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A US Marine Corps (USMC) rifle detail from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Hawaii, Kaneohe, Hawaii (HI), fire a 21-gun salute with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles during a ceremony dedicating a new flagstaff and display of bronze plaques commemorating the 73 Marines who gave their lives and the 15 survivors of the attack on the US Navy (USN) battleship USS ARIZONA at Pearl Harbor, HI, on December 7, 1941. The memorial features the names of the 88 Marines stationed aboard ARIZONA during the attack, a piece of steam pipe from the ARIZONA's original hull, the National ENSIGN, and the US Navy and Marine Corps flags

A US Marine Corps (USMC) rifle detail from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Haw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Ryan C. Mcginley, Usn Release Status: Release... More

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 female Marine recruit prepares to fire an M-16A2 rifle from a sitting position during small arms qualifications at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A female Marine recruit prepares to fire an M-16A2 rifle from a sittin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A female Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle during small arms qualifications at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A female Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle during small arms qualif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A female Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle during small arms qualifications at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A female Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle during small arms qualif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a kneeling position during small arms qualifications at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a kneeling position during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

Armed with M16A2 rifles, the members of Platoon 3020, Women's Training Battalion, wait in the woods for further instructions during field training

Armed with M16A2 rifles, the members of Platoon 3020, Women's Training...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT R. Klika Release ... More

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a prone position during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a prone position dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A drill instructor shows a woman Marine recruit how to handle an M-16A2 rifle during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A drill instructor shows a woman Marine recruit how to handle an M-16A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a foxhole during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a foxhole during bas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a standing position during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a standing position ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a bunker position during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a bunker position du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

Marine drill instructors discuss the M-16A2 rifle on the range at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

Marine drill instructors discuss the M-16A2 rifle on the range at the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A woman Marine recruit waits to fire an M-16A2 rifle during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A woman Marine recruit waits to fire an M-16A2 rifle during basic trai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a standing position during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a standing position ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a standing position during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a standing position ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A woman Marine recruit waits to fire an M-16A2 rifle during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A woman Marine recruit waits to fire an M-16A2 rifle during basic trai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a prone position during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A woman Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle from a prone position dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle during small arms qualifications at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle during small arms qualification...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. R. Klika Release... More

A Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle during small arms qualifications at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A Marine recruit fires an M-16A2 rifle during small arms qualification...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Rk. Klika Releas... More

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School armed with an M16A2 rifle moves across the road while on patrol during a field training exercise

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School armed with an M16A2 ri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL D.A. Haynes, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School armed with an M16A2 rifle assumes a prone position during a field training exercise

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School armed with an M16A2 ri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL D.A. Haynes, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School assumes a prone position, aiming with his M16A2 rifle during a field training exercise

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School assumes a prone positi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL D.A. Haynes, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School armed with an M16A2 rifle runs across the road while on patrol during a field training exercise

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School armed with an M16A2 ri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL D.A. Haynes, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School armed with an M16A2 carbine rifle moves through the woods while on patrol during a field training exercise

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School armed with an M16A2 ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL D.A. Haynes, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School armed with an M16A2 rifle moves through the woods while on patrol during a field training exercise

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School armed with an M16A2 ri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL D.A. Haynes, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School armed with an M16A2 rifle moves through the woods while on patrol during a field training exercise

A student at the Scout Sniper Instructor School armed with an M16A2 ri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL D.A. Haynes, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

M16A2 rifles with blank adapters and M70 scout sniper rifles are stacked along a bench during a field training exercise

M16A2 rifles with blank adapters and M70 scout sniper rifles are stack...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL D.A. Haynes, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher takes cover in the grass during a joint services exercise

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Hernandez, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marine Corps Recruit Depot. A 1ST Battalion recruit armed with a bayonet-equipped M-16A2 rifle takes part in a drill

Marine Corps Recruit Depot. A 1ST Battalion recruit armed with a bayon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Mendez Release S... More

A drill instructor tells a 2nd Battalion recruit how to use the sight of an M-209 grenade launcher which is mounted on an M-16A2 rifle

A drill instructor tells a 2nd Battalion recruit how to use the sight ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Galan Release Sta... More

A 1ST Battalion recruit armed with an M-16A2 rifle prepares to throw a practice grenade during Basic Warrior Training

A 1ST Battalion recruit armed with an M-16A2 rifle prepares to throw a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Swzeck Release St... More

A 2nd Battalion recruit armed with an M-16A2 rifle runs through the woods during Basic Warrior Training

A 2nd Battalion recruit armed with an M-16A2 rifle runs through the wo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mendez Release St... More

A 1ST Battalion recruit checks the sights on his M-16A2 rifle, which is equipped with an M-203 grenade launcher

A 1ST Battalion recruit checks the sights on his M-16A2 rifle, which i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Lamb Release Stat... More

A 1ST Battalion recruit aims his M-16A2 rifle from the prone position

A 1ST Battalion recruit aims his M-16A2 rifle from the prone position

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Romesburg Releas... More

A 1ST Battalion recruit adjusts the sling on his M-16A2 rifle

A 1ST Battalion recruit adjusts the sling on his M-16A2 rifle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Galan Release Sta... More

A drill instructor corrects a 2nd Battalion recruit on the positioning of his M-16A2 rifle

A drill instructor corrects a 2nd Battalion recruit on the positioning...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Lamb Release Stat... More

A 1ST Battalion recruit participates in a hand-to-hand drill, armed with his bayonet-equipped M-16A2 rifle

A 1ST Battalion recruit participates in a hand-to-hand drill, armed wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Burton Release S... More

Recruits from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, fire the M-203 grenade launcher (attached to an M16A2 rifle) at Alpha Range on Edson Range. (Duplicate image, see also DMSD0001234 or search 940303M6123N005)

Recruits from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, fire the M-203 gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Donald E. Nelson, Usmc... More

A Marine from Golf Company 2/2, 2nd Platoon, holds his M-16A2 rifle equipped with am M-7 bayonet, as he oversees the crowd of President Aristide supporters marching through the streets of Cap Haitien during Operation Uphold Democracy

A Marine from Golf Company 2/2, 2nd Platoon, holds his M-16A2 rifle eq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Cap Haitien Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: CPL P.S. Royston (Usmc) Release Status: Relea... More

Marine LCPL J. T. Eimer (foreground) of Echo 2/2 stands his security position with his M-16A2 rifle with M-7 bayonet attached during Operation Uphold Democracy. Other marines also line the street to maintain security during the Haitian parade in Cap Haitien supporting President Aristide

Marine LCPL J. T. Eimer (foreground) of Echo 2/2 stands his security p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Cap Haitien Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL C. S. Fowler (Usmc) Release Status: Rele... More

Marine Private First Class Jeremy Hounshell, from 2d Squad 3d Platoon, Charlie Company, 1/4, 1ST Marine Division, Opposition Force (OPFOR) practices squad tactics utilizing his 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle on White Beach during the rehearsal for bious assault during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ'97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size...

Marine Private First Class Jeremy Hounshell, from 2d Squad 3d Platoon,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marine Private First Class Jeremy Hounshell, from 2d Squad 3d Platoon, Charlie Company, 1/4, 1ST Marine Division, Opposition For... More

US Marines armed with M16A2 rifles demonstrate what a front line should like, when conducting civil disturbance operations, as part of Situational Training Exercise-4, during Exercise COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that is conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills

US Marines armed with M16A2 rifles demonstrate what a front line shoul...

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

US Marines armed with M16A2 rifles from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, carry and help their wounded back to safety, while training at the Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) facility, during Situational Training Exercise 2, Cooperative Osprey 96. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that is conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, ...

US Marines armed with M16A2 rifles from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marines armed with M16A2 rifles from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, carry and help their wounded back to safety, while training... More

Canadian soldiers armed with M16A2 assault rifles arrest a hostile foreign national during Final Training Exercise 2, COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Final Training Exercise 2 consists of Military Operations in Urban Terrain, Security and Civil Disturbance Operations. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that's conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United ...

