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A Marine M-60A1 tank is maneuvered into position for firing during combat exercises taking place as part of Gallant Eagle '82

A Marine M-60A1 tank is maneuvered into position for firing during com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

Marine M-60A1 tanks from opposing forces meet head-on during combat exercises taking place as part of Gallant Eagle '82

Marine M-60A1 tanks from opposing forces meet head-on during combat ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

Marine recruits stand in ranks outside their barracks, as a personnel inspection takes place during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

Marine recruits stand in ranks outside their barracks, as a personnel ...

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: Unknown Release Statu... More

Medical personnel place"casualties"in ambulances for transportation to Fleet Hospital One during Operation SAFE HAVEN, a combined Navy, Marine Corps, and Army exercise designed to evaluate the efficiency of field hospitals. Fleet Hospital One, a 250-bed combat zone hospital, is part of the Navy's Fleet Hospital Program, which would bring medical facilities closer to combat operations

Medical personnel place"casualties"in ambulances for transportation to...

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

A member of the Army moulage team creates a simulated wound during Operation SAFE HAVEN, a combined Navy, Marine Corps, and Army exercise designed to evaluate the efficiency of field hospitals. The procedure is taking place at Fleet Hospital One, a 250-bed combat zone hospital

A member of the Army moulage team creates a simulated wound during Ope...

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

A Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter approaches the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) during Operation Sharp Edge. The Nashville is part of an amphibious ready group that is in place off the coast of Liberia to provide support for the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, and evacuate civilians caught in that country's civil war

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 William G. Davis Iii Release Status: Released to Public C... More

COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Blue Company Commander steps out of a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) and takes his place on the parade field during the closing ceremony for COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96. COOPERATIVE OSPREY is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise, conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. COOPERATIVE OSPREY, under the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program, provides interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. Three NATO countries and 16 PfP nations took part in the field training exercise in addition to four countries providing observers

COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Blue Company Commander steps out of a Light Arm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (US... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Motivation Category: Illustrative Place: Honorable Mention Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: None Submitted (A Marine Corps white hat, gloves and sword lay on a United States Flag.)

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Motivation Catego...

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

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Untitled Category: Directors Choice Place: 3rd Place Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Human Exploitation Team Interrogator Translator, Sergeant Billy Montgomery uses his secondary language, Arabic to speak with a Bedouin shepherd while conducting daily range sweeps during exercise Eager Mace 98-1 in Kuwait. Montgomery alert Kuwait locals of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps training taking place

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Untitled Category...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EAGER MACE 98-1 Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. Mike Wentzel Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: On Target Category: Combat Camera Place: 2nd Place Caption: Marine PFC. Ronald Stockdale fires a wire-guided TOW anti-tank missile as SGT. Juan Lopez peers at its target area during training at Camp Fuji, Japan, March 19, 1997. The Marines are from TOW Platoon, Headquarters Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Camp Schwab, Okinawa

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: On Target Categor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) M. Clayton Farrington Release Status: Released to... More

An Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) from Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) loaded with troops and equipment steers into the well deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

An Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) from Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) load...

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

A Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter flies off the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) (not seen) into the sunset during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton is a biannual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter flies off the USS TARAWA (LH...

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

Flight deck personnel and United States Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-369 (HMLA-369) onboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) wrap up for the day after a full day of flight ops during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations.

Flight deck personnel and United States Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ'97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-369 Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Ss) Steven Van Der We... More

Lance Corporal Joseph Lloyd mans the port window.50 caliber machine gun of a Marine Corps CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter prior to a live-fire gun shoot at Camp Pendleton, California, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Lance Corporal Joseph Lloyd mans the port window.50 caliber machine gu...

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

Sergeants Davy Hernandez and Mike Colello of Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch (AVTB) run their Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV-7A1) through a series of water manuevering tests in preparation for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Sergeants Davy Hernandez and Mike Colello of Amphibious Vehicle Test B...

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

A Navy CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11 (HC-11) lands on the flight deck of the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

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

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

Lance Corporal Rahsaan Green directs the onload of an Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) from CHARLEY Company, 1ST TANKS, onboard Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) 1617 in support of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Lance Corporal Rahsaan Green directs the onload of an Abrams M1A1 Main...

