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Corporal Robert D. Walkley, Small Computer Systems SPECIALIST, Command Element, S-6 (Communications), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), brings another bucket of cement to one of the Kenyan construction workers working on the schoolhouse in Faza. The Marines are there as part of a team, doing a little extra by, building a new schoolhouse during EDGED MALLET 02 as part of community relations

Corporal Robert D. Walkley, Small Computer Systems SPECIALIST, Command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGED MALLET 02 Base: Faza State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 13 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CPL B... More

A view of some of the tents used by the command element of the 6th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (6th MEB) during exercise Ocean Venture '88

A view of some of the tents used by the command element of the 6th Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Base: US Naval Station, Roosevelt Road State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sce... More

Corporal D. L. Eberly loads his Browning M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun, while his crewman Lance Corporal L. A. Rodriguez gets permission to fire. Third Platoon, Charlie Company, Second Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Battalion, live fired their M2s off their vehicles, at Range Alpha in the Blacktop Training Area, during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine...

Corporal D. L. Eberly loads his Browning M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun, w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal D. L. Eberly loads his Browning M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun, while his crewman Lance Corporal L. A. Rodriguez gets permi... More

Lance Corporal B. S. Jones, with Headquarters Platoon, Bravo Company, 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, manuevers his M9 Armored Combat Earth mover (Ace) while constructing a berm for the hazardous waste site during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted At MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element...

Lance Corporal B. S. Jones, with Headquarters Platoon, Bravo Company, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal B. S. Jones, with Headquarters Platoon, Bravo Company, 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, manuevers his M9 Armored Com... More

A Marine attached with Golf Battery 2d Battalion 10th Marines pulls the lanyard for the M198 155 mm Medium Towed Howitzer while another Marine anticipates the earth shattering sound of the projectile leaving the tube during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5-6/97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air nd Task Force) level exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air nd Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the...

A Marine attached with Golf Battery 2d Battalion 10th Marines pulls th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine attached with Golf Battery 2d Battalion 10th Marines pulls the lanyard for the M198 155 mm Medium Towed Howitzer while ... More

Capian De Corbea (Lieuenan Commander) E. M. L. Brousson an Exchange Officer from Argenina wih he S-3, Headquarers Company, 6h Marine Regimen analyzes a documen from he S-3. The Commander is in charge of all augmenees, conrollers and roadguards hroughou he raining areas during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conduced A MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Comba Cener), 29 Palms, California. The command elemen for his exercise is MAGTF-6, buil around he 6h Marine Regimen, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, Norh Carolina. Many commands from he II MEF (Marine Expediionary Force) have sen unis o...

Capian De Corbea (Lieuenan Commander) E. M. L. Brousson an Exchange Of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Capitan De Corbeta (Lieutenant Commander) E. M. L. Brousson an Exchange Officer from Argentina with the S-3, Headquarters Compan... More

Sergeant T. M. Dale Jr., a combat photographer with 2d Marine Division Combat Camera Unit, fires a round from the M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted At MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service...

Sergeant T. M. Dale Jr., a combat photographer with 2d Marine Division...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant T. M. Dale Jr., a combat photographer with 2d Marine Division Combat Camera Unit, fires a round from the M198 155mm Med... More

Corporal G. M. Fillion and Lance Corporal C. G. Velasquez artillerymen attached to Golf Battery 2d Battalion 10th Marines, plot their next target on the map during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted At MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat...

Corporal G. M. Fillion and Lance Corporal C. G. Velasquez artillerymen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal G. M. Fillion and Lance Corporal C. G. Velasquez artillerymen attached to Golf Battery 2d Battalion 10th Marines, plot ... More

Lance Corporal D. K. Stallworth, a cannoneer attached to Golf Battery, 2d Battalion 10th Marines, carries a 155mm round to the ready table during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat (GCE), Air Combat (ACE) and the Combat Service Support...

Lance Corporal D. K. Stallworth, a cannoneer attached to Golf Battery,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal D. K. Stallworth, a cannoneer attached to Golf Battery, 2d Battalion 10th Marines, carries a 155mm round to the r... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL) J. J. Fuentes and LCPL C. E. Schie, Military Policemen with Military Police Company, Headquarters Battalion aim in on a target with the M240G 7.62mm Machine G at Range 113 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. Range 113 is a multi-purpose range featuring moving targets, pop-up targets and stationary targets. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Grod Task Force) exercise being conducted At MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Grod Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built arod the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejee, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent...

Lance Corporal (LCPL) J. J. Fuentes and LCPL C. E. Schie, Military Pol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal (LCPL) J. J. Fuentes and LCPL C. E. Schie, Military Policemen with Military Police Company, Headquarters Battalio... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL) D. K. Stallworth and LCPL J. J., artillerymen attached to Golf Battery, 2d Battalion 10th Marines, load a 155 mm white phosphorus round into the M198 Medium Towed Howitzer during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted At MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground t Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground t Element (GCE), Air...

