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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

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

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, in the mist of the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. A1C Overcash uses a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB,...

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, in the mist of the Combat T... More

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, midshipmen, with blank firing equipped 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles, on a day patrol exercise

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

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

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, a midshipman, practices field stripping the 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

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

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, midshipmen, with blank firing equipped 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles, take a break from patrolling

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST MARDIV Scene Came... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Ackerman, USMC, Range Safety Officer, observes while Marines from 1ST Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1ST Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California, prepare to fire their 5.56mm M16A2 rifles on a range set up on the rear deck aboard the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Ackerman, USMC, Range Safety Officer, observes w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST LAR Bn Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew P. ... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Lee Dunn, USMC, Motor Transport, 1ST Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1ST Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California, takes aim as he prepares to fire his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle at a target on the range set up on the rear deck of the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Lee Dunn, USMC, Motor Transport, 1ST Light Armor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST LAR Bn Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew P. ... More

A Marine from the 1ST Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1ST Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California, fires his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle at targets on a range set up on the rear deck aboard the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A Marine from the 1ST Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1ST Marine Divisio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST LAR Bn Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew P. ... More

Marines from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Rein)), Twentynine Palms, California, raise one more HF Band Discone antenna as part of Combat Operations Center (COC), 1ST Battalion 7th Marines Regiment, Bravo Company, Twentynine Palms, California, antenna farm at Camp Coyote, Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Marines carry their 5.56mm M16A2 always at hand

Marines from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

Marines from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Rein)), Twentynine Palms, California, put away elements for an antenna at Camp Coyote, Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Marines carry their 5.56mm M16A2 always at hand

Marines from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

A Marine from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Rein)), Twentynine Palms, California, attaches an HF Band Discone antenna for communications at Camp Coyote, Kuwait, onto a mast, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, as another Marine checks the guidelines. The Marines carry their 5.56mm M16A2 always at hand

A Marine from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines with the 7th Marines, Twentynine Palms, California (CA), listen to a visiting General speak and answers questions at Camp Coyote, Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The USMC Marines are armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines with the 7th Marines, Twentynine Palms,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines with the 7th Marines, Twentynine Palms, California (CA), listen to a visiting General speak and answers questions at Camp Coyote, Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The USMC Marines are armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines with the 7th Marines, Twentynine Palms,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

With his 5.565 mm M16A2 rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Stanley Brown, Lima Company 3rd Battalion 7th Marines (3/7), Twentynine Palms, California, participates in a company patrol while wearing his M40A1 Chemical-Biological Mask at Camp Ripper, Kuwait

With his 5.565 mm M16A2 rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Paul L. Anstine Ii, USMC Release Status:... More

Armed with an FNMI 7.62mm M240 Machine Gun and a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, two US Marine Corps (USMC) scouts from Charlie Company, Headquarters and Services (H&S) Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, 4th Marine Division move to breach and secure a house during an urban warfare training course held at a Special Operations class in San Diego, California

Armed with an FNMI 7.62mm M240 Machine Gun and a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: C Co, 4th LAR Bn, 4th Mar Div Scene Camera Operator: CPL Kibe... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Agustin Juradosegovia, Supply, 4th Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion (BN), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), waits for his turn to qualify with the 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle at the range during his annual weapons qualification

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Agustin Juradosegovia, Supply, 4...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Division S... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Chris Bautista, Motor Transportation Operator, 4th Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion (BN), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), performs a weapon's check of his 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle at the range located in the 33 Area during his annual weapons qualification

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Chris Bautista, Motor Transporta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Division S... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Carlos Carrasco, Radio Operator, 4th Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion (BN), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), sites in the target with his 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle at the range located in the 33 Area, during his annual weapons qualification

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Carlos Carrasco, Radio Operator,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Division S... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Chris Bautista, Motor Transportation Operator, 4th Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion (BN), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), holds a magazine prior to reloading his 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle at the range during his annual weapons qualification

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Chris Bautista, Motor Transporta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Division S... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles and M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW), assault a simulated enemy trench, while attending the Infantry Officer's Training Course, at the platoon based trench and grenade range 410A, located at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles and M249...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher R. Rye, USMC Release Sta... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines attending the Infantry Officer's Training Course, armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles with M203 40mm grenade launchers attached and a M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW), capture a simulated enemy bunker position at the platoon based trench and grenade range 410A, located at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines attending the Infantry Officer's Traini...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher R. Rye, USMC Release Sta... More

