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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

Marines from Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU SOC) armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and a Saco 7.72 mm M60 gereral purpose machine gun, ride in a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVE) enroute to secure the Ba'th Party Headquarters building in Qalat Sukar, Iraq

Marines from Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 2nd Battalion...

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: CPL Jeff Sisto, USMC Release Stat... 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 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

Using a Mercedes G Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV) as a shield, Marines from Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU SOC) watch for armed civilians during a raid on the Baath (Ba'th) Party Headquarters in Qalat Sukar, Iraq. The Marines are armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and a pintle-mounted C6 general purpose machine gun (GPMG)

Using a Mercedes G Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV) as a shield, Mar...

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: CPL Jeff Sisto, USMC Release Stat... 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

A US Army (USA) 4th Infantry Division (ID) Soldier passes out gifts to children before he and his group depart a small village outside Riyad, a suburb of Baghdad, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The USA Soldier is carrying a 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher

A US Army (USA) 4th Infantry Division (ID) Soldier passes out gifts to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeffrey A. Wolfe, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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

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

Members of the 2nd Marine Division practice with M16A2 rifles on an indoor range using the GQ Defence Equipment Ltd. marksmanship training system

Members of the 2nd Marine Division practice with M16A2 rifles on an in...

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

US Marine officers of Company H, Basic School, aim their M16A2 rifles at pop-up targets during a live fire exercise at Range 11. The rifle on the left is equipped with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher

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

A Marine marks down his score during M16A2 rifle qualification day competition

A Marine marks down his score during M16A2 rifle qualification day com...

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

Corporal E. Ramone, a rifle company squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, rests his M16A2 rifle on his thigh as he assesses the surrounding terrain during an exercise in the Northern Training Area

Corporal E. Ramone, a rifle company squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 8...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Ridley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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

Crouching beneath the tail of an Air Anti-submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) S-3A Viking aircraft with bayonet fixed on his M16A2 rifle, a Marine in an M17 chemical-biological mask participates in a drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

Crouching beneath the tail of an Air Anti-submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle follows a group of crewmen who are transporting a BDU-24C training weapon across the hangar bay of the US Navy (USN) Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Two other members of the Marine Detachment stand off to the side

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle follows a group of crewmen who are ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas, USN Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Two Marines with M16A2 rifles in prone positions in a light wooded and bushy area while a thirf Marine kneels and speaks over a radio hand set

Two Marines with M16A2 rifles in prone positions in a light wooded and...

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: Unknown Release Status... More

Soldiers from A Company, 4th Battalion, 87th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii, walk through the river Esthere Bambou on the morning of the 3rd of March 1995. They are walking to the pick-up zone, wearing their backpacks with bedrolls, M85 Kevlar-lined helmets, and carrying M16A2 rifles and M249 squad automatic weapons (SAW), so they can be flown to Cap-Haitien. They have just completed their mission of patrolling LeBorgne, Haiti, and surrounding smaller towns, to deter violence and maintain a safe and secure environment, in support of Operation Uphold Democracy

Soldiers from A Company, 4th Battalion, 87th Infantry, 25th Infantry D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Leborgne Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Kyle Davis (USA) Release Status: Released to... More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Andrew J. Wallace, armed with an M16A2 rifle with an M203 grenade launcher attached, waits for the time when he and his company arrive at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii, for a beach assault during RIMPAC '96

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Andrew J. Wallace, armed with an M16A2 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felix Garza Jr.... More

A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit from Camp Pendleton, California, armed with an M16A2 rifle prepares to conduct an early morning boat raid as a pre-emptive strike against enemy forces before a large amphibious assault by the 11th MEU slated for later in the day at Pacific Missle Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii, during RIMPAC 96. The amphibious assault involved Navy and Marine air, ground and sea forces for training as a combined amphibious assault force

A Marine with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit from Camp Pendleton, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey S. Vian... More

US Marine Corps First Lieutenant (1LT) Haytham Faraj (center) and Corporal Christopher Harrison keep watch on their surroundings as Lance Corporal (LCPL) William Whiteman relays radio communications, at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, "Barking Sands" Kauai, HI. Each Marine is armed with the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle and there is a US Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) parked in a wooded area in the background. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA and involved Navy and Marine Air, Ground and Sea Forces trained as a combined amphibious assault force during Operation RIMPAC 96

US Marine Corps First Lieutenant (1LT) Haytham Faraj (center) and Corp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Barking Sands, Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO2 ... More

Marine Shooting a M16A2 rifle in a standing position

Marine Shooting a M16A2 rifle in a standing position

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

A 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

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

Marines from Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines, armed with M16A2 rifles, rush to their objective at the MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) facility during LOE (Limited Objective Experiment #1) as part of the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory's Urban Warrior series. Urban Warrior is the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory's series of limited objective experiments examining new urban tactics and experimental technologies

Marines from Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines, armed with M...

