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A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto their racks aboard ship

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brunkhorst Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto their racks aboard ship

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brunkhorst Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) David Shaw, assigned to the 398th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG), guards an RC-135V/W Rivet Joint Surveillance Aircraft at an entry control point on a forward-deployed base, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Air Force (USAF) AIRM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 398th AEG Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kevin A. Camara, USAF Release... More

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles US Army (USA) soldiers from the "Steel Dragons" from the 1ST Cavalry Division, provide security in their High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) during an escort detail in route to Taji, Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles US Army (USA) soldiers fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: Iraqi Military Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ashley... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Luke Huisenga, 2nd Platoon (PLT), Kilo Company (K CO), 3rd Battalion (BN) 7th Marines (MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MAR DIV), hands out candy while patrolling the streets of Karabilah, Iraq (IRQ), as part of humanitarian operations in the area. LCPL Huisenga carries a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher. The 1ST MAR DIV, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the Al Anbar province in Iraq

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Luke Huisenga, 2nd Platoo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Karabilah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: K/03/7 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael R. Mcmaugh, USMC Release St... More

040821-F-1689G-005 (Aug. 21, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN Kelly Hennesey (left), 62nd Maintenance Group (MXG), McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA), stands guard with an M16A2 rifle while USAF TECH. SGT. Christopher Thode refuels a light cart being used to light the perimeter of the flight line during the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Joint National Training Capability (JNTC) exercise held at Little Rock Air Force Base (AFB), Arkansas (AK).U.S. Air Force official photo by STAFF SGT. Hector Garcia (RELEASED)

040821-F-1689G-005 (Aug. 21, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN Ke...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Hector Garcia, USAF Release ... More

United States Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Dwayne F. Bailey, first squad leader, test fires his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle aboard the USS Nassau (LHA-4) in the event he must use it during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission (TRAP). (Substandard image)

United States Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Dwayne F. Bailey, fir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2002 Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public... More

U.S. Marine Corps GEN. Michael W. Hagee (center), Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), listens attentively as CPL. Brad D. Widener, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV) explains how well his Trijicon TA31RCO-A4 Advanced Optical Combat Gunsight (ACOG) night vision system for his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with 40 mm M203 grenade launcher attachment works during night patrols and raids during the CMC visit to Camp Ar Ramadi, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, Dec. 14, 2004. The 1ST MARDIV is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operations (SASO) in the Al Anbar Province in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Benjamin J....

U.S. Marine Corps GEN. Michael W. Hagee (center), Commandant of the Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Marine Corps GEN. Michael W. Hagee (center), Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), listens attentively as CPL. Brad D. Wide... More

A US Army and Thai Soldier, one armed with an M16A1 and the other with an M16A2 rifles, watch for opposing forces during Exercise COBRA GOLD'87

A US Army and Thai Soldier, one armed with an M16A1 and the other with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Valentino M. Gempis Rel... 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

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto their racks aboard ship

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brunkhorst Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Security personnel from the 127th Security Forces Squadron man an armed M1043 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) as an extra defensive measure to help secure the Main gate of Selfridge Air National Guard Base (ANGB) since the start of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. (Names withheld by request) Security personnel are armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles and a Saco 7.62 mm M60 general purpose machine gun on the HMMWV

Security personnel from the 127th Security Forces Squadron man an arme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Selfridge Air Natl Guard Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Com... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) sites his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle from his M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), as USMC personnel secure the town of Qalat Sukkar, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More

An unidentified US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to Bravo/Company, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Marines sites through the scope of his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, while on patrol in search for insurgents in the streets of Fallujah, Iraq, during Operation Phantom Fury

An unidentified US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to Bravo/Compan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jeremy W. Ferguson, USMC Relea... More

A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill technique during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill tec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT R. Klika Release Status: Released to... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jirkowic prepares to shoot his M16A2 rifle from standing position during qualification day competition

