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A US Air Force Security Police (SP) armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 rifle provides airfield security for a International Red Cross (IRC) Beechcraft 1900 Executive-Liner aircraft, as supplies are offloaded at Baghdad International Airport (BIAP), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The IRC aircraft is the first civilian aircraft that landed on the commercial runway sense the start of the Operation

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Re... More

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 locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) that has been modified to accept the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW) (shown in rack) and the M16A2 rifle

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT J. W. Thomas Release Status: Released to Public... More

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) that has been modified to accept the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW) and the M16A2 rifle (shown in rack)

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT J. W. Thomas Release Status: Released to Public... More

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) that has been modified to accept the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW) and the M16A2 rifle

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT J. W. Thomas Release Status: Released to Public... More

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) that has been modified to accept the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW) (shown in rack) and the M16A2 rifle

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT J. W. Thomas Release Status: Released to Public... More

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) that has been modified to accept the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW) (shown in rack) and the M16A2 rifle

A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT J. W. Thomas Release Status: Released to Public... More

A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill technique during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill tec...

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

A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill technique during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill tec...

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

A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill technique during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A drill instructor shows a Marine recruit proper M16A2 rifle drill tec...

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

US Marine officers of Company H, Basic School, aim their M16A2 rifles at pop-up targets during a live fire exercise at Range 11. The rifle on the left is equipped with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher

US Marine officers of Company H, Basic School, aim their M16A2 rifles ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Michael G. Lindee Release Status: Released to P... More

A Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) midshipman fires an M16A2 rifle on the range during training at the basic school.  In the background an instructor explains firing techniques to other midshipmen

A Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) midshipman fires an M16A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bellios Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A Marine marks down his score during M16A2 rifle qualification day competition

A Marine marks down his score during M16A2 rifle qualification day com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Bellios Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Corporal (CPL) Mathis prepares to shoot his M16A2 rifle from a sitting position during qualification day competition

Corporal (CPL) Mathis prepares to shoot his M16A2 rifle from a sitting...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Bellios Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jirkowic prepares to shoot his M16A2 rifle from standing position during qualification day competition

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jirkowic prepares to shoot his M16A2 rifle from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Bellios Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle rests when his squad stops to regroup while on patrol during rapid response loading Exercise AGILE SWORD'86

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle rests when his squad stops to regro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AGILE SWORD Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Rele... More

A US Marines armed with an M16A2 rifle and other equipment moves out during an amphibious landing exercise conducted by NATO amphiious assault ships participating in NATO Exercise NORTHERN WEDDING 86. A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter is in the background

A US Marines armed with an M16A2 rifle and other equipment moves out d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: North Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

Corporal E. Ramone, a rifle company squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, rests his M16A2 rifle on his thigh as he assesses the surrounding terrain during an exercise in the Northern Training Area

Corporal E. Ramone, a rifle company squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 8...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Ridley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Marine carries an M16A2 rifle down a passageway during a security alert exercise aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71).  The ROOSEVELT is undergoing readiness testing during post-commissioning sea trails

A Marine carries an M16A2 rifle down a passageway during a security al...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Clarence F. Arnold Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A member of the Marine detachment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) returns to the guard shack with his M16A2 rifle

A member of the Marine detachment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Clatchey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Marine returns his M16A2 rifle to the guard shack aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

A Marine returns his M16A2 rifle to the guard shack aboard the nuclear...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Clatchey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Bundled up against the cold, a lieutenant from The Basic School bounds through the snow with his M16A2 rifle during the school's"three-day war."The lieutenant is wearing multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) gear

Bundled up against the cold, a lieutenant from The Basic School bounds...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Victor Armstrong Release Sta... More

A member of the 7th Marines, armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with the multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES), awaits transport back to Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California, at the conclusion of Operation WILD BOAR

A member of the 7th Marines, armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WILD BOAR Base: Fort Hunter Liggett State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PF... More

Sergeant (SGT) Dave McBride of Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, coaches SGT Paul May, an administration clerk for Company C, on shooting the M16A2 rifle

Sergeant (SGT) Dave McBride of Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, ...

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

Sergeant (SGT) Dave McBride of Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, coaches SGT Paul May, an administration clerk for Company C, on shooting the M16A2 rifle

Sergeant (SGT) Dave McBride of Company A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, ...