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

Suffolk County, England. USAF STAFF Sergeant Danny Albert, a Security Forces augmentee from the 100th Logistics Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall checks the identification of visitors in commercial vehicles entering Gate 1 at RAF Mildenhall during Threat Condition Bravo. STAFF Sergeant Albert is armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle. Security has been increased in response to terrorist attacks in Africa and the United States Retaliation to those attacks

Suffolk County, England. USAF STAFF Sergeant Danny Albert, a Security ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Randy Mallard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

STAFF Sergeant James W. Law of the US Air Force 24th Security Forces Squadron shows Marines of 2D Sensor Control and Management Platoon (SCAMP) a route that smugglers frequently take. 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. Law is armed with 5.56mm M4A2 Carbine while the Marines have 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifles

STAFF Sergeant James W. Law of the US Air Force 24th Security Forces S...

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

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) James W. Law, US Air Force 24th Security Forces Squadron, armed with 5.56mm M4A2 Carbine confronts a possible smuggler suspect who would later be determined innocent. Marine infantrymen of 2D Sensor Control and Management Platoon (SCAMP) armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifles aid SSGT Law. They are (from left to right) Corporals Javier Corona, Matthew Jones, and Sergeant Christopher Lane, all engaged in a joint trail orientation/jungle patrol in and around the perimeter of Howard Air Force Base, Panama Canal. The perimeter serves to keep the surrounding area of the base within US control and free of smugglers and intruders

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) James W. Law, US Air Force 24th Security Forces ...

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

Children watch from their home as a Marine convoy rolls through their village. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo. 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle

Children watch from their home as a Marine convoy rolls through their ...

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

Corporal (CPL), Thomas L. Johnson, USMC, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with M203 40mm grenade launcher attached, takes up a defensive position at Marine Base Ternate while conducting amphibious assault training, during Exercise BALIKATAN 2000. BALIKATAN 2000 is a joint combined field training exercise held between US and Philippines forces, and is the largest of its kind since 1995

Corporal (CPL), Thomas L. Johnson, USMC, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Regiment, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALIKATAN 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Ternate State: Cavite Province Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SGT... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ivin Osores, Air Force Space Command, fires his M16A2 rifle down range during the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. 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 seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ivin Osores, Air Force Space Command, fires...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1... More

Air National Guard Technical Sergeant Shane Thrower (front) and STAFF Sergeant Jeff Gomez from the 136th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Fort Worth, Texas secure their position at the Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) Gulfport, Mississippi during the 14th Air Expeditionary Wing Inspector General Exercise-5A (IGX-5A). Both Guardsmen wear Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (M.I.L.E.S) gear and are armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles. IGX-5A is an Inspector General exercise simulating the deployment of an Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) to a forward operating location, and is designed to evaluate the readiness of US Air Force personnel

Air National Guard Technical Sergeant Shane Thrower (front) and STAFF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: INSPECTOR GENERAL EXERCISE-5A Base: Gulfport State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Steven Koehler member of the mobile reserve, avenger flight, 8th Security Forces Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, keeps cover with an M16A2 rifle for his personnel during an enemy prisoner of war scenario during Kunsan's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). The 8th Fighter Wing personnel are being evaluated on their wartime capabilities as well as their ability to survive and operate during their ORI

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Steven Koehler member of the mobile reserv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... 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

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT), Kelly Branscom, USAF, First Sergeant for the 92ND Civil Engineers Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA mans his bunkered position at Camp Airey, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), CRISIS REACH 01-49

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT), Kelly Branscom, USAF, First Sergeant for the 9...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 01-49 Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... 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

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

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Tim Privitt, USAF, 8th Communications Squadron armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle keeps a watchful eye over the entry control point of the Network Control Center after a simulated mortar attack during exercise "Beverly Bulldog" at Kunsan AB, Korea

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Tim Privitt, USAF, 8th Communications Squadron ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

AIRMAN First Class Michel Winters, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) and carrying a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, advances with his fire team to clear a near-by abandoned building. As part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training, the mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

AIRMAN First Class Michel Winters, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Avia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel... More

A US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle sits positioned to defend the Doolittle Gate at Osan AB, Republic of Korea (ROK)

A US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT George Thompson, USAF Release Status... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Jeremy Rae, USAF, 52nd Fighter Wing, 606 Air Control Squadron, manning the FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), oversees the main gate in his M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. His partner, Technical Sergeant Rafael Gomez, USAF, with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle gets a closer look at the 5-ton M939A2 Cargo Truck. Increased security measures were implemented after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