Lance Corporal (LCPL) D. K. Stallworth and LCPL J. J., artillerymen at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal (LCPL) D. K. Stallworth and LCPL J. J., artillerymen attached to Golf Battery, 2d Battalion 10th Marines, load a ... More

Sergeant M. E. Jones (Left), Corporal (CPL) D. E. Atkins (Right) and CPL C. Clyne (Center), Artillerymen attached with Golf Battery 2nd Battalion 10th Marines, confirm the grid coordinates for their M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer fire mission during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5-6/97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) level being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare...

Sergeant M. E. Jones (Left), Corporal (CPL) D. E. Atkins (Right) and C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant M. E. Jones (Left), Corporal (CPL) D. E. Atkins (Right) and CPL C. Clyne (Center), Artillerymen attached with Golf Batt... More

Corporal L. H. Gastin and Lance Corporal D. K. Stallworth, cannoneers attached to Golf Battery, 2d Battalion, 10th Marines provide perimeter security for the M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer during COMBIND ARMS xercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MF (Marine xpeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat lement (GC), Air Combat...

Corporal L. H. Gastin and Lance Corporal D. K. Stallworth, cannoneers ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal L. H. Gastin and Lance Corporal D. K. Stallworth, cannoneers attached to Golf Battery, 2d Battalion, 10th Marines provi... More

Sergeant M. E. Jones and Corporal L. H. Gaskin, artillerymen attached to Golf Battery, 2d Battalion 10th Marines, check the fuse on a 155 mm white phosphorus round used in a M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted At MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element...

Sergeant M. E. Jones and Corporal L. H. Gaskin, artillerymen attached ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant M. E. Jones and Corporal L. H. Gaskin, artillerymen attached to Golf Battery, 2d Battalion 10th Marines, check the fuse... More

Corporal M. T. Chastain an artilleryman attached to Golf Battery, 2d Battalion, 10th Marines, observers the impact of a 155mm white phosphorus round fired from a M198 Medium Towed Howitzer during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat ment (GCE), Air Combat...

Corporal M. T. Chastain an artilleryman attached to Golf Battery, 2d B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal M. T. Chastain an artilleryman attached to Golf Battery, 2d Battalion, 10th Marines, observers the impact of a 155mm wh... More

Sergeant M. L. Carter an S-3 Operations Clerk with Headquarters Company, 6th Marine Regiment plots the location of various units during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. The S-3 is responsible for the operations and planning of the exercise. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine r Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted At MCAGCC (Marine Corps r Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE),...

Sergeant M. L. Carter an S-3 Operations Clerk with Headquarters Compan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant M. L. Carter an S-3 Operations Clerk with Headquarters Company, 6th Marine Regiment plots the location of various units... More

Corporal M. T. Chastain, a cannoneer attached to Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, Sites in on the proper grid coordinates for the fire mission on the M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Element (GCE), Air...

Corporal M. T. Chastain, a cannoneer attached to Golf Battery, 2nd Bat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal M. T. Chastain, a cannoneer attached to Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, Sites in on the proper grid coordina... More

Navy Lieutenant T. V. Messe, HM3 (Hospital Corpsman Third Class J. R. Sexton USN, and HN (Hospitalman) D. S. French, USN, Corpsman with Regimental Aid Station, Headquarters Company, 6th Marine Regiment treat a Marine for heat exhaustion during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. Constant hydration is a key to maintaining fluids during the hot months in this desert environment. The annual average temperature is 72 degrees, and during the summer months, temperatures can soar to aboue 110 degrees. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted At MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is...

Navy Lieutenant T. V. Messe, HM3 (Hospital Corpsman Third Class J. R. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Navy Lieutenant T. V. Messe, HM3 (Hospital Corpsman Third Class J. R. Sexton USN, and HN (Hospitalman) D. S. French, USN, Corpsm... More

A front end loader places a 1700 pound line charge at Range 114 (demolition range) during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. The line charge was laid by 2d Platoon, Bravo mpany, 2d mbat Engineer Battalion. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine rps Air Ground mbat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground mbat Element (GCE), Air mbat Element (ACE) and the...

A front end loader places a 1700 pound line charge at Range 114 (demol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A front end loader places a 1700 pound line charge at Range 114 (demolition range) during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. The... More

Marines from 2d Platoon, Bravo Company, 2d Combat Engineer Battalion attach a fuse to a rocket for a line charge that will propel 1700 pounds of C-4 explosives in the air at Range 114 (demolition range) during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element...

Marines from 2d Platoon, Bravo Company, 2d Combat Engineer Battalion a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marines from 2d Platoon, Bravo Company, 2d Combat Engineer Battalion attach a fuse to a rocket for a line charge that will prope... More

An AV-8B Harrier lands at the air strip adjacent to Camp Wilson during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. The Harrier is used for air to ground and air to air fighting. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

An AV-8B Harrier lands at the air strip adjacent to Camp Wilson during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 5-97 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm... More

A line charge explodes at Range 114 (demolition range) during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. The line charge, containing over 1700 pounds of C-4 explosives was laid by 2d Platoon, Bravo Company, 2d Combat Engineer Battalion. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat nt (GCE), Air Combat...

A line charge explodes at Range 114 (demolition range) during COMBINED...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A line charge explodes at Range 114 (demolition range) during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. The line charge, containing ove... More

An M1-A1 tank patrols near range 500, during COMBINED ARMS (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

An M1-A1 tank patrols near range 500, during COMBINED ARMS (CAX) 5-97....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 5-97 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

A "Night Owl" from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Squadron-2, lands after a surveillance mission at airfield "Seagull" during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. The "Night Owl", which replaced the OV-10 aircraft, is capable of providing units with ground reconnaissance, deep air support, mortar/artillery live fire adjustments, and Battle Damage Assessment. The aircraft is controlled by a technician and the use of several satellites. The maximum range of the aircraft is over 50 kilometers. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is...

A "Night Owl" from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Squadron-2, la...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A "Night Owl" from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Squadron-2, lands after a surveillance mission at airfield "Seagull" dur... More

Lance Corporal D. F. Garrier, 3rd Squad "A" GUNNER for Weapons Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2D Marine Regiment, prepares his M224 60 mm Mortar, to send rounds down range during the Mobile Assault Course at COMBINED ARMS Exercise CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element...

Lance Corporal D. F. Garrier, 3rd Squad "A" GUNNER for Weapons Platoon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal D. F. Garrier, 3rd Squad "A" GUNNER for Weapons Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2D Marine Regiment, prepar... More

GUNNERY Sergeant G. L. Briddell from 2d Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, throws an MK-67 Fragmentation Grenade at Range 104 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat ement (GCE), Air Combat ement (ACE) and the Combat Service Support...

GUNNERY Sergeant G. L. Briddell from 2d Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: GUNNERY Sergeant G. L. Briddell from 2d Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, throws an MK-67 Fragmentation Gren... More

Lance Corporall J. A. Berry, a Combat Engineer with 2d Platoon Bravo Company, 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, throws an MK-67 Fragmentation Grenade, while Sergeant Gain, an Engineer from the same Platoon ensures that his Marine us the proper throwing technique. The Marines were training at Range 104 during COMBINED ARMS Exerci (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exerci being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exerci is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have...

Lance Corporall J. A. Berry, a Combat Engineer with 2d Platoon Bravo C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporall J. A. Berry, a Combat Engineer with 2d Platoon Bravo Company, 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, throws an MK-67 Frag... More

A Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) from Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaisance (LAR) Battalion patrols the Black Top training area during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

A Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) from Alpha Company, 2nd Light Armored Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 5-97 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Light Armored Vehicle-25's (LAV-25's) from Alpha Company, 2nd L.A.R. (Light Armored Reconnaisance) Battalion standby for an attack on Range 400 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat ment (GCE), Air Combat ment (ACE) and the Combat Service Support...

Light Armored Vehicle-25's (LAV-25's) from Alpha Company, 2nd L.A.R. (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Light Armored Vehicle-25's (LAV-25's) from Alpha Company, 2nd L.A.R. (Light Armored Reconnaisance) Battalion standby for an atta... More

Lance Corporal T. A. Moore with the M47 Dragon Anti-Armor Missile System, Dragons section, Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Second Marine Regiment, patrols with his M16A2 assualt rifle in a squad column formation, during the Final Exercise at COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. The Final Exercise is a three day exercise that combines everything these Marines have practiced the month prior. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands...

Lance Corporal T. A. Moore with the M47 Dragon Anti-Armor Missile Syst...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal T. A. Moore with the M47 Dragon Anti-Armor Missile System, Dragons section, Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Sec... More

Marines o DRAGONS Section, Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Second Marine Regiment, get ready to ire the M47 Dragon Anti-Armor Missle system, ater a two click (two kilometer) patrolling movement over the Black Top training area, during the Final Exercise o COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, Caliornia. The command element or this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands rom the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warare exercise, to...

Marines o DRAGONS Section, Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Second Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marines of DRAGONS Section, Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Second Marine Regiment, get ready to fire the M47 Dragon Anti-Armo... More

Private First Class F. A. Spennato, a Cook attached with CSSD-27 (Combat Service Support Element), stirs a pot o boiled chicken breasts at the mess hall during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. The mess hall is capable o eeding over 3500 Marines per meal. The Marines prepare two meals daily. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, Caliornia. The command element or this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands rom the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warare exercise, to...

Private First Class F. A. Spennato, a Cook attached with CSSD-27 (Comb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Private First Class F. A. Spennato, a Cook attached with CSSD-27 (Combat Service Support Element), stirs a pot of boiled chicken... More

Marines from HMH-461 (Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina), conduct a pre-flight operations check on a CH-53E "Super Stallion" during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service...

Marines from HMH-461 (Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Caroli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marines from HMH-461 (Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina), conduct a pre-flight operations check on a CH-53E "Su... More

Corporal T. V. Bradley, an Avionics repairman with HMM-264 (Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina) installs a distributor to the motor head of the CH-46 "Sea Knight" during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat ent (GCE), Air Combat...

Corporal T. V. Bradley, an Avionics repairman with HMM-264 (Marine Cor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal T. V. Bradley, an Avionics repairman with HMM-264 (Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina) installs a distr... More

Sergeant B. J. Paquette, a Motor Transport Mechanc attached wth Mantenance Platoon, CSSD-27 (Combat Servce Support Detachment), prepares to lft an M998 Hgh-Moblty Multpurpose Wheeled Vehcle (HMMWV) whle Corporal J. E. Shelhausen, a Motor Transport Mechanc wth the same unt, attaches the hook from the boom of the M936A2 Wrecker at the Motor Transport Mantenance Faclty durng COMBINED ARMS Exercse (CAX) 6-97. The Marnes are lftng the vehcle to access the transmsson for replacement. CAX 5/6-97 s a Marne Ar Ground Task Force (MAGTF) exercse beng conducted at Marne Corps Ar Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), 29 Palms, Calforna. The command element for ths exercse...

Sergeant B. J. Paquette, a Motor Transport Mechanc attached wth Manten...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant B. J. Paquette, a Motor Transport Mechanic attached with Maintenance Platoon, CSSD-27 (Combat Service Support Detachmen... More

Sergeant C. M. Rogers, a Bulk Fuel Technician attached with CSSD 27 (Combat Service Support Detachment) inspects a 600 GPM (Gallons Per Minute) Pump at the Bulk Fuel site during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. The fuel site has a maximum fuel srage capacity of 40,000 gallons of fuel. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units this desert warfare exercise,...

Sergeant C. M. Rogers, a Bulk Fuel Technician attached with CSSD 27 (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant C. M. Rogers, a Bulk Fuel Technician attached with CSSD 27 (Combat Service Support Detachment) inspects a 600 GPM (Gall... More

An AH-1W "Super Cobra" from HMLA-167 (MCAS New River, North Carolina) prepares to land at the Camp Wilson Airstrip after flight manuevers during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service...

An AH-1W "Super Cobra" from HMLA-167 (MCAS New River, North Carolina) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An AH-1W "Super Cobra" from HMLA-167 (MCAS New River, North Carolina) prepares to land at the Camp Wilson Airstrip after flight ... More

Corporal K. J. Childs, a radio technician with Maintenance Detachment, CSSD-27 (bat Service Support Detachment), repairs an RT-1209 (High Frequency Receiver/Transmitter) at the Electronics Maintenance pound during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground bat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground...

Corporal K. J. Childs, a radio technician with Maintenance Detachment,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal K. J. Childs, a radio technician with Maintenance Detachment, CSSD-27 (Combat Service Support Detachment), repairs an R... More

Lance Corporal R. L. Molt, a Messman with CSSD-27 (Combat Service Support Detachment), prepares cantelope for the salad bar at the mess hall during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. The mess hall is capable of serving 3500 Marines per meal and serves two meals daily. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air d Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air d Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the...

Lance Corporal R. L. Molt, a Messman with CSSD-27 (Combat Service Supp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal R. L. Molt, a Messman with CSSD-27 (Combat Service Support Detachment), prepares cantelope for the salad bar at t... More

Lance Corporal D. E. Steltenkamp, a Water Purification Technician attached with Water Supply Detachment, CSSD-27 (Combat Service Support Detachment), operates a laundry Unit during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. The system can handle 120 lbs. of laundry per machine and is capable of handling 500 lbs. of laundry per hour. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent...

Lance Corporal D. E. Steltenkamp, a Water Purification Technician atta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal D. E. Steltenkamp, a Water Purification Technician attached with Water Supply Detachment, CSSD-27 (Combat Service... More

Private First Class C. Jones an MP with Military Police Detachment, CSSD-27 (Comat Service Support Detachment) fires an M2 .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun off the roof of an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at the Delta Corridor Training Area during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert...

Private First Class C. Jones an MP with Military Police Detachment, CS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Private First Class C. Jones an MP with Military Police Detachment, CSSD-27 (Comat Service Support Detachment) fires an M2 .50 C... More

Marines from CSSD-27 (Combat Support Detachment) provide perimeter security for a convoy passing through the Delta Corridor Training Area during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat...

Marines from CSSD-27 (Combat Support Detachment) provide perimeter sec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marines from CSSD-27 (Combat Service Support Detachment) provide perimeter security for a convoy passing through the Delta Corri... More

Lance Corporal J. R. Adkins, a Videographer attached wi 2d Marine Division Combat Camera Unit, Camp Lejeune, Nor Carolina, tapes e day's action at range 103 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for is exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around e 6 Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, Nor Carolina. Many commands from e II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to is desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in e Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and...

Lance Corporal J. R. Adkins, a Videographer attached wi 2d Marine Divi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal J. R. Adkins, a Videographer attached with 2d Marine Division Combat Camera Unit, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, t... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL) W. J. Wilkerson with 1ST Platoon Weapons Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, adjusts LCPL D. M. Miller on target with his M240G Medium Machine Gun at range 400 during COMBIND ARMS xercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MF (Marine xpeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat lement (GC), Air Combat...