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

A Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) from Landing Craft Unit-1 (ACU-1) (DET-A), prepares to board the USS TARAWA (LHA 1), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

A Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) from Landing Craft Unit-1 (ACU-1) (DET-...

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

An Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) sits ready and loaded to deploy on a Navy Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

An Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) si...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Scott Blackhall, USN Relea... More

SEAMAN Ivey Stanford stands watch as the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) is refueled by the oiler USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T AO 204) during exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

SEAMAN Ivey Stanford stands watch as the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) is refuele...

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

A Marine scans for the enemy prior to moving a camouflaged Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A Marine scans for the enemy prior to moving a camouflaged Abrams M1A1...

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

Marine Sergeant Erik Lew (right) and Private First Class Thomas Hensley remove the eye bolts from ammunition they are preparing to fire from the Howitzer in the background during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marine Sergeant Erik Lew (right) and Private First Class Thomas Hensle...

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

The stern ramp of the Maritime Vessel (MV) William R. Button (T-AK 3012) is lowered into place at Pohang Harbor, Republic of Korea, during the defensive exercise FOAL EAGLE '98. This vessel is part of a Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) that is especially configured to transport supplies for the US Marine Corps

The stern ramp of the Maritime Vessel (MV) William R. Button (T-AK 301...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98 Base: Posco Port, Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND ... More

Major Genreral Humble, Commanding General of Headquaters Navy Marine Forces Korea (HNMFK) visits Marine Expeditionary Camp Pohang (MEC-P) during Korean Intergrated Training Program (KITP). KITP is a one and a half month joint training in conjunction with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines that takes place in Pohang, Korea, Marine Expeditionary Camp Pohang (MEC-P)

Major Genreral Humble, Commanding General of Headquaters Navy Marine F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mec-Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marcus D. Henry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Lights were place on a runway as well as flags to help guide incoming aircraft. US Marine Corps members conducted a sight survey aboard the island of Tinian to discuss the possibility of making the airfield more active in the future

Lights were place on a runway as well as flags to help guide incoming ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Eugene E. Clarke, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Lance Corporal Steven Guffee, USMC, (left), Corporal Christopher Wood, USMC, (center), and Corporal Leann Beane, USMC, lift an AGM-114 "Hellfire" laser guided missile from its carrying case. The missile will be loaded onto a AH-1W Cobra Helicopter for night fire during the Exercise MILLENNIUM EDGE at Osan Air Force Base, Osan, Korea. MILLENNIUM EDGE is a joint and combined training exercise conducted in the Republic of Korea with assets from Marine and Air Force units. The exercise gives both the pilots and ground crew members a chance to operate in an unfamiliar place with different types equipment

Lance Corporal Steven Guffee, USMC, (left), Corporal Christopher Wood,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MILLENNIUM EDGE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Jennifer A. Arndt, Usmc Rele... More

A view of the "Little Sisters of the Poor" at the Mount St. Joseph Home for the Aged in Chonju, Korea. Marine volunteers from HMLA-267 and the Air Force joined the nuns and proceeded with washing windows, picking up trash, and getting to know some of the residents. The community service helps keep good relations with military members and the Korean community during Exercise MILLENNEUM EDGE. MILLENNIUM EDGE is a joint and combined training exercise conducted in the Republic of Korea with assets from Marine and Air Force units. The exercise gives both the pilots and ground crew members a chance to operate in an unfamiliar place with different types equipment

A view of the "Little Sisters of the Poor" at the Mount St. Joseph Hom...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MILLENNEUM EDGE Base: Chong Ju Country: South Korea Scene Camera Operator: PFC Jennifer A. Arndt, Usmc Release Status: Relea... More

The Marine Firemuster team from Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona, takes part in a crash fire rescue competition called the "make & break event", at the annual Firemuster held in Tucson, Arizona. The team took first place

