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A bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) taken through the window of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter

A bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) taken thr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Wood Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from HMM (C) Squadron-265, makes an external airlift of supplies from the amphibious assault ship, USS TARAWA (LHA-1), to one of the Marine units ashore. Marines from 1ST Bn., 3rd Marines, 3rd Mar. Div., Fleet Marine Force, (BLT 1/3), and the 31st Marine Amphibious Unit (31st MAU) are participating in operation Valiant Usher 1-81-A

Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from HMM (C) Squadron-265, ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT USHER 1-81-A Country: Western Australia Scene Camera Operator: SSGT R.G. Brown Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Flight deck crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) stand in front of a row of parked CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters. The SAIPAN is taking part in exercise Ocean Venture '81

Flight deck crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '81 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lon Cabot Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A flight deck crewman aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) takes a break during exercise Ocean Venture '81

A flight deck crewman aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '81 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lon Cabot Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) attend a picnic on the pier during a series of exercises taking place to demonstrate Navy readiness on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

Visiting observers and crewmen from the amphibious assault ship USS PE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Alan J. Skripsky Release Status: Released t... More

The passing of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4), in the foreground, and the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) takes place during the turnover of Task Force 61 duties. NASSAU, the flagship for Marine Amphibious Ready Group (MARG) 1-82 relieves the SAIPAN, the flagship for MARG 3-81

The passing of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4), in the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rota Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR C.W. Lawling Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A fire truck rolls across the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4)

A fire truck rolls across the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crewmen loosen the tie-down chains as they prepare an aircraft for take-off from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4)

Flight deck crewmen loosen the tie-down chains as they prepare an airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) prepare an AV-8 Harrier aircraft for flight

Flight deck crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crewman plots a course aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4)

A crewman plots a course aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Marine uses weight equipment in the gym aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4)

A Marine uses weight equipment in the gym aboard the amphibious assaul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the superstructure of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4)

A port view of the superstructure of the amphibious assault ship USS N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marine pilots are briefed prior to flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4)

Marine pilots are briefed prior to flight operations aboard the amphib...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of an RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile being launched from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). Exact Date Shot Unknown

A view of an RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile being launched from the amphibi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial stern view of the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3) participating in 17th Marine Amphibious Unit operations

An aerial stern view of the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: White Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL North Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A flight deck crewman uses an MD-3A tow tractor to position an OV-10A Bronco aircraft on an elevator aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4)

A flight deck crewman uses an MD-3A tow tractor to position an OV-10A ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Dougherty Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An OV-10A Bronco aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4) underway

An OV-10A Bronco aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the amphib...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1), taken from the stern of a utility landing craft (LCU 1624)

Port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1), t...

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

Lieutentant Junior Grade O'Brien tends to "wounded" Corporal Randall during a medical exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3). The exercise is part of Operation KERNAL BLITZ

Lieutentant Junior Grade O'Brien tends to "wounded" Corporal Randall d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNAL BLITZ Base: USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

A stern view of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4) as seen from a utility landing craft during the joint US/Honduras training Exercise AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE)

A stern view of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4) as seen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) Country: Honduras (HND) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A flight deck crewman stands by as an AV-8 Harrier aircraft preparing to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4)

A flight deck crewman stands by as an AV-8 Harrier aircraft preparing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Cocklin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A flight deck crewman signals instructions to take pilot of an AV-8 Harrier aircraft preparing to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4)

A flight deck crewman signals instructions to take pilot of an AV-8 Ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Cocklin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Radioman 3rd Class Elliot T. Maples performs a routine check on a satellite communications antenna aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise COBRA GOLD '86

Radioman 3rd Class Elliot T. Maples performs a routine check on a sate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) underway during NATO Exercise NORTHERN WEDDING 86

A bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) underway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: North Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Release... More

A starboard beam view of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during NATO exercise Northern Wedding '86

A starboard beam view of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NATO EXERCISE NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public... More

UH-1N Iroquois and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters line the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during NATO Exercise NORTHERN WEDDING '86

UH-1N Iroquois and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters line the deck of the a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails of the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Amphibious Assault Ship as she sails past the Coronado Bridge on San Diego Bay, escorted by tugboats, MISTER MARSHALL D. (63) (left) and MISTER DON (61), as they pass a loaded barge