Canadian soldiers armed with M16A2 assault rifles arrest a hostile for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Canadian soldiers armed with M16A2 assault rifles arrest a hostile foreign national during Final Training Exercise 2, COOPERATI... More

US Marines from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, armed with M16A2 rifles prepare to take back the city during Final Training Exercise 2, COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Final Training Exercise 2 consists of Military Operations in Urban Terrain, Security and Civil Disturbance Operations. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that's conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are ...

US Marines from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, armed with M16A2 rifles pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marines from 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, armed with M16A2 rifles prepare to take back the city during Final Training Exercis... 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

Using an M16A2 as a step, 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

Using an M16A2 as a step, Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2...

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

Armed with an M16A2, Corporal James Kendrick, Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), provides the communications link from ship to shore for ground commanders 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

Armed with an M16A2, Corporal James Kendrick, Command Element, 26th Ma...

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

Lance Corporal Eric Davis (l), armed with an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), and Corporal Jason Greer, with an M16A2 with attached M203 40mm Grenade Launcher, from 2nd Platoon, "C" Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, provide security for the northern section of the US Embassy housing complex 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

Lance Corporal Eric Davis (l), armed with an M249 Squad Automatic Weap...

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

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

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

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

A Marine armed with a 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle from 3d Battalion, 5th Regiment, 1ST Marine Division, patrols as part of the Opposition Forces (OPFOR) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A Marine armed with a 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle from 3d Battalio...

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

A soldier from 3d Infantry Battalion, 160th Regiment, US Army National Guard, involved in MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) operations, aims his 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97 at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A soldier from 3d Infantry Battalion, 160th Regiment, US Army National...

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

A soldier from the 3d Battalion, 160th Infantry Battalion, US Army National Guard, defends his position with his 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle in the Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) facility at Camp Pendleton, California, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A soldier from the 3d Battalion, 160th Infantry Battalion, US Army Nat...

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

A Marine radioman with Opposition Forces (OPFOR) (3d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine Division) raises his 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle to protect the Platoon Leader during a fire fight in Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

A Marine radioman with Opposition Forces (OPFOR) (3d Battalion, 5th Ma...

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

A soldier, armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, from the 3d Infantry Battalion, 160th Regiment, US Army National Guard, sets up a hasty defense after disembarking from a Bradley fighting vehicle during Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) operations, Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious...

A soldier, armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, from the 3d Inf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A soldier, armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, from the 3d Infantry Battalion, 160th Regiment, US Army National Guard, s... More

Marines from Landing Support Battalion (LSB), 1ST Force Service Support Group (FSSG), I Marine Expeditionary Force (IMEF), with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle prepares to take a hill after the amphibious assault at Red Beach during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines from Landing Support Battalion (LSB), 1ST Force Service Suppor...

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

Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) from Camp Pendleton, California practice ship boarding drills on the USS Comstock (LSD-45) off the Southern California coast in support of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ `97. The Marines are armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifles. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-Chief Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1st Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) from Camp Pendleto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Comstock (LSD 45) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command ... More

Lance Corporal Monjaral from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's MSPF (Maritime Special Purpose Force) Unit bears down on a target during a ship boarding drill on the USS Comstock (LSD-45) off the Southern California coast during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The weapon shown is the M203 40mm Grenade Launcher attached directly to the 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the...

Lance Corporal Monjaral from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's MSPF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal Monjaral from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit's MSPF (Maritime Special Purpose Force) Unit bears down on a tar... More

STAFF Sergeant Emilio Serrano, an Army Reservist, from Charlie Company 3-160 infantry captures the enemy in his 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle sights at combat town during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

STAFF Sergeant Emilio Serrano, an Army Reservist, from Charlie Company...

