royal Navy Lieutenant Adrian Bratt, Boarding Officer for Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F 98), fast ropes from a Royal Navy Lynx HMA 8 helicopter to the deck during boarding exercises in the Persian Gulf. The British vessel is in the gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

British Royal Navy Lieutenant Adrian Bratt, Boarding Officer for Broad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Conventry (F 98) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

U.S. Navy SEALS prepare to board a SH-60B Seahawk helicopter during a Maritime Interdiction Operation. The training was conducted in Kuwait in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

U.S. Navy SEALS prepare to board a SH-60B Seahawk helicopter during a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A M198 155mm Medium Howitzer, Towed, from Bravo Battery,1ST Battalion, 11th Marines fires rounds during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise 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

A M198 155mm Medium Howitzer, Towed, from Bravo Battery,1ST Battalion,...

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

Marine Sergeant Erik Lew (right) and Private First Class Thomas Hensley remove the eye bolts from ammunition they are preparing to fire from the Howitzer in the background during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise 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

Marine Sergeant Erik Lew (right) and Private First Class Thomas Hensle...

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

US Navy Sailors aboard Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), fire a M-38, 25mm Chain Gun during a weapons PAC-FIRE (Pre-Action Calibration). The ROBERTS is patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Sailors aboard Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A British Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier takes off from the flight deck of Invincible Class Aircraft carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier takes off from the flight deck o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

British Royal Navy flight deck personnel prepare a Royal Navy FA-2 Harrier Jumpjet for a mission while on board the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up

British Royal Navy flight deck personnel prepare a Royal Navy FA-2 Har...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

British Royal Navy Operator/Maintainer Paul Edwards practices sending Morse Code messages aboard the Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F 98), in the Persian Gulf. The British vessel is in the gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

British Royal Navy Operator/Maintainer Paul Edwards practices sending ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Conventry (F 98) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A US Navy Sailor aboard the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA-1), guides Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-44) into the well deck of the ship to pick up Marines (Not shown) during an amphibious landing operation off the coast of Kuwait in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A US Navy Sailor aboard the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Marine AH-1W Super Cobra lifts off of the deck of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA-1), after being refueled by US Navy personnel (Not shown). This mission is in direct support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A US Marine AH-1W Super Cobra lifts off of the deck of the Tarawa Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors onboard USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) rush to secure mooring lines below deck as their submarine gets underway for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Sailors onboard USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) rush to secure mooring lines ...

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

Navy medical personnel prepare the 782 combat gear they will be using during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 held off coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. 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

Navy medical personnel prepare the 782 combat gear they will be using ...

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

Navy Medical Personnel form up for inspection after receiving their 782 combat gear, Kevlar PASGT (pass-get) Infantry Combat Helmet and Flack Vest for use 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 Medical Personnel form up for inspection after receiving their 78...

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

HM2 (Hospital Corpsman Second Class) Zachary Pryor of Naval Hospital, San Diego, prepares the combat gear he will be using during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Most of the gear will be carried in the All-Purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment (ALICE) pack. 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 (I 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

HM2 (Hospital Corpsman Second Class) Zachary Pryor of Naval Hospital, ...

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 UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter lands to conduct Medical Evacuation training

A UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter lands to conduct Medical Evacuation train...

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

Marines unload M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) from Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1617 during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Marines unload M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV...

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 from Beach MASTER Unit One (BMU-1) offload their Light Amphibious Resupply Craft (LARC-V) from Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1633 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

Sailors from Beach MASTER Unit One (BMU-1) offload their Light Amphibi...

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 British Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier takes off from the flight deck of Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier takes off from the flight deck o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

(left to right) British Royal Navy Officer Candidates Danny Boswell, Trish Kohn, and Andy Smith sharpen their fire fighting abilities during a drill on the Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F 98), while on station in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

(left to right) British Royal Navy Officer Candidates Danny Boswell, T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Conventry (F 98) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Escorted the by Choest Marine owed tug, C-Tractor 7, USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) departs NAS North Island to support Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Escorted the by Choest Marine owed tug, C-Tractor 7, USS KAMEHAMEHA (S...

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

A Hospital Corpsman with 1ST Medical Battalion tends to the wounds of asimulated burned Marine during casualty training exercises for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise 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

A Hospital Corpsman with 1ST Medical Battalion tends to the wounds of ...

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

Marine Lance Corporal Jason Talley (in truck) hands an illumination round for the M198 155mm Medium Howitzer, Towed to Private First Class Nat Stone. Both members of B Battery/1ST Battalion are supporting Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise 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

Marine Lance Corporal Jason Talley (in truck) hands an illumination ro...

