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US Marine Corps (USMC), Corporal (CPL) Marcus A. Washington, Radio Operator/Briefer with the 9th Engineering Support Battalion (ESB), 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), attached to the Vladivostok Port Visit Detachment, places a baseball cap on a Russian orphan at the Gator Cafe aboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49). The detachment is deployed to Vladivostok, Russia (RUS), to maintain and enhance relations between the US and Russian military
US Marine Corps (USMC), Lance Corporal (LCPL) D.S. Correll with the 3rd Marine Division (MD), attached to the Vladivostok Port Visit Detachment, pins chevrons on a Russian orphan at the Gator Cafe aboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49). The detachment is deployed to Vladivostok, Russia (RUS), to maintain and enhance relations between the US and Russian military
US Marine Corps (USMC), Lance Corporal (LCPL) Kevin W. Blackwell, Armorer/Weapon briefer with the 9th Engineering Support Battalion (ESB), 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), attached to the Vladivostok Port Visit Detachment, shows a Russian orphan a USMC M-240G Machine Gun aboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49). The detachment is deployed to Vladivostok, Russia (RUS), to maintain and enhance relations between the US and Russian military
US Marine Corp (USMC) Lieutenant (LT) James P. Gennari with the Medical Battalion (MBN), 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) attached to the Vladivostok Port Visit Detachment, explains to the General of the US Counsel in Russia (RUS), Pamela Spratlan, combat casualty operating procedures, onboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49). The detachment is deployed at Vladivostok, Russia to maintain and enhance relations between the US and Russian military
US Marine Corps (USMC), Lance Corporal (LCPL) Colman with the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), attached to the Vladivostok Port Visit Detachment, entertains a Russian orphan with magic tricks at the Gator Cafe aboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49). The detachment is deployed to Vladivostok, Russia (RUS), to maintain and enhance relations between the US and Russian military
US Marine Corp (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Robert Otero with the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), attached to the Vladivostok Port Visit Detachment, explains to Pamela Spratlan, General of the US Counsel in Russia (RUS), how a plastic shield works, onboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49). The detachment is deployed at Vladivostok, Russia to maintain and enhance relations between the US and Russian military
US Marine Corps (USMC) Private First Class (PFC) Daniel Schluttenhofer, 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), fires a 7.62mm M240G machine gun, during weapons training being conducted onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), while enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Marine Division and the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) will be representing the US Military during the Annual Vladivostok Port Visit, in an effort to maintain and enhance constructive relations between the US and Russian Military Forces
US Marine Corp (USMC) personnel with the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), attached to the Vladivostok Port Visit Detachment, spent time with Russian orphans at the Gator Cafe aboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious ShipUSS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49). The detachment is deployed at Vladivostok, Russia (RUS), to maintain and enhance relations between US and Russian military
US Marine Corps (USMC) Private First Class (PFC) Daniel Schluttenhofer, 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), fires a 7.62mm M240G machine gun, during weapons training being conducted onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), while enroute to Vladivostok, Russia. Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Marine Division and the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG) will be representing the US Military during the Annual Vladivostok Port Visit, in an effort to maintain and enhance constructive relations between the US and Russian Military Forces
US Marine Corps (USMC), Private First Class (PFC) David J. Reichel with the Headquarters&Service Battalion (H&S BN), 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), attached to the Vladivostok Port Visit Detachment, allows a Russian orphan to put camouflage paint on his face at the Gator Cafe on the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Ship USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49). The detachment is deployed to Vladivostok, Russia (RUS), to maintain and enhance relations between the US and Russian military
Summary
The original finding aid described this photograph as:
Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49)
State: Vladivostok
Country: Russia (RUS)
Scene Major Command Shown: 3D FSSG
Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Adaecus G. Brooks, USMC
Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
The United States Marine Corps traces its roots to the Continental Marines of the American Revolutionary War, formed by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress on 10 November 1775. That date is celebrated as the Marine Corps's birthday. Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, Marine detachments served aboard Navy cruisers, battleships, and aircraft carriers. About 600,000 Americans served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, performed a central role in the Pacific War. The Pacific theatre battles saw fierce fighting between Marines and the Imperial Japanese Army. The Battle of Iwo Jima was arguably the most famous Marine engagement of the war with high losses of 26,000 American casualties and 22,000 Japanese. By the end of WWII, the Corps expanded totaling about 485,000 Marines. Nearly 87,000 Marines were casualties during World War II (including nearly 20,000 killed), and 82 were awarded the Medal of Honor. The Korean War saw the Corps expand from 75,000 regulars to a force of 261,000 Marines, mostly reservists. 30,544 Marines were killed or wounded during the war. During Vietnam War Marines evacuated Saigon. Vietnam was the longest war for Marines. By its end, 13,091 had been killed in action, 51,392 had been wounded. Marines participated in the failed 1980 Iran hostage rescue attempt, the invasion of Grenada, the invasion of Panama. On 23 October 1983, the Marine headquarters building in Beirut, Lebanon, was bombed, causing the highest peacetime losses to the Corps in its history. 220 Marines and 21 other service members were killed. Marines liberated Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War, participated in combat operations in Somalia (1992–1995), and took part in the evacuation of American citizens from the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania. Following the attacks on 11 September 2001, Marine Corps, alongside the other military services, has engaged in global operations around the world in support of War on Terror. Marines were among first sent to Afghanistan in November 2001. Since then, Marine battalions and squadrons have been engaging Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces. U.S. Marines also served in the Iraq War.
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