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jirkowic prepares to shoot his M16A2 rifle from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Bellios Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Corey E. Margan, 11th Wing of Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, DC, armed with an M16A2 rifle, keeps an eye out for the enemy during the Combat Weapons event of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 24 events over six days

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Corey E. Margan, 11th Wing of Bolling Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

Armed with an M136 AT4 Anti-Tank weapon 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 advance down a road to protected positions, from which they can engage the enemy during firefights in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with an M136 AT4 Anti-Tank weapon 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

In celebration of the 228th Marine Corps Birthday, a US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine wears a 1980-90 era uniform, holding a FNMI 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, as part of the historical period uniform pageant, held aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico

In celebration of the 228th Marine Corps Birthday, a US Marine Corps (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Christopher M. Tirado, USMC ... More

A convoy of US Army (USA) Soldiers from HHC 1-77th Armor Battalion, Schweinfurt, Germany (DEU) prepare a convoy in a small Iraqi village following local Operation Rocket Man in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. USA Scouts are armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 Automatic Rifles and travel in High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV)

A convoy of US Army (USA) Soldiers from HHC 1-77th Armor Battalion, Sc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Balad State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher takes cover in the grass during a joint services exercise

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: GUNNERY Sergeant Hernandez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Corporal DeChristopher Curtin armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle with attached M203 40mm grenade launcher, mans a post in front of the Lima company command post in downtown Gnjilane. Curtin is from Lima Company 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. They are part of the Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) that are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

Corporal DeChristopher Curtin armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Gnjilane State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Un... More

Marines armed with M16A2 rifles prepare to move out at the Military Operations in Urban Terrain facility (MOUT) during Urban Warrior. Urban Warrior is the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory's series of limited objective experiments examining new urban tactics and experimental technologies. The experiment is being conducted by the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (Experimental) from Quantico, Va and Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines from Camp Lejeune

Marines armed with M16A2 rifles prepare to move out at the Military Op...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URBAN WARRIOR Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jason Berry, 1ST Combat Engineer Battalion, Delta Company, Camp Pendleton, California (CA), cradles a reuseable Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) at a SMAW class at Camp Ripper Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. LCPL Berrys 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle lays beside him

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jason Berry, 1ST Combat E...

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

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, a US Marine Corps (USMC) troop gives the "Victory" sign after sighting their first objective since the beginning of their operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, a US Marine Corps (USMC) troop g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: Echo Company Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Brian L. Wickliffe, USM... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Cook, a US Marine Corps (USMC) troop from Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton, California returns enemy fire with his Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle from a protected position in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Cook, a US Marine Corps (USMC) troop from Charli...

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

US Army (USA) Private (PVT) Michael Stuart, Company (CO) E, 2nd Battalion (BN), Fort Jackson, South Carolina (SC), cleans his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle during Victor Forge Exercise. The weapon has a Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) sensor attached to the rifle barrel. Victory Forge is the final field exercise of the soldiers nine-week basic training course. Victory Forge is the final field three-day exercise of the soldiers nine-week basic training course combining all previously learned combat skills

US Army (USA) Private (PVT) Michael Stuart, Company (CO) E, 2nd Battal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT D. My... More

A Marine uses the hood of an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) as a table while he cleans his M16A2 rifle and M203 grenade launcher. The Marine is at the site of a forward camp under construction in northern Saudi Arabia prior to the start of the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm

A Marine uses the hood of an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Two Marines with an M16A2 rifle, equipped with a blank firing adapter, make their way through brush and branches

Two Marines with an M16A2 rifle, equipped with a blank firing adapter,...

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

Taking off after his partner fired and discarded a Javelin Missile Training tube, US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Kelly Smith, 7th Marines 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines (3/4) Weapons Company, participates in Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) training. CPL Smith is wearing his M40A1 Chemical-Biological Mask and hood, full gear and 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, for the training during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM at Camp Coyote, Kuwait

Taking off after his partner fired and discarded a Javelin Missile Tra...

