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STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Eddleman, USMC, Communications CHIEF, Marine Liaison Element, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU SOC) receives a bowl of ice cream as part of the Half Way Dinner celebration aboard the USS AUSTIN (LPD 4). Note the Christmas tree in the background

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Eddleman, USMC, Communications CHIEF, Marine Lia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Austin (LPD 4) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jeff Sisto, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Corporal Robert D. Walkley, Small Computer Systems SPECIALIST, Command Element, S-6 (Communications), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), brings another bucket of cement to one of the Kenyan construction workers working on the schoolhouse in Faza. The Marines are there as part of a team, doing a little extra by, building a new schoolhouse during EDGED MALLET 02 as part of community relations

Corporal Robert D. Walkley, Small Computer Systems SPECIALIST, Command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGED MALLET 02 Base: Faza State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 13 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CPL B... More

A member of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) looks out from the hatch of an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle as he takes part in maneuvers during Exercise Eager Mace 92-1, the first major U.S./Kuwaiti combined service exercise since the end of Operation Desert Storm

A member of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Cap...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EAGER MACE 92-1DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Tuemler Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) cross the desert in an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle during exercise Eager Mace 92-1, the first major U.S./Kuwaiti combined service exercise since the end of Operation Desert Storm

Members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EAGER MACE 92-1DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Tuemler Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

An AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) comes ashore during Exercise Eager Mace 92-1, the first major U.S./Kuwaiti combined service exercise since the end of Operation Desert Storm

An AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle of the 22nd Marine Expeditionar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAPABLEEAGER MACE 92-1 Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Tuemler Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) move out across the desert during Exercise Eager Mace 92-1, the first major U.S./Kuwaiti combined service exercise since the end of Operation Desert Storm

AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EAGER MACE 92-1 Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Tuemler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) charge across the desert during exercise Eager Mace 92-1, the first major U.S./Kuwaiti combined servcice exercise since the end of Operation Desert Storm

Members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EAGER MACE 92-1DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Tuemler Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A member of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) looks out from the open batch of an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle during exercise Eager Mace 92-1, the first major U.S./Kuwaiti combined service exercise since the end of Operation Desert Storm

A member of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Cap...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EAGER MACE 92-1DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Tuemler Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) charge out of an AAVP-7A1, the first major U.S./Kuwaiti combined service exercise since the end of Operation Desert Storm

Members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EAGER MACE 92-1DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Tuemler Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

At the Evacuation Control Center, a Marine searches and screens evacuees prior to movement from the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, to the USS Nassau during Operation SILVER WAKE. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of U. S. citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

At the Evacuation Control Center, a Marine searches and screens evacue...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mark D. Oliva, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

American citizens are escorted to a CH-46E "Sea Knight" helicopter by a 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) Marine, during Operation SILVER WAKE. 26th MEU (SOC) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

American citizens are escorted to a CH-46E "Sea Knight" helicopter by ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mark D. Oliva, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

An American child awaits the evacuation flight from the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, to the USS Nassau during Operation SILVER WAKE. 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

An American child awaits the evacuation flight from the US Embassy in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mark D. Oliva, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

A CH-46E "Sea Knight" helicopter lifts out of the evacuation site at the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, on its way to the USS Nassau during Operation SILVER WAKE. The 26th MEU (SOC) (Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

A CH-46E "Sea Knight" helicopter lifts out of the evacuation site at t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mark D. Oliva, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

Sergeant David Smith, a Military Policeman assigned to the 26th MEU (SOC) (Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable)), escorts a woman and her child towards a waiting helicopter during Operation SILVER WAKE. 26th MEU (SOC) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

Sergeant David Smith, a Military Policeman assigned to the 26th MEU (S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mark D. Oliva, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) CH-53E "Super Stallion" lifts off to transport American citizens from Tirana, Albania, to the USS Nassau. 26th MEU (SOC) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mark D. Oliva, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

American citizens buckle into a CH-46E "Sea Knight" helicopter from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) for transport out of Tirana, Albania, during Operation SILVER WAKE. The 26th MEU (SOC) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

American citizens buckle into a CH-46E "Sea Knight" helicopter from 26...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mark D. Oliva, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Michael Skinton and LCPL Christopher Hinebaugh, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) man a rooftop post at the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, during Operation SILVER WAKE. 26th MEU (SOC) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Michael Skinton and LCPL Christopher Hinebaugh, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mark D. Oliva, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

Marines from Charlie Company, 1ST Batttalion, 8th Marines, fill sandbags to reinforce defensive positions inside the compound at the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, during Operation SILVER WAKE. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

Marines from Charlie Company, 1ST Batttalion, 8th Marines, fill sandba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mark D. Oliva, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

Corporal Nathan Church, 3rd Platoon, "B" Co, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), sits with fixed bayonet on his M16A2 assault rifle behind a sandbagged defense position in the US Embassy housing complex in Tirana, Albania, during Operation SILVER WAKE. The 26th MEU (SOC) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

Corporal Nathan Church, 3rd Platoon, "B" Co, Battalion Landing Team 1/...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Tim Shearer, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

Armed with an M16A2, Corporal James Kendrick, Command Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), provides the communications link from ship to shore for ground commanders during Operation SILVER WAKE. The 26th MEU (SOC) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Tim Shearer, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

Lance Corporal Binh Tran, 3rd Platoon, "B" Co., Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) maintains his watch at post alongside the embassy housing complex in Tirana, Albania, during Operation SILVER WAKE. The 26th MEU (SOC) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

Lance Corporal Binh Tran, 3rd Platoon, "B" Co., Battalion Landing Team...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Tim Shearer, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

A Fast Attack Vehicle Crew from "B" Co., Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), provides heavy weapons support with an M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun for security at the US Embassy housing complex in Tirana, Albania, during Operation SILVER WAKE. The 26th MEU (SOC) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

A Fast Attack Vehicle Crew from "B" Co., Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Tim Shearer, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

Sergeant Kevin Clifton, Evacuation Control Center team member and Platoon Sergeant for MSSG-26's Landing Force Shore Party Platoon, stands by with his M16A2 assault rifle to provide security for an incoming helicopter near the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, during Operation SILVER WAKE. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

Sergeant Kevin Clifton, Evacuation Control Center team member and Plat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Tim Shearer, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

A CH-53 "Super Stallion", from HMM-365, the 26th MEU's Avaition Combat Element, lands at the evacuation site inside the compound at the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania, during Operation SILVER WAKE. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

A CH-53 "Super Stallion", from HMM-365, the 26th MEU's Avaition Combat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Tim Shearer, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

Lance Corporal Eric Davis (l), armed with an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), and Corporal Jason Greer, with an M16A2 with attached M203 40mm Grenade Launcher, from 2nd Platoon, "C" Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, provide security for the northern section of the US Embassy housing complex in Tirana, Albania, during Operation SILVER WAKE. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) was called upon to perform a NEO (Non-combatant Evacuation Operation) of US citizens that desired to leave Albania, due to the current civil strife

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Tim Shearer, Usmc Release Status: Released to P... More

US Marines, Special Operations Capable, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9) receive weapons training, on the M2 HB (Heavy Barrel).50 caliber heavy machine gun, while the ship moves closer to the Persian Gulf. The GUAM deployed to the gulf as part of an increased military presence in response to a US Central Command (US CENTCOM) request for additional forces, 10 February 1998

US Marines, Special Operations Capable, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Guam (LPH 9) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Rich Williams, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

US Marine Corps Sergeant Christian Boles and US Marine Corps Lance Corporal's Raymond J. Thomas, Robert D. Waltz and Donny Solano from company "B" 1/3, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), pause during a security patrol to check their position during exercise VALIANT USHER 98-1. (Substandard image)

US Marine Corps Sergeant Christian Boles and US Marine Corps Lance Cor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT USHER 98-1 Base: Shoalwater Bay State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brent C. Powel... More

Marines from Company B, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), give a class on the characteristics and capabilities of an M240G medium machine gun to a group of local media. The media was on-hand for VALIANT USHER 98-1, a live-fire, combined-arms exercise recently conducted in Australia

Marines from Company B, 1ST Battalion, 3rd Marines, 31st Marine Expedi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT USHER 98-1 Base: Shoalwater Bay State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: 1LT Kristen A. Las... More

As the sun sets over the Australian coast, USS VINCENNES (CA 44) (left) is fueled up by USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3). The RAS (Refueling At Sea) took place as the ships of the Belleau Wood Amphibious Ready Group, embarked with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), traveled to Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Australia to participate in exercise VALIANT USHER 98-1, a combined exercise with the Australian Defense Force

As the sun sets over the Australian coast, USS VINCENNES (CA 44) (left...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT USHER 98-1 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CPL R.M. Katz, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Jacob Davenport, US Navy, Fleet Marine Force (FMF), prepares to give an Anthrax vaccine shot to a US Marine deployed with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) aboard USS BOXER (LHD-4) during a Western Pacific deployment, WestPac 99-1

Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Jacob Davenport, US Navy, Fleet Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), US Marine Corps, conduct fastrope training from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto the flight deck of the USS BOXER (LHD 4) to maintain their proficiency during a Western Pacific deployment, WestPac 99-1

Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditiona...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Major Command Shown: 13th MEU (SOC) COMBAT CAMERA Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc Release Status: Re... More

Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), US Marine Corps, conduct fastrope training from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto the flight deck of the USS BOXER (LHD 4) to maintain their proficiency during a Western Pacific deployment, WestPac 99-1

Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditiona...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), US Marine Corps, conduct fastrope training from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto the flight deck of the USS BOXER (LHD 4) to maintain their proficiency during a Western Pacific deployment, WestPac 99-1. A second CH-46E is parked on flight deck

Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditiona...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Major Command Shown: 13th MEU (SOC) COMBAT CAMERA Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc Release Status: Re... More

A US Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 (Reinforced) (HMM-364), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) takes off from the flight deck of the USS BOXER (LHD 4) during routine flight operations. A CH-46E Sea Knight is parked on elevator. Western Pacific deployment, WestPac 99-1

A US Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Marine plane captains from the Air Combat Element (ACE) of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) preflight an AV-8B2 Harrier as it prepares to take off from the USS Kearsarge for the last time. Kearsarge is enroute to the U.S. after a six month Mediterranean deployment

Marine plane captains from the Air Combat Element (ACE) of the 26th Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: COM2FLT Scene Camera Operator: Cwo3 Seth Rossman Release Status:... More

Hospital Corpsman Third Class (MH3) Chris Lugo, US NAVY (USN), assigned to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) gathers vital information from a Kenyan man during humanitarian assistance operations conducted during Operation EDGE MALLET at Mombassa, Kenya

Hospital Corpsman Third Class (MH3) Chris Lugo, US NAVY (USN), assigne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGE MALLET Base: Mombasa Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc Release Status: Released... More

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

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

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

Dangling from a US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), SPIErig (Special Insertion Extraction rigging) in from a Helicast as part of the ongoing training to maintain readiness during WEST PAC 99-1. (SUBSTANDARD)

Dangling from a US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Branden P. O'Brien, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

An AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 365 (HMM-365), attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (26th MEU(SOC)) as the ocean's mist creates streaks in the air around the helicopters rotor blades as it lifts off the USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3)

An AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kearsarge (LHD 3) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Justin Tyler Watkins, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

During Operation AVID RESPONSE (OAR) Marine Corps Lance Corporal Phillip Bunch of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) teaches Turkish workers at the naval base in Topel, Turkey how to heat Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) using water added to a crystalline heat pack to create a chemical reaction. The workers stand in front of some of more than 1000 tents they unloaded at the storage site. OAR is the US European Command contribution to relief efforts following the earthquake that struck about 65 miles east of Istanbul near the town of Izmit. Turkish officials estimate about 600,000 people are homeless

During Operation AVID RESPONSE (OAR) Marine Corps Lance Corporal Phill...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AVID RESPONSE Base: Topel Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: SIXTH FLEET Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Seth Ross... More

The last of the U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) working with the Turkish government on earthquake relief during operation AVID RESPONSE (OAR), board a waiting CH-53E helicopter at Topel, Turkey, taking them back to the waiting Kearsarge Amphibious Readiness Group on Friday, Sept. 10, 1999. The ARG sailed out of the Sea of Marmara to resume its patrol duties in the Mediterranean, after a short ceremony turning the earthquake relief equipment and supplies over to the government of Turkey. OAR is the US European Command contribution to relief efforts following the earthquake that struck about 65 miles east of Istanbul near the town...

The last of the U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The last of the U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) working with the T... More

Engineers from MEU Service Support Group-26 (MSSG-26), during Operation AVID RESPONSE (OAR), prepare a Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) for the process of filtering fresh drinking water for the people of Degirmendere, Turkey. These Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), (MEU(SOC)), are helping provide water to victims of the August 17 earthquake. OAR is the US European Command contribution to relief efforts following the earthquake that struck about 65 miles east of Istanbul near the town of Izmit. Turkish officials estimate about 600,000 people are homeless

Engineers from MEU Service Support Group-26 (MSSG-26), during Operatio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AVID RESPONSE Base: Degirmendere Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: 1ST LT Ryan E. Dunham, Usmc Release Status: Re... More

Resembling giant water balloons, these 3000 gallon water bags hold purified water for the citizens of Degirmendere, Turkey. During Operation AVID RESPONSE, Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) ,(MEU(SOC)), are helping provide water to victims of the August 17 earthquake here. OAR is the US European Command contribution to relief efforts following the earthquake that struck about 65 miles east of Istanbul near the town of Izmit. Turkish officials estimate about 600,000 people are homeless

Resembling giant water balloons, these 3000 gallon water bags hold pur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operation AVID Response Base: Degirmendere Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: 1ST LT Ryan E. Dunham, Usmc Release ... More

During Operation AVID RESPONSE (OAR), Lance Corporal Jeremy S. Demarco tests the purity of water that has just been run through a Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) in Degirmendere, Turkey. These Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), (MEU(SOC)), are helping provide water to victims of the August 17 earthquake here. OAR is the US European Command contribution to relief efforts following the earthquake that struck about 65 miles east of Istanbul near the town of Izmit. Turkish officials estimate about 600,000 people are homeless

During Operation AVID RESPONSE (OAR), Lance Corporal Jeremy S. Demarco...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AVID RESPONSE Base: Degirmendere Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: 1ST LT Ryan E. Dunham, Usmc Release Status: Re... More

The Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) sits by the shore providing 6000 gallons of fresh water a day to the citizens of Degirmendere, Turkey. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) during Operation AVID RESPONSE (OAR) are helping provide water to victims of the August 17 earthquake here. OAR is the US European Command contribution to relief efforts following the earthquake that struck about 65 miles east of Istanbul near the town of Izmit. Turkish officials estimate about 600,000 people are homeless

The Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) sits by the shore ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operation AVID Response Base: Degirmendere Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Utilizing rubber raider craft, Marines from 1ST Platoon, Lima Company, Battalion landing Team, 3rd Battlaion, 8th Marine Regiment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), silently approach the beach in the twilight at dusk. Marines from the 26th MEU (SOC), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15), are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

Utilizing rubber raider craft, Marines from 1ST Platoon, Lima Company,...

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

Marines from 1ST Platoon, Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, silently approach the beach in the twilight at dusk.Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15), are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

Marines from 1ST Platoon, Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Ba...

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

Trusting in British pilots in their Westland Sea King MK4 Helocopter, Marines from Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, practice helicopter extract drills. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15), are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

Trusting in British pilots in their Westland Sea King MK4 Helocopter, ...

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

British Royal Marine Sergeant Nobby Hall, standing in front of a Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC), from 539th Assault Squadron explains British assault procedures to United States Marines. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15), are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

British Royal Marine Sergeant Nobby Hall, standing in front of a Landi...

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

CAPE INCE, TURKEY (September 11, 1999)--Marines from Lima Company, Battalion landing Team 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, rush from a British Hellcat, Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) and storm their objective. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) ((MEU(SOC)), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15), are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

CAPE INCE, TURKEY (September 11, 1999)--Marines from Lima Company, Bat...

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

The beach head at Cape Ince is the scene of a mock amphibious assault. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), embarked aboard the USS PONCE (LPD-15) are participating in the NATO exercise, NORTHERN APPROACH, with British and Turkish forces

The beach head at Cape Ince is the scene of a mock amphibious assault....

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

United Staes Marines from Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/8, ride an elevator into the vast hangar bay of the British amphibious assault ship HMS OCEAN (L12), during NORTHERN APPROACH, a NATO exercise.Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) are here in Turkey to participate in the NATO exercise with amphibious forces from the United Kingdom and host nation Turkey

United Staes Marines from Lima Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/8, ri...

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

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

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

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

United States Marine and British Royal Marine commanders (With Enfield 5.56mm L85A1 Assault Rifle) discuss battlefield strategy during NORTHERN APPROACH, a NATO exercise. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) are here in Turkey to participate in the NATO exercise with amphibious forces from the United Kingdom and host nation Turkey

United States Marine and British Royal Marine commanders (With Enfield...

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

The British amphibious assault ship HMS OCEAN (L12), launches helicopters and Landing Craft Utility (LCUs) prior to an amphibious raid during NORTHERN APPROACH, a NATO exercise. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) are here in Turkey to participate in the NATO exercise with amphibious forces from the United Kingdom and host nation Turkey

The British amphibious assault ship HMS OCEAN (L12), launches helicopt...

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

A Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) makes its way across the North Africa sand after making an amphibious landing at Cap Serrat, Tunisia during Exercise ATLAS HINGE

A Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) from the 26th Marine E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS HINGE Base: Cap Serrat Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Major Command Shown: SIXTH FLEET Scene Camera Operator: Cwo3 Seth ... More

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) use a smoke screen as they roll onto the beach at Cap Serrat, Tunisia during Exercise ATLAS HