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Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, a U.S. Marine Corps troop with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, provides security for a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement 7-ton truck in the Khowst-Gardez Pass, Afghanistan, on Dec. 30, 2004. These Marines are conducting security and stabilization operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL James L. Yarboro) (Released)

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, a U.S. Marine Corps troo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Khowst-Gardez Pass State: Khowst Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES Scene Camera Operator: CPL James L. Y... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, U.S. Marine Corps Lance CPL. Chris Peck, a rifleman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, provides security while on a long security halt in the Khowst-Gardez Pass, Afghanistan, on Dec. 29, 2004. These Marines are conducting security and stabilization operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL James L. Yarboro) (Released)

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, U.S. Marine Corps Lance ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Khowst-Gardez Pass State: Khowst Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES Scene Camera Operator: CPL James L. Y... More

A Marine of the Security Force Company patrols through smoke with an M-16A2 assault rifle during training in guarding the special weapons area of the submarine base

A Marine of the Security Force Company patrols through smoke with an M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia(GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Laurie Hughes-Smith Releas... More

A Marine of the Security Force Company stands guard with an M-16A2 assault rifle in a bunker near the special weapons area of the submarine base

A Marine of the Security Force Company stands guard with an M-16A2 ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia(GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Laurie Hughes-Smith Releas... More

A Marine of the Security Force Company patrols through smoke with an M-16A2 assault rifle during training in guarding the special weapons area of the submarine base

A Marine of the Security Force Company patrols through smoke with an M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia(GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Laurie Hughes-Smith Releas... More

Members of SEAL Team 2. Platoon Alpha, are shown in a training scenario required to maintain their highly skilled proficiency in guerilla warfare. The SEAL on the left is armed with an M16A2 assault rifle

Members of SEAL Team 2. Platoon Alpha, are shown in a training scenari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Steve Orr Release Status... More

A Navy SEAL of SEAL Team 2's Platoon Alpha takes aim with his M-16A2 assault rifle at a possible "enemy" dugout during a training scenario. His partner in the background is armed with an M-60A1 30 caliber light machine gun. SEAL team members are required to remain airborne qualified and are highly skilled in guerilla warfare tactics

A Navy SEAL of SEAL Team 2's Platoon Alpha takes aim with his M-16A2 a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Steve Orr Release Status... More

SPC Joshua Henry (USA), Indirect Fire Infantryman, HQ 268 Armored Battalion, 1ST Armored Division, stands behind a Bosnian civilian and conducts a frisk search on the civilian before he is allowed to enter Camp Linda Olovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. SPC Henry is armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle fitted with a 40mm M203 Grenade Launcher, and is standing in front of several blue 50-gallon drum barrel barricades and a parked US Army, IFOR marked, M3A2 Cavalry Fighting Vehicle, with the rear hatch area visible

SPC Joshua Henry (USA), Indirect Fire Infantryman, HQ 268 Armored Batt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Linda Olovo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andy Dunaway Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A US Army videographer, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, rests his video camera on the first of several blue 50-gallon drum barrel barricades while looking through the camera eyepiece. A US Army, IFOR marked, M3A2 Cavalry Fighting Vehicle, rear hatch area visible, is parked behind the drum barrel barricade

A US Army videographer, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, rests...

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

A US Marine from 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines, aims his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle (equipped to fire blanks), during the hostage rescue mission of the Revised Capabilities Exercise (RCAPEX), at Camp Lejeune, NC

A US Marine from 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines, aims his 5.56mm M16A2 ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RCAPEX Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Navy Hospital Corpsman Eric Carver armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, watches over two wounded civilians during a simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, Hi, during Operation RIMPAC 96. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA, conducted training in evacuation of civilians from hostile foreign environments

US Navy Hospital Corpsman Eric Carver armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assaul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

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

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

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

A front view medium close up of US Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCPL) Ryan Roth armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle and Corporal (CPL) Mike Gaffey manning a 7.62mm M240G machine gun standing watch from a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV-25), at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station (MCS), HI. Marines from 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA conducted training exercises in Hawaii as part of Operation RIMPAC 96

A front view medium close up of US Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCPL) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A US Marines squad leader looks on as members of his squad handcuff a suspected terrorist during a simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Exercise (NEO) at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI. During Operation RIMPAC 96, Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA practiced techniques used in the evacuation of civilians from hostile environments. Some members of the Squad are armed with the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle

A US Marines squad leader looks on as members of his squad handcuff a ...