US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails of the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Amphibio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Kristofferson, Usn Release Status: Released ... More

Navy personnel service the tail section of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter on the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3). (SUBSTANDARD IMAGE)

Navy personnel service the tail section of a CH-53E Super Stallion hel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS R.W. Bayles, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Two LCM 6 mechanized landing craft approach the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

Two LCM 6 mechanized landing craft approach the amphibious assault shi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marines take cover behind a log during an amphibious assault training exercise being conducted from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4)

Marines take cover behind a log during an amphibious assault training ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A pair of CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3)

A pair of CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters land on the flight deck of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS R.W. Bayles Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A pair of Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II aircraft are parked on the flight deck of the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3)

A pair of Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II aircraft are parked on the fli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS R.W. Bayles Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A sailor photographs a wreath being thrown over the side of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during a memorial service for the victims of a helicopter crash. PELELIU is participating in PACEX '89

A sailor photographs a wreath being thrown over the side of the amphib...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Utility landing craft 1651 (LCU 1651) enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) during operations off the coast of San Diego

Utility landing craft 1651 (LCU 1651) enters the well deck of the amph...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Messmen prepare food in the galley aboard the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3)

Messmen prepare food in the galley aboard the amphibious assault ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Ron Bayles, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marines board a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter aboard the tank landing ship USS CAYUGA (LST 1186) during an amphibious assault exercise. The dock landing ship USS ANCHORAGE (LSD 36) is underway alongside the BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3)

Marines board a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter aboard the tank landing sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Cayuga (LST 1186) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Ron Bayles, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Ships from four nations sail in formation during the NATO Southern Region exercise DRAGON HAMMER '90. The ships are, from front: the British light aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE (R-05), the Italian light aircraft carrier ITS GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (C-551, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), the Spanish aircraft carrier SPS PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS (R-11) and the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

Ships from four nations sail in formation during the NATO Southern Reg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '90 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Aw) Raymond H. Turner Ii Release Status: Relea... More

A forklift is used to position pallets of ammunition crates on a helicopter cargo net on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89

A forklift is used to position pallets of ammunition crates on a helic...

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

A video cameraman sets up his camera and tripod near a pair of CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters parked on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89

A video cameraman sets up his camera and tripod near a pair of CH-46E ...

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

Crew members aboard the frigate USS LANG (FF 1060) set up a manila rig to secure a refueling cable during underway replenishment operations between the LANG and the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) taking place during PACEX '89

Crew members aboard the frigate USS LANG (FF 1060) set up a manila rig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Lang (FF 1060) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 J. Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) as the ship sits offshore near Vieques, Puerto Rico, during Fleet Ex 1-90. The stern gate of the SAIPAN is open for landing craft operations

A Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter approaches the flight deck...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHC D.W. Holmes Ii Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The utility landing craft LCU-1657 begins to lower its ramp as it approaches the beach at Vieques, Puerto Rico, during Fleet Ex 1-90. In the background is the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2)

The utility landing craft LCU-1657 begins to lower its ramp as it appr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHC(Ac) D.W. Holmes Ii Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The utility landing craft LCU-1643 approaches the beach at Vieques, Puerto Rico, during Fleet Ex 1-90. In the background is the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2)

The utility landing craft LCU-1643 approaches the beach at Vieques, Pu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHC(Ac) D.W. Holmes Ii Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to fire their M-249 squad automatic weapons from the stern of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during weapons training held prior Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to fire their M-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

The commanding officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) delivers a pre-operation briefing to his officers in the squadron ready room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2). The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia for Operation Sharp Edge

The commanding officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are led to a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during a rehearsal for Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are led to a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A British HAS, Mark 2 Lynx helicopter comes in to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines embarked aboard the SAIPAN have been sent to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

A British HAS, Mark 2 Lynx helicopter comes in to land aboard the amph...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) for transportation to Monrovia, Liberia, to evacuate dependents and non-essential U.S. Embassy staff from the midst of fighting between Liberian government forces and rebel factions

Marines on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 William G. Davis Iii Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A Marine posted atop the roof of the United States Embassy sits beside a Mark 19 automatic grenade launcher as he scans the surrounding area with a pair of binoculars. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), were sent to augment security at the embassy as part of Operation SHARP EDGE

A Marine posted atop the roof of the United States Embassy sits beside...

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

Two Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier aircraft are given final preflight checks as their pilots prepare for takeoff from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) during Operation DESERT SHIELD

Two Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier aircraft are given final preflight chec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Gulf Of Oman Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Ac) Scott M. Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A flight deck crewman directs a Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier aircraft as it comes in for a landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) during Operation Desert Shield

A flight deck crewman directs a Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier aircraft as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Gulf Of Oman Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Alfred M. Gray, seated at center, and other senior Marine Corps and Navy officers listen to a briefing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The NASSAU is anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City as it embarks Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Alfred M. Gray, seated at cente...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kissling Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) as it lies at anchor offshore. The NASSAU will be transporting U.S. Marines and their equipment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

A CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter lands aboard the amphibious assault sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Stat... More

The utility landing craft LCU-1661 backs out of the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) with a load of Marines as the ship lies at anchor off the coast of North Carolina. The Marines are departing the NASSAU after being deployed aboard the ship for nearly eight months. During that time, the sailors and Marines of the NASSAU were involved in Operation Sharp Edge in Liberia and Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf region

The utility landing craft LCU-1661 backs out of the well deck of the a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMSHARP EDGE Base: Onslow Bay State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Marines wait with their gear on a ramp leading to the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) as the ship lies at anchor off the coast of North Carolina. The Marines are departing the NASSAU after being deployed aboard the ship for nearly eight months. During that time, the sailors and Marines of the NASSAU were involved in Operation Sharp Edge in Liberia and Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf region

Marines wait with their gear on a ramp leading to the well deck of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGEDESERT STORM Base: Onslow Bay State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) as the ship arrives at Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, for a port visit before returning to Naval Station, San Diego, Calif. The TARAWA is returning to the U.S. following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

A sailor from the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) gathers his family around him as they are reunited on the pier. The TARAWA has returned to San Diego after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The FREDERICK also took part in Operation Sea Angel, which provided aid to cyclone victims in Bangladesh

A sailor from the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) gathers h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) ... More

The amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) and the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS TRUXTUN (CGN-35) are docked in port. The vessel are in the region in support of maritime interdiction operations

The amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) and the nuclear-powered...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles Stover Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marines on board the four utility landing craft (LCU) from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) prepare to land during Teamwork '92

Marines on board the four utility landing craft (LCU) from the amphibi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Country: Norway(NOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Patrick Cashin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Utility landing craft from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) approach the Norwegian shore, passing the tank landing ship USS LAMOURE COUNTY (LST-1194), during Teamwork '92. Teamwork is a multinational NATO exercise involving 45,000 troops, 170 ships and 300 aircraft from 11 nations in maritime and air operations in the North Atlantic and Norwegian Sea and amphibious and land-based operations along the Norwegian coastline

Utility landing craft from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Norwegian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Patrick Cashin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A flight deck crewman aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) refuels a U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft off the coast of Norway during Teamwork '92. Teamwork is a multinational NATO exercise involving 45,000 troops, 170 ships and 300 aircraft from 11 nations in maritime and air operations in the North Atlantic and Norwegian Sea and amphibious and land-based operations along the Norwegian coastline

A flight deck crewman aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Norwegian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Patrick Cashin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marines from Company A, 2nd Amphibian Assault Vehicle Bn., 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, disembark from LCU-1659, from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4), driving an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) off the ramp during an amphibious beach assault exercise in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield

Marines from Company A, 2nd Amphibian Assault Vehicle Bn., 4th Marine ...

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

Marines from Alpha Co., 2nd Amphibian Assault Vehicle Bn., 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, disembark from utility landing craft from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) during an amphibious beach assault exercise in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield

Marines from Alpha Co., 2nd Amphibian Assault Vehicle Bn., 4th Marine ...

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

Members of the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade wait inside M-998 high-mobility, multi-purpose, wheeled vehicles aboard a utility landing craft in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) during a Sea Soldier III exercise in support of Operation Desert Shield

Members of the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade wait inside M-998 high...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SEA SOLDIER IIIDESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas Witham Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A starboard view of the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3) off the coast of the island of Kauai. The ship is transporting supplies to be delivered to Kauai by landing craft during the Joint Task Force Garden Isle, a joint military disaster relief effort

A starboard view of the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GARDEN ISLE State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steve Grzezdzinski Release... More

RADM William Retz, commander, Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, and CAPT Douglas Bradt, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3), watch from the ship's bridge as supplies are unloaded from the vessel by members of Joint Task Force Garden Isle. The task force was organized to provide disaster relief for residents of the area in the aftermath of Hurricane Iniki

RADM William Retz, commander, Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, and CAPT Dougl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GARDEN ISLE State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steve Grzezdzinski Release... More

A view of the amphibious ship USS PELILEU (LHA-5) and the replenishment oiler USS WABASH (AOR-5) moored in the shipyard during an overhaul

A view of the amphibious ship USS PELILEU (LHA-5) and the replenishmen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LT. Corrine Kelley Release Stat... More

An overhead view of the amphibious assault ships USS TARAWA (LHA-1), left, and the USS ESSEX (LHD-2), right, moored at the shipyard. The decommissioned aircraft carrier RANGER (CV-61) is in a graving dock in the upper right

An overhead view of the amphibious assault ships USS TARAWA (LHA-1), l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 R.J. Davis Release Status: R... More

A Rolling-Airframe-Missile (RAM) is test fired from the starboard quarter launcher of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) off the coast of Puerto Rico. The NASSAU is the first Atlantic Fleet LHA to be equipped with and fire the new system

A Rolling-Airframe-Missile (RAM) is test fired from the starboard quar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R. Scoggin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Russian KA-27SP (Helix D) helicopter flies past the flight deck of USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) (not shown) to prepare for landing on the amphibious assault ship during Exercise COOPERATION FROM THE SEA '96, off the coast of Vladivostok, Russia. The landing marks the first time a Russian helicopter has touched down on a US Navy ship as part of this annual exercise

A Russian KA-27SP (Helix D) helicopter flies past the flight deck of U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION FROM THE SEA '96 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public C... More

An aerial view of a section of the Norfolk Naval Base showing various naval ships tied up at pier #6. Ships include the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4), two Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigates, a Henry J. Kaiser replenishment oiler and a Cimarron class fleet oiler

An aerial view of a section of the Norfolk Naval Base showing various ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar (USN Ret) Release Sta... More

A port side view of the TARAWA CLASS AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) as it gets a tow entering the harbor at Naval Station Rota, Spain. The SAIPANS crew will assist in wash-down and inspection of all land vehicles onboard ship during the port visit

A port side view of the TARAWA CLASS AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP USS SAIPA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: PO2 Kieth W. Devinney Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

C-Tractor 8 Tug Boat operated by Alpha Marine Services from Naval Station San Diego pull the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) away from it's berth 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

C-Tractor 8 Tug Boat operated by Alpha Marine Services from Naval Stat...

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

SEAMAN William Warren from the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) restores the mooring line after the ship deploys to its position for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

SEAMAN William Warren from the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) restores the mooring...

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 Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA-5)

A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the USS PELEL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Brook R. Kelsey Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

An AV-8B Harrier II from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) lands aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) 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

An AV-8B Harrier II from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) lands ab...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: VMA-214 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D. Degner, USN ... More

Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire an M240G 7.62mm medium machine gun aboard 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

Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire an M240G 7.62...

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 13TH MEU MARINES Scene Camera Operator: PH2... More

Lance Corporal Miller from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-164 (HMM-164) secures a CH-53 Sea Stallion to the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) while getting underway for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97 off the Southern California Coast. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Lance Corporal Miller from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-164 (HMM-...

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

AIRMAN Julie Dawes of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11, USS Tarawa (LHA 1), cleans the windows of this CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter 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

AIRMAN Julie Dawes of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11, USS Taraw...

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 Captain Philip Boggs of the 1ST Battalion 11th Marines speaks to his troops prior to his change of command ceremony, 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

Marine Captain Philip Boggs of the 1ST Battalion 11th Marines speaks t...

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

A Marine from Battalion Landing Team 1/1 Trailer Platoon, wearing a moulage leg wound, suits up to be an actor for a mass casualty drill aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5)

A Marine from Battalion Landing Team 1/1 Trailer Platoon, wearing a mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brook R. Kelsey Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Seamen Nicole Singletary stands the Aft Lookout watch onboard the USS CORONADO (AGF 11) as the USS TARAWA (LHA-1) approachs the stern while conducting 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

Seamen Nicole Singletary stands the Aft Lookout watch onboard the USS ...

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

Navy Landing Craft, Utility (LCUs) make their way to the 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

Navy Landing Craft, Utility (LCUs) make their way to the USS TARAWA (L...

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

Lighter Amphibian Resupply Craft-V (LARC-V) of Beach MASTER Unit-1 (BMU-1) (Bravo Company), Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California, enters the 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

Lighter Amphibian Resupply Craft-V (LARC-V) of Beach MASTER Unit-1 (BM...

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 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Pendleton, California, practice fast rope drills from an UH-1H Huey from HMH-164 (REIN) on the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) 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

Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Pendleton,...

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(REIN) AND USS PELELIU Scene Camera Operator: PH... More

An Army helicopter from the 126th Medical Company approaches the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The 126th Medical Company operate the UH-60 Blackhawk and Bell UH-1V Iroquois (Huey) helicopters. 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 Army helicopter from the 126th Medical Company approaches the USS T...

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

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

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

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

Yeoman Second Class (YN2) Mack Lacey delivers closing worship to personnel onboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) concluding the Prayer Breakfast while on patrol off Southern California coast 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

Yeoman Second Class (YN2) Mack Lacey delivers closing worship to perso...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Scott J. Rector, USN Release Status: Released to Public ... More

The Marine Special Purpose Force (MSPF) Squad from the 13th Marine Exeditionary Unit (13th MEU) deployed to the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) is boarding a CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter as they make way to the USS COMSTOCK (LSD-45) to partake in a ship boarding drill 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

The Marine Special Purpose Force (MSPF) Squad from the 13th Marine Exe...

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 (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/Nac) ... More

The anchor of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA 1), hangs in front of a mosque in Mina Sulman, Bahrain, as the ship visits the city upon its arrival to the Persian Gulf. The TARAWA is in the sea as part of an Southwest Asia build-up in response to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

The anchor of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LH...

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

US Navy Stretcher bearers remove a casualty from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) as part of a mass casualty drill. The amphibious ship Belleau Wood is participating in Exercise VALIANT USHER '98, a training exercise with Australian military forces, 17 May 1998

US Navy Stretcher bearers remove a casualty from a CH-46 Sea Knight he...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT USHER '98 Base: USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Daniel Pearson, USN Release Status: Released to P... More

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

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

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

AMN Michael Quintos, assigned to the US Ship USS BELLEAU WOOD LHA-3 gives the thumbs up to an AV-8 Harrier before it takes off Oct. 30, 1998. The USS BELLEAU WOOD and its crew are deployed to the Republic of Korea in support of Foal Eagle '98

AMN Michael Quintos, assigned to the US Ship USS BELLEAU WOOD LHA-3 gi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Port Of Pyongtaek Country: Republic Of Korea (ROC) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Steve Faulisi Re... More

En route to the Persian Gulf, Private First Class Marc W. Jowett from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's (MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE), Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (reinforced), washes the side of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3)

En route to the Persian Gulf, Private First Class Marc W. Jowett from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Chris Tourge, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A crewmember from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), moves between rotor blades while tying down his CH-46E Sea Knight on USS BELLEAU WOOD 's (LHA 3) flight deck. The MEU's nearly 2,000 Marines and Sailors have been training intensely while en route to the Persian Gulf since the Secretary of Defense ordered the unit into the area on November 11, 1998

A crewmember from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265), 31s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: 1stlt Kristen A. Lasica Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (BM) visually guides an MV-22B Osprey in for a landing aboard the USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

A Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (BM) visuall...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Benjamin D. Olevey, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Captain (CAPT) Tom Parker, Commanding Officer of USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) (right), emphasizes the importance of safety to the crews of his ship, while CAPT Robert J. Gilman, Commanding Officer of the USS ESSEX (LHD 2) listens

Captain (CAPT) Tom Parker, Commanding Officer of USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Al Meza, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class (AZ2) Garcia of Island Park, New York, loads a Close In Weapons System (CIWS) mount with 20mm ammunition during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class (AZ2) Garcia of Islan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Robert Schalk, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Gunners Mate SEAMAN (GMSN) Franklin of Tampa, Florida, fires a modified M14 during an underway replenishment (UR) on board the USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), in the Mediterranean

Gunners Mate SEAMAN (GMSN) Franklin of Tampa, Florida, fires a modifie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Robert Schalk, USN ... More

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