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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

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 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

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 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

A recruit from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., prepares to fire a round from his M16A2 service rifle during pre-qualifications at Edson Range

A recruit from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., prepares...

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: SGT B. E. Vancise, Usmc R... 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

Lance Corporal Randall Chapman with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle, provides security during the crossing of the Kosovo-Macedonia border. Beasley is assigned to Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

Lance Corporal Randall Chapman with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle, provides ...

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

Corporal DeChristopher Curtin armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle with attached M203 40mm grenade launcher, mans a post in front of the Lima company command post in downtown Gnjilane. Curtin is from Lima Company 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. They are part of the Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) that are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

Corporal DeChristopher Curtin armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle with ...

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

Corporal DeChristopher Curtin armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle with attached M203 40mm grenade launcher, scans the streets and buildings of Gnjilane, Kosovo, looking for something out of the ordinary. Curtin is from Lima Company 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. They are part of the Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) that are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

Corporal DeChristopher Curtin armed with 5.56mm Colt M16A2 rifle with ...

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

US Marine Corps Corporal (CPL) Eric J. Staley, 2nd Battalion 7th Marine Regiment, holding a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle jumps off an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) during an Amphibious Operation Training (AOT) Exercise at Camp Pendleton, California

US Marine Corps Corporal (CPL) Eric J. Staley, 2nd Battalion 7th Marin...

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: SGT Adrian R. Pascual, Usm... More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jahar Williams sights over a 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle during an Amphibious Operational Training (AOT) exercise at Camp Pendleton, California. LCPL Williams is attached to 2nd Battalion 7th Marines Regiment, Marine Air Ground Task Force, Training Center (MAGTF TC)

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jahar Williams sights over a 5.5...

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: SGT Adrian R. Pascual, Usm... More

Royal Thai Army soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment armed with new 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles hold a defensive position, during a mock attack while conducting assault tactics at Thong Song, Thailand during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2000

Royal Thai Army soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2000 Base: Thong Song Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. Ledoux, Usmc Release Status: Re... More

US Marines, with blank equipped firing 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles, of India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division man a perimeter defense position during a mountain patrol exercise. Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) Bridgeport, California

US Marines, with blank equipped firing 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles, o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mwtc, Bridgeport State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: II Marine Expeditionary Force Scene C... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Dennis Dodge, Golf Company (G CO), Baalion Landing Team 2nd Baalion, 2nd Marines (BLT 2/2), 26h Marine Expediionary Uni (Special Operaions Capable) (MEU (SOC)), moves o he op of Landing Force Objecive (LD OBJ) One during he Comba Enhancemen Training (CET) phase of Exercise DESTINED GLORY 00. SGT Dodge is armed wih a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle wih a M203 40 mm grenade launcher. DESTINED GLORY is designed o build ineroperabiliy and cooperaion beween miliary forces in he Medierranean Region. Elemens of he Unied Kingdom (UK), Germany (DEU), Unied Saes (USA), Ialian, Spanish, Greek and Turkish Air, Naval and Land forces are...

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Dennis Dodge, Golf Compan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Dennis Dodge, Golf Company (G CO), Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Mark Miller, Team Leader, Weapons Platoon, India Company (I CO), Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1ST Marines (BLT 3/1), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), stands his security post aboard Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS COLE (DDG 67) as it is towed to sea. LCPL Miller is armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rile. The wounded COLE will rendezvous with the Motor Vessel (MV) BLUE MARLIN for transport to its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia (VA), during Operation DETERMINED RESPONSE

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Mark Miller, Team Leader,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Cole (DDG 67) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Branden P. O'Brien, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Tracer rounds and explosions pierce the deserts night sky as US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel engage multiple ground targets with their FNMI 7.62 mm M240 Machine Guns, M203 Grenade Launchers and Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles, during live fire training

Tracer rounds and explosions pierce the deserts night sky as US Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Don L. Maes, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

US Marine Corps Sergeant (SGT) W.J. Welch, Leader Team One, carrying a 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle, on patrol in a wooded area on Fort Bragg. During a training exercises for Reconnaisance Marines

