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Marines of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to set-up camp around their M-60A1 tank. These men are a part of Operation CAX-4-81

Marines of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Div...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX-4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

An LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicle loaded with troops speeds across the desert during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

An LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicle loaded with troops speeds across the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT.... More

A close-up view of a combat-ready Marine (CPL Williams) as he uses a pair of binoculars to look at the next objective. The Marine is standing inside the turret of an M-60A1 tank. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A close-up view of a combat-ready Marine (CPL Williams) as he uses a p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

Combat-ready Marines in this 105mm howitzer section load the gun during a live fire mission. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Combat-ready Marines in this 105mm howitzer section load the gun durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

Two Marines from Weapons Company prepare to fire their M-29 81mm mortar. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Two Marines from Weapons Company prepare to fire their M-29 81mm morta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

Combat-ready engineers from the 2nd Marine Division, in an LVTP7 tracked landing vehicle, follow two M60A1 tanks. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2/82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Combat-ready engineers from the 2nd Marine Division, in an LVTP7 track...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2/82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Serg... More

A combat-ready Marine, LCPL Jones, armed with an M-16A1 rifle, is in the prone position behind a rock to shield his body from possible enemy fire. The Marine is a participant in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A combat-ready Marine, LCPL Jones, armed with an M-16A1 rifle, is in t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

An AMTRAC (LVTP-7) moves pretty fast down a rusty road. The Marines in the LVTP-7 have just received orders from the command post and are responding. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

An AMTRAC (LVTP-7) moves pretty fast down a rusty road. The Marines in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

An M-60A1 tank, with an earthmover on its front, travels at a moderate speed during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

An M-60A1 tank, with an earthmover on its front, travels at a moderate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

Two combat-ready Marines are in an M-51 jeep with a heavy anti-tank weapon system (TOW) mounted in it. One of the Marines drives the jeep and the other acts as the gunner during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Two combat-ready Marines are in an M-51 jeep with a heavy anti-tank we...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

One of the Navy corpsmen assigned to the 1ST Battalion, 8th Marines, administers first aid to a Marine's foot during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

One of the Navy corpsmen assigned to the 1ST Battalion, 8th Marines, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

A CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 (HMM-161) brings Marines of Company L into the area for Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT.... More

A line of Marines from Co. B, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Div., walk toward an enemy position. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A line of Marines from Co. B, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Div., w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

A combat-ready Marine from Weapons Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, looks through the sight of the M-203 grenade launcher 40mm that is attached to his M-16A1 rifle. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2-82 held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A combat-ready Marine from Weapons Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

A combat-ready fire team from Co. C, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, are in the prone position with their M-16A1 rifles, as they prepare to assault an enemy bunker. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A combat-ready fire team from Co. C, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, are in the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

The combat-ready gunner of the heavy anti-tank weapon system (TOW) gets a good sight picture during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

The combat-ready gunner of the heavy anti-tank weapon system (TOW) get...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

Members of Co. M, 3rd Bn., 2nd Marines, are on line in the prone position during assault on an enemy bunker. The assault took place during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Members of Co. M, 3rd Bn., 2nd Marines, are on line in the prone posit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

A squad of combat-ready Marines from Co. A, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, disembark an LVTP-7 and assault a hill as part of their objective. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A squad of combat-ready Marines from Co. A, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, dise...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

Three M60A1 tanks from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prepare to move to their new objective. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2/82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Three M60A1 tanks from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, prepar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2/82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Serg... More

A combat-ready Marine, PFC Williams, prepares to fire the light anti-armor weapon (LAW) during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A combat-ready Marine, PFC Williams, prepares to fire the light anti-a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

Two 81mm mortar sections from Weapons Co., 3rd Bn., 2nd Marines, prepare to fire during Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Two 81mm mortar sections from Weapons Co., 3rd Bn., 2nd Marines, prepa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

Five M60A1 tanks move into position for an assault on a bunker during Operation CAX 1-2/82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Five M60A1 tanks move into position for an assault on a bunker during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2/82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Serg... More

Flight line crew members prepare a bomb-loaded A-6E Intruder aircraft for a mission during Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Flight line crew members prepare a bomb-loaded A-6E Intruder aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

A Marine CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter prepares to pick up a huge crate of supplies for the resupply of Marines in the field. The resupply operation is a part of Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A Marine CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter prepares to pick up a huge crat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

A combat-ready Marine, armed with an M-16A1 rifle, is partly in the prone position as he and the rest of his fire team assault an enemy bunker. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A combat-ready Marine, armed with an M-16A1 rifle, is partly in the pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

Three combat-ready Marines prepare an M-60A1 machine gun for firing on range 410. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Three combat-ready Marines prepare an M-60A1 machine gun for firing on...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

A Marine A-6A Intruder aircraft is directed to park next to another A-6A aircraft and behind two AV-8A Harrier aircraft during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A Marine A-6A Intruder aircraft is directed to park next to another A-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

This Marine A-6A Intruder aircraft has just been loaded with bombs. The A-6A aircraft are flying missions in support of Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

This Marine A-6A Intruder aircraft has just been loaded with bombs. Th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

Two Marine M60A1 tanks stand by as their crews wait for word to move forward during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Two Marine M60A1 tanks stand by as their crews wait for word to move f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicles are used to transport the infantry from place to place during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicles are used to transport the infantry fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

A combat-ready Marine, PFC Jones, fires his M-16A1 rifle from a prone position at a bunker during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A combat-ready Marine, PFC Jones, fires his M-16A1 rifle from a prone ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

An AMTRAC (LVTP-7) that is used as a field mobile command center is moving very slowly as its crew communicates with other units. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

An AMTRAC (LVTP-7) that is used as a field mobile command center is mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

Two combat-ready Marines, an M-60A1 gunner and his assistant, are practice-firing the M-60A1 machine gun. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Two combat-ready Marines, an M-60A1 gunner and his assistant, are prac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

Combat-ready LCPL Davis and other members of his fire team from Co. A, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, have just left an LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicle and are in the prone position, armed with M-16A1 rifles, on the crest of a hill. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Combat-ready LCPL Davis and other members of his fire team from Co. A,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

Combat-ready Marines from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fire the 105mm gun on their M-60A1 tank. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Combat-ready Marines from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, fir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

Pilots from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 (HMM-161) use a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter to airlift a communications trailer to a command post. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Pilots from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 (HMM-161) use a CH-5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT.... More

CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 (HMM-161) bring troops in and airlift troops of Co. L, 3rd Bn., 2nd Marines, out of Landing Zone Wilson (Range 410) during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 16...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT.... More

This LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicle is the command post for the Bravo command group and is traveling at a moderate speed during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

This LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicle is the command post for the Bravo ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

A Marine A-6A Intruder aircraft loaded with bombs, is given a last minute check prior to take-off. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A Marine A-6A Intruder aircraft loaded with bombs, is given a last min...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

Commanders of two M60A1 tanks stop and check their locations during Operation CAX 1-2/82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Commanders of two M60A1 tanks stop and check their locations during Op...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2/82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Serg... More

Two Marine AV-8A Harrier aircraft prepare to take off from Wilson Field during Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Two Marine AV-8A Harrier aircraft prepare to take off from Wilson Fiel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

A Marine A-6A Intruder aircraft is given the final check by a lineman and the crew chief prior to take-off during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A Marine A-6A Intruder aircraft is given the final check by a lineman ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

A Marine M-60A1 tank slowly moves over the dry, dusty terrain during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A Marine M-60A1 tank slowly moves over the dry, dusty terrain during O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

Two combat-ready Marines from Weapons Co., 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, armed with M-60A1 machine guns, man an observation post during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Two combat-ready Marines from Weapons Co., 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, armed...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

Combat-ready Marines from Co. A, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, disembark an LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicle as they prepare to assault a hill during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Combat-ready Marines from Co. A, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, disembark an LV...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

A combat-ready Marine fire team runs and hits the deck as they assault an enemy position. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A combat-ready Marine fire team runs and hits the deck as they assault...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

While these two M-60A1 tank crews are on standby, they relax on the back of their tank. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

While these two M-60A1 tank crews are on standby, they relax on the ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