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

Sergeant (SGT) Dennis McMann of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, coaches Lance Corporal (LCPL) Robert Espeleta, a military policeman from Company C, on shooting the M16A2 rifle

Sergeant (SGT) Dennis McMann of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Ma...

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

Sergeant (SGT) Dennis McMann of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, coaches Private First Class (PFC) Todd Hambrick, a driver for Company B, Headquarters and Support Battalion, on shooting the M16A2 rifle

Sergeant (SGT) Dennis McMann of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Ma...

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

Sergeant (SGT) Dennis McMann of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, coaches Private First Class (PFC) Todd Hambrick, a driver for Company B, Headquarters and Support Battalion, on shooting the M16A2 rifle

Sergeant (SGT) Dennis McMann of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Ma...

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

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

A US Army Soldier armed with an M16A2 rifle watches for opposing forces during Exercise COBRA GOLD'87

A US Army Soldier armed with an M16A2 rifle watches for opposing force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Valentino M. Gempis Rel... More

Recruit S.K. Wong of Platoon 3053 executes rifle movements in close combat class during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. He is armed with an M16A2 rifle

Recruit S.K. Wong of Platoon 3053 executes rifle movements in close co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL T.C. Doll Release Status: Released to Public... More

Recruit S.K. Wong of Platoon 3053 executes rifle movements in close combat class during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. He is armed with an M16A2 rifle

Recruit S.K. Wong of Platoon 3053 executes rifle movements in close co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL T.C. Doll Release Status: Released to Public... More

A recruit participates in close combat class M16A2 rifle drills during basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A recruit participates in close combat class M16A2 rifle drills during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL T.C. Doll Release Status: Released to Public... More

A drill instructor attempts to get a recruit to hold up his M16A2 rifle during his first class in rifle physical training (PT) at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

A drill instructor attempts to get a recruit to hold up his M16A2 rifl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT R. Klika Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A Marine wearing an M-17 nuclear, biological and chemical warfare mask and armed with an M16A2 rifle, crouches behind a tree as he stands guard along a dirt road during a DIRF exercise

A Marine wearing an M-17 nuclear, biological and chemical warfare mask...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Brian Nokell Release Status: ... More

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle sights his target during Exercise VALIANT USHER 88

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle sights his target during Exercise V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT USHER 88 Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Ron Bayles, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle takes notes as his fellow Marine studies the surrounding area from their lookout post during Exercise VALIANT USHER 88

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle takes notes as his fellow Marine st...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT USHER 88 Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Ron Bayles, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle communicates with other members of his unit during Exercise VALIANT USHER 88

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle communicates with other members of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT USHER 88 Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Ron Bayles, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division, armed with an M16A2 rifle, patrols the infield during a mobilization of U.S. exercise task force Dragon/Golden Pheasant. The task force, consisting of both the 82nd Airborne Division and the 7th Light Infantry Division, was deployed by President Ronald Reagan to help discourage Nicaraguan forces from entering Honduras

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division, armed with an M16A2 rifle, pat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON/GOLDEN PHEASANT Base: Judicalpa Country: Honduras (HND) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Bob Simons Release Status: ... More

Crouching beneath the tail of an Air Anti-submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31) S-3A Viking aircraft with bayonet fixed on his M16A2 rifle, a Marine in an M17 chemical-biological mask participates in a drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

Crouching beneath the tail of an Air Anti-submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A crewman fires an M16A2 rifle at a target floating behind the ocean minesweeper USS ESTEEM (MSO 438) in the Persian Gulf

A crewman fires an M16A2 rifle at a target floating behind the ocean m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Esteem (MSO 438) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks, Jr., USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A Soldier armed with an M16A2 rifle stands guard during the loading of equipment onto a 436th Military Squadron C-5 Galaxy aircraft parked on the flight line.  US troops, including members of the 7th Light Infantry Division and the 82nd Airborne Division, spent two weeks participating in a mobilization of US Exercise Task Force DRAGON/GOLDEN PHEASANT.  The task force was deployed by President Ronald Reagan to help discourage Nicaraguan forces from entering Honduras

A Soldier armed with an M16A2 rifle stands guard during the loading of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmerola Air Base Country: Honduras (HND) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

Bayonet fixed on his M16A2 rifle, a Marine stands guard during a drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

Bayonet fixed on his M16A2 rifle, a Marine stands guard during a drill...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle follows a group of crewmen who are transporting a BDU-24C training weapon across the hangar bay of the US Navy (USN) Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69).  Two other members of the Marine Detachment stand off to the side

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle follows a group of crewmen who are ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas, USN Release Status: Released to Pub... More

An M16A2 rifle equipped with a short range thermal sight.  The system is in the final stage of development

An M16A2 rifle equipped with a short range thermal sight. The system ...

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

Marine sniper team members armed with an M16A2 rifle, right, and an M70 scout sniper rifle participate in an amphibious demonstration for the 14th Annual Inter-American Naval Conference

Marine sniper team members armed with an M16A2 rifle, right, and an M7...

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: PH2 Jeffrey Loshaw, USN Rele... More

Two soldiers on the crest of a hill guard an approach during an XVIII Airborne Corps exercise at the National Training Center. Members of the 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) and 1ST Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, are particpating in the exercise. The soldier at left is armed with an M249 squad automatic weapon, the soldier at right with an M16A2 rifle

Two soldiers on the crest of a hill guard an approach during an XVIII ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Two soldiers guard an approach from atop ahill during an XVIII Airborne Corps exercise at the National Training Center.  Members of the 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) and 1ST Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, are particpating in the exercise.  The closer soldier is armed with an M249 squad automatic weapon, the other with an M16A2 rifle

Two soldiers guard an approach from atop ahill during an XVIII Airborn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... 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

An M16A2 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher lies in the grass near some of the types of 40 mm ammunition available for use with the M203. The cartidges are, from left to right, multiple projectile, practice, green star flare, white star flare, red star flare and high explosive

An M16A2 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher lies in the gras...

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

A Marine prepares to fire the 40 mm M203 grenade launcher attached to his M16A2 rifle

A Marine prepares to fire the 40 mm M203 grenade launcher attached to ...

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

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: GUNNERY Sergeant Hernandez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Some of the types of small arms used by Marines in Panama are stacked in the grass. They are, clockwise from upper right, an M16A2 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher, an M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW), two M16A2 rifles and two Mossburg 500 12-gauge shotguns

Some of the types of small arms used by Marines in Panama are stacked ...

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

A Marine from the 9th Expeditionary Brigade armed with an M16A2 rifle moves across a field under the concealment of a smoke grenade during a field operation

A Marine from the 9th Expeditionary Brigade armed with an M16A2 rifle ...

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

A Marine from the 9th Expeditionary Brigade armed with an M16A2 rifle maintains a defensive position during a field operation

A Marine from the 9th Expeditionary Brigade armed with an M16A2 rifle ...

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

SPECIALIST Robert Beasly of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1ST Battalion, 9th Infantry, stands in front of the barracks on guard duty with an M16A2 rifle

SPECIALIST Robert Beasly of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Sherman Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Russ Pollanen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

A member of Marine Detachment Security Group 6, part of a Fleet Anti-terrorist Security Team (FAST), shoulders his M16A2 rifle equipped with an M-203 grenade launcher and blank firing attachment as the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS CASIMIR PULASKI (SSBN 633) is tied up at the pier. The FAST and the PULASKI are participating in Exercise LANTCOOPEX 1-89

A member of Marine Detachment Security Group 6, part of a Fleet Anti-t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LANTCOOPEX 1-89 Base: Port Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(... More

A member of Marine Detachment Security Group 6, part of a Fleet Anti-terrorist Security Team (FAST), keeps watch from the pier as the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS CASIMIR PULASKI (SSBN 633) is tied up. The Marine is armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with a telescopic sight and blank firing attachment. The FAST and the PULASKI are participating in Exercise LANTCOOPEX 1-89

A member of Marine Detachment Security Group 6, part of a Fleet Anti-t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LANTCOOPEX 1-89 Base: Port Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(... More

A member of Marine Detachment Security Group 6, part of a Fleet Anti-terrorist Security Team (FAST), watches from the pier as the crew of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS CASIMIR PULASKI (SSBN 633) resupplies their vessel Exercise LANTCOOPEX 1-89. The Marine is armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with a telescopic sight and blank firing attachment

A member of Marine Detachment Security Group 6, part of a Fleet Anti-t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LANTCOOPEX 1-89 Base: Port Canaveral State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(... More

A Marine of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, an M16A2 rifle on his back, prepares to monitor the unloading of air cushion landing craft LCAC13 during the initial assault phase of the joint Thai/US exercise THALAY THAI '89

A Marine of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, an M16A2 rifle on his ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Base: Pattaya Beach Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Re... More