Lance Corporal (LCPL) W. J. Wilkerson with 1ST Platoon Weapons Company...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal (LCPL) W. J. Wilkerson with 1ST Platoon Weapons Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, adjusts LCPL D. M. Miller on ... More

Lance Corporal Anderson with 1ST Platoon Weapons Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, fires his M240G Medium Machine Gun at range 400 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat nt (GCE), Air Combat nt (ACE) and the Combat Service Support...

Lance Corporal Anderson with 1ST Platoon Weapons Company, 2d Battalion...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal Anderson with 1ST Platoon Weapons Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, fires his M240G Medium Machine Gun at range... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL) W. J. Wilkerson with 1ST Platoon Weapons Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, adjusts LCPL D. M. Miller on target with his M240G Medium Machine Gun at range 400 during COMBIND ARMS xercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MF (Marine xpeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat lement (GC), Air Combat...

Lance Corporal (LCPL) W. J. Wilkerson with 1ST Platoon Weapons Company...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal (LCPL) W. J. Wilkerson with 1ST Platoon Weapons Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, adjusts LCPL D. M. Miller on ... More

Lance Corporal Gresham of Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, lays down a line for other Marines to follow through the initial breech of a simulated mine field at range 400 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground at Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground at Element (GCE), Air...

Lance Corporal Gresham of Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regim...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal Gresham of Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, lays down a line for other Marines to follow through ... More

Lance Corporal Losstetter of Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, fires on an enemy position with an M 240G Medium Machine Gun off of "Machine Gun hill" at range 400 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat nt (GCE), Air Combat...

Lance Corporal Losstetter of Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal Losstetter of Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, fires on an enemy position with an M 240G Medium M... More

Two Field Radio Operators attached with Golf Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, coordinate the training evolution at range 400 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

Two Field Radio Operators attached with Golf Company, 2d Battalion, 6t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-97 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Sergeant W. M. Browser, an Counter Radar Intelligence Expert with 2d Radio Battalion, 2d Surveillance Reconnaissance Intelligence Group, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, gives target adjustments to two of his Marines at range 103. The Marines were shooting the M-16 A2 Service Rifle during another training day here at COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine...

Sergeant W. M. Browser, an Counter Radar Intelligence Expert with 2d R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant W. M. Browser, an Counter Radar Intelligence Expert with 2d Radio Battalion, 2d Surveillance Reconnaissance Intelligenc... More

A Marine from Echo Company, 2D Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, runs for cover with his M16A2 Service Rifle and an AT-4 Light Anti-Armor Weapon at range 400 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground t Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground t Element (GCE), Air t Element (ACE) and the...

A Marine from Echo Company, 2D Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, runs fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine from Echo Company, 2D Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, runs for cover with his M16A2 Service Rifle and an AT-4 Light Ant... More

A Marine from Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, rushes into position to fire his M47 "Dragon" Anti-Armor missile system at range 400 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat...

A Marine from Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, rushes ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine from Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, rushes into position to fire his M47 "Dragon" Anti-Armor missile ... More

A Marine with 1ST Platoon Weapons Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, ensures that the M240G Medium Machine Gun's chamber is clear after firing at range 400 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground at Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground at Element (GCE), Air at Element (ACE) and the...

A Marine with 1ST Platoon Weapons Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine with 1ST Platoon Weapons Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, ensures that the M240G Medium Machine Gun's chamber is cle... More

A UH-1 "Huey" carries Marines from 6th Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for a rappelling exercise at the Sandhill Training Area, during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat...

A UH-1 "Huey" carries Marines from 6th Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Reco...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A UH-1 "Huey" carries Marines from 6th Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, for a rappelling exercise at the San... More

Corporl Howell, with 6th Pltoon, Alph Compny, 2d Reconnissnce Bttlion, begins his Fst Rope descent during repelling exercise, t the Sndhill Trining Are, during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is MAGTF (Mrine Air Ground Tsk Force) exercise being conducted t MCAGCC (Mrine Corps Air Ground Combt Center), 29 Plms, Cliforni. The commnd element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built round the 6th Mrine Regiment, 2d Mrine Division, Cmp Lejeune, North Crolin. Mny commnds from the II MEF (Mrine Expeditionry Force) hve sent units to this desert wrfre exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combt Element (GCE), Air Combt Element (ACE)...

Corporl Howell, with 6th Pltoon, Alph Compny, 2d Reconnissnce Bttlion,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal Howell, with 6th Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, begins his Fast Rope descent during a repelling e... More

A Marine with Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, fires his M240G Medium Machine Gun to provide cover fire for his Marines at range 400 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. Range 400 is a reinforced company level training range, consisting of an initial breech (simulated mine field), overhead live firing from "Machine-Gun Hill", and a platoon traversing through a canyon to reach the objective. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North...

A Marine with Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, fires his M240G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine with Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, fires his M240G Medium Machine Gun to provide cover fire for his Marines ... More

Two marines with 6th Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Recon Battalion, rappel from a UH-1 "Huey" at the Sandhill Training Area, during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

Two marines with 6th Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Recon Battalion, rappe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 5/6-97 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Marines with Echo Company, 2D Battalion, 6th Marines, prepare to assault the objective at range 400 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. Range 400 is a reinforced company level training range, consisting of an initial breech (simulated mine field), overhead live firing from "Machine-Gun Hill", and a platoon traversing through a canyon to reach the objective. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF ine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC ine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF...

Marines with Echo Company, 2D Battalion, 6th Marines, prepare to assau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marines with Echo Company, 2D Battalion, 6th Marines, prepare to assault the objective at range 400 during COMBINED ARMS Exercis... More

Corporal Battle of Golf Battery 2/10 checks the coordinates on his M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer at OP (Observation Post) Left Training Area during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat...

Corporal Battle of Golf Battery 2/10 checks the coordinates on his M19...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal Battle of Golf Battery 2/10 checks the coordinates on his M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer at OP (Observation Post) Lef... More

A Marine from Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, coordinates with an attachment on the execution of completing their mission at range 400 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. Range 400 is a reinforced company level training range, consisting of an initial breech (simulated mine field), overhead live firing from "Machine-Gun Hill", and a platoon traversing through a canyon to reach the objective. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune,...

A Marine from Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, coordinates wit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine from Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, coordinates with an attachment on the execution of completing their missi... More

A rine from Fox Company, 2d Battalion, 6th rines, observes the impact of his 83mm rocket, after firing the SMAW (Shoulder launched Multi-purpose Assault Weapon), at range 400 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. Range 400 is a reinforced company level training range, consisting of an initial breech (simulated mine field), overhead live firing from "chine-Gun Hill", and a platoon traversing through a canyon to reach the objective. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (rine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (rine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th rine Regiment, 2d...

A rine from Fox Company, 2d Battalion, 6th rines, observes the impact ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine from Fox Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, observes the impact of his 83mm rocket, after firing the SMAW (Shoulder la... More

A Marine with Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, fires rounds at the objective from a M240G Medium Machine Gun while carrying an "Anti-Tank 4" (AT4) 84mm rocket launcher at range 400, during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. Range 400 is a reinforced company level training range, consisting of an initial breech (simulated mine field), overhead live firing from "machine-gun" hill, and a platoon traversing through a canyon to reach the objective. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine...

A Marine with Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, fires rounds at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine with Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, fires rounds at the objective from a M240G Medium Machine Gun while carry... More

HM3 (Hospital Corpsman Third Class) Scott, with 6th Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, rappels into the Sandhill Training Area, during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat...

HM3 (Hospital Corpsman Third Class) Scott, with 6th Platoon, Alpha Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: HM3 (Hospital Corpsman Third Class) Scott, with 6th Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, rappels into the Sandhi... More

Corporal Duda and Lance Corporal Taylor, with 6th Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Recon Battalion, rappel from a UH-1 "Huey" at the Sandhill Training Area, during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat...

Corporal Duda and Lance Corporal Taylor, with 6th Platoon, Alpha Compa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal Duda and Lance Corporal Taylor, with 6th Platoon, Alpha Company, 2d Recon Battalion, rappel from a UH-1 "Huey" at the S... More

Marines from Fox Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, tactically patrol through their objective at range 400, during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. Range 400 is a reinforced company level training range, consisting of an initial breech (simulated mine field), overhead live firing from "Machine-Gun Hill", and a platoon traversing through a canyon to reach the objective. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the...

Marines from Fox Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, tactically patrol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marines from Fox Company, 2d Battalion, 6th Marines, tactically patrol through their objective at range 400, during COMBINED ARM... More

Three M998s High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), two M1044 variants armed with MK 19-3 40mm grenade machine gun and an M1045 Tube Launched Optically Guided Weapons Systems (TOW) variant (foreground)] from Heavy Machinegun Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, provide suppressive fire during the Mechanized Assault Course at the Delta Corridor training area during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5/6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp...

Three M998s High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), two M1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Three M998s High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), two M1044 variants armed with MK 19-3 40mm grenade machine gun a... More

A Tube Launched Optically Guided Weapons Systems (TOW) gunner a M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), M1045 variant, with 2nd Battalion, 6th Mare Regiment, waits position at the Delta Corridor trag area durg COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Mare Air Ground Task Force) exercise beg conducted at MCAGCC (Mare Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Mare Regiment, 2d Mare Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carola. Many commands from the II MEF (Mare Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets...

A Tube Launched Optically Guided Weapons Systems (TOW) gunner a M998 H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Tube Launched Optically Guided Weapons Systems (TOW) gunner in a M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), M104... More

Two M998s High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), M1044 variant armed with MK 19-3 40 mm grena machine gun, from Heavy Machinegun Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, provi suppressive fire during the Mechanized Assault Course at the Delta corridor training area during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this...

Two M998s High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), M1044 va...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two M998s High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), M1044 variant armed with MK 19-3 40 mm grenade machine gun, from H... More

Lance Corporal J. C. Smith, a "Harrier" Mechanic, refuels an AV-8B "Harrier" aircraft, at the Camp Wilson Airfield, during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

Lance Corporal J. C. Smith, a "Harrier" Mechanic, refuels an AV-8B "Ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-97 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm... More

Messmen with Combat Service Support Element-27, serve evening chow to one of the many Marines at the chow hall during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

Messmen with Combat Service Support Element-27, serve evening chow to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-97 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm... More

rgeant J. Santoyo the Assistant Operations CHIEF with S-3, 6th Marine Regiment, plans the routes of movement for the FINEX (Final Exercise) at the S-3 shop during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat...

rgeant J. Santoyo the Assistant Operations CHIEF with S-3, 6th Marine ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant J. Santoyo the Assistant Operations CHIEF with S-3, 6th Marine Regiment, plans the routes of movement for the FINEX (Fi... More

Lance Corporal Herzog, a Motor Transport Operator with Headquarters Battalion, attached to bat Service Support Detachment 27, enjoys the chow from the mess hall during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground bat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground bat Element (GCE), Air bat Element (ACE) and the...

Lance Corporal Herzog, a Motor Transport Operator with Headquarters Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal Herzog, a Motor Transport Operator with Headquarters Battalion, attached to Combat Service Support Detachment 27,... More

An AV-8B "Harrier", equipped with two BDU-45 500-pound bombs, takes off vertically from the Expeditionary Airfield during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

An AV-8B "Harrier", equipped with two BDU-45 500-pound bombs, takes of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-97 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm... More

A C-130 "Hercules" aircraft descends upon the Expeditionary Airfield during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

A C-130 "Hercules" aircraft descends upon the Expeditionary Airfield d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-97 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm... More

Two Marines armed with M16A2 Service Rifles from 6th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, awaits further instructions after offloading from an AAV (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground at Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground at Element (GCE), Air...

Two Marines armed with M16A2 Service Rifles from 6th Marine Regiment, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Marines armed with M16A2 Service Rifles from 6th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, awaits further instructions ... More

AAV's (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) from 2d AAV Battalion, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, return from the field during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat (GCE), Air Combat (ACE) and the Combat Service Support...

AAV's (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) from 2d AAV Battalion, 2d Marine Di...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AAV's (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) from 2d AAV Battalion, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, return from the fiel... More

A CH-53E "Super Stallion" from HMH-461, MCAS New River, North Carola, externally lifts an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) durg HST (Helicopter Support Team) trag at Observation Post (OP) Crampton durg Combed Arms Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Mare Air Ground Task Force) exercise beg conducted at MCAGCC (Mare Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Mare Regiment, 2d Mare Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carola. Many commands from the II MEF (Mare Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets...

A CH-53E "Super Stallion" from HMH-461, MCAS New River, North Carola, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A CH-53E "Super Stallion" from HMH-461, MCAS New River, North Carolina, externally lifts an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Whee... More

A cake prepared by cooks from the Camp Wilson Mess Hall is displayed for the "Victory Meal" two days prior to the beginning of the Marines parture from the field. The Marines are served steak, lobster, baked potato, and soda for the meal. The Marines have been participating in COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this...

A cake prepared by cooks from the Camp Wilson Mess Hall is displayed f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A cake prepared by cooks from the Camp Wilson Mess Hall is displayed for the "Victory Meal" two days prior to the beginning of t... More

Lance Corporal Scott, an HST Helicopter Support Team) expert with 2d Landing Support Battalion Detachment, attaches a rope to the static rod which will "ground" the helicopter allowing the Marines to attach a cable to an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle HMMWV) for external lifting at Observation Post OP) Crampton during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF...

Lance Corporal Scott, an HST Helicopter Support Team) expert with 2d L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal Scott, an HST (Helicopter Support Team) expert with 2d Landing Support Battalion Detachment, attaches a rope to t... More

CH-53E "Super Stallion" Helicopter externally lifts an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) during HST (Helicopter Support Team) training at Observation Post (OP) Crampton during COMBINED RMS Exercise (CX) 6-97. CX 5/6-97 is a MGTF (Marine ir Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCGCC (Marine Corps ir Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE),...

CH-53E "Super Stallion" Helicopter externally lifts an M998 High-Mobil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A CH-53E "Super Stallion" Helicopter externally lifts an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) during HST (Hel... More

A CH-53E "Super Stallion" helicopter from HMH-461, MCAS New River, North Carolina, externally lifts an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) during HST (Helicopter Support Team) Training as it prepares to land at TLZ (Tactical Landing Zone) Wilson during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert...

A CH-53E "Super Stallion" helicopter from HMH-461, MCAS New River, Nor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A CH-53E "Super Stallion" helicopter from HMH-461, MCAS New River, North Carolina, externally lifts an M998 High-Mobility Multip... More

Three Swedish Generals and Major General Bryan, the Commanding Officer for MCB 29 Palms, are escorted to the Command and Operations Center after arriving on a CH-46 "Sea Knight" during a tour of the FINEX (Final Exercise) at the Quaken Bush Training Area during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) ise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this ise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare...