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

US Marine Lance Corporal (LCPL) Walter Embser armed with 5.56mm M16a2 assault rifle covers his face from a barrage of dust and debris stirred up by The US Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC 73) departing from Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI. Marine and Naval Personnel from conducted simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Exercises as part of Operation RIMPAC 96

US Marine Lance Corporal (LCPL) Walter Embser armed with 5.56mm M16a2 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCPL) Daniel Ross armed with the M16A2 assault rifle stands guard as a member of the Light Assault Vehicle (LAV-25) crew searches the bags of civilians during simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Operations at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI. . The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) from Camp Pendleton, CA conducted training exercises in the evacuation of civilians from hostile foreign environments, as part of Operation RIMPAC 96

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCPL) Daniel Ross armed with the M16A2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCPL) Doy Gorton armed with the M16A2 assault rifle and Marines atop a Light Assault Vehicles (LAV-25) guard wounded civilians inside a barricaded area during the simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI. Part of Operation RIMPAC 96, Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA conducted training exercises in the evacuation of civilians from hostile environments

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCPL) Doy Gorton armed with the M16A2 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

US Marines use the Light Assault Vehicle (LAV-25) and a sniper position on the hoof to guard a building designated as the American Embassy. Marine from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, Ca trained in simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI during Operation RIMPAC 96. One Marine is armed with the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with the M203 grenade launcher attached while the LAV-25 is armed with the 25mm M242 "Bushmaster" chain gun and a 7.62mm M240G machine gun atop the turret

US Marines use the Light Assault Vehicle (LAV-25) and a sniper positio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

From atop a building designated as the American embassy US Marine Corps Corporal (CPL) Eric Folstad looks through the scope of a (12.7mm) .50 in Barrett Light Fifty Model 82A1 sniping rifle. CPL Travis Salvador (left) mans the a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with a mounted scope and Lance Corporal (LCPL) George Boue carries the 5.56mm M16A2 with M203 grenade launcher attached. At Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station (MCS), HI Marines from 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA conducted training exercises in Hawaii as part of Operation RIMPAC 96

From atop a building designated as the American embassy US Marine Corp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

US Marine Corps Corporal (CPL) Samuel Batts armed with the M16A2 assault rifle stand guard at the corner of a building during the simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) at Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Station, HI. Part of Operation RIMPAC 96, Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA conducted training exercises in the evacuation of civilians from hostile environments. Marines used the Light Assault Vehicles (LAV-25) "pictured in the background" to assist in the Operation

US Marine Corps Corporal (CPL) Samuel Batts armed with the M16A2 assau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A US Marine mans a M240G machine gun in the prone position and carries a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle on his back as he guards a defensive position at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, "Barking Sands" Kauai Hi. Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Camp Pendleton, CA and involved Navy and Marine Air, Ground and Sea Forces trained as a combined amphibious assault force during Operation RIMPAC 96

A US Marine mans a M240G machine gun in the prone position and carries...

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

SPC Joshua Henry (USA), Indirect Fire Infantryman, HQ 268 Armored Battalion, 1ST Armored Division, stands guard, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle fitted with a 40mm M203 Grenade Launcher, in front of the camouflage-netting covered main entry control point bunker for Camp Linda Olovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, during Operation Joint Endeavor. Operation Joint Endeavor is a peacekeeping effort by a multinational Implementation Force (IFOR), comprised of NATO and non-NATO military forces, deployed to Bosnia in support of the Dayton Peace Accords

SPC Joshua Henry (USA), Indirect Fire Infantryman, HQ 268 Armored Batt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Camp Linda Olovo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andy Dunaway Relea... More

1LT Glenn Drysdale (USA), 2 Plt, B Co., 9th Engineers, holds a 5.56mm M16a2 Assault Rifle fitted with a 40mm M203 Grenade Launcher and crouches beside a bunker, located outside of Plesheim, Republic of Srpska, that his troops are about to destroy. The US forces are in Bosnia in support of Operation Joint Guard. Operation Joint Guard is a peacekeeping effort by a multinational Implementation Force (IFOR), comprised of NATO and non-NATO military forces, deployed to Bosnia in support of the Dayton Peace Accords