The Marine Firemuster team from Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tucson State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL R.W. Mcmenamin, Usmc Release Status: Released to ... More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jose Fuentes Aguilar (foreground) and US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Levi Thomas (background) nail decking into place during the construction of the Tadeo Clinic, Paraguay, Exercise NEW HORIZONS. Combined Task Force Guarani Springs conducts engineer and medical operations in Paraguay , enabling joint training. The task force will renovate, construct and improve the infrastructure of four schools, four water wells, two medical clinics, and conduct multiple Medical Readiness Training Exercises (MEDRETES), and Veterinarian Readiness Training Exercises (VETRETES) as agreed to by the government of Paraguay

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jose Fuentes Aguilar (foreground) and U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZONS Base: Tadeo Country: Paraguay (PRY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Maritza Fernandez, USAF Release Status: Release... More

Lance Corporals Kevin Hope (front), and Nick Jamilla, Combat Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, place small amounts of explosives on anti-tank mines in order to detonate them as their unit attempts to breach a minefield during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency ...

Lance Corporals Kevin Hope (front), and Nick Jamilla, Combat Support C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporals Kevin Hope (front), and Nick Jamilla, Combat Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, place small a... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Hernandez video taping with a Canon XL1S digital video camcorder during the US Military Combined Forces Medical Responses Exercise 2002 taking place at the US Navy (USN) Hospital, Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Hernandez video taping with a Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Lester State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: Okinawa Naval Hospital Scene Camera Operator: SGT Lee, Ii. John A., U... More

A member of the Japanese press readies his earplugs before watching an M198 155 mm Medium Range Towed Howitzer (not shown) fire rounds. US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Langley (left), escorted Japanese press on Media Day while personnel with the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, demonstrate the operational cycle of fire that takes place during the current artillery relocation exercise on the East Fuji Maneuver Area (FMA), Japan (JPN)

A member of the Japanese press readies his earplugs before watching an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Bn, 12th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Crai... More

A member of the Japanese press gets a little help putting on a flack jacket and Kevlar vest during a firepower demonstration. US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel with the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, demonstrated the operational cycle of fire that takes place during the current artillery relocation exercise on the East Fuji Maneuver Area (FMA), Japan (JPN)

A member of the Japanese press gets a little help putting on a flack j...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Bn, 12th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Crai... More

During Media Day, a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) visually inspects the M137 Panoramic Sight of an M198 155 mm Medium Range Towed Howitzer. The US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, demonstrated the operational cycle of fire that takes place during the current artillery relocation exercise on the East Fuji Maneuver Area (FMA), Japan (JPN)

During Media Day, a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Bn, 12th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Crai... More

With a US Marine Corps (USMC) FV 430 Command Post Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) Vehicle in place behind him, Captain (CAPT) John Tinning, picks the rock hard ground as First Lieutenant (1LT) Jason Morrison, shovels the lose sand, while Corporal (CPL) Christopher Allen waits his turn, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

With a US Marine Corps (USMC) FV 430 Command Post Armored Personnel Ca...

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

With a variety of Infantry weapons, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from 3rd Platoon (PLT), Fox Company, 2nd Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment (MAR RGT), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), conduct urban terrain combat training. The training is taking place in a former US Air Force (USAF) housing area near Anderson Air Force Base (AFB), Guam, during joint Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2003

With a variety of Infantry weapons, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Steve Cline, USAF Release Status: Release... More

A Polish dignitary (left) speaks during the Relief in Place (RIP) Ceremony while a translator (right) reads his message in English, as US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) relinquish authority to the Polish lead coalition forces, during a ceremony at Camp Babylon, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A Polish dignitary (left) speaks during the Relief in Place (RIP) Cere...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Babylon Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines sit inside the amphitheater built by Alexander the Great, during the Relief in Place (RIP) Ceremony as the USMC 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) relinquishes authority to the Polish lead Coalition Forces, during a ceremony at Camp Babylon, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines sit inside the amphitheater built by Al...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Babylon Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Color Guard post the Colors between the Multi-National Flags, during the opening of the Relief in Place (RIP) Ceremony as US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) relinquish authority to the Polish lead coalition forces, during a ceremony at Camp Babylon, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Color Guard post the Colors between the Multi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Babylon Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

Multinational Coalition Forces Soldier fill the amphitheater to witness the Relief in Place (RIP) Ceremony as US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) relinquish authority to the Polish lead coalition forces, during a ceremony at Camp Babylon, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Multinational Coalition Forces Soldier fill the amphitheater to witnes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Babylon Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Private First Class (PFC) Florez (left), Eco Company, and USMC Corporal (CPL) Duffy, Headquarters and Service Company, both with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment (2/3), Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Hawaii (HI), work to correctly place a road on a terrain model at CROCODILE 2003

US Marine Corps (USMC) Private First Class (PFC) Florez (left), Eco Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE 2003 Base: Camp Samuel Hill State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Major Command Shown: H Scene Camera ... More

During a reactivation ceremony, US Marine Corps (USMC) members from the 2nd Marine Division, 8th Marine Regiment, place ribbons on the USMC flag

During a reactivation ceremony, US Marine Corps (USMC) members from th...

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: CPL Kayli Olinde, USMC ... More

During a reactivation ceremony, US Marine Corps (USMC) members from the 2nd Marine Division, 8th Marine Regiment, place ribbons on the USMC flag

During a reactivation ceremony, US Marine Corps (USMC) members from th...

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: CPL Kayli Olinde, USMC ... More

An Iraqi Civil Defense Corps (ICDC) Soldier prepares to draw his weapon from the armory, setup by the US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines of Charlie Company (C CO), 1ST Battalion (BN), 5th Marines (1/5), Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT 1), 1ST Marine Division (MAR DIV). The training of the ICDC Soldiers is taking place at India Base in Nasir Waal Salaam, Iraq (IRQ). The 1ST MAR DIV, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operations (SASO) in Iraqs Al Anbar province

An Iraqi Civil Defense Corps (ICDC) Soldier prepares to draw his weapo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: India Base (NASIR WAAL SALAAM) State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Pu... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from Marine Security Element (MSE), India Company (I CO), 3rd Battalion (BN), 3rd Marines, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii (HI), prepare to evacuate the area as a helicopter approaches during Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training as part of Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 04. The Marines are armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and a FNMI 7.62 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW). The training is taking place at the combat town training area on Fort Wainwright Army Post, Alaska (AK). NORTHERN EDGE is Alaska's annual joint training exercise designed to enhance interoperability among the services by sharpening and honing joint service...

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from Marine Security Element (MSE), Ind...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from Marine Security Element (MSE), India Company (I CO), 3rd Battalion (BN), 3rd Marines, Marine... More

Participants in the wheelchair/ hand-crank race get in place before the start of the 29th Annual Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) at Washington, D.C., on Oct. 31, 2004. Since its inception in 1976, over 293,000 civilian and military runners from all walks of life have participated in the race. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Mark Suban) (Released)

Participants in the wheelchair/ hand-crank race get in place before th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mark Suban, USAF Release Status:... More

The Honorable, Dr. Donald C. Winter (in suit), Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), tours theFisher House located at Balboa Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD). The Fisher house was built to provide a place for family members to stay when their military member has an extended hospital stay. SECNAV is in Southern California to get a first-hand look at the work being done by the US Navy (USN) Sailors and US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines stationed in the region

The Honorable, Dr. Donald C. Winter (in suit), Secretary of the Navy (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Medical Center, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Craig P. Strawser, USN ... More

Mr. Reg Olson, a resident of Camera, Alberta, Canada along with Mr. Fred Hayner and Mr. Abe Eitzen, both residents of Strathmore Alberta, Canada, look for a good place to set up their seats to view the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma 2007 Air Show on Feb. 24, 2007.(U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Annette Spurgeon) (Released)

Mr. Reg Olson, a resident of Camera, Alberta, Canada along with Mr. Fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCAS YUMA Scene Camera Ope... More

Flight deck crewmen use a towing tractor to maneuver an AV-8A Harrier aircraft into place aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The aircraft is assigned to Marine Light Attack Squadron 231 (VMA-231)

Flight deck crewmen use a towing tractor to maneuver an AV-8A Harrier ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Country: North Sea Scene Camera Operator: JOC James R. Giusti Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