Three Swedish Generals and Major General Bryan, the Commanding Officer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Three Swedish Generals and Major General Bryan, the Commanding Officer for MCB 29 Palms, are escorted to the Command and Operati... More

US Marine Corps CHIEF Warrant Officer 3 Paul A. Diaz, Nuclear Biological and Chemical Officer, Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, pumps some iron on the rowing machine in the gym aboard the USS WASP (LHD 1). The 26th MEU is deployed on the ship as part of Landing Force Sixth Fleet

US Marine Corps CHIEF Warrant Officer 3 Paul A. Diaz, Nuclear Biologic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL J. T. Watkins, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary

Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary

Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) celebrate the 122nd birthday of the Hospital Corps on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 17, 2020. The Hospital Corpsman birthday was established... More

The hallway inhabited by the Command Element 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) at Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

The hallway inhabited by the Command Element 26th Marine Expeditionary...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Cam... More

The hallway inhabited by the Command Element 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) at Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

The hallway inhabited by the Command Element 26th Marine Expeditionary...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Cam... More

The Marine STAFF Judge Advocate with the Command Element of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) works in his office, which he shares with the command chaplain, at Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

The Marine STAFF Judge Advocate with the Command Element of the 26th M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Cam... More

Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Communications), Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), speaks on a field radio at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Comm...

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

Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Communication), Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), carves a wooden plaque in memory of Marines killed in a KC-130 crash at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Comm...

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

Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Communication), Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), carves a wooden plaque in memory of Marines killed in a KC-130 crash at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Comm...

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

Sergeant Kevin Kearny, USMC, (left), and Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, both members of Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Communication), Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), work at their laptops in a combat operations center located at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

Sergeant Kevin Kearny, USMC, (left), and Corporal Emeterio M. Arredond...

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

In the foreground, a plaque carved by Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, (background), Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Communication), Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), as a memorial to the Marines killed in a KC-130 crash at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

In the foreground, a plaque carved by Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, ...

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

Sergeant Kevin Kearny, USMC, (left), and Corporal Emeterio M. Arredondo, USMC, both members of Radio Platoon, S-6 Section (Communication), Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), work at their laptops in a combat operations center located at a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

Sergeant Kevin Kearny, USMC, (left), and Corporal Emeterio M. Arredond...

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

STAFF Sergeant Franco Andolin, USMC, Systems Engineer CHIEF, Command Element, S-6 (Communications) from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), Camp Pendleton, California, dumps sand into a wheelbarrow before taking it over to other Marines to be mixed for cement during the building of the schoolhouse. The schoolhouse is being built as part of community relations during Exercise EDGE MALLET 02 in Faza, Kenya

STAFF Sergeant Franco Andolin, USMC, Systems Engineer CHIEF, Command E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGE MALLET 02 Base: Faza State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 13 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CPL Br... More

Corporal Robert D. Walkley, USMC, Small Computer Systems SPECIALIST, Command Element, S-6 (Communications), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), Camp Pendleton, California, takes a moment for a drink during the building of the school house in Faza. The schoolhouse is being built as part of community relations during Exercise EDGE MALLET 02 in Kenya

Corporal Robert D. Walkley, USMC, Small Computer Systems SPECIALIST, C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGE MALLET 02 Base: Faza State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 13 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CPL Br... More

As seen through the green glow of a night scope, a small group of Marines from the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) pass the night by playing spades with a flashlight as their sole means of illumination. They are at a Command Post in Kenya, Africa during EDGED MALLET '02

As seen through the green glow of a night scope, a small group of Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGED MALLET '02 Base: Command Post State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 13 MEU Scene Camera Operat... More

As seen through the green glow of a night scope, a small group of Marines from the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) pass the night by playing spades with a flashlight as their sole means of illumination. They are at a Command Post in Kenya, Africa during EDGED MALLET '02

As seen through the green glow of a night scope, a small group of Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGED MALLET '02 Base: Command Post State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 13 MEU Scene Camera Operat... More

United States Marine Corpsmen (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Jeremy M. Frick, left, S-3, Command Element (CE), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), CPL Chad Rinker, S-1, CE and CPL Cory D. Owensby, right, S-6, CE model new fleece pullovers bearing the MEU crest

United States Marine Corpsmen (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Jeremy M. Frick, l...

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: SGT Bryan Reed, USMC R... More

Marines of the Command Element, United States Marine Corps (USMC), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), model new fleece pullovers bearing the MEU crest

Marines of the Command Element, United States Marine Corps (USMC), 24t...

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: SGT Bryan Reed, USMC R... More

United States Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Dan J. McSweeney, officer-in-charge (OIC), Public Affairs/Combat Camera, Command Element, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), models a new pullover fleece bearing the MEU crest

United States Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Dan J. McSwee...

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: SGT Bryan Reed, USMC R... More

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