Pat Rogers (left), E.A.G. Tactical, demonstrates to US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion (BN), 5th Marine Regiment (3/5th MARS), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), Marines a more efficient way to hold their 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and change magazines as part of the E.A.G. Tactical Training Gun Fighting Course being taught at the 3/5th MARS Regimental Instructional Facility, located at Camp San Mateo (62 Area), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA). (SUBSTANDARD)

Pat Rogers (left), E.A.G. Tactical, demonstrates to US Marine Corps (U...

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion (BN), 5th Marine Regiment (3/5th MARS), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), Marines practice a more efficient way to hold their 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and change magazines as part of the Pat Rogers E.A.G. Tactical Training Gun Fighting Course being taught at the 3/5th MARS Regimental Instructional Facility, located at Camp San Mateo (62 Area), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion (BN), 5th Marine Regiment (3/5th ...

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits from Platoon 3025, Lima/Company salute with their 5.56mm M16A2 rifles during their final drill inspections aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Recruits from Platoon 3025, Lima/Company salute...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Nicholas J. Galvin, USMC... More

U.S. Navy MASTER-at-Arms 3rd Class Eric McGowan, assigned to Mobile Security Squadron 3, uses a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with 40 mm M203 Grenade launcher during a riot drill during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 28, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and it also include Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Jennifer A. Villalovos) (Released)

U.S. Navy MASTER-at-Arms 3rd Class Eric McGowan, assigned to Mobile Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Jennifer A. Villalovos,... More

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd Marine

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd Marine

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV) conduct a company sized attack at range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twen... More

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Kilo Company conduct an urban live fire attack at range 230 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentyni... More

Recruits from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, fire the M-203 grenade launcher (attached to an M16A2 rifle) at Alpha Range on Edson Range. (Duplicate image, see also DMSD0001234 or search 940303M6123N005)

Recruits from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, fire the M-203 gr...

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

A Marine armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle patrols the beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A Marine armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle patrols the beach ...

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

Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) from Camp Pendleton, California practice ship boarding drills on the USS Comstock (LSD-45) off the Southern California coast in support of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ `97. The Marines are armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifles. 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 of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) from Camp Pendleto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Comstock (LSD 45) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command ... More

STAFF Sergeant Emilio Serrano, an Army Reservist, from Charlie Company 3-160 infantry captures the enemy in his 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle sights at combat town 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 Emilio Serrano, an Army Reservist, from Charlie Company...

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 recruit from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., prepares to fire a round from his M16A2 service rifle during pre-qualifications at Edson Range

A recruit from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., prepares...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT B. E. Vancise, Usmc R... More

Passing out 5.56mm blank ammo for the Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, Sergeant Bays gives a brief to his squad before a force-on-force mission during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 held at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Passing out 5.56mm blank ammo for the Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, Sergea...

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) William Saxton, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, trains at the Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) facility, Camp Pendleton, California (CA), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) William Saxton, armed wit...

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

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, midshipmen, with blank firing equipped 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles, participate in a day light patrol exercise

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine designated shooters of the 5th Marine Regiment, 1ST Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California (CA), lay on the line with their 5.6 mm M16A2 rifles at the practice range at Camp Coyote in Northern Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine designated shooters of the 5th Marine Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Sanchez, 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California (CA), works to BZO (Battle Site Zero) his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle at Camp Coyote in Northern Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. BZO aligns the weapon to the shooters natural point of aim, allowing rapid acquisition of a target and hitting it in the heat of battle

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Sanchez, 1ST Battalion, 5th Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines of Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton, California (CA), get on line with their 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles prior to setting up a defensive position at the Dispersion Area in Northern Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines of Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bear Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5TH MARINES Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released t... More

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) scouts from Charlie Company, Headquarters and Services (H&S) Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, 4th Marine Division breach a home during an urban warfare training course held at a Special Operations class in San Diego, California

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) sc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: C Co, 4th LAR Bn, 4th Mar Div Scene Camera Operator: CPL Kibe... More

A student at the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) aims his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle and waits for orders during an assault on the Delta Prospect range at the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Training Command conducting their final exercise