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 Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) Hector Cornier, A2 Battalion-152nd Field Artillery, Army National Guard, is armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 rifle as he patrols the perimeter of the dorms at Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy. Army National Guard Soldiers are augmented to assist US Air Force (USAF) Airmen with security during Operation Task Force Borinqui

US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) Hector Cornier, A2 Battalion-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Isaac G. L. Freeman, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Corporal DeChristopher Curtin armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle with attached M203 40mm grenade launcher, scans the streets and buildings of Gnjilane, Kosovo, looking for something out of the ordinary. Curtin is from Lima Company 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. They are part of the Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) that are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

Corporal DeChristopher Curtin armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Gnjilane State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Un... More

A close up view of US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Brad Hummel from the Air Education and Training Command, as he mentally prepares before competing in the combat weapons competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. SSGT Hummel is armed with the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with a M203 grenade launcher attached

A close up view of US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Brad Hummel from the Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Be... More

In an improved fighting hole along the camp perimeter, Lance Corporal William Schwettmann, USMC, (left) and Lance Corporal Matthew Soberl, USMC, (right), sits by his M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) both members of Kilo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) perform security at a forward area refueling point at an undisclosed location in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. An M16A2 Assault Rifle and M136 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (LAW) are at the ready for the Marines use

In an improved fighting hole along the camp perimeter, Lance Corporal ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles and FNMI 5.56mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW), from the 100th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Mildenhall Air Base (AB), England, assigned to the 86th Expeditionary Contingency Response Group (ECRG), rehearse for a patrol in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) personnel armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rich Puckett, USAF Release St... More

A US Army (USA) Observer assigned to Training Support, 2nd Battalion, 348th Infantry Regiment, 174th Infantry Brigade, 87th Division, watches as Soldier from the 130th Engineering Battalion, Puerto Rico National Guard, armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles, take cover behind a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) during Convoy Ambush Training at the Leadership Reaction Course, Camp Santiago, Salinas, Puerto Rico (PR)

A US Army (USA) Observer assigned to Training Support, 2nd Battalion, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Santiago State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Melissa J. Stevens, CIV Release Status: Rel... More

In celebration of the 228th Marine Corps Birthday, a US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine wears a 1980-90 era uniform, holding a FNMI 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, as part of the historical period uniform pageant, held aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico

In celebration of the 228th Marine Corps Birthday, a US Marine Corps (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Christopher M. Tirado, USMC ... More

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto their racks aboard ship

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brunkhorst Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto their racks aboard ship

A close-up view of modifications made to secure M16A2 rifles onto thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brunkhorst Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A US Army Soldier armed with an M16A2 rifle watches for opposing forces during Exercise COBRA GOLD'87

A US Army Soldier armed with an M16A2 rifle watches for opposing force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Valentino M. Gempis Rel... More

Lance Corporal Randall Chapman with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle, provides security during the crossing of the Kosovo-Macedonia border. Beasley is assigned to Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

Lance Corporal Randall Chapman with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle, provides ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Kosovo-Macedonia Border State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine ... More

Mr. Jose Saez, a Videographer assigned with the US Army South (USARSO), uses a digital video camera to document Puerto Rico National Guard Soldiers from the 456th Quartermaster Company, conduct training using 5.56mm M16A2 rifles equipped with Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear, during Common Task Training (CTT), at the Camp Santiago Training Site (CSTS), located in Salinas, Puerto Rico (PR)

Mr. Jose Saez, a Videographer assigned with the US Army South (USARSO)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Salinas State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Juan Torres Diaz, CIV Release Status: Released to... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel from Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team (RCT-5), 1ST Marine Division, out of Camp Pendleton, California, pose with a variety of weapons, such as M136 AT4 Anti-Tank weapons, Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles and a pair of FNMI 7.62mm M240 Machine Guns, on the property after securing Saddam Husseins Presidential Palace compound, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel from Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion, 5t...

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 Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, a US Army (USA) Air Quick Response Force (QRF) Scouts from the 1ST Platoon, Echo Troop, 4th Calvary, 2nd Brigade, move to an airlift location for extraction after a weapons interdiction mission, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Armed with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, a US Army (USA) Air Quick...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine, 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine Regiment (1/8), aims his FNMI-manufactured 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, fitted with FIRM (Floating Integrated Rail Mount), BOSS (Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System), from a building rooftop during combat operations with insurgents during a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) conducted as part of Operation AL FAJR, which is an offensive operation to eradicate enemy insurgents in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine, 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine Regime...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joel A. Chaverri, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

U.S. Navy MASTER-at-Arms 3rd Class Andres Mejia, from Mobile Security Squadron (MSS) 3, uses a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle during security drills during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado,Calif., on Aug. 30, 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 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 Andres Mejia, from Mobile Security ...

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

United States Army Private First Class Kevin Nickodemus from the 82nd Airborne Divisi out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, returns fire from his M16A2 Assault Rifle, as his plato is attacked by terrorist, during checkpoint training being held at Chrichik Army Training Center, in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The persnel are participating in a training exercise, during Exercise CENTRAL ASIAN BATTALION (CENTRAZBAT) 97. The main goal of the exercise is to increase the ability of mutual interacti of CENTRAZBAT with the units of the North Atlantic Treaty Organizati (NATO) states and other partners through practical work out of comm missi of peacekeeping and humanitarian operatis...

United States Army Private First Class Kevin Nickodemus from the 82nd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Private First Class Kevin Nickodemus from the 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, retur... More

Two reconnaissance Marines, armed with M16A2 rifles and wearing camouflage paint and branches in their soft jungle covers, kneeling in wooded area. One is pointing to a map while the other gives a thumbs up

Two reconnaissance Marines, armed with M16A2 rifles and wearing camouf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: M. T. Huff 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), assault 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

AIRMAN First Class Kevin Bentley, USAF, 52nd Security Forces Squadron, 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle at hand, checks the identification of all personnel entering Spangdahlem's Bitburg Annex

AIRMAN First Class Kevin Bentley, USAF, 52nd Security Forces Squadron,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bitburg Annex State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Timothy C... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) recruits assigned to India Company, Platoon 3024, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion (RTBN), carry their 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles as they navigate an obstacle within the final exercise of recruit training course, at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina (SC)

US Marine Corps (USMC) recruits assigned to India Company, Platoon 302...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USMC Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joseph Sarabia, U... More

Field Radio Operator Corporal (CPL) Anthony Apostolos, 2D Sensor Control and Management Platoon (SCAMP), and fellow SCAMP Infantrymen (from left to right), CPL Javier Corona Sergeant Christopher Lane and CPL Matthew Jones, demonstrate the proper method of forging a body of water while keeping their 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifles dry. They are engaging in a joint trail orientation/jungle patrol in and around the perimeter of Howard Air Force Base, Panama Canal which serves to keep the surrounding area of the base within US control and free of smugglers and intruders

Field Radio Operator Corporal (CPL) Anthony Apostolos, 2D Sensor Contr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Timothy A. Pope, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Troops of the 39th Security Forces Squadron, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, low-crawl through a dirt field cradling their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles. The event is part of training for the upcoming US Air Forces in Europe Defender Challenge. Areas of training for the Defender Challenge include tactics, fitness and weapons

Troops of the 39th Security Forces Squadron, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tanaya M. Harms, USAF Release Status:... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Steven M. Ray (foreground), Platoon Commander, 1ST Platoon, K/Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, is armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 rifle as he crosses a foot bridge enroute to visit a local school located near Nagolan, Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. An Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Soldier armed with a 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifle follows close behind

US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Steven M. Ray (foregroun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Nagolan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Justin M. Mason, USMC Release Status: ... More

US Marine officers of Company H, Basic School, aim their M16A2 rifles from a prone position during a live fire exercise at Range 11

US Marine officers of Company H, Basic School, aim their M16A2 rifles ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Michael G. Lindee Release Status: Released to P... More

The instructor watches as a Marine, Headquarters Company, 7th Marine Regiment, Camp Pendleton, California, loads a round into an M203 40mm grenade launcher mounted on his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle during weapons safety training upon their arrival at TA Coyote in Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The instructor watches as a Marine, Headquarters Company, 7th Marine R...