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 Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier lands on the flight deck of the Invincible Class AIrcraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier lands on the flight deck of the Invinci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

British Royal Navy Operator/Maintainer Paul Edwards checks the ships course aboard the Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F 98), in the Persian Gulf. The British vessel is in the gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

British Royal Navy Operator/Maintainer Paul Edwards checks the ships c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Conventry (F 98) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter, loaded with U.S. Navy SEALS, prepares to leave the landing pad during Maritime Interdiction Operation training in Kuwait. The training was conducted in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter, loaded with U.S. Navy SEALS, pre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Navy Medical personnel line up to receive combat gear they will use at Camp Pendleton 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 (I 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

Navy Medical personnel line up to receive combat gear they will use 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

US Navy Boatswain's Mate SEAMAN Michael J. Snelling pulls in a mooring line, freeing the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), from the pier in Bahrain. The ROBERTS is going out to continue patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Boatswain's Mate SEAMAN Michael J. Snelling pulls in a mooring...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A British Royal Navy Sea King HAS Mk-6 lands on the flight deck of the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Royal Navy Sea King HAS Mk-6 lands on the flight deck of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

British Naval AIRMAN Aaron Eynon chains a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier to the flight deck elevator before raising it to the flight deck of the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessell is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

British Naval AIRMAN Aaron Eynon chains a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A British Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier takes off from the flight deck of Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier takes off from the flight deck o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Crewmen aboard the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6), prepare a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier for take off from the flight deck. The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

Crewmen aboard the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

British Royal Navy Leading Operator/Maintainer (Underwater) Andrew Ochiltree steers the Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F98), as Operator/ Maintainer Paul Edwards keeps a close eye on the other ships in the area. The British ship is in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest build-up

British Royal Navy Leading Operator/Maintainer (Underwater) Andrew Och...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Conventry (F 98) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

The British Royal Navy Ship HMS COVENTRY (F 98) (Background), pulls alongside Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ship FORT VICTORIA (A 387), to conduct an underway replenishment while on station in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

The British Royal Navy Ship HMS COVENTRY (F 98) (Background), pulls al...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Fort Victoria (A 387) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

US Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (AW) Saul Mendo signals the US Marine pilot of an AV-8B Harrier to move forward into position for take-off from the flight deck of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during operations in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (AW) Saul Mendo signals th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy AIRMAN John Borquez checks the fuel guage during refueling of a helicopter (Partially shown) aboard the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA-1) (Not shown), during operations in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy AIRMAN John Borquez checks the fuel guage during refueling of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Lieutenant Commander Kristen Schlief of First Medical Battalion, installs a support post to hold up the camouflage netting covering the field medical hospital during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97, 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 (I 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

Lieutenant Commander Kristen Schlief of First Medical Battalion, insta...

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

Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) 62 waits on the beach with a load of Marine Vehicles for a ship at sea 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

Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) 62 waits on the beach with a load ...

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 volunteer from Assault Craft Unit-5 (ACU-5) is being prepared as a "wounded Marine" for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious assault operations

A Navy volunteer from Assault Craft Unit-5 (ACU-5) is being prepared a...

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 "simulated" exit wound is being prepared on the back of a Marine volunteer prior to his going out to a casualty drill during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise is taking place mainly off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious assault operations

A "simulated" exit wound is being prepared on the back of a Marine vol...

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 Corpsmen from 1ST Medical Battalion load acting injured Marines into a field ambulance following a simulated accident during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise 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

Hospital Corpsmen from 1ST Medical Battalion load acting injured Marin...

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 Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 42 (HSL-42), Naval Station Mayport, Mayport, Florida, takes off from the flight deck of Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest build-up

A US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Submar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A British Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier Jumpjet lands on the flight deck of the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest build-up

A British Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier Jumpjet lands on the flight dec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A member of the boarding team for Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F 98), fast ropes from a Royal Navy Lynx HMA-8 helicopter to the deck during boarding exercises in the Persian Gulf. The British vessel in is the gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A member of the boarding team for Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Conventry (F 98) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

(left to right) The Anchorage Class Dock Landing Ship, USS MOUNT VERNON (LPD 39), and the Austin Class Amphibious Transport Dock Ship, USS DENVER (LSD 9), off-load Marines (Not shown) during an amphibious landing operation off the coast of Kuwait in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

(left to right) The Anchorage Class Dock Landing Ship, USS MOUNT VERNO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter, loaded with U.S. Navy SEALS, takes off to conduct Maritime Interdiction Operations. The training was conducted in Kuwait in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter, loaded with U.S. Navy SEALS, tak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Lance Corporal Benny Gonzales of 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion maintains security over a (simulated) wounded Marine Corporal Derek Cyzmer, an instructor at the School of Infantry (SOI), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle is seen in background. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Lance Corporal Benny Gonzales of 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion main...

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) Scen... More

A UH-60A Blackhawk Medical Evacuation Helicopter touches down in a field during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise 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

A UH-60A Blackhawk Medical Evacuation Helicopter touches down in a fie...

