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Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Grabhorn hosts a knot tying class for the Tiger Cruise participants aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20).

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Grabhorn hosts a knot tying class fo...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 07, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Grabhorn hosts a knot tying class for the Tiger Cruise participants aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is... More

Personnel Specialist 1st Class Robyn Dixon, from Cincinnati, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shops at a souk in Oman during a Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) tour.

Personnel Specialist 1st Class Robyn Dixon, from Cincinnati, assigned ...

MUSCAT, Oman (Jan. 09, 2015) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Robyn Dixon, from Cincinnati, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shops at a souk in Oman during a Morale, Welfare and Recr... More

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) get a glimpse of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Headquarters New Orleans, a site previously owned by the Navy from 1901-1911.

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and ...

NEW ORLEANS (Apr. 23, 2015) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) get a glimpse of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Headquarters ... More

Marines assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire Colt 1911 M45A1 pistols on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a small arms live-fire exercise.

Marines assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire Colt 19...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 24, 2019) Marines assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire Colt 1911 M45A1 pistols on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a small arms live-f... More

An MV-22B Osprey from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 226 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of the HMS Illustrious (R06).

An MV-22B Osprey from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3...

U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sep. 16, 2013) An MV-22B Osprey from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 226 (Reinforced) takes off from t... More

Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) approaches amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) to conduct flight operations for the transfer of equipment and personnel.

Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) a...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2016) Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) approaches amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) to conduct flight operations for the transfer of equip... More

Sailors and Marines man-the-rails as amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) passes USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during its departure for a scheduled deployment.

Sailors and Marines man-the-rails as amphibious assault ship USS Boxer...

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2016) Sailors and Marines man-the-rails as amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) passes USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during its departure for a scheduled deployment. More than 4,500 Sailors ... More

Command Master Chief Steven Alt, left, and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) Sgt. Major Scott Pile participate in a wreath laying ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island.

Command Master Chief Steven Alt, left, and 11th Marine Expeditionary U...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2011) Command Master Chief Steven Alt, left, and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) Sgt. Major Scott Pile participate in a wreath laying ceremony aboard the amphibious assault shi... More

Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) stand in formation during a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) stan...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2011) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) stand in formation during a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) commemorating the... More

Sgt. Maj. Scott Pile, left, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), and Master Chief Steven Alt, the command master chief of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), participate in a wreath laying ceremony.

Sgt. Maj. Scott Pile, left, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary ...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2011) Sgt. Maj. Scott Pile, left, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), and Master Chief Steven Alt, the command master chief of the amphibious assault ship USS Maki... More

Members of the rifle detail from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) fire a rifle volley aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

Members of the rifle detail from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (1...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2011) Members of the rifle detail from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) fire a rifle volley aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in honor of the 70th ... More

Sailors and Marines pose for a photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Operation Neptune.

Sailors and Marines pose for a photo aboard the amphibious assault shi...

ARABIAN SEA (Jun. 02, 2019) Sailors assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 and Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit pose for a photo in a landing craft, air cushion in the well deck aboard the... More

Aviation boatswain's mates prepare to remove chocks and chains from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

Aviation boatswain's mates prepare to remove chocks and chains from a ...

GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 10, 2011) Aviation boatswain's mates prepare to remove chocks and chains from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The 31s... More

U.S. Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2).

U.S. Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast...

Atlantic Ocean (Apr. 05, 2004) U.S. Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast rope from a CH-46 Sea Knight to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2). The unit ... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paco Dammons salutes pilots aboard a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter.

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paco Dammons salutes pi...

GULF OF ADEN (May. 06, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paco Dammons salutes pilots aboard a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Evil Eyes of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) ... More

Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform planned maintenance (PMS) on a CH-46E .

Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform p...

Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 18, 2005) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) perform planned maintenance (PMS) on a CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter prior to flight operations onboard the amphibio... More

A Marine performs maintenance on a helicopter.

A Marine performs maintenance on a helicopter.

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 27, 2012) Lance Cpl. Daniel Boskovitch, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU), performs maintenance on a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter S... More

Marines board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter.

Marines board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter.

INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2009) Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from the "Evil Eyes" ... More

Members of the flight crew of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter look over the helicopter's main rotor blades as part of a preflight check aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopter is assigned to , the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

Members of the flight crew of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter look ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

An AH-1W Sea Cobra helicopter armed with two AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, foreground, and several CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters sit on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopters are assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

An AH-1W Sea Cobra helicopter armed with two AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

An AH-1W Sea Cobra helicopter armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile, foreground, and several CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters sit on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopters are assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

An AH-1W Sea Cobra helicopter armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A Marine of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) sits on the edge of the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. In the background is the amphibious transport dock USS VANCOUVER (LPD-2)

A Marine of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) sits on the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A sailor stands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) near an AH-1W Sea Cobra helicopter armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopter is assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

A sailor stands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Members of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) practice rope-descending techniques from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter positioned at the edge of the stern elevator of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopter is from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

Members of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) practice rope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A flight deck director aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) guides in a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopter is from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