US Marine Corps Sergeant (SGT) W.J. Welch, Leader Team One, carrying a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. Leon Woods, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

US Marine Corps Sergeant (SGT) W. J. Welch. Leader Team One and USMC Corporal (CPL) Sandy are patrolling in a wooded area on Fort Bragg. During a training exercise for Reconnaissance Marines. SGT Welch is carrying a 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle

US Marine Corps Sergeant (SGT) W. J. Welch. Leader Team One and USMC C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. Leon Woods, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

Four US Marines of Team One remain on alert while taking a break from patrolling through the woods at Camp Mackall on Fort Bragg. During a training exercise for Reconnaissance Marines. One Marine is armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle

Four US Marines of Team One remain on alert while taking a break from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Mackall, Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. Leon Woods, Usmc Releas... More

Lance Corporal Richard Colletta performs weapons maintainence on his M16A2 service rifle while in the field with Third Division/12th Marine Regiment (3/12) Charlie Battery's artillery unit. Charlie Battery is deployed in support of the unit's artillery relocation excercise and cold weather training, at Camp Hijudai, Oita, Japan

Lance Corporal Richard Colletta performs weapons maintainence on his M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Hijudai State: Oita Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Tiffany S. Mansfield, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL), Chris Castro, Forward Observer, assigned to C/Company, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, carries a 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher attached, during a field exercise, part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL), Chris Castro, Forward Ob...

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, some armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles, take cover behind a stone structure, while conducting assaults exercises, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine...

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, some armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles, stand next to a stone structure, after exiting an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) while conducting training, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine...

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

Using the firemans carry technique, US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, practice carrying simulated wounded Marines to a secure location, while conducting training, during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001. A second Marine carries the 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles

Using the firemans carry technique, US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel a...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corporal Jason Desautels, USMC, from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines weapon platoon, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii fires his M2O3 40mm Grenade Launcher attached to his Colt M16A2 5.56mm Assault Rifle during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. India Company is conducting a live fire range exercise consisting of firing AT-4 Rocket Launchers, Shoulder Mounted Anti Armor Weapons, and M-2O3 40mm Grenade Launchers at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. TANDEM THRUST is a biennial combined United States and Australian military training exercise, held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian...

Corporal Jason Desautels, USMC, from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal Jason Desautels, USMC, from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines weapon platoon, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii fires his M2... More

Corporal Jason Desautels, USMC, from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines weapon platoon, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii loads his M2O3 Grenade Launcher attached to his Colt M16A2 5.56mm Assault Rifle during Exercise TANDEM THRUST. India Company is conducting a live fire range exercise consisting of firing AT-4 Rocket Launchers, Shoulder Mounted Anti Armor Weapons, and M-2O3 40mm Grenade Launchers at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. TANDEM THRUST is a biennial combined United States and Australian military training exercise, held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian ...

Corporal Jason Desautels, USMC, from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal Jason Desautels, USMC, from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines weapon platoon, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii loads his M2... More

In Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, a Marine Corps Base Camp Buttler, Okinawa, Japan, Marine is completely encapsulated. Seen here is a closeup of the Chemical Protective Footware Cover (CPFC) which has an unsupported butyl rubber sole and butyl rubber uppers with long laces, which fasten a front eyelet with side and rear eyelets. The weapon is an M16A2 rifle with a M-203 grenade launcher attatched

In Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Hansen State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Recon BN Scene Camera Operator: PFC Leslie Hew... More

Night scope photography. During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, midshipmen, with 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles, participate in a night patrol exercise

Night scope photography. During Marine Week of the Career Orientation ...

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: LCPL. Shane A. Austin, Usm... More

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, three midshipmen, with 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles, move through a trench on the demolition course

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

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: LCPL. Shane A. Austin, Usm... More

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipmen (CORTRAMID) West 2001 at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California, midshipmen, with 5.56 mm M16A2 assault rifles, crawl under barbed wire on the demolition course

During Marine Week of the Career Orientation and Training of Midshipme...

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: LCPL. Shane A. Austin, Usm... More

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