An anti-aircraft training exercise take place on the Crow Valley Range during Exercise COPE THUNDER 83-7. A Marine holds a Redeye portable anti-aircraft missile launcher simulator, right, and in the background a Smokey Sam surface-to-air missile simulator is fired

An anti-aircraft training exercise take place on the Crow Valley Range...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER 83-7 Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Daniel Perez Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A wreath laying ceremony takes place during a memorial service for the Marine and Navy personnel killed in an explosion on October 23, 1983. The service is being held at the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit headquarters compound

A wreath laying ceremony takes place during a memorial service for the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Lucas Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Filipino woman observes activities taking place during a US Marine Corps amphibious assault exercise

A Filipino woman observes activities taking place during a US Marine C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Subic Bay Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Armed Forces Inaugural Committee behind the scenes. A U. S. Marine Corps augmentee to the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), plans and coordinates travel routes for the vairous special events that take place during the 1993 Inaugural period

Armed Forces Inaugural Committee behind the scenes. A U. S. Marine Cor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dewitt Roseborough Release Status... More

Participants in Exercise COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96 play volleyball on Onslow Beach, North Carolina, during one of the many cultural events taking place within the exercise. Cooperative Osprey '96 is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise, that will be conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic, in August 1996 at Camp Lejeune, NC. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills

Participants in Exercise COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96 play volleyball on Onsl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Onslow Beach, Mcb, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (US... More

Participants in Exercise COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 collect seashells on Onslow Beach, during one of the many cultural events taking place during the exercise. Cooperative Osprey '96 is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise, that will be conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic, in August 1996 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with anemphasis on individual and collective skills

Participants in Exercise COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 collect seashells on O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Onslow Beach, Mcb, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (US... More

A Navy Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) prepares to embark the USS TARAWA during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

A Navy Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) prepares to embark the USS TARAWA ...

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

Sailors from helicopter squadron HM-15, Corpus Christi, Texas, perform maintenance checks on a MH-53E Sea Dragon under a full moon on USS DENVER (LPD 9) off the coast of Southern California during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Sailors from helicopter squadron HM-15, Corpus Christi, Texas, perform...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HM-15 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN ... More

Aviation Boatswains Mate AIRMAN Jeremy Morris waits in the crash and salvage shop before morning colors aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Aviation Boatswains Mate AIRMAN Jeremy Morris waits in the crash and s...

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

Sailors on USS DENVER (LPD 9) off the coast of Southern California direct an MH-53E Sea Dragon from helicopter squadron HM-15, Corpus Christi, Texas, during take-off for mine counter measure Exercises in KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Sailors on USS DENVER (LPD 9) off the coast of Southern California dir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HM-15/USS DENVER Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Publi... More

An AV-8B Harrier II attached to Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) descends to the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

An AV-8B Harrier II attached to Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) d...

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

Aviation Boatswain's Mate First Class, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Chris Larson keeps an eye on a dolphin used for mine counter measures, as the mammal is flown off USS DENVER (LPD 9) back to San Diego during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Aviation Boatswain's Mate First Class, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: HM-15/EOD MOBILE UNIT 3 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac)... More

PETTY Officer Third Class (RM3) Clay Lassiter of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 3 takes an X-ray of a suspected mail bomb during a TARAWA (LHA 1) explosive device drill for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

PETTY Officer Third Class (RM3) Clay Lassiter of Explosive Ordnance Di...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Tarawa Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Nac) Stephen Batiz... More

Captain Tom Priest of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 preflights an AH-1W Cobra during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Captain Tom Priest of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 pref...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Tarawa Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Nac) Stephen Batiz... More

Flight deck crew members wait on the flight deck of the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) prior to the launch of a AH-1W Cobra helicopter during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Flight deck crew members wait on the flight deck of the USS TARAWA (LH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Tarawa Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Nac) Stephen Batiz... More

In preparation for take-off, an AV-8B Harrier pilot from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) gives a "thumb up" indicating that the variables for take off are within limits. VMA-214 is deployed to USS PELELIU (LHA 5) in support of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

In preparation for take-off, an AV-8B Harrier pilot from Marine Attack...

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

PETTY Officer Third Class (PO3) Robert Jimenez waits for his next Helicopter launch on board USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

PETTY Officer Third Class (PO3) Robert Jimenez waits for his next Heli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Tarawa Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Nac) Stephen Batiz... More

Corporal C.A. Fleck mans the starboard .50 caliber machine gun of a Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter from HMH 466 during a live-fire gun shoot at Camp Pendleton, California, as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Corporal C.A. Fleck mans the starboard .50 caliber machine gun of a Ma...

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

Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) 62 waits on the beach with a load of Marine Vehicles for a ship at sea during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) 62 waits on the beach with a load ...

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

The loadmaster from Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1617 directs the unloading of a shallow water mine during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

The loadmaster from Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1617 directs the unloa...

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

Flight Deck personnel watch as flight operations are in progress on the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Personnel in jerseys colored red are crash/salvage, ordnance; in yellow are aircraft handlers; in blue are plane handlers, elevator operators, messenger, chocks and chains, tractor drivers. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Flight Deck personnel watch as flight operations are in progress on th...

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

Field Medical Hospital Personal receive an early breakfast before starting daily operations during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Field Medical Hospital Personal receive an early breakfast before star...

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

An Bill Pullman (yellow jersey) indicates the movement of a CH-46 Sea Knight's rotor props to prevent mishaps during flight operations aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

An Bill Pullman (yellow jersey) indicates the movement of a CH-46 Sea ...

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

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) (ABH2) Juan C. Villacruz signals for the AV-8B Harrier pilot to hold in order to strip the aircraft of chocks and chains on the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) (ABH2) Juan C. Villacruz...

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

The oiler USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T AO 204) prepares to offload fuel to the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Excercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

The oiler USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T AO 204) prepares to offload fuel to the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Scott Blackhall, USN Release S... More

A Bell AH-1W Super Cobra from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-369 (HMLA-369), Camp Pendleton, Ca, flies above USS DENVER (LPD-9) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

A Bell AH-1W Super Cobra from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA 369/ USS DENVER Scene... More

A Navy volunteer from Assault Craft Unit-5 (ACU-5) is being prepared as a "wounded Marine" for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious assault operations

A Navy volunteer from Assault Craft Unit-5 (ACU-5) is being prepared a...

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

A "simulated" exit wound is being prepared on the back of a Marine volunteer prior to his going out to a casualty drill during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The exercise is taking place mainly off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious assault operations

A "simulated" exit wound is being prepared on the back of a Marine vol...

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

A Marine stands guard on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. He is armed with a 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle with attached M203 40mm grenade launcher. The vehical in the background is a Light Amphibious Resupply Craft (LARC-V). KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A Marine stands guard on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. He is...

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

A Marine checks coordinates on his map prior to moving a camouflaged Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A Marine checks coordinates on his map prior to moving a camouflaged A...

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

A Marine observer watches as a line of AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicles move out on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A Marine observer watches as a line of AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehi...

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

The stern ramp of the Maritime Vessel (MV) William R. Button (T-AK 3012) is lowered into place at Pohang Harbor, Republic of Korea, during the defensive exercise FOAL EAGLE '98. This vessel is part of a Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) that is especially configured to transport supplies for the US Marine Corps

The stern ramp of the Maritime Vessel (MV) William R. Button (T-AK 301...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98 Base: Posco Port, Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND ... More

A U.S. Marine rushes to the tree line just after landing on shore at Jongsa-dong beach in Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 1998. The 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Corp is landing on the beach by helicopter and American Landing Craft Air Cushion Amphibious Vehicles in support of Foal Eagle '98. Foal Eagle '98 is a deployment exercise that takes place once a year in Korea. (U.S. Army photo by SPECIALIST Joel C. Miller) (Released)

A U.S. Marine rushes to the tree line just after landing on shore at J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Jongsa-Dong Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Joel C. Miller Re... More

A U.S. Marine rushes to the tree line just after landing on shore at Jongsa-dong beach in Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 1998. The 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Corp is landing on the beach by helicopter and Landing Craft Air Cushion Amphibious Vehicles in support of Foal Eagle '98. Foal Eagle '98 is a deployment exercise that takes place once a year in Korea. (U.S. Army photo by SPECIALIST Joel C. Miller) (Released)

A U.S. Marine rushes to the tree line just after landing on shore at J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Jongsa-Dong Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Joel C. Miller Re... More

A Republic of Korea (ROK) Marine stands on a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Amphibious Vehicle just after it came on shore at a Jongsa-dong beach in Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 1998. The LCAC Amphibious vehicles are landing on the beach to drop off U.S. and ROK Marine troops and their equipment in support of Foal Eagle '98. Foal Eagle '98 is a deployment exercise that takes place once a year in Korea. (U.S. Army photo by SPECIALIST Joel C. Miller) (Released)

A Republic of Korea (ROK) Marine stands on a Landing Craft Air Cushion...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Jongsa-Dong Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Joel C. Miller Re... More

The Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-267 (HMLA-267) UH-1N "Huey" pilots run through start up procedures before taking off during the exercise MILLENNIUM EDGE on Osan Air Force Base, Osan, Korea. MILLENNIUM EDGE is a joint and combined training exercise conducted in the Republic of Korea with assets from Marine and Air Force units. The exercise gives both the pilots and ground crew members a chance to operate in an unfamiliar place with different types equipment

The Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-267 (HMLA-267) UH-1N "Huey...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MILLENNIUM EDGE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Jennifer A. Arndt, Usmc Rele... More

Community service helps keep good relations with military members and the Korean community. Marine volunteers from HMLA-267 and the Air Force join in with the "Little Sisters of the Poor" during their afternoon prayer. Then proceed with washing windows, picking up trash, and getting to know some of the residents at the Mount St. Joseph Home for the Aged during MILLENNIUM EDGE in Chonju, Korea. MILLENNIUM EDGE is a joint and combined training exercise conducted in the Republic of Korea with assets from Marine and Air Force units. The exercise gives both the pilots and ground crew members a chance to operate in an unfamiliar place with different types equipment

Community service helps keep good relations with military members and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MILLENNIUM EDGE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Jennifer A. Arndt, Usmc Rele... More

Community service helps keep good relations with military members and the Korean community. Marine volunteers from HMLA-267 and the Air Force join in with the "Little Sisters of the Poor" during their afternoon prayer. Then proceed with washing windows, picking up trash, and getting to know some of the residents at the Mount St. Joseph Home for the Aged during MILLENNIUM EDGE in Chonju, Korea. MILLENNIUM EDGE is a joint and combined training exercise conducted in the Republic of Korea with assets from Marine and Air Force units. The exercise gives both the pilots and ground crew members a chance to operate in an unfamiliar place with different types equipment

Community service helps keep good relations with military members and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MILLENNIUM EDGE Base: Chong Ju Country: South Korea Scene Camera Operator: PFC Jennifer A. Arndt, Usmc Release Status: Relea... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Lee Llewellyn (left), Structures Superintendent, 201st Red Horse Flight (RHF), and US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Michael Ciccarelli, Combat Engineer assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 (MWSS-272), use a lift platform to guide a wall section into place for the medical clinic under construction at Camp Dingo in Kingston, Jamaica, during a Joint Task Force (JTF) humanitarian mission conducted during Exercise NEW HORIZONS 2002

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Lee Llewellyn (left), Struc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZONS 2002 Base: Camp Dingo State: Kingston Country: Jamaica (JAM) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Anne Mccormick Release... More

First, second and third place participants in the female athletes competition for the US Armed Forces Triathlon competition held at Point Mugu, Naval Air Station (NAS), California (CA). Shown are US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Susan Stark (left), bronze medallists; US Army (USA) 1LT Jessica Jones (center), silver medallists; and USA Major Heidi Grimm, (gold medallists). These top finishers will qualify as members of the US Combined Services Triathlon Team and will travel to Estonia to compete in the World Military Triathlon Championship

First, second and third place participants in the female athletes comp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Point Mugu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joann S. Makinano, USAF ... More