A flight deck director aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters wait to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopters are assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters wait to take off from the flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter is prepared for flight aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopter is assigned to , the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter is prepared for flight aboard the a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Members of the flight crew of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter look over the helicopter's main rotor blades as part of a preflight check aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopter is assigned to , the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

Members of the flight crew of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter look ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A flight deck director aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) guides in a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during the combined Thai/U.S. joint Exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopter is assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

A flight deck director aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter flies over the gulf after taking off from the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise THALAY THAI '89. The helicopter is from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter flies over the gulf after taking off fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter flies over the gulf after taking off from the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint Exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopter is from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter flies over the gulf after taking off fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Flynn, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Two Marines assigned to the combat cargo office aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) wait to carry a pallet of small arms ammunition onto a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during the combined Thai/U.S. joint Exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopter is assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

Two Marines assigned to the combat cargo office aboard the amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A Navy ordnance officer checks over an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile mounted on an AH-1W Sea Cobra helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopter is assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

A Navy ordnance officer checks over an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile mounte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Flight deck personnel assist the crew of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter being readied for flight aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopter is assigned to , the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

Flight deck personnel assist the crew of a CH-53E Super Stallion helic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters sit on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopters are assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU)

Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters sit on the flight deck of the am...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit practice rope descent aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during the joint Thai/US exercise THALAY THAI '89

Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit practice rope descent ab...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare for an equipment inspection aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during the joint Thai/US exercise THALAY THAI '89

Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare for an equipment...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Members of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) practice rope-descending techniques from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter positioned at the edge of the stern elevator of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) during the combined Thai/U.S. joint exercise Thalay Thai '89. The helicopter is from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163), the reinforced aviation combat element of the 11th MEU. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Members of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (11th MEU) practice rope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: THALAY THAI '89 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) file aboard a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during a rehearsal for Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) file aboard a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Relea... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) file aboard a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during a rehearsal for Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) file aboard a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Relea... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are led to a helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during a rehearsal for Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are led to a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to fire their M-249 squad automatic weapons from the stern of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during weapons training held prior Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to fire their M-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A Marine of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to fire his M-249 squad automatic weapons from the stern of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during weapons training held prior Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

A Marine of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to fire his M-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to fire their M-249 squad automatic weapons from the stern of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during weapons training held prior Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to fire their M-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) practice body-search techniques on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) in preparation for Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) practice body...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Relea... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) gather in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) for a briefing on the situation in Monrovia, Liberia, and the rules of engagement governing their mission once ashore. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia for Operation Sharp Edge

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) gather in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Relea... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) gather in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) for a briefing on the situation in and around Monrovia, Liberia, and the rules of engagement governing their mission once ashore. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia for Operation Sharp Edge

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) gather in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Officers of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) gather in the MEU commander's office aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) for a briefing on the situation in and around Monrovia, Liberia. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia for Operation Sharp Edge

Officers of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) gather in th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Officers of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) gather in the MEU commander's office aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) for a briefing on the situation in and around Monrovia, Liberia. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia for Operation Sharp Edge

Officers of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) gather in th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are led to a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during a rehearsal for Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are led to a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) board a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during a rehearsal for Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) board a Marin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are led to a helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during a rehearsal for Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are led to a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A Marine of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) adjusts one of the M-60E3 machine guns set up on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) for weapons training prior to Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

A Marine of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) adjusts one ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) departs the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are being sent to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

A CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter attached to Marine Medium Helicopter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) check their equipment aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) while waiting to board a helicopter during Operation Sharp Edge. The Marines will be flown to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) check their e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) stand by to board a helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during Operation Sharp Edge. The Marines will be flown to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) stand by to b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are being sent to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 26...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Marine of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) sits at the edge of the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) while waiting to board a helicopter during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines of the 22nd MEU are being sent to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

A Marine of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) sits at the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) depart the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are being sent to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

Two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) lifts off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) as an AV-8B Harrier aircraft is readied for takeoff during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are being sent to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 26...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines working for the Combat Cargo Office aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) carry baggage aboard a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) will be flown to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

Marines working for the Combat Cargo Office aboard the amphibious assa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) lifts off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are being sent to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

A CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter attached to Marine Medium Helicopter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) stand by to board a helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during Operation Sharp Edge. The Marines will be flown to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) stand by to b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during Operation Sharp Edge. The Marines will be flown to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) board a CH-46...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A Marine standing in the back of a truck aboard a landing craft looks toward the open well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are being sent to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

A Marine standing in the back of a truck aboard a landing craft looks ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) lifts off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are being sent to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

A CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter attached to Marine Medium Helicopter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) pick up their equipment before boarding a helicopter during Operation Sharp Edge. The Marines will be flown to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) aboard the am...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are led aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during Operation Sharp Edge. The Marines will be flown to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are led aboar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A squad of Marines moves to board a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the grounds 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 squad of Marines moves to board a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron ...

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 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

A Marine posted atop the roof of the United States Embassy sits beside a Mark 19 automatic grenade launcher as he scans the surrounding area with a pair of binoculars. 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 posted atop the roof of the United States Embassy sits beside...

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 squad of Marines boards a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM 261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the grounds of the US 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 squad of Marines boards a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM...

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

Three Marines man a security post overlooking a road outside 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

Three Marines man a security post overlooking a road outside the Unite...

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

Marines on the grounds of the US Embassy sandbag a position near the compound's perimeter. 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

Marines on the grounds of the US Embassy sandbag a position near the c...

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

Marines pile up sandbags that are being filled on the beach at the edge of the US Embassy compound. 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

Marines pile up sandbags that are being filled on the beach at the edg...

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 group of Marines stand 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 group of Marines stand watch on the roof of the United States Embass...

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

Marines on the grounds of the US Embassy wait in line to board a helicopter. 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

Marines on the grounds of the US Embassy wait in line to board a helic...

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

Marines unload boxes of supplies from a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM 261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the grounds of the US 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

Marines unload boxes of supplies from a Marine Medium Helicopter Squad...

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

As seen from aboard a UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7) lies anchored in Iskenderun Bay to offload elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) during Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid Kurdish refugees in northern Iraq and southern Turkey

As seen from aboard a UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, the amphibious assault...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: Iskenderum Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: LT Greg Smith Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) underway. Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) are embarked aboard the WASP for a Mediterranean deployment

A port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) underway. Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) are embarked aboard the WASP for a Mediterranean deployment

A bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) underway. E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crewmen stand by their MD-3A tow tractors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) as the ship's UH-1N Iroquois helicopter, left, is prepared for flight. At right are UH-1N Iroquois, foreground, CH-46E Sea Knight, center, and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162) for its Mediterranean deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU)

Flight deck crewmen stand by their MD-3A tow tractors aboard the amphi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The ship's UH-1N Iroquois helicopter is prepared for flight near the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) as the ship lies at anchor. At upper right are UH-1N Iroquois, CH-46E Sea Knight, center, and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters, top, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162) for its Mediterranean deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU)

The ship's UH-1N Iroquois helicopter is prepared for flight near the b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) underway. Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) are embarked aboard the WASP for a Mediterranean deployment

A port beam view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) under...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) underway. Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) are embarked aboard the WASP for a Mediterranean deployment

A port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1). Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) are embarked aboard the WASP for a Mediterranean deployment

A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier aircraft takes off from the flight deck o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter lifts off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1). Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) are embarked aboard the WASP for a Mediterranean deployment

A Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162) CH-46E Sea Knight he...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J. E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter lifts off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1). Elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) are embarked aboard the WASP for a Mediterranean deployment

A Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162 (HMM-162) CH-46E Sea Knight he...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw) J.E. Westfall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit run on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) during morning physical training (PT)

Members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit run on the flight deck o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Bivera Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit run past Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters secured on the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) during morning physical training (PT)

Members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit run past Marine Medium H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Bivera Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit run on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) during morning physical training (PT)

Members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit run on the flight deck o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Bivera Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An underway port side view of landing craft air cushion vehicle LCAC-46 during practice beach landings at Naval Station Rota during practice beach landings at Naval Station Rota during a one week turn over by units from Marine Expeditionary Unit 24 (MEU-24) on board the amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12) to the Amphibious Ready Force on board the USS GUAM (LPH-9)

An underway port side view of landing craft air cushion vehicle LCAC-4...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rota Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Stephen M. Kless Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

The landing craft air cushion vehicle LCAC-46, assigned to Marine Expeditionary Unit 24 (MEU-24), is shown underway off Naval Station Rota practicing beach landings. MEU-24 has been assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12), (background), for a six month deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. Units from the USS GUAM's (LPH-9) Amphibious Ready Force are replacing them so they can return state side

The landing craft air cushion vehicle LCAC-46, assigned to Marine Expe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rota Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Stephen M. Kless Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

The US Navy's amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9) operating in coastal waters off the troubled African nation of Liberia. Guam and her embarked compliment of over 2000 marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, have been participating in evacuation efforts in support of Operation ASSURED RESPONSE

The US Navy's amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9) operating in co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Richard W. Williams, USN Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A US Marine CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), refuels from a US Military support aircraft, while operating from the flight deck of the US Navy's amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9) (not shown). The 2000 marines on board Guam have been operating in coastal waters off the troubled African nation of Liberia, assisting in evacuation efforts in support of Operation ASSURED RESPONSE

A US Marine CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the 22nd Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ASSURED RESPONSE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Pha Richard W. Williams, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) transports Marines attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and their equipment aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) during Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFX) 98-1. JTFX is designed to test and prepare battle groups for an upcoming deployment

A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) transports Marines attached to the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JTFX 98-1 Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Ken Pace, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Marines from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embark a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) during Joint Task Force Exercise 98-1 (JTFX 98-1)

Marines from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embark a CH-53 Super...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JTFX 98-1 Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Daniel S. Stokes, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Marines from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embark a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) during Joint Task Force Exercise 98-1 (JTFX 98-1)

Marines from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embark a CH-53 Super...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JTFX 98-1 Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Daniel S. Stokes, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Marines from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embark a CH-53 Super Stallion from the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) during Joint Task Force Exercise 98-1 (JTFX 98-1)

Marines from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embark a CH-53 Super...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JTFX 98-1 Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Daniel S. Stokes, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

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