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

Corporal (CPL) Michael Shields of Weapons Platoon, Company H, armed with an M16A2 rifle, acts as the point man during mountain warfare training

Corporal (CPL) Michael Shields of Weapons Platoon, Company H, armed wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bridgeport State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL William A. Ridley Release Status: Released ... More

At Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ripley, Afghanistan (AFG) a US Marine Corps (USMC) troop armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 assualt rifle, from Battalion Landing Team 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines, listens to a briefing before setting out on a mission in support of Operation ASBURY PARK and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

At Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ripley, Afghanistan (AFG) a US Marine ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zabol Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 22ND MEU (SOC) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Keith A. Milks, USMC Release Status: Rel... More

The Kevlar helmet and dog tags of US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Mathew McIntosh, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines (3rd BN 7th MAR), rest on a 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle during his memorial service in Karbala, Iraq

The Kevlar helmet and dog tags of US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Thir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Karbala Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd BN 7th MAR Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Nathan... More

Armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 rifles US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Charlie/Company, 1ST Combat Engineer Battalion, helps off-load gear from a M929 (6X6) 5-ton dump truck at Camp Coyote, Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 rifles US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assign...

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

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Andre May, a 2nd Security Forces Squadron (SFS) member from Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana, provides security for a deployed B-52H Stratofortress Bomber assigned to the 457th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG) at Royal Air Force (RAF) Base Fairford, England

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Air Force (USAF) SENI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Fairford State: Gloucestershire Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Stacia M.... More

Three Royal British Army (UK) Soldiers armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles, assigned with the British Royal Gurkha Rifles, monitor activities around the Coalition Provisional Authority compound in Baghdad, Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Pictured left-to-right are Mr. Tej Bahadur, Mr. Gopal Gurung, and Mr. Chitra Bahadur Chhetri

Three Royal British Army (UK) Soldiers armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Quinton Russ, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

Lieutenant (LT) Mark Douglas II, USAF, 341st Security Forces team Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, moves through an open area during the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. LT Douglas 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...

Lieutenant (LT) Mark Douglas II, USAF, 341st Security Forces team Malm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lieutenant (LT) Mark Douglas II, USAF, 341st Security Forces team Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, moves through an open area ... More

Armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to 7th Marines 3/4 Headquarters/Support Company, dispose of the camps trash inside Kuwaiti dump trucks, at Camp Coyote, Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assig...

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 from 1ST Battalion, 7th Marines, Charlie Company, 3rd Platoon, practice squad drills, with their 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles with M203 40 mm grenade launchers attached, on the outskirts of camp at Camp Coyote, Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from 1ST Battalion, 7th Marines, Charli...

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

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jung M. Shin, Utilities Apprentice, 56th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), at Luke Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ), shoots his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle at a target at the Ben Avery Shooting Range, in Phoenix, AZ, as part of his on-going pre-deployment training in weapons and tactics, self aid Bubby care (SABC), movement in cargo, and nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) gear

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jung M. Shin, Utilities A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Luke Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David Miller, USAF Release Status: R... More

An 82nd Airborne Division radio operator holding an M16A2 rifle kneels near an M998 high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle during Operation GOLDEN PHEASANT

An 82nd Airborne Division radio operator holding an M16A2 rifle kneels...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GOLDEN PHEASANT Base: Tamara Country: Honduras (HND) Scene Camera Operator: Nathaniel H. Mcbride Release Status: Released to... More

First Lieutenant (1LT) Keith Linenberger, USAF, 51st Opposing Forces (OPFOR), armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, slides down a wall as he prepares to lay down some sniper fire on an entry control point (ECP) during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

First Lieutenant (1LT) Keith Linenberger, USAF, 51st Opposing Forces (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

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