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Marines from Kilo Battery, 1ST Battalion, 12th Marines, prepare to provide supporting arms fire with an M-114 155mm howitzer during Operation Kernel Blitz

Marines from Kilo Battery, 1ST Battalion, 12th Marines, prepare to pro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Dewey Release Status: Re... More

Marines from 1ST Battalion, 3rd Marines, board a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMH-265) 1ST Marine Brigade, aboard the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD 8), in support of Operation KERNEL BLITZ

Marines from 1ST Battalion, 3rd Marines, board a CH-53 Sea Stallion he...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Kaneohe Bay State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Dewey, ... More

Canadian PETTY Officer Tony Falletta in wetsuit and SIVA Underwater Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Diving Apparatus (oxygen rebreather). grabs the reigns of a rubber dive boat during mine counter measure operations as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The Canadian divers are part of a group of mine counter measure teams, including US and Austrailian teams, working from USS Denver (LPD 9) off the 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...

Canadian PETTY Officer Tony Falletta in wetsuit and SIVA Underwater Mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Canadian PETTY Officer Tony Falletta in wetsuit and SIVA Underwater Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Diving Apparatus (oxygen rebreath... More

Gunners Mate SEAMAN Darius Nowell waits to bring in the mooring lines prior to the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) deploying from Naval Station San Diego to it's operating area 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

Gunners Mate SEAMAN Darius Nowell waits to bring in the mooring lines ...

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

A Abrams M1-A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) is loaded aboard a Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC), from Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU 5), DET BRAVO, for transport to USS COMSTOCK (LSD 45) at White Beach, Camp Pendleton, California. The USS COMSTOCK is participating in Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on erational/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...

A Abrams M1-A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) is loaded aboard a Landing Craft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Abrams M1-A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) is loaded aboard a Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC), from Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU 5),... More

A CH-46 from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (Reinforcements) (HMM 164) (REIN) embarks aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5). (Duplicate image, see also DMSD0207679 or search 970620M6312K002)

A CH-46 from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (Reinforcements) (H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Kernel Blitz '97 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Brook R. Kelsey Release ... More

Crew CHIEF Corporal Rick Baker of USMC HMH-466, rests for a moment atop a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1), 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

Crew CHIEF Corporal Rick Baker of USMC HMH-466, rests for a moment ato...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Marines from 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Division drive a soviet BRDM to a training area on base to be used as part of the opposition forces

Marines from 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Division dri...

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

CH-46E Sea Knights from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (reinforced) (HMH-164 ) (REIN) spotted on the flightdeck of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) 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

CH-46E Sea Knights from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (reinfor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: HMH-164 on USS Peleliu Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Micha... More

Marines from 1ST Marine Division, 3rd Amphibious Armored Vehicle Battalion, act as opposing forces (OPFOR) driving a former Soviet bloc T-72 main battle tank during this major amphibious exercise that took place in Southern California

Marines from 1ST Marine Division, 3rd Amphibious Armored Vehicle 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

An AV-8B Harrier launches from the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) 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 AV-8B Harrier launches from the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Degner, USN Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Captain Chris Ames, Commanding Officer of the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) reads message traffic on the bridge during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. 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

Captain Chris Ames, Commanding Officer of the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) reads...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: Stephen Batiz, PH1(Nac), USN Release Status: Released to Pub... More

US Marines from 3rd Amphibious Armored Vehicle Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, acting as opposing forces (OPFOR) drive Soviet armored vehicles during the exercise. (Duplicate image, see also DNSD0305119 or search 970621N3521S003)

US Marines from 3rd Amphibious Armored Vehicle Battalion, 1ST Marine D...

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

CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 takes off of the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) 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

CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 16...

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: PH1(Nac) Stephen Batiz... More

Medical crew member onboard the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) provide care to a acting injured Marine during a mass casualty drill 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

Medical crew member onboard the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) provide care to a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D. Degne... More

Air Traffic Controlman Second Class McDonald inspects an acting injured Marine in flight deck triage aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) as part of a mass casualty drill 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

Air Traffic Controlman Second Class McDonald inspects an acting injure...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU Medical Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael ... More

USMC Brigadier General Langston receives a briefing from the crew aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) 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

USMC Brigadier General Langston receives a briefing from the crew aboa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: I MEF Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Scott Blackhall, USN R... More

U.S. Marine rifleman from the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine Division, takes a defensive position on a knoll during maneuvers with Opposing Forces (OPFOR). Several soviet bloc MT-LB Multi-Purpose Tracked Vehicles are seen in the distance

U.S. Marine rifleman from the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine D...