1LT Glenn Drysdale (USA), 2 Plt, B Co., 9th Engineers, holds a 5.56mm ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Plesheim Country: Republic Of Srpska Scene Camera Operator: SPC Gerald James Release Status: Released to P... More

Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marines begin their assault on the MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) facility, Camp Lejeune. This rehearsal was for a demonstration that would be given the following day as part of the REVISED CAPABILITIES Exercise. The kneeling Marine is armed with the M16A2 assault rifle, prone Marine has the M240G medium machine gun, which replaced the M60E3 in the Marine Corps

Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marines begin their assa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REVISED CAPABILITIES Base: Mout Facility, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc... More

Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marines begin their assault on the MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) facility, Camp Lejeune. This rehearsal was for a demonstration that would be given the following day as part of the REVISED CAPABILITIES Exercise. The kneeling Marine is armed with the M16A2 assault rifle, prone Marine has the M240G medium machine gun, which replaced the M60E3 in the Marine Corps

Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marines begin their assa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REVISED CAPABILITIES Base: Mout Facility, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc... More

Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marines begin their assault on the MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) facility, Camp Lejeune. This rehearsal was for a demonstration that would be given the following day as part of the REVISED CAPABILITIES Exercise. The kneeling Marine is armed with the M16A2 assault rifle, prone Marine has the M240G medium machine gun, which replaced the M60E3 in the Marine Corps

Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2d Marines begin their assa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REVISED CAPABILITIES Base: Mout Facility, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc... More

Corporal Nathan Church, 3rd Platoon, "B" Co, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), sits with fixed bayonet on his M16A2 assault rifle behind a sandbagged defense position in the US Embassy housing complex in Tirana, Albania, during Operation SILVER WAKE. The 26th MEU (SOC) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

Corporal Nathan Church, 3rd Platoon, "B" Co, Battalion Landing Team 1/...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Tim Shearer, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

Sergeant Kevin Clifton, Evacuation Control Center team member and Platoon Sergeant for MSSG-26's Landing Force Shore Party Platoon, stands by with his M16A2 assault rifle to provide security for an incoming helicopter near the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, during Operation SILVER WAKE. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

Sergeant Kevin Clifton, Evacuation Control Center team member and Plat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Tim Shearer, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

Marines from 1ST Force Reconnaissance Company, Camp Pendleton, California, aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1), prepare for embarkation on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to support a clandestine assault as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Marines are seen with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle and All-purpose Lightweight Carrying Equipment (ALICE) pack. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Marines from 1ST Force Reconnaissance Company, Camp Pendleton, Califor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PHC(Nac) Douglas S. Bean, USN Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Marines from 1ST Force Reconnaissance Company, Camp Pendleton, California, aboard USS TARAWA (LHA 1), prepare for embarkation on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to support a clandestine assault as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Marines are seen with Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle and All-purpose Lightweight Carrying Equipment (ALICE) pack. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Marines from 1ST Force Reconnaissance Company, Camp Pendleton, Califor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PHC(Nac) Douglas S. Bean, USN Release Status: Released to Pu... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Randall Mellow, 305TH Security Forces Squadron, McGuire AFB, New Jersey mans his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, while he is partially submerged in swamp water during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 97. AIC Randall has night vision goggles attached to a mount on his helmet

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Randall Mellow, 305TH Security F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '97 Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

Specialists Antonio Henry US Army (USA), 1ST Battalion, 17th Infantry Division carries his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle as he helps to set up communication equipment at Orote Point, Guam during Exercise TANDEM THRUST '99

Specialists Antonio Henry US Army (USA), 1ST Battalion, 17th Infantry ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 99 Base: Orote Point State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Penn... More

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

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

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

Corporal (CPL), Ryan P. Hussey, USMC, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, shouts instructions to his fire team during the main assault on Marine Base Ternate while conducting amphibious assault training, during Exercise BALIKATAN 2000. BALIKATAN 2000 is a joint combined field training exercise held between US and Philippines forces, and is the largest of its kind since 1995

Corporal (CPL), Ryan P. Hussey, USMC, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd...