A Marine from the 2nd Light Armored Infantry Battalion, attached to Marine Forces Panama, shoulders his M16A2 rifle as he lays prone during a live-fire exercise at Empire Range

A Marine from the 2nd Light Armored Infantry Battalion, attached to Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) J. Alan Elliott, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

A Marine participating in a live-fire competition on Range 2 fires his M16A2 rifle from a sitting position

A Marine participating in a live-fire competition on Range 2 fires his...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Rodman Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Ac) Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A Marine from Company D, 2nd Light Armored Infantry Battalion, holds his M16A2 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher at the ready as he advances during a live-fire competition at Empire Range

A Marine from Company D, 2nd Light Armored Infantry Battalion, holds h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) J. Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Corporal Terry Lambert, a fire team leader from 2nd Platoon, Company D, 2nd Light Armored Infantry Battalion, directs the members of his team during a live-fire competition at Empire Range. Lambert is carrying an AN/PRC-77 radio and is armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher

Corporal Terry Lambert, a fire team leader from 2nd Platoon, Company D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) J. Elliott, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A member of 3rd Squadron, 2nd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, crouches along a path during a halt in a patrol west of Howard Air Force Base. He is armed with an M16A2 rifle

A member of 3rd Squadron, 2nd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 6th M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) J. Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A member of 3rd Squadron, 2nd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, picks his way through the tall grass during a patrol west of Howard Air Force Base. He is armed with an M16A2 rifle

A member of 3rd Squadron, 2nd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 6th M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) J. Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Lance Corporal William Anglin, left, and Lance Corporal David Droster, members of 3rd Squadron, 2nd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, act as a rear guard during Operation BIG VALLEY, a patrol west of Howard Air Force Base. Anglin and Droster are each armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher

Lance Corporal William Anglin, left, and Lance Corporal David Droster,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BIG VALLEY Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Sw) J. Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A Marine carries his M16A2 rifle as he takes part in a security drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

A Marine carries his M16A2 rifle as he takes part in a security drill ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Clatchey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marine firing a M16A2 rifle during training at Mexico Range

Marine firing a M16A2 rifle during training at Mexico Range

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

A Marine armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher stands watch on the roof of the United States Embassy. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), were sent to augment security at the embassy as part of Operation SHARP EDGE

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 William G. Davis Iii Release Status: Released to... More

Two Marines man a security post on the roof of the US Embassy. The Marine at right is armed with an M16A2 rifle; the Marine at left is leaning on an AT4 light anti-armor weapon covered with a poncho. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), were sent to augment security at the embassy as part of Operation SHARP EDGE

Two Marines man a security post on the roof of the US Embassy. The Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: Monrovia Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 William G. Davis Iii Release Status: Released to... More

A Marine uses the hood of an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) as a table while he cleans his M16A2 rifle and M203 grenade launcher. The Marine is at the site of a forward camp under construction in northern Saudi Arabia prior to the start of the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm

A Marine uses the hood of an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A Marine in prone firing position is loading his M249 squad automatic weapon in the desert. A second Marine aims his M16A2 rifle in the background

A Marine in prone firing position is loading his M249 squad automatic ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: D.N. Crosser Release Status: Released to ... More

A US Marine, standing back to camera, guards seven Somali nationals that sit on the ground next to a Somali, Soviet made BTR-60, Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier. The Marine holds his M16A2 rifle pointed into the air. The Somalis were detained from an early morning raid on Somali Warlord General Aideed's weapons cantonment. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

A US Marine, standing back to camera, guards seven Somali nationals th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Two US Marines run toward the camera around a dilapidated building. The Marine in the foreground carries a M16A2 rifle with the M203 Grenade Launcher attached. Slung over his shoulder he has a M136 (AT4) light anti-armor weapon. The Marine in the background carries a M16A2 rifle pointed toward the ground. They are running for cover as sniper shots are fired from undisclosed areas of the cantonment area. The Marines are from Task Force Mogadishu. Their mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Two US Marines run toward the camera around a dilapidated building. Th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release Status: Released to P... More

Left side profile of a US Marine standing guard over two Somali nationals captured at the early morning raid on Somali Warlord General Aideed's cantonment area. The Marine holds is M16A2 rifle in his right hand and it's pointed toward the ground. One Somali is sitting on the ground with his hands tied behind his back and the other Somali, at left, stands with the support of wooden crutches. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Left side profile of a US Marine standing guard over two Somali nation...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carmen Yebba Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Two Marines with an M16A2 rifle, equipped with a blank firing adapter, make their way through brush and branches

Two Marines with an M16A2 rifle, equipped with a blank firing adapter,...