SENIOR AIRMAN Jeremy Rae, USAF, 52nd Fighter Wing, 606 Air Control Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

In contrast to the flowers left by British locals, in sympathy for the victims of the wanton acts of terror in the United States, AIRMAN First Class Tesfa Browne, USAF, 100th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK, stands guard with her Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifle at the ready outside Gate One. The base is now operating in a Force Protection Condition in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on the morning of 11 September 2001

In contrast to the flowers left by British locals, in sympathy for the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Carly S. Burke, USAF Release ... More

Local law enforcement officer armed with a Browning HP-35 handgun, and MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Dave Richards, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron, armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, cover a compartment under the trailer of a Volvo FH12 articulated lorry (semi-truck). The response is due to the discovery of six stowaways found locked in a compartment when the vehicle was stopped for routine search at the Royal Air Force Lakenheath Gate One entrance

Local law enforcement officer armed with a Browning HP-35 handgun, and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

A local law enforcement member along with MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Dave Richards, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron, secure and inspect a Volvo FH12 articulated lorry (semi-truck) where six stowaways were found locked in a compartment under the trailer. It was stopped for routine search at the Royal Air Force Lakenheath Gate One entrance. MSGT Richards is armed with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle

A local law enforcement member along with MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Dave ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James L. Ha... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Johnathan Mehringer, USAF, 568th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) stands guard at the vehicle surveillance tent at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. SSGT Mehringer carries a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Johnathan Mehringer, USAF, 568th Security Forces...

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

Mobilization of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, Fort Smith Arkansas is part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. STAFF Sergeant Michael W. Pennington, Medical Service Technician, with a 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, is now a security forces augmentee. He inspects the payload of a local soft drink vendor prior to allowing him to enter Ebbing Air National Guard Base. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

Mobilization of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc... More

An US Army (USA) Military Policeman (MP) carries a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle as he checks motorist identification, entering the Brook Army Medical Center (BAMC) parking lot at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Security has been heightened in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon

An US Army (USA) Military Policeman (MP) carries a 5.56mm M16A2 assaul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator... More

Alabama National Guard Soldiers armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles, assigned to the 167th Alabama National Guard sits inside an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and watch motorists entering main gate at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Security has been heightened in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon

Alabama National Guard Soldiers armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Redstone Arsenal State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Dick Christiansen, Civilian Release Status: ... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron, armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, take up a defensive positions inside a warehouse, during a Force on Force exercise at Royal Air Force (RAF), Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK)

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Annette Santos-Barnes (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Anthony Emery, 48th Security Forces Squadron, connect a blank adapter to a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, prior to a Force on Force exercise at Royal Air Force (RAF), Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Annette Santos-Barnes (left)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To... More

A Marine, foreground, from the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) along with Australian Service Members compete to disassemble their weapons while in their Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) suits at Camp Doha, Kuwait during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. The Marine is dressed in his Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), wearing an M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask with a C2A1 filter canister and disassembling his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifle. The Australian is wearing his MKIV No1 NBC (Nuclear Biological Chemical) Suit with Avon FM12 Mask and disassembling his Colt 5.56 mm M4 Carbine

A Marine, foreground, from the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) along ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Doha Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D... More

A Marine with Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) in his Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), wearing an M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask with a C2A1 filter canister aims at the designated target after assembling his M16A2 Assault Rifle during training at Camp Doha, Kuwait during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. In the background are two Australian competitors in their MKIV No1 NBC (Nuclear Biological Chemical) Suits with Avon FM12 Mask

A Marine with Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) in his Joint Service Li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Doha Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF Scene Camera Operator: CPL Bryant V. ... More

In Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 1 (MOPP-1) gear and armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jeffrey Ellis, USAF, 751st Communications Squadron (CS), checks ID cards at an entry control point (ECP) as part of his augmentee duties during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG

In Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 1 (MOPP-1) gear ...

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

Lance Corporal Carrion D., USMC, Interim Marine Corps Security Forces Company, Bahrain, begins to move out from his fighting hole position to continue on foot as part of the night patrol at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain. He keeps his 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle with a night scope attached at the ready. (Substandard image)

Lance Corporal Carrion D., USMC, Interim Marine Corps Security Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Support Activity, Bahrain State: Al Manamah Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usmc Release Status: Relea... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 496TH Air Base Squadron, fire 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles from the prone position, during firing qualifications, at Moron AB, Spain

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 496TH Air Base Squadron,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Ope... More

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