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

STAFF Sergeant Thomas, of 2D Reconnaissance Battalion posts security armed with a 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle while other divers take off their dive equipment. The 2D Reconnaissance Marines have been deployed to Hurlbert Field, Florida, for two-week long dive/land maneuvers training exercise

STAFF Sergeant Thomas, of 2D Reconnaissance Battalion posts security a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Justin J. Madore, Usmc Release Status: Re... More

STAFF Sergeant Thomas (background), of 2D Reconnaissance Battalion posts security while other divers take off their dive equipment. The 2D Reconnaissance Marines have been deployed to Hurlbert Field, Flordia, for two-week long dive/land maneuvers training exercise. They are armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle and are using the LAR-V Closed Circuit Rebreather

STAFF Sergeant Thomas (background), of 2D Reconnaissance Battalion pos...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Justin J. Madore, Usmc Release Status: Re... More

Corporal C.F. Snead, 2D Reconnaissance (Recon) Battalion, posts security armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle while other members of the team Cache (or hide) their boats during their mock infiltration exercise around the Fort Walton Beach area. The 2D Recon Marines have been deployed to Hurlbert Field, Florida, for two-week long dive/land maneuvers training exercise

Corporal C.F. Snead, 2D Reconnaissance (Recon) Battalion, posts securi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Walton Beach State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Justin J. Madore, Usmc Release Status:... More

Lance Corporal C.F. Snead, 2D Reconnaissance (Recon) Battalion, posts security armed with a 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle while other members of the team Cache (or hide) their boats during their mock infiltration exercise around the Fort Walton Beach area. The 2D Recon Marines have been deployed to Hurlbert Field, Florida, for two-week long dive/land maneuvers training exercise

Lance Corporal C.F. Snead, 2D Reconnaissance (Recon) Battalion, posts ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Walton Beach State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Justin J. Madore, Usmc Release Status:... More

Marines of 2D Reconnaissance Battalion storm a building during their mock infiltration exercise around the Fort Walton Beach area. The 2D Reconnaissance Marines have been deployed to Hurlbert Field, Florida, for two-week long dive/land maneuvers training exercise. The fourth Marine is armed with a 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle with an attached M203 40mm grenade launcher

Marines of 2D Reconnaissance Battalion storm a building during their m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Justin J. Madore, Usmc Release Status: Re... More

Marines of 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, First and Third Platoon armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle with attached M203 40mm grenade launcher, engage in a crowd-control training demonstration for airmen (not shown) of the 24th Security Forces Squadron inside a hangar at Howard Air Force Base, Panama. The Marine are serving as Security Force detachment at the Camp Hayes compound situated on the shoreline of the Panama Canal

Marines of 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, First and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Timothy A. Pope, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Marines of 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, First and Third Platoon, engage in a crowd-control training demonstration for Airmen of the 24th Security Forces Squadron (not shown) at Howard Air Force Base, Panama. They are armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifles with attached M203 40mm grenade launcher (foreground) and backed by 12-gage shotguns

Marines of 2D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, First and Third ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Timothy A. Pope, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Corporal (CPL) Mike S. Leathem (left) and CPL Edward T. Wilson (right) from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's helicopter raid company, search and clear two abandoned trailer homes representing an enemy satellite station during a raid exercise. These Marines are armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle and are part of the company's assault element. (Substandard image)

Corporal (CPL) Mike S. Leathem (left) and CPL Edward T. Wilson (right)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Udairi Range Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Chris Tourge, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

From left to right, Corporal (CPL) Todd R. Hezlitt, CPL Larry B. Curlin, Sergeant John T. Jordan and (far right) STAFF Sergeant Ted C. Thompson, from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's ground combat element, search and clear two abandoned trailer homes representing an enemy satellite station during a helicopter raid exercise. These Marines armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle are part of their company's assault element. (Substandard image)

From left to right, Corporal (CPL) Todd R. Hezlitt, CPL Larry B. Curli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Udairi Range Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Chris Tourge, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Marine Sergeant Christopher Lane and Corporal Matthew Jones, 2D Sensor Control and Management Platoon (SCAMP), armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle, engage in a joint trail orientation/jungle patrol in and around the perimeter of Howard Air Force Base, Panama Canal. The perimeter serves to keep the surrounding area of the base within US control and free of smugglers and intruders