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

Wearing a Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES), a member of the Phoenix Readiness class repels attacking opposition forces with an M16A2 assault rifle at a mock village on Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was part of a class of 220 taking part in a Phoenix Readiness Course. The course is designed to train Air Force personnel in Air Mobility contingency operations. This includes setting up defensive positions in remote locations woldwide.The mission of the 421st Ground Combat Readiness Squadron, Air Mobility Warfare Center, Fort Dix, is to formulate doctrine and develop tactics. The 421 GCRS standardizes training to enhance Air Mobility Command's ability to support National Command ...

Wearing a Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES), a membe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Wearing a Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES), a member of the Phoenix Readiness class repels attacking opposit... More

A member of the 174TH Security Police Squadron, New York Air National Guard takes aim with his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, as he defends a wooded area near the base perimeter during the Base Defense "Phase II" portion of the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). The rifle is equipped with a blank firing device

A member of the 174TH Security Police Squadron, New York Air National ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Syracuse State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Pamela Allen Release Status: Released to Public... More

US Marine Corps Private First Class (PFC) Jason Meyers, from 3rd Marine Regiment, 12th Battalion, aims his M16A2 Assault Rifle, from a bunker during Operation Fire Dragon at Camp Fuji, Japan. The goal of the operation is to enhance unit cohesion, improve speed of operation, and give Marines training in realistic combat environments

US Marine Corps Private First Class (PFC) Jason Meyers, from 3rd Marin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Fire Dragon 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Carl F. S... More

During Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000, the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle used by US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Gabriel Gonzalez of the Air Education and Training Command, lies against sand bags on the firing line as he returns from checking his target during the live fire portion of the combat weapons competition at Camp Bullis, Texas

During Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000, the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tiffanni R. Spann Release Status: Released to P... More

A close up right side view of US Air Force AIRMAN Lee Lyles of the Air Force Material Command team, lying in the prone firing position, aiming his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle during the combat rifle competition portion of Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The Exercise is as annual Air Force wide competition, sponsored by Air Force Security Forces, which showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 7 physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over a period of 6 days

A close up right side view of US Air Force AIRMAN Lee Lyles of the Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHELLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

During Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000, the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle used by US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Gabriel Gonzalez of the Air Education and Training Command, lies against sand bags on the firing line as he checks his target during the live fire portion of the combat weapons competition at Camp Bullis, Texas

During Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000, the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

A close up view of US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Brian Gilliland from the Air Force Special Operations Command, as he waits to compete in the combat weapons competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. SSGT Gilliland is armed with the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle

A close up view of US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Brian Gilliland from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

A medium close up rear view of an instructor watching US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Bobby Singleton from Air Force Special Operations Command, competing in the combat weapons competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. SSGT Singleton is reloading the M203 grenade launcher attached to his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle

A medium close up rear view of an instructor watching US Air Force STA...

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

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jerry Zabokrtsky of the Air Force Material Command aims his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, from the kneeling supported position, and fires down range during the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. The Exercise is as annual Air Force wide competition, sponsored by Air Force Security Forces, which showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 7 physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over a period of 6 days

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jerry Zabokrtsky of the Air Force Material...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHELLENGE 2000 Base: Camp Bvllis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A... More

A close up view of US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Brad Hummel from the Air Education and Training Command, as he mentally prepares before competing in the combat weapons competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. SSGT Hummel is armed with the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with a M203 grenade launcher attached

A close up view of US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Brad Hummel from the Ai...

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

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Adrian Nuncio, 52nd Security Forces Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, guards his post near the 606th Air Control Squadron compound, during Exercise LOCAL SALTY NATION. AIC Nucio is armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with a blank firing device attached and the setting sun silhouettes the image

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Adrian Nuncio, 52nd Security Forces Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LOCAL SALTY NATION Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Opera... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ivan Torres, 1ST Security Forces Squadron, aims his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle (with a blank firing device attached) from inside an entry control bunker during the 1ST Fighter Wing Operational Readiness Inspection at Langley AFB, Virginia

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ivan Torres, 1ST Security Forces Squadron, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lynnita Cotten Release Status: R... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Desmond Carter, 8th Security Forces Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, checks the identification card of Technical Sergeant Thomas at a random anti-terrorism measure check point, for the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Beverly Bearcat. A1C Carter is armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, with a blank firing device attached

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Desmond Carter, 8th Security Forces Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul D. Watson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A US Air Force AIRMAN from the 1ST Fighter Wing, Langley AFB, Virginia, Civil Engineers Squadron uses a wrench to tighten the bolts on a medal plate, during a Rapid Runway Repair exercise, part of an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). The AIRMAN is wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear and carries a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle

A US Air Force AIRMAN from the 1ST Fighter Wing, Langley AFB, Virginia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C David Miller, USAF Release Status... More

A US Air Force Airmen from the 1ST Fighter Wing, Langley AFB, Virginia, Civil Engineers Squadron waits with his shovel during a Rapid Runway Repair exercise part of an Operational Readiness Inspection. The AIRMAN carries a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with a blank firing device

A US Air Force Airmen from the 1ST Fighter Wing, Langley AFB, Virginia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C David Miller Release Status: Rele... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) DeHoya, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, moves to a defensive position, while training at Camp Pendleton California (CA), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) DeHoya, 3rd Battalion, 5t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) William Saxton, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, trains at the Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) facility, Camp Pendleton, California (CA), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) William Saxton, armed wit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) William Saxton (center), 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, with blank firing device, takes cover behind a rock formation, while conducting training, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) William Saxton (center), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Sean Morgan and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Stanley Benkenship, USAF, 92ND Civil Engineers Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA both pull ropes used to secure tents at Camp Airey, during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), CRISIS REACH 01-49. SSGT Benkenship is armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Sean Morgan and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Stanley Be...

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

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

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

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

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Paul Landreth, USAF, 92ND Security Forces Squadron, is armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle and is wearing Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear as he mans Entry Control Point One (EPC-1) at Camp Airey, Fairchild AFB, WA during a mock demonstration by protesters, part of Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), CRISIS REACH 01-49

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Paul Landreth, USAF, 92ND Security Forces Squad...

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

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Philip Winkelman, USAF Firefighter assigned to the 92ND Civil Engineers Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA mans his bunkered position at Camp Airey, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), CRISIS REACH 01-49

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Philip Winkelman, USAF Firefighter assigned to ...

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

Close up of the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle assigned to STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Matthew Green, USAF, 92ND Communications Squadron, taken at Camp Airey, Fairchild AFB, WA during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), CRISIS REACH 01-49

Close up of the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle assigned to STAFF Sergeant ...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Chris Hurst, USAF, 92ND Supply Squadron, directs STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Matthew Green, USAF, 92ND Communications Squadron, on how to properly clear his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, inside the weapons storage tent at Camp Airey, Fairchild AFB, WA during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), CRISIS REACH 01-49

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Chris Hurst, USAF, 92ND Supply Squadron, directs ...

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

Brigadier General (BGEN) Michael Jelinsky (left), USA, Deputy Commander 88th Regional Support Command, talks with First Lieutenant (1LT) Malcolm USA, Headquarters Headquarters Company, 863rd Engineer Battalion, as a tracked backhoe digs an excavation pit for a new road at the Multiple Purpose Training Range, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. 1LT Malcolm is armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle

Brigadier General (BGEN) Michael Jelinsky (left), USA, Deputy Commande...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Anita Johnson, Civilian Release Status: Released... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Daniel West, USA, Headquarters Headquarters Company, 863rd Engineers Battalion carries his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle as he gives instructions to a tracked backhoe operator, filling an excavation pit, while constructing a new road at the Multiple Purpose Training Range, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Daniel West, USA, Headquarters Headquarters Comp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Anita Johnson... More

Using the shorter and lighter M-4, a variant of the M-16A2 assault rifle, friendly forces move out to pick up a survivor during the survivor extraction exercise in participation with DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

Using the shorter and lighter M-4, a variant of the M-16A2 assault rif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Using the shorter and lighter M-4, a variant of the M-16A2 assault rifle, friendly forces move out to pick up a survivor during the survivor extraction exercise in participation with DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

Using the shorter and lighter M-4, a variant of the M-16A2 assault rif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT), Allen Meyer (left), USAF, 51ST Transportation Squadron and STAFF Sergeant Brandon Bean armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, check the identification of a simulated gun shot victim, SRA James Lopez. All three USAF members are participating in a hostile take over exercise during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE), at Osan AB, Korea

Technical Sergeant (TSGT), Allen Meyer (left), USAF, 51ST Transportati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT George Thompson, USAF Release Sta... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT), Allen Meyer (left), USAF, 51ST Transportation Squadron armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle executes a tactical advantage on SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Charles Allen. SRA Allen and his hostage SRA Arriso are participating in a hostile take over exercise during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE), at Osan AB, Korea