Sergeant (SGT) Jesse James Dorsey from Los Angeles, California, with Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group (MSSG-24), performs his rendition of Kung Fu Theater earning second place in a talent competition held on New Year's Eve, 2002, aboard the USS TORTUGA (LSD-46) Dock Landing ship

Sergeant (SGT) Jesse James Dorsey from Los Angeles, California, with M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2002 Base: USS Tortuga (LSD 46) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2 Scene Camera Operator: SGT Bryan Reed, U... More

During Media Day, US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Clavijo (right) explains a new seven ton vehicle and some of its features to members of the Japanese press and Japanese military. Personnel with the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, demonstrated the operational cycle of fire that takes place during the current artillery relocation exercise on the East Fuji Maneuver Area (FMA), Japan (JPN)

During Media Day, US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Clavijo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Bn, 12th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Crai... More

A Japanese press photographer walks on a hill looking for his next shot. During Media Day the Japanese press are hosted by the US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment and given a demonstration on the operational cycle of fire that takes place during an artillery relocation exercise at the East Fuji Maneuver Area (FMA), Japan (JPN)

A Japanese press photographer walks on a hill looking for his next sho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Bn, 12th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Crai... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Private (PVT) Peter Tierno, from Sierra Battery, 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, stands nearby as a round is fired from his Platoons M198 155 mm Medium Range Towed Howitzer. The USMC 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, demonstrated the operational cycle of fire that takes place during the current artillery relocation exercise on the East Fuji Maneuver Area (FMA), Japan (JPN)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Private (PVT) Peter Tierno, from Sierra Battery...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Bn, 12th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Crai... More

Major (MAJ) Clayton, Royal Marine Commandos (RMC), briefs a combined US Marine Corps (USMC) Regimental Combat Team 5th Marines (RCT-5), 1ST Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California (CA), and RMC units on the British "relief in place" plan at a sand table. The sand table is a three-dimensional model of the terrain the Marines will operate in as they prepare to carry out a battle plan for a possible war with Iraq. The "relief in place" is the plan to relieve these units, after these units engage and hold a forward area, by incoming units. (Substandard image)

Major (MAJ) Clayton, Royal Marine Commandos (RMC), briefs a combined U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Living Support Area 5 Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Matthew M. Smith, USMC Relea... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Pablo Alarcon, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Twentynine Palms, California (CA), strains as he replaces the barrel of the Browning M2 HB 0.50 caliber heavy machine gun back into place at Camp Ripper, Kuwait, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Pablo Alarcon, 3rd Light Armored...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Ripper Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd LAR Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kenneth E. Madden Iii, USMC Release Status: Rel... More

With 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from 3rd Platoon (PLT), Fox Company, 2nd Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment (MAR RGT), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), conduct urban terrain combat training. The training is taking place in a former US Air Force (USAF) housing area near Anderson Air Force Base (AFB), Guam, during joint Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2003

With 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from 3rd Pla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 2nd BN, 4th Marine Regiment Scene Camera O... More

The "Hard Luck Cafe" tent offers a place for US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines to relax at Ali Al Salem Air Base (AB), Kuwait. US Marines deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

The "Hard Luck Cafe" tent offers a place for US Marine Corps (USMC) Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ali Al Salem Air Base Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-39 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant General (LGEN) James T. Conway, Commanding General, 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF), photographed during the Relief in Place (RIP) Ceremony as Marines assigned to the 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) relinquish authority to the Polish lead coalition forces, during a ceremony at Camp Babylon, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant General (LGEN) James T. Conway, Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Babylon Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Color Guard (foreground) post the Colors during the opening of the Relief in Place (RIP) Ceremony as US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) relinquish authority to the Polish lead coalition forces, during a ceremony at Camp Babylon, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Color Guard (foreground) post the Colors duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Babylon Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

A Polish Army Soldier armed with a TANTAL assault rifle stands guard inside the amphitheater, built by Alexander the Great, during the opening of the Relief in Place (RIP) Ceremony as US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) relinquish authority to the Polish lead coalition forces, during a ceremony at Camp Babylon, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A Polish Army Soldier armed with a TANTAL assault rifle stands guard i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Babylon Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

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