A student at the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) aims his Colt 5.56 mm ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joey Chavez, Usmc Release St... More

Armed with Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifles and an FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), students in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) maneuver down range, during an assault on the Delta Prospect Range at the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) training area

Armed with Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifles and an FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Au...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joey Chavez, Usmc Release St... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Joseph Morin, Brig Company, Security Battalion, removes the magazine from his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle after completing his shooting at Wilcox Range Located at 33 Area, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Joseph Morin, Brig Company, Secu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: H/S Company, Truck Com... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Kenneth Shoul, of 1ST Squad, 1ST Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, scans his security area while on patrol, at the Twentynine Palms Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Area (MAGTFTA), Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, California

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 3/7, India 1 plt, 1 squad Scene Came... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion (BN), 5th Marine Regiment (3/5th MARS), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), Marines practice a more efficient way to hold their 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and change magazines as part of the Pat Rogers E.A.G. Tactical Training Gun Fighting Course being taught at the 3/5th MARS Regimental Instructional Facility, located at Camp San Mateo (62 Area), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA). (SUBSTANDARD)

US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion (BN), 5th Marine Regiment (3/5th ...

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

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christopher Schultz, with the 50th Space Wing (SW), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), verifies the sight clarity and precision of his 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifle prior to beginning his shift with the Security Forces tactics exercise during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition, a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christopher Schultz, with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Sandra Sturkie with the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), checks her target after zeroing in her weapon for an 5.56 mm M16A2 Automatic Rifle competition during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Sandra Sturkie with the 90th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Kilo Company conduct an urban live fire attack at range 230 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentyni... More

U.S. Navy HN William Guzmanlanzot, 23, from Manhattan,

U.S. Navy HN William Guzmanlanzot, 23, from Manhattan,

U.S. Navy HN William Guzmanlanzot, 23, from Manhattan, New York, cleans the lower receiver of his M16-A2 service rifle at the 22 area armory as part of monthly weapon maintenance on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Apri... More

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct company attacks and maneuvers at range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-16 at Marine Corps Air Gro... More

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd Marine

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd Marine

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV) conduct a company sized attack at range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twen... More

Mr. Thomas H. Harvey, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary

Mr. Thomas H. Harvey, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary

Mr. Thomas H. Harvey, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capability (PDASD), and U.S. Marine Col. Jay M. Bargeron, Director of Tactical Training Exercise Control Group (TTE... More

A group of recruits disassemble their M16A2 rifles for cleaning during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A group of recruits disassemble their M16A2 rifles for cleaning during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT R. Klika Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A soldier from the 3d Battalion, 160th Infantry Battalion, US Army National Guard, defends his position with his 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle in the Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) facility at 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 brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A soldier from the 3d Battalion, 160th Infantry Battalion, US Army Nat...

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

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

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, some armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles, take cover behind a stone structure, while conducting assaults exercises, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine...

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

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, charges in the mist of the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. A1C Overcash uses a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at...

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, charges in the mist of the ... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights," from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, stands watch with his security forces team as they participate in the tactics portion of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. A1C Conkright and his teammates carry Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews;...

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Kni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights," from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, stands watc... More

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, midshipmen, with 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles, crawl under barbed wire on the demolition course

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

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

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, a midshipman, with a 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle, crawls toward barbed wire on the demolition course

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

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

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, midshipmen, with blank firing equipped 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles, participate in a day patrol exercise

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

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

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, midshipmen, with blank firing equipped 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles practice different methods of patrolling

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST MARDIV Scene Came... More

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, midshipmen, with blank firing equipped 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles, assume the prone firing position while on patrol

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST MARDIV Scene Came... More

US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG) "Bombardiers" armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles carry a practice dummy during a simulated prisoner of war exercise at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Marine Private First Class (PFC) Ralph A. Sarabia, from Hacienda Heights, California, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1ST Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California, stand watch behind a sandbag wall with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle ready at Camp Coyote in northern Kuwait

US Marine Private First Class (PFC) Ralph A. Sarabia, from Hacienda He...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2003 Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status:... More

US Marines (USMC) from Camp Pendleton, California (CA) wait to depart from March Air Reserve Base (ARB), CA, to unknown locations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Marines are wearing their Interceptor Multi-Threat Body Armor System Outer Tactical Vest (OTV) and carrying 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles

US Marines (USMC) from Camp Pendleton, California (CA) wait to depart ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Com... More

Private First Class (PFC) David Hernandez, USMC, with a FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), and Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jason Norcross, USMC, with the 5.56 mm M16A2/M203 40 mm grenade launcher, both with the 1ST Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, Twentynine Palms, California, take part in a live fire exercise at the Udari Range in Kuwait

Private First Class (PFC) David Hernandez, USMC, with a FNMI 5.56 mm M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Ta Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Paul L. Anstine Ii, USMC Release Status: R... More

Marines from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Rein)), Twentynine Palms, California, assemble an antenna mast at Camp Coyote, Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Marines carry their 5.56mm M16A2 always at hand

Marines from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

A Marine from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Rein)), Twentynine Palms, California, holds the mast of an antenna in position as others beginning to tie down the guidelines. The antenna will be used for communications at Camp Coyote, Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Marine carrys his 5.56mm M16A2 always at hand

A Marine from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

Marines from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Rein)), unpack and prepare to raise one more mast for an antenna at the Combat Operations Center (COC), 1ST Battalion 7th Marines Regiment, Bravo Company, Twentynine Palms, California, antenna farm at Camp Coyote, Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Marines carry their 5.56mm M16A2 always at hand

Marines from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

A Marine from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Rein)), Twentynine Palms, California, untangles the guidelines to the mast of an antenna. The antenna will be used for communications at Camp Coyote, Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Marine carrys his 5.56mm M16A2 always at hand

A Marine from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

With their 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles engaged, Corporal (CPL) Shaun Gibson, USMC, and Sergeant (SGT) Antowan Seymour, USMC, both of 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, Twentynine Palms, California, restrain an 'uncooperative' simulated Enemy Prisoner of War (EPW) during a training exercise at Camp Ripper Kuwait

With their 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles engaged, Corporal (CPL) Shaun Gibson, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Paul L. Anstine Ii, USMC Release Status:... More

With his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle ready a Marine from 3rd Battalion 7th Marines, Twentynine Palms, California, watches his partner pat down a simulated Enemy Prisoner of War (EPW) during training at Camp Ripper Kuwait as part of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

With his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle ready a Marine from 3rd Battalion 7th Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Paul L. Anstine Ii, USMC Release Status:... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, students in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) take a break on the range, during an assault on the Delta Prospect Range at the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) training area

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, students in the Infantry Office...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joey Chavez, Usmc Release St... More

With a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle and an M203 40 mm Grenade Launcher attached, a Marine student from in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) uses binoculars to look down range, during an assault on the Delta Prospect Range at the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) training area

With a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle and an M203 40 mm Grenade Launcher att...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joey Chavez, Usmc Release St... More

A Marine student in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) and armed with an Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, waits on one knee during an assault on the Delta Prospect Range at the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) training area

A Marine student in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) and armed with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joey Chavez, Usmc Release St... More

Lieutenant (LT) Huysman a student in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) aims his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle down range during an assault on the Delta Prospect Range, at the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) training area

Lieutenant (LT) Huysman a student in the Infantry Officers Course (IOC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joey Chavez, Usmc Release St... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion (BN), 5th Marine Regiment (3/5th MARS), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), Marines practice a more efficient way to hold their 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and change magazines as part of the Pat Rogers E.A.G. Tactical Training Gun Fighting Course being taught at the 3/5th MARS Regimental Instructional Facility, located at Camp San Mateo (62 Area), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion (BN), 5th Marine Regiment (3/5th ...

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

California Air National Guard AIRMAN 1ST Class Juan Lopez, a member of the 144th Security Forces Squadron, stands guard with his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle attached with an M203 grenade launcher during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Fresno Air National Guard Base, Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Calif., on Nov. 3, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by SENIOR MASTER SGT. Chris Drudge) (Released)

California Air National Guard AIRMAN 1ST Class Juan Lopez, a member of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fresno Air National Guard Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Chris Drudge, USAF Re... More

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct platoon hasty attacks and maneuvers at range 410A during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-16 at Marine Corps ... More

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd Marine

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd Marine

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV) conduct a company sized attack at range 400 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-16 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twen... More

Two soldiers guard an approach from atop ahill during an XVIII Airborne Corps exercise at the National Training Center. Members of the 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) and 1ST Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, are particpating in the exercise. The closer soldier is armed with an M249 squad automatic weapon, the other with an M16A2 rifle

Two soldiers guard an approach from atop ahill during an XVIII Airborn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

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

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

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

A Marine radioman with Opposition Forces (OPFOR) (3d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine Division) raises his 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle to protect the Platoon Leader during a fire fight in Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

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

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

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Edward Pena and AIRMAN First Class (AIC) Efrain Espinoza, with the 30th Space Wing, Security Forces Team, study their direct hit on a target down range using an M203 Grenade Launcher, mounted under an M16A2 rifle, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Edward Pena and AIRMAN First Class (AIC) Efrain ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C... More

Technic Sergeant Ward, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Cifornia, firing range instructor, briefs the 341st Space Wing, Mmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, security forces team on the marksmanship event requirements. The team have their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and magazines ready. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annuly at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across...

Technic Sergeant Ward, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Cif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Technical Sergeant Ward, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, firing range instructor, briefs the 341st Space... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, security forces team leader directs the exit from a facility during the tactics event of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. TSGT Winfree and his crew carry Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and...

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Pete...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, security forces team leader... More

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, midshipmen, with blank firing equipped 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles form ranks on a beach,

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST MARDIV Scene Came... More

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, one with an 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle, of G Company. 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, under a cloud of smoke on a beach at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, one with an 5.56 mm M16A2 assault ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST MARDIV Scene Came... More

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, midshipmen, with blank firing equipped 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles, assume defensive positions while on patrol

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST MARDIV Scene Came... More

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, midshipman Travis Reed, with a blank firing equipped 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle, acts as a patrol team point man

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST MARDIV Scene Came... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Andrea Howard, Food Service Chefs assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), fires her 5.56mm M16A2 rifle from the prone position during the marksmanship competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Andrea Howard, Food Service Ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment, 1ST Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California, Headquarters, at Camp Coyote, northern Kuwait, armed with Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifles lift arriving supply cargo, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marines from the 5th Marine Regiment, 1ST Marine Division, Camp Pen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: USMC Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R.... More

A Marine from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Rein)), Twentynine Palms, California, untangles the guidelines to the mast of an antenna. The antenna will be used for communications at Camp Coyote, Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Marine carrys his 5.56mm M16A2 always at hand

A Marine from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

Marines from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Rein)), Twentynine Palms, California, put away elements for an antenna mast at Camp Coyote, Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Marines carry their 5.56mm M16A2 always at hand

Marines from Regimental Combat Team 7 (RCT-7) (7th Marine Regiment (Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

Sitting atop Light Armored Vehicle-25 (LAV-25), US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines with the 7th Marines, Twentynine Palms, California (CA), listen to a visiting General speak and answers questions at Camp Coyote, Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The USMC Marines are armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles

Sitting atop Light Armored Vehicle-25 (LAV-25), US Marine Corps (USMC)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Nathan Heusdens, USMC Release Status: R... More

With his 5.56 mm M16A2 at ready, US Marine Corps (USMC) Private First Class (PFC) Ross Daivid, 7th Marines Regiment, Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) Decontamination 1ST Platoon, Twentynine Palms, California (CA), sets up a decontamination site. The site is for the NBC decontamination practice drills in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM at Camp Ripper, Kuwait

With his 5.56 mm M16A2 at ready, US Marine Corps (USMC) Private First ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, a US Marine Corps (USMC) scout from Charlie Company, Headquarters and Services (H&S) Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, 4th Marine Division moves to breach and secure a house during an urban warfare training course held at a Special Operations class in San Diego, California

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, a US Marine Corps (USMC)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: C Co, 4th LAR Bn, 4th Mar Div Scene Camera Operator: CPL Kibe... More

Armed with an M136 AT4 Anti-Tank weapons and Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) troops from Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton, California move over rubble to protected positions during firefights in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with an M136 AT4 Anti-Tank weapons and Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. R... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, a student at the Infantry Officers Course (IOC) shouts orders to his fire team, during an assault on the Delta Prospect range at the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Training Area

Armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle, a student at the Infantry Offic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joey Chavez, Usmc Release St... More

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