Technical Sergeant (TSGT), Allen Meyer (left), USAF, 51ST Transportati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT George Thompson, USAF Release Sta... More

Persuaded by security members that the situation was hopeless, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Charles Allen, USAF, lowers his a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle to the ground, and holds on to SRA, Tom Arriso, USAF, 51ST Transportation Squadron. SRA Allen and Arriso are participating in a hostile take over exercise during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE), at Osan AB, Korea

Persuaded by security members that the situation was hopeless, SENIOR ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT George Thompson, USAF Release Sta... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Charles Allen, USAF, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, plays the part of the aggressor, and holds SRA, Tom Arriso, USAF, 51ST Transportation Squadron hostage while participating in a hostile take over exercise during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE), at Osan AB, Korea

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Charles Allen, USAF, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT George Thompson, USAF Release Sta... More

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

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

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

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Jeff Schmidt, USAF, 8TH Communications Squadron, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, performs a Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) sweep inside the perimeter of the Network Control Center after a simulated mortar attack during exercise "Beverly Bulldog" at Kunsan AB, Korea

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Jeff Schmidt, USAF, 8TH Communications Squadron, ...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Jeff Schmidt, USAF, 8TH Communications Squadron armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle mans a defensive firing position inside Network Control Center during a simulated mortar attack, part of exercise "Beverly Bulldog" at Kunsan AB, Korea

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Jeff Schmidt, USAF, 8TH Communications Squadron a...

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

AIRMAN First Class (A1C), Yuri Mejia, USAF, 8TH Communications Squadron, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, and a second unidentified AIRMAN, perform an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) sweep around the perimeter of the Network Control Center after a simulated mortar attack during exercise "Beverly Bulldog" at Kunsan AB, Korea

AIRMAN First Class (A1C), Yuri Mejia, USAF, 8TH Communications Squadro...

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

52d Security Forces Squadron member AIRMAN First Class Jason Jacobs moves in to apprehend and handcuff "perpetrator" STAFF Sergeant James Blakley, 23d Fighter Squadron Crew CHIEF, while SENIOR AIRMAN Juliio Figueroa, with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, ensures security and safety during a flight exercise at Spangdahlem AB, Germany

52d Security Forces Squadron member AIRMAN First Class Jason Jacobs mo...

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

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

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

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

At Byrd Field/Richmond International Airport, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Fernandus Branch, a security forces specialist from the Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing (FW), stands next to his High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) performing a spot check while on guard duty on the flight line in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. SRA Branch has his Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle at hand. The 192 FW is located just outside of Richmond in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

At Byrd Field/Richmond International Airport, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Fern...

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

Corporal (CPL), Daniel Morrison, USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with M203 40mm grenade launcher attached moves into position at El Omayed beach in Egypt as marines conducted amphibious assault operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances l stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our l partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and...

Corporal (CPL), Daniel Morrison, USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal (CPL), Daniel Morrison, USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault ... More

A Member of the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), USMC, Camp Lejeune, NC armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle takes up a defensive positions near an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt while conducting amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A Member of the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), USMC, Camp Lejeu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R... More

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Joseph Inge, Commander 1ST Army, and SPECIALIST (SPC) Antonio Soto, 1ST Battalion, 69th Infantry, New York Army National Guard, pose for a photo during LGEN Inges visit to Fort Dix, NJ. SPC Soto carries a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher attached and is wearing Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Joseph Inge, Commander 1ST Army, and SPECIAL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Keith Dillon, ... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) J. Smith, a rifleman with 1ST Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii (HI), patrols in his MCU-2A/P mask during exercise Forest Light at Camp Mokomanai, Hokkaido, Japan (JPN)

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Mokomanai State: Hokkaido Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Van Noble, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

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

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

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

Sergeant (SGT) Frank Helms (right) armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle and SPECIALIST (SPC) Ronald Larsen both assigned to the 167th Alabama National Guard check the identification of a motorist entering the main gate at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Security has been heightened in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon

Sergeant (SGT) Frank Helms (right) armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault r...

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

A private security guard watches an Alabama National Guardsman, carrying an M16A2 assault rifle, checks the engine compartment of a car entering the main gate at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Security has been heightened in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon

A private security guard watches an Alabama National Guardsman, carryi...