Marine Sergeant Christopher Lane and Corporal Matthew Jones, 2D Sensor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Timothy A. Pope, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Field Radio Operator Corporal Anthony Apostolos, armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle, and fellow Marine Infantrymen of 2D Sensor Control and Management Platoon (SCAMP), engage in a joint trail orientation/jungle patrol in and around the perimeter of Howard Air Force Base, Panama Canal. The perimeter serves to keep the surrounding area of the base within US control and free of smugglers and intruders

Field Radio Operator Corporal Anthony Apostolos, armed with 5.56mm Col...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Timothy A. Pope, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) James W. Law, US Air Force 24th Security Forces Squadron, armed with 5.56mm M4A2 Carbine confronts a possible smuggler suspect who would later be determined innocent. Marine infantrymen of 2D Sensor Control and Management Platoon (SCAMP) armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifles aid SSGT Law. They are (from left to right) Corporals Javier Corona, Matthew Jones, and Sergeant Christopher Lane, all engaged in a joint trail orientation/jungle patrol in and around the perimeter of Howard Air Force Base, Panama Canal. The perimeter serves to keep the surrounding area of the base within US control and free of smugglers and intruders

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) James W. Law, US Air Force 24th Security Forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Timothy A. Pope, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

STAFF Sergeant James W. Law of the US Air Force 24th Security Forces Squadron shows Marines of 2D Sensor Control and Management Platoon (SCAMP) a route that smugglers frequently take. They are engaging in a joint trail orientation/jungle patrol in and around the perimeter of Howard Air Force Base, Panama Canal, which serves to keep the surrounding area of the base within US control and free of smugglers and intruders. Law is armed with 5.56mm M4A2 Carbine while the Marines have 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifles

STAFF Sergeant James W. Law of the US Air Force 24th Security Forces S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Timothy A. Pope, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Sergeant Christopher Lane and Corporal Matthew Jones, both Marine Infantrymen of 2D Sensor Control and Management Platoon (SCAMP), armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle, engage in a joint trail orientation/jungle patrol in and around the perimeter of Howard Air Force Base, Panama Canal. The perimeter serves to keep the surrounding area of the base within US control and free of smugglers and intruders

Sergeant Christopher Lane and Corporal Matthew Jones, both Marine Infa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Timothy A. Pope, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Marine Corporal (CPL) Javier Corona and CPL Matthew Jones armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle, 2D Sensor Control and Management Platoon (SCAMP), engage in a joint trail orientation/jungle patrol in and around the perimeter of Howard Air Force Base, Panama Canal. The perimeter serves to keep the surrounding area of the base within US control and free of smugglers and intruders

Marine Corporal (CPL) Javier Corona and CPL Matthew Jones armed with 5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Timothy A. Pope, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Sergeant Christopher Lane (background) and Corporal Matthew Jones (foreground), both Marine Infantrymen of 2D Sensor Control and Management Platoon (SCAMP), 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle, spot a possible smuggler suspect beyond some trees while engaging in a joint trail orientation/jungle patrol in and around the perimeter of Howard Air Force Base, Panama Canal. The perimeter serves to keep the surrounding area of the base within US control and free of smugglers and intruders

Sergeant Christopher Lane (background) and Corporal Matthew Jones (for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Timothy A. Pope, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

STAFF Sergeant James W. Law of the US Air Force 24th Security Forces Squadron armed with 5.56mm M4A2 Carbine and Sergeant Christopher Lane, Marine Infantryman of 2D Sensor Control and Management Platoon (SCAMP) armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, engage in a joint trail orientation/jungle patrol in and around the perimeter of Howard Air Force Base, Panama Canal

STAFF Sergeant James W. Law of the US Air Force 24th Security Forces S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Timothy A. Pope, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Corporal Matthew Jones and fellow Marine Infantrymen of 2D Sensor Control and Management Platoon (SCAMP), armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifles, engage in a joint trail orientation/jungle patrol in and around the perimeter of Howard Air Force Base, Panama Canal. The perimeter serves to keep the surrounding area of the base within US control and free of smugglers and intruders

Corporal Matthew Jones and fellow Marine Infantrymen of 2D Sensor Cont...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Timothy A. Pope, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment carry a simulated casualty during a security patrol outside the perimeter of the Military Operations in an Urban Terrain or MOUT training facility. The Marines are preparing for future conflicts that may take place in an urban area by honing their urban fighting skills. The small arms seen are Colt 5.56mm M16A2 rifles

Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment carry a ...

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 Major Command Shown: E Co 2/6 Scene Cam... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Dan Sewell, Military Policeman (MP), Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Support Group (SSG) 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), stands guard duty at the base camp at the Udari Range during Exercise Eager Mace 99-1 during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. LCPL is armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle. (SUBSTANDARD)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Dan Sewell, Military Poli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Udari Range State: Al Jahrah Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Branden P. O'Brien, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combi... 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

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to A/Company, 1ST Battalion, 17th Infantry Division armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles form a scrimmage line while practicing riot control techniques at Orote Point, Guam, during Exercise TANDEM THRUST '99

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to A/Company, 1ST Battalion, 17th Infa...

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

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to A/Company, 1ST Battalion, 17th Infantry Division armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles form a scrimmage line behind a concertina wire barrier while practicing riot control techniques at Orote Point, Guam, during Exercise TANDEM THRUST '99

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to A/Company, 1ST Battalion, 17th Infa...

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

Passing out 5.56mm blank ammo for the Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, Sergeant Bays gives a brief to his squad before a force-on-force mission during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 held at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Passing out 5.56mm blank ammo for the Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, Sergea...

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

Private First Class Valdez, from Echo 2/8, 1ST platoon, 1ST squad, armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle, searches an abandoned structure for signs of habitation. Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment are part of the United States Security Detachment Panama, Marine Forces South. The Marines are providing security during the turn over of the Panama Canal and US bases to the Panamanian government

Private First Class Valdez, from Echo 2/8, 1ST platoon, 1ST squad, arm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Howard Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Major Command Shown: Echo Company, 2/8 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael I. Gonzalez, Usmc Release Sta... More

Children watch from their home as a Marine convoy rolls through their village. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo. 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle

Children watch from their home as a Marine convoy rolls through their ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Unit Scene Camera... More

26th MEU Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, detain local villagers from Zegra for looting homes of Serbian owners who fled the village. The Marines carry the 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo

26th MEU Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regimen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Zegra State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Unit ... More

Using the M16A2 rifle and an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), Marines from 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/8, return fire against an aggressor during NORTHERN APPROACH, a NATO exercise.Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) are here in Turkey to participate in the NATO exercise with amphibious forces from the United Kingdom and host nation Turkey

Using the M16A2 rifle and an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN APPROACH Base: Saros Bay Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jimmie Perkins, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

Lance Corporal Lazaro Sancez, USMC, 1ST Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Platoon, Bravo Company 1/5, fires on targets with an M16A2 5.56mm rifle in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia. Combined U.S. and Australian Defense Forces are participating in exercise Crocodile '99

Lance Corporal Lazaro Sancez, USMC, 1ST Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CROCODILE '99 Base: Shoalwater Bay Training Area State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan... More

Corporal (CPL) Jason F. Stewart, armed with an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and Lance Corporal (LCPL), David G. Lambert, armed with an M16A2 assault rifle both USMC, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, get in position during the main assault on Marine Base Ternate 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) Jason F. Stewart, armed with an M249 Squad Automatic We...

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) Jason F. Stewart, armed with an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and Lance Corporal (LCPL), David G. Lambert, armed with an M16A2 assault rifle both USMC, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, take part in amphibious assault training at Marine Base Ternate 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) Jason F. Stewart, armed with an M249 Squad Automatic We...

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), 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

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