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

During water survival training at the station pool, eight Marines from Combat Service Support Detachment-36 (CSSD-36) are walking in waist deep water in column formation. They are wearing: helmet with chin strap, flak jacket, the all purpose, light weight, individual carrying equipment (ALICE) pack while carrying the M16A2 rifle at port arms

During water survival training at the station pool, eight Marines from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL L.K. Weld Iii Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

During water survival training at the station pool, a Marine from Combat Service Support Detachment-36 (CSSD-36) floats on his back in deep water during swimming qualification. He is wearing helmet with chin strap, flak jacket, and the all purpose, light weight, individual carrying equipment (ALICE) pack. He grips the sling of the M16A2 rifle with his teeth while treading water

During water survival training at the station pool, a Marine from Comb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL L.K. Weld Iii Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

During water survival training at the station pool, a Marine from Combat Service Support Detachment-36 (CSSD-36) floats on his back in deep water during swimming qualification. He is wearing helmet with chin strap, flak jacket, H-harness, and the all purpose, light weight, individual carrying equipment (ALICE) pack. He grips the sling of the M16A2 rifle with his teeth so that both hands are free to tread water

During water survival training at the station pool, a Marine from Comb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL L.K. Weld Iii Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... 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

While on an ambush patrol, a Marine rifleman from India Company, Third Battalion, Eighth Marines rushes across snow covered rocks into the kill zone carrying an M16A2 rifle to assault an objective during cold weather training at Silver Creek

While on an ambush patrol, a Marine rifleman from India Company, Third...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bridgeport State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. K.H. Hart Release Status: Released to Pub... 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

Marine CPL. B. J. Bell, Hq. Co. 2/2 TOW platoon, armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with an NVS-700 night vision scope, stands guard near civilian Haitians between the town of Cap Haitien and the air field during Operation Uphold Democracy. The American Flag, which was raised by the local people, flies in the background

Marine CPL. B. J. Bell, Hq. Co. 2/2 TOW platoon, armed with an M16A2 r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: P. S. Royston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Marine Lance CPL. Jordan holds his M16A2 rifle in the ready position while seated behind sandbags in a grassy field and looking toward civilians and houses. He is providing security for the airstrip during Operation Uphold Democracy

Marine Lance CPL. Jordan holds his M16A2 rifle in the ready position w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Cape Haitian Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: CWO R.D. Smith Release Status: Released to P... More

SGT Goss of the Anti-Tank Platoon 1-87, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, NY, mans his M16A2 rifle in a prone position to secure the area around the helicopter that delivered his platoon to the area. Other members of the platoon can be seen in the background. Exact Date Shot Unknown

SGT Goss of the Anti-Tank Platoon 1-87, 10th Mountain Division, Fort D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UPHOLD DEMOCRACY Base: Tortue Island Country: Haiti (HTI) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Andrew Mcgalliard (USA) Release Status:... More

A USAF female security policeman stand guard on the flight line armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle. Today, active duty women in the entire Department of Defense comprise 11 percent of or the active duty force and 13 percent of the Reserve force. From AIRMAN Magazine's December 1994 issue "Inside Front Cover" and article "Women in the Air Force: Completing the Evolution"

A USAF female security policeman stand guard on the flight line armed ...

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

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

SPECIALIST Shawn Wright from Alpha Company, 5159th Big Windy, stationed on Kaposujlak Air Field, rods the M-16A2 for Sergeant First Class A'rpad Nagy, of the Boczona'plszabojozsef Logistic Brigade, near the Santos Range. The training of the Hungarian soldier with the M-16A2 rifle is to promote military to military relations during Operation Joint Endeavor

SPECIALIST Shawn Wright from Alpha Company, 5159th Big Windy, statione...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Kaposujlak Air Field Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Angel Clemons R... More

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 Marine Corps Lance Corporal Andrew J. Wallace, armed with an M16A2 rifle with an M203 grenade launcher attached, waits for the time when he and his company arrive at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii, for a beach assault during RIMPAC '96

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Andrew J. Wallace, armed with an M16A2 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '96 Base: Kauai State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Felix Garza Jr.... More

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