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

A US Army (USA) 1ST Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Soldier wearing Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) carries his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle during training at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Fort Polk, Louisiana (LA)

A US Army (USA) 1ST Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Soldier w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Raymond A. Bar... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Johnny Thompson, 20th Civil Engineering Squadron, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, provides perimeter security, as Shaw AFB, South Carolina (SC), during Operational Readiness Exercise Sea Lion 02-02

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Johnny Thompson, 20th Civ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command Scene Camer... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Damien Benoit, 20th Civil Engineering Squadron, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, man a bunkered command post during Operational Readiness Exercise Sea Lion 02-02 at Shaw AFB, South Carolina (SC)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Damien Benoit, 20th Civil Engineering...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command Scene Camer... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Higgins, 20th Civil Engineering Squadron, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, provides perimeter security as squadron personnel use heavy construction equipment to repair a simulated bomb crater at Shaw AFB, South Carolina (SC), during Operational Readiness Exercise Sea Lion 02-02

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Higgins, 20th Civil Engineer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command Scene Camer... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Lance Lonsinger, 305th Air Mobility Wing, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, participates in a simulated nuclear exercise at McGuire AFB, New Jersey (NJ)

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Lance Lonsinger, 305th A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command Scene Came... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Damien Benoit, 20th Civil Engineering Squadron, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, man a bunkered command post during Operational Readiness Exercise Sea Lion 02-02 at Shaw AFB, South Carolina (SC)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Damien Benoit, 20th Civil Engineering...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command Scene Camer... More

A US Army (USA) Opposing Force (OPFOR) soldier assigned to the 1ST Battalion, 509th Infantry, equipped with Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear, fires his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle while training at the Shughart-Gordon Village of the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Fort Polk, Louisiana (LA)

A US Army (USA) Opposing Force (OPFOR) soldier assigned to the 1ST Bat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Raymond A. Bar... More

A US Army (USA) soldier assigned to Task Force Lancer armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, equipped with Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear, takes cover during training at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Fort Polk, Louisiana (LA)

A US Army (USA) soldier assigned to Task Force Lancer armed with a 5.5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Raymond A. Bar... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

A member of the US Air Force (USAF) 48th Security Forces Squadron, armed with a5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, runs to take up a defensive position during a Force on Force exercise at Royal Air Force (RAF), Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK)

A member of the US Air Force (USAF) 48th Security Forces Squadron, arm...

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

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron, simulate laying down a base of fire using a 7.62mm M60 general purpose machine gun mounted atop a M1038 High-Mobility Multi Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, during a Force on Force exercise at Royal Air Force (RAF), Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK)

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

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

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) William Mathis, 48th Security Forces Squadron, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, uses a hand held radio to communicate during a Force on Force exercise at Royal Air Force (RAF), Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK)

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) William Mathis, 48th Sec...

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

A US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to the 1ST Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, Wisconsin Army National Guard, fires an M16A2 assault rifle while training on the snow cover Range 32, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin (WI). The guardsman is preparing for deployment to Kuwait

A US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to the 1ST Battalion, 147th Aviation ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Northwest Scene Camera Operator: Rob Schuett... More

A US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to the 1ST Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, Wisconsin Army National Guard, fires an M16A2 assault rifle from the prone position while training on the snow cover Range 32, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin (WI). The guardsman is preparing for deployment to Kuwait

A US Army (USA) Soldier assigned to the 1ST Battalion, 147th Aviation ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Northwest Scene Camera Operator: Rob Schuett... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

In an improved fighting hole along the camp perimeter, Lance Corporal William Schwettmann, USMC, (left) and Lance Corporal Matthew Soberl, USMC, (right), sits by his M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) both members of Kilo Battery, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) perform security at a forward area refueling point at an undisclosed location in the ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. An M16A2 Assault Rifle and M136 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (LAW) are at the ready for the Marines use

In an improved fighting hole along the camp perimeter, Lance Corporal ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Tim O'Driscoll, 496TH Air Base Squadron, loads 5.56mm ammunition into a magazine for his M16A2 assault rifle, during firing qualifications, at Moron AB, Spain

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Tim O'Driscoll, 496TH Air B...

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) members from L Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, perform a biathlon on the Camp Hansen ranges, firing a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle

US Marine Corps (USMC) members from L Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Hansen State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Antonio J. Vega,... More

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