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The USS TARAWA (LHA 1) naval amphibious assault ship on patrol off Southern California in support of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ 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

The USS TARAWA (LHA 1) naval amphibious assault ship on patrol off Southern California in support of exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ 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

Military Commanders meet aboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) to talk about the stradegy of 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 CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 lands onboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. KERNEL BLITZ 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

Aviation Boatswains Mate Third Class Curtis Rowe directs a Marine helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 toward the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) flight deck during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. KERNEL BLITZ 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

Seamen Garry Braunberger stands his watch as aft lookout on the USS CORONADO (AGF 11) during leapfrog manuevers with the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off the Southern California coast. KERNEL BLITZ 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

Marine CH-46E Sea Knight (foreground) and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter land on the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) flight deck during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. KERNEL BLITZ 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

CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 perform landing qualifications on the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. KERNEL BLITZ 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

Mission commanders attend a pre-assault brief aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1) the eve before a major assault on enemy forces at Camp Pendleton, California, as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ 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

The Flag Ship USS CORONADO (AGF-11) passes the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) performing leapfrog manuevers, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off the Southern California coast. KERNEL BLITZ 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

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Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97

Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1)

Scene Major Command Shown: USS TARAWA

Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Scott Blackhall, USN

Release Status: Released to Public

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label_outline Explore Ph 3 Scott Blackhall, Manuevers, Southern California Coast

An SH-2F Seasprite helicopter of Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 31 (HSL-31) hauls a man up from the deck of the Guided Missile Cruiser USS JOUETT (CG 29), during a practice session off Southern California coast

Co-host Charlie Gibson interviews a sailor from the miscellaneous flagship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) during filming of the news/entertainment television program Good Morning America aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The BLUE RIDGE is among the U.S. Navy ships deployed to the region in support of Operation Desert Shield

LCACs (Landing Craft, Air Cushioned) are guided ashore for the safety and organization of the training evolution during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 aboard Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Members of the color guard maintain their positions during the conclusion of the change of command ceremony aboard the command ship USS CORONADO (AGF 11). The CORONADO is functioning as the flagship of the commander, US Middle East Force, while the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF 3) is undergoing routine repair work

Firefighters at Pier 4 of the Naval Station work to extinguish a fire that started in a Naval Supply Center building, and eventually spread to the converted Raleigh class command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF 3)

An aerial starboard bow view of the miscellaneous command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF 3) underway

The command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3), command center for all mine countermeasures units during Operation Desert Storm, is moored at a pier prior to a ceremony marking the re-opening of Ash Shuaybah's port facility. The port is being reopened after a multinational effort to clear the mines laid by Iraqi forces during their occupation of Kuwait

Marines from 1ST Combat Engineer Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, assemble blasting caps prior to the amphibious assault at Red Beach 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

An aerial view of the command ship USS CORONADO (AGF 11) in port during PACEX '89

A video cameraman stands atop a shelter to film the miscellaneous flagship USS CORONADO (AGF 11) departing San Diego at the start of PACEX '89

An aerial port quarter view of the miscellaneous flagship USS CORONADO (AGF 11) underway off the Virginia coast near Thimble Shoals

The ex-Army hopper dredge Davison, serving as a target hulk, is hit by an AGM/RGM-84 Harpoon missile fired during Harpoonex, a phase of Exercise FLEETEX 2-86

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