PFC James of the 2nd Marine Division, armed with an M-16A1 rifle, positions himself behind a boulder during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

PFC James of the 2nd Marine Division, armed with an M-16A1 rifle, posi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

Two combat-ready Marines are standing side-by-side as they prepare to fire the members of Co. B, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Div., participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Two combat-ready Marines are standing side-by-side as they prepare to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

Two M60A1 tanks from the 2nd Marine Division, are on the move to their new objective. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2/82 held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Two M60A1 tanks from the 2nd Marine Division, are on the move to their...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2/82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Serg... More

A Marine CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter sits down in a cloud of dust. The helicopter is bringing Marines in to participate in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A Marine CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter sits down in a cloud of dust. The...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL.... More

Infantrymen from Co. B, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, charge up a hill to a bunker during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Infantrymen from Co. B, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, charge up a hill to a bu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

A combat-ready Marine, LCPL Williams, checks the scope of the M-151 jeep-mounted heavy anti-tank weapon (TOW) during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A combat-ready Marine, LCPL Williams, checks the scope of the M-151 je...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

Commanders of two M60A1 tanks stop and check the terrain during Operation CAX 1-2/82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Commanders of two M60A1 tanks stop and check the terrain during Operat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2/82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Serg... More

The M-60A1 tank took the lead throughout Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

The M-60A1 tank took the lead throughout Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

Many pieces of Marine Corps equipment such as M60A1 tanks, LVTC7 track landing vehicles, M109 155 mm self-propelled howitzers and M151 jeeps, are staged here during a commander's briefing. The equipment is being used in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Many pieces of Marine Corps equipment such as M60A1 tanks, LVTC7 track...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Corp... More

All of the combat-ready Marines in Co. A, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, get a chance to fire the M-60A1 machine gun on Range 190 during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

All of the combat-ready Marines in Co. A, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, get a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

One of the M-109 155mm self-propelled howitzers used by the 2nd Marine Division during Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

One of the M-109 155mm self-propelled howitzers used by the 2nd Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

Part of the combat engineers are using this LVTP-7 for their transportation. Followed behind it is an M-151 jeep and trailer. One of the engineers is to explode mine fields. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Part of the combat engineers are using this LVTP-7 for their transport...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

Combat-ready Marines from Co. A, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Div., disembark an LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicle to assault an enemy bunker on the beach. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Combat-ready Marines from Co. A, 1ST Bn., 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Div....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

A combat-ready Marine, LCPL Smith, checks the sight on an M-29 81mm mortar prior to the next fire mission during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A combat-ready Marine, LCPL Smith, checks the sight on an M-29 81mm mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

A camouflaged M-60A1 tank from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, sits behind a hill in preparation for possible direct firing. This is part of Operation CAX 1-2-82, held at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A camouflaged M-60A1 tank from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT ... More

A Marine Corps AV-8A Harrier aircraft is on the runway waiting for clearance from the control tower. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

A Marine Corps AV-8A Harrier aircraft is on the runway waiting for cle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

Two combat-ready Marines help a buddy who could possibly have a leg or foot wound using the two-man support carry. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Two combat-ready Marines help a buddy who could possibly have a leg or...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

Combat-ready Marines of this M-109A2 155mm self-propelled howitzer section stand by for the next fire mission during Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Combat-ready Marines of this M-109A2 155mm self-propelled howitzer sec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL.... More

SGT Alier, 2nd Marine Division, PHOTO, waits for the Tank Company from the 8th Marine Regiment to move out for a live fire exercise during Operation CAX 4-81

SGT Alier, 2nd Marine Division, PHOTO, waits for the Tank Company from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

A tank company from the 8th Marine Regiment prepares for a live fire exercise during Operation CAX 4-81

A tank company from the 8th Marine Regiment prepares for a live fire e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

Bravo Command of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, prepares for a live fire exercise during Operation CAX 4-81. In the center is a parked LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicle

Bravo Command of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, prepares for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A. J. Daniels Release Status: Releas... More

LCPL Marshall and PFC Williams prepare a machine gun position for a live fire exercise during Operation CAX 4-81