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

US Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Mendleson fires a M-2 .50 caliber machine gun aboard Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Mendleson fires a M-2 .50 ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

British Naval AIRMAN Jennifer Ennis prepares to position a Royal Air Force GR7 Harrier on the flight deck of Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS Illustrious (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

British Naval AIRMAN Jennifer Ennis prepares to position a Royal Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A British Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier takes off from the flight deck of Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier takes off from the flight deck o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A British Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier takes off from the flight deck of Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier takes off from the flight deck o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

British Royal Navy Leading AIRMAN Bob Chorlton gives taxi directions to a FA-2 Harrier pilot aboard the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6), as a second Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier prepares to land. The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest build-up

British Royal Navy Leading AIRMAN Bob Chorlton gives taxi directions t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

British Royal Navy Officer Candidate Trish Kohn sharpens her fire fighting abilities during a drill on the Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F 98), while on station in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

British Royal Navy Officer Candidate Trish Kohn sharpens her fire figh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Conventry (F 98) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

British Royal Navy Officer Candidate Karen Halsey sharpens her fire fighting abilities during a drill on the Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F 98), while on station in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

British Royal Navy Officer Candidate Karen Halsey sharpens her fire fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Conventry (F 98) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

British Royal Navy Operator/Maintainer Paul Edwards guides a Lynx HMA-8 helicopter into position during fast rope boarding exercises aboard the Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F 98), in the Persian Gulf. The British vessel is in the gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

British Royal Navy Operator/Maintainer Paul Edwards guides a Lynx HMA-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Conventry (F 98) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A U. S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA 1) (Not shown), during operations in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A U. S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of Tarawa ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy Photographer's Mate 1ST Class Ron Woxland (Far right), from Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific, videotapes Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-73) hitting the beach in Kuwait. The Landing Craft was loaded with Marines and equipment (Not shown) to be used during an amphibious landing operation in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Photographer's Mate 1ST Class Ron Woxland (Far right), from Fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors onboard USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) prepare to get underway in support of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 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

Sailors onboard USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) prepare to get underway in su...

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

Hospital Corpsman 1ST Class Arthur Cachero of Naval Hospital San Diego prepares the combat gear he will be using during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 held off coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. 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 1ST Class Arthur Cachero of Naval Hospital San Diego...

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 Delfin Manuel of 1ST Medical Battalion, Motor Transport Division stands guard over the field hospital armory during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Private First Class Delfin Manuel of 1ST Medical Battalion, Motor Tran...

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

US Navy Sonar Technician 3rd Class Corwyn Smith fires a M-2 .50 caliber machine gun (Not shown) aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Sonar Technician 3rd Class Corwyn Smith fires a M-2 .50 calibe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

US Navy SEAMAN Darris George (Left) and SEAMAN Jeremy Fratella (Right) pass mooring line into a forward scuttle aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), shortly after pulling away from the pier in Bahrain. The ROBERTS is going out to continue patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy SEAMAN Darris George (Left) and SEAMAN Jeremy Fratella (Right)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A British Crewman moves a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier onto the flight deck elevator of the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Crewman moves a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier onto the flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A British Crewman moves a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier onto the flight deck elevator of the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Crewman moves a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier onto the flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A British Crewman moves a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier onto the flight deck elevator of the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Crewman moves a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier onto the flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

British Crewmen move a Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier onto the flight deck elevator of the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

British Crewmen move a Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier onto the flight dec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

British Crewmen use an elevator to raise a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier onto the flight deck of the Invincible class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

British Crewmen use an elevator to raise a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Crewmen aboard Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6), prepare to move a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier across the flight deck following a flight. The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest build-up

Crewmen aboard Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Leading AIRMAN Bob Chorlton (Back to camera) gives taxi directions to a Harrier pilot aboard the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

Leading AIRMAN Bob Chorlton (Back to camera) gives taxi directions to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

British crewmen prepare to move a Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier onto the flight deck elevator of Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The aircraft carrier is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

British crewmen prepare to move a Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier onto the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

British Royal Navy Lieutenant Adrian Bratt, Boarding Officer for the Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F 98), prepares to fast rope to the deck during boarding exercises in the Persian Gulf. The British ship is in the gulf to support the Southwest Asia build-up

British Royal Navy Lieutenant Adrian Bratt, Boarding Officer for the B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Conventry (F 98) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

US Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (AW) Saul Mendo signals the US Marine pilot of an AV-8B Harrier to hold fast on the flight deck of Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during operations in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (AW) Saul Mendo signals th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Navy SEALS run to a SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter during Maritime Interdiction Operation training in Kuwait in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

U.S. Navy SEALS run to a SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter during Maritime In...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-73) hits the beach in Kuwait loaded with Marines and equipment (Not shown) during an amphibious landing operation in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC-73) hits the beach in Kuwait l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) from 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion line up on the beach prior to heading into the water 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

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) from 3rd Amphibious Assault Batta...

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

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