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

LCPL Jerome I. Cone, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS), 374th Utilities, stationed at Tustin Marine Air Station, works with the Reverse Osmosis Water Purification machine at Red Beach during the exercise

LCPL Jerome I. Cone, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS), 374th Utilit...

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

Navy Journalist Second Class Lee Rhoades, Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific, is documenting the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) conducting fleet maneuvers 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 Journalist Second Class Lee Rhoades, Fleet Combat Camera Group Pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Coronado (AGF 11) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Scen... More

US Army National Guard Reservists dig an obstacle on Red Beach with D-7 bulldozer during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

US Army National Guard Reservists dig an obstacle on Red Beach with D-...

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

A Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) helicopter from Helicopter Marine Light Attack Squadron 369 lands on the flight deck of the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Also seen in silhouette is a CH-46 Sea Knight. 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 UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) helicopter from Helicopter Marine Light At...

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 Rahsaan Green directs an Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) from CHARLEY Company, 1ST TANKS 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 Rahsaan Green directs an Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (...

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

Deck seaman keep watch as the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) is refueled by the oiler USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T AO 204) 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

Deck seaman keep watch as the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) is refueled by the oi...

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 Eric Wagner, Crash Fire & Rescue, Marine Wing Support Squadron, 3d Marine Air Wing, fills an emergency wash tank during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Lance Corporal Eric Wagner, Crash Fire & Rescue, Marine Wing Support S...

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

Marines from 2d Squad, 3d Platoon, Charlie Company 1/4, 1ST Marine Division, rehearse a beach assault prior to D-Day during Exercise Kernel Blitz 97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines from 2d Squad, 3d Platoon, Charlie Company 1/4, 1ST Marine Div...

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 personel aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) hold mock triage exercises, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California, 29 Palms and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Navy Medical personel aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) hold mock triage e...

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

Aviation Boatswains Mate CHIEF Rick "Boats" Poedtke holds the hand of a flight deck crewman acting as a messenger for a fire fighting drill on board USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Personnel in yellow jerseys are in charge of flight deck. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Aviation Boatswains Mate CHIEF Rick "Boats" Poedtke holds the hand of ...

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

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

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV-7A1) from 3d Amibious Assault Battalion returns to the USS Anchorage (LSD-36) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

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

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

Marines pass in front of flight deck control after departing their helicopter during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton is a biannual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines pass in front of flight deck control after departing their hel...

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

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV-7A1) from 1ST Platoon, Bravo Company, 3d Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, rolls down the beach while LCAC's (Landing Craft, Air Cushioned) from ACU-5 return to shore during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV-7A1) from 1ST Platoon, Bravo Compan...

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

The 1ST Marine Division, 3rd Amphibious Assault Battilion, "Fox Company", assault the air field on San Clemente Island in Amphibian Assault Vehicles model 7A1 (AAV 7A1) during support 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

The 1ST Marine Division, 3rd Amphibious Assault Battilion, "Fox Compan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: San Clemente Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comman... More

An Army Medic with the 126th Medical Battalion, US Army National Guard, administers triage treatment to a wounded (simulated) soldier from the same unit near the MOUT (Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain) facility, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

An Army Medic with the 126th Medical Battalion, US Army National Guard...

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

Opposition Forces (OPFOR) attack the Marines with an M136 AT-4 light anti-tank weapon during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Opposition Forces (OPFOR) attack the Marines with an M136 AT-4 light a...

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

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

Lance Corporal Monjaral from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's MSPF (Maritime Special Purpose Force) Unit bears down on a target during a ship boarding drill on the USS Comstock (LSD-45) off the Southern California coast during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The weapon shown is the M203 40mm Grenade Launcher attached directly to the 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical 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...

Lance Corporal Monjaral from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's MSPF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal Monjaral from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's MSPF (Maritime Special Purpose Force) Unit bears down on a tar... More

Members of Seal Team 3 transmit a surf report during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Members of Seal Team 3 transmit a surf report during Exercise KERNEL B...

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

Army Medic SPECIALIST 4 Moreno prepares to administer First Aid to a wounded (simulated) soldier, also from 126th Medical Battalion, US Army National Guard, during 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

Army Medic SPECIALIST 4 Moreno prepares to administer First Aid to a w...

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

A Marine rushes up a hill with a M2 .50 caliber machine gun receiver after assaulting Red Beach during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A Marine rushes up a hill with a M2 .50 caliber machine gun receiver a...

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

The USS TARAWA (LHA 1) sits off the coast of Southern California prior to the amphibious landing for 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

The USS TARAWA (LHA 1) sits off the coast of Southern California prior...

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

Medics from 126th Medical Battalion, US Army National Guard, carry a (simulated) wounded Marine from 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine Division, into a Bradley M4 fighting vehicle near the MOUT (Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain) facility on Camp Pendleton, California, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of...

Medics from 126th Medical Battalion, US Army National Guard, carry a (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Medics from 126th Medical Battalion, US Army National Guard, carry a (simulated) wounded Marine from 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, ... More

An Army Medic with the 126th Medical Battalion, US Army National Guard checks the vital signs of a (simulated) wounded Marine during Exercise Kernel Blitz '97 off the 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

An Army Medic with the 126th Medical Battalion, US Army National Guard...

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

Marine Helicopter Squadron HMM-163 CH-46E Sea Knights conducting aerial troop assault on Camp Pendleton launched from USS TARAWA (LHA 1) naval amphibious assault ship on patrol off Southern California in support 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

Marine Helicopter Squadron HMM-163 CH-46E Sea Knights conducting aeria...

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 CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron-11 (HC-11) practices a hoist over the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T AH 19) 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

A Navy CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Usns Mercy (T-AH 19) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USNS MERCY Scene Camera ... More

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) belonging to the 1ST Marines 3rd Battalion, returns to its temporary home aboard the USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) after successfully completing missions ashore during Exercise KERNAL 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

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) belonging to the 1ST Marines 3rd B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Juneau (LPD 10) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marines 3rd Battalion ... More

Crewmen from Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 prepare a AV-8B Harrier for flight during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Crewmen from Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 prepare a AV-8B Harrier ...

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

An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214 (VMFA-214), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs a vertical takeoff at Red Beach

An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214 (VMFA-214), 3...

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-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

Marine with 3rd Tracks refueling an Amtrack or Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 held on 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

Marine with 3rd Tracks refueling an Amtrack or Amphibious Assault Vehi...

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

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) are ground guided into their assigned positions in the enormous well deck on board the USS Anchorage (LSD-36) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97, held at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) are ground guided into their assi...

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

Dolphins racing the ship (unidentified) jump the choppy waves below as sailors sit and wait for a live fire test during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 off the coast of 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

Dolphins racing the ship (unidentified) jump the choppy waves below as...

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

Marine with 1ST Marine Division, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, Echo Company, 1ST platoon eat chow aboard the USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ'99. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marine with 1ST Marine Division, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, Echo Compa...

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

An AAV7A1, with a mine clearance system kit, prepares rocket launcher to breech minefield obstacles and a M1A1 Abrams provides cover while engineers setup. AAVs swim towards beachhead in preparation to cross breech lanes through minefields, during rehearsals for Kernel Blitz '99

An AAV7A1, with a mine clearance system kit, prepares rocket launcher ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Marine CH-53Es from 3rd MAW Air Combat Element (ACE), fly in assault Marines to secure the airfield (not shown), while Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) commence the beach assault. Impacts continue to pound the beach head, as the AAV7A1, with a mine clearance system kit and the M1A1 Abrams mineplow tank prepare to breach the minefield, during rehearsals for Kernel Blitz '99

US Marine CH-53Es from 3rd MAW Air Combat Element (ACE), fly in assaul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Six US Marine CH-53Es conduct a long range Helo raid, from the USS BONHOMME RICHARD, USS RICHARD and the USS ESSEX (both ships not shown), fly in with Southern Attack Force Marines to defend the airfield. The ship in the background appears to be the Converted Raleigh Class, Command Ship, USS LE SALLE (AGF-3). While minefield breach assault continues below, during rehearsals for Kernel Blitz '99

Six US Marine CH-53Es conduct a long range Helo raid, from the USS BON...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Simulated line charge from a Mk 154 LMC (Launcher Mine Clearance) attached to an AAV-P7A1 (right) goes f on Red Beach during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 held at Camp Pendleton, California. The line charge allows the Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) to move forward as AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter provides fire support. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training 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 Sailors and Marines in the complexities...

Simulated line charge from a Mk 154 LMC (Launcher Mine Clearance) atta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Simulated line charge from a Mk 154 LMC (Launcher Mine Clearance) attached to an AAV-P7A1 (right) goes off on Red Beach during E... More

Medium, right side front shot of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel (AAVP7A1) as it's about to embark on the USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) (not shown) for Kernel Blitz '99. Three US Marines are seen out of the three turrets on the vehicle. Kernel Blitz '99 is an amphibious assault beach landing conducted primarily by the 1ST Marine Division

Medium, right side front shot of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CPL William J. Resinger Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Medium shot, left side front view of a desert camouflaged M1A1 Abrams tank with a mine plough system. The tank commander, loader and driver are outside their turrets. The commander mans the 12.7mm machine gun. The loader mans a 7.62mm machine gun. The crew, from 1ST Tanks, 1ST Marine Division observe the surrounding area during Kernel Blitz '99 at the US Marine base at Camp Pendleton, California

Medium shot, left side front view of a desert camouflaged M1A1 Abrams ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Shot of the tails of US Navy CH-53 helicopters docked aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

Shot of the tails of US Navy CH-53 helicopters docked aboard the USS T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '01 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Christopher Surber, Usmc R... More

A US Navy Sailor from the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) working on the flight deck during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

A US Navy Sailor from the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) working on the flight dec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '01 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Christopher Surber, Usmc R... More

A US Navy Sailor stationed aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) directs the flow of jet traffic on the flight deck during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

A US Navy Sailor stationed aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) directs the f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '01 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Christopher Surber, Usmc R... More

A US Navy Sailor directs traffic aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

A US Navy Sailor directs traffic aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ (LHA 1) Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Christopher Surber, Usm... More

Boatswain's Mate SEAMAN Josh McGrew, relay's messages from Damage Control Central, during a "general quarters" drill onboard the USS Anchorage (LSD-36) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

Boatswain's Mate SEAMAN Josh McGrew, relay's messages from Damage Cont...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 01 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FL... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL), Chris Castro, Forward Observer, assigned to C/Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, carries a 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher attached, during a field exercise, part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL), Chris Castro, Forward Ob...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

USS Anchorage (LSD-36) is assisted by tug boats while pulling out of Naval Station 32nd Street, San Diego, California during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ

USS Anchorage (LSD-36) is assisted by tug boats while pulling out of N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ... More

An AV-8B Harrier aircraft aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during flight line operations during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

An AV-8B Harrier aircraft aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during flight ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '01 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Christopher Surber, Sumc R... More

Flight deck crew aboard the USS Anchorage (LSD-36) prepare to chock and chain approaching CH-46 Helicopterduring Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001. KERNEL BLITZ is a large-scale amphibious landing exercise taking place in the vicinity of Camp Pendleton, California. Approximately 25 ships, 75 aircraft and 15,000 Sailor, Marines, solders, airman and Coast Guardsmen representing four nations are participating in the exercise

Flight deck crew aboard the USS Anchorage (LSD-36) prepare to chock an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: USS Anchorage (LSD 36) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Co... More

Shot of a row of AV-8B Harrier aircraft tails onboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

Shot of a row of AV-8B Harrier aircraft tails onboard the USS TARAWA (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '01 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Christopher Surber, Usmc R... More

Gas System Mechanical 2nd Class Renato Guillen with Assault Craft Unit (ACU)-5, stands fire watch during a refueling exercise while onboard the USS Anchorage during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001. KERNEL BLITZ is a large-scale amphibious landing exercise taking place in the vicinity of Camp Pendleton, California. Approximately 25 ships, 75 aircraft and 15,000 Sailor, Marines, solders, airman and Coast Guardsmen representing four nations are participating in the exercise

Gas System Mechanical 2nd Class Renato Guillen with Assault Craft Unit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: USS Anchorage (LSD 36) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Co... More

A deck crew aboard the USS ANCHORAGE (LSD-36) prepares a line for flight operations

A deck crew aboard the USS ANCHORAGE (LSD-36) prepares a line for flig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Anchorage (LSD 36) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Co... More

US Navy (USN) sailors give a safety briefing to US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, as they prepare for a mission, onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Navy (USN) sailors give a safety briefing to US Marine Corps (USMC)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Uss Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera O... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, travel along a highway aboard their Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to the 3rd Light Armored Rec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

A convoy of US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) from 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion (AAB) is used transport USMC personnel from 3rd Battalion 4th Marine Regiment, to a tactical area, at Camp Pendleton, California (CA), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

A convoy of US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... 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

Personnel of 1ST Medical Battalion work to set up a tent frame for the field medical hospital during EXERCISE KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Personnel of 1ST Medical Battalion work to set up a tent frame for the...

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

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

Captain Haggart, Commander Mine Counter Measures (MCM) Squadron One, speaks with a Canadian officer in the operations center of USS DENVER (LPD 9) while acting as Commodore for MCM operations during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. 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...

Captain Haggart, Commander Mine Counter Measures (MCM) Squadron One, s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Captain Haggart, Commander Mine Counter Measures (MCM) Squadron One, speaks with a Canadian officer in the operations center of ... More

A Marine from Marine Helicopter Medium 163 performs maintenance on a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. 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

A Marine from Marine Helicopter Medium 163 performs maintenance on a C...

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: PH1(Nac) Steph... More

Marine CH-46E Sea Knight (foreground) and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter land on the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) flight deck during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. 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

Marine CH-46E Sea Knight (foreground) and CH-53E Super Stallion helico...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Nac) Stephen Batiz, USN Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Marines from 1ST Force Reconaissance Company, Camp Pendleton, California, aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1), prepare for participation in a clandestine assault 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

Marines from 1ST Force Reconaissance Company, Camp Pendleton, Californ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PHC(Nac) Douglas S. Bean, USN Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Aviation Boatswains Mate Third Class Curtis Rowe directs a Marine helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 off the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) flight deck during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. Seen in the background are CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters. 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...

Aviation Boatswains Mate Third Class Curtis Rowe directs a Marine heli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Aviation Boatswains Mate Third Class Curtis Rowe directs a Marine helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 off the ... More

CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 perform landing qualifications on the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. KERNEL BLITZ is a biannual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 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: PH1(Nac) Steph... More

Marines from 1ST Force Reconnaissance Company, Camp Pendleton, California, aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1), prepare for embarkation on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to support a clandestine assault as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Marines are seen with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle and All-purpose Lightweight Carrying Equipment (ALICE) pack. 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 1ST Force Reconnaissance Company, Camp Pendleton, Califor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PHC(Nac) Douglas S. Bean, USN Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Marines from the 1ST Marine Division, 3rd Amphibious Armored Vehicle Battalion, act as opposing forces (OPFOR) in their former Soviet block Multi Purpose Tracked Vehicle. The MT-LB broke down on Red Beach during this major amphibious exercise that took place in Southern California

Marines from the 1ST Marine Division, 3rd Amphibious Armored Vehicle B...

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

Lieutenant Freedman and Hospital Corpman Second Class Gerkins discuss the condition of thier patient during a mass casualty drill aboard USS PELELIU (LHA 5) 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

Lieutenant Freedman and Hospital Corpman Second Class Gerkins discuss ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU MEDICAL Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael ... More

As the sun sets in the skies over the waters of Southern California, an AV-8B Harrier taxis to position for take off in support 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

As the sun sets in the skies over the waters of Southern California, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: VMA-214 AND USS PELELIU Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/N... More

U.S. Marine Infantrymen from the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, are riding in two soviet bloc MT-LB Multi-Purpose Tracked vehicles. The Marines were acting as the Opposing Forces (OPFOR) during this exercise. (SCREEN RESOLUTION ONLY)

U.S. Marine Infantrymen from the 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST...

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

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

Lance Corporal Rahsaan Green directs the onload of an Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) from CHARLEY Company, 1ST TANKS onboard Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 1617 in support 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

Lance Corporal Rahsaan Green directs the onload of an Abrams M1A1 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) Scene... More

A Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) from Landing Craft Unit-1 (ACU-1) (DET-A), Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California prepares to board the USS TARAWA (LHA 1), with vital equipment needed to carry out thier task 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, Utility (LCU) from Landing Craft Unit-1 (ACU-1) (DET-...

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

Marines from the 1ST Batallion 11th Marines go for a run on the flight deck of the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. A UH-1N Huey helicopter is seen right of picture. 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 the 1ST Batallion 11th Marines go for a run on the flight...

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 Hospital Corpsman 2nd class (HM2), with Battalion Aid Station, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, 3d Marine Air Wing, tests water samples for chlorine content 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

A Hospital Corpsman 2nd class (HM2), with Battalion Aid Station, 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

Corporal Carey A. Lowe, crew chief with 1ST Platoon, Bravo Company, 3d Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Division waits for his turn to "splash" his Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV-7A1) at White Beach during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Corporal Carey A. Lowe, crew chief with 1ST Platoon, Bravo Company, 3d...

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

STAFF Sergeant Pankievich, Bravo Company, 3d Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, gives instructions on the order of march for Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV-7A1) returning from White Beach to the USS Anchorage (LSD-36) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

STAFF Sergeant Pankievich, Bravo Company, 3d Amphibious Assault Battal...

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

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV-7A1) from 3d Amphibious Assault Battalion returns to the USS Anchorage (LSD-36) from White Beach during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations. (Duplicate image, see also DMSD9802464 or search 960626M9368G003)

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

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

A marine heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, 3rd Marine Air Wing, off loads supplies near Red Beach

A marine heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 37...

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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