LCPL Marshall and PFC Williams prepare a machine gun position for a li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

An F-4 Phantom II aircraft provides a smoke screen as a tank company from the 8th Marine Regiment move out for a live fire exercise during Operation CAX 4-81

An F-4 Phantom II aircraft provides a smoke screen as a tank company f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

An AH-1 Sea Cobra helicopter takes part in a live fire exercise during Operation CAX 4-81

An AH-1 Sea Cobra helicopter takes part in a live fire exercise during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

A member of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, looks at the damage done to his company's tents by a sandstorm during Operation CAX 4-81

A member of the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, looks at the damag...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

The chaplain of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, conducts mass in the field during Operation CAX 4-81

The chaplain of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, conducts mass in t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A... More

A row of parked LVTP7 tracked landing vehicles from 2nd Marine Division and M60A1 tanks stand by to begin a live fire exercise, part of Operation CAX 4-81

A row of parked LVTP7 tracked landing vehicles from 2nd Marine Divisio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

PFC Phillips from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, prepares his M-60A1 machine gun for a live fire exercise during Operation CAX 4-81

PFC Phillips from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, prepares his M-6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

A row of parked LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicles and tanks from the 2nd Marine Division stand by to begin a live fire exercise during Operation CAX 4-81

A row of parked LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicles and tanks from the 2nd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

A LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicle from the 2nd Marine Division approaches an enemy position during a live fire exercise, part of Operation CAX 4-81

A LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicle from the 2nd Marine Division approach...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

Men from the 2nd Marine Division line up to board a Military Airlift Command Air Force C-141B Starlifter aircraft for the trip to Cherry Point, North Carolina, at the completion of Operation CAX 4-81

Men from the 2nd Marine Division line up to board a Military Airlift C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

The chaplain of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, conducts Easter Mass in the field during Operation CAX 4-81

The chaplain of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, conducts Easter Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. A... More

Tanks from the 2nd Marine Division, participating in a live fire exercise, advance under the cover of a smoke screen laid by an F-4 Phantom II aircraft during Operation CAX 4-81

Tanks from the 2nd Marine Division, participating in a live fire exerc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

A member of the 2nd Marine Division checks his M-60A1 tank during Operation CAX 4-81

A member of the 2nd Marine Division checks his M-60A1 tank during Oper...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

Personnel from the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, repair a communications utility pole during a sandstorm. The men are taking part in Operation CAX 4-81

Personnel from the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, repair a commun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

PFC Williams and PFC Simmons of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, operate an M-60A1 machine gun for a live fire exercise during Operation CAX 4-81

PFC Williams and PFC Simmons of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, op...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

An M-60A1 tank from 2nd Marine Division moves forward against the "enemy" during Operation CAX 4-81

An M-60A1 tank from 2nd Marine Division moves forward against the "ene...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 4-81 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL J.... More

During Operation CAX 6-82, riflemen of 2nd Battalion, 1ST Marines, 1ST Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, form a defensive perimeter line around the top of a hill

During Operation CAX 6-82, riflemen of 2nd Battalion, 1ST Marines, 1ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Va... More

During Operation CAX 6-82, 2nd Battalion, 1ST Marines, 1ST Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, participates in a night firing exercise

During Operation CAX 6-82, 2nd Battalion, 1ST Marines, 1ST Marine Divi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Va... More

During Operation CAX 6-82, LCPL Mendez and his buddy from 2nd Battalion, 1ST Marines, 1ST Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, takes times to eat C-rations after digging their two-man fighting hole

During Operation CAX 6-82, LCPL Mendez and his buddy from 2nd Battalio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Va... More

Marines M-60A1 tanks and an M-109 self-propelled 155mm howitzer from the 2nd Marine Division slowly approach an enemy gun position. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Marines M-60A1 tanks and an M-109 self-propelled 155mm howitzer from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL ... More

Combat-ready Marines from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Divison, approach an enemy bunker with their M-60A1 tank. The Marines are participating in Operation CAX 1-2-82 at the Marine Corps Air-to-Ground Combat Center

Combat-ready Marines from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Divison, appr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 1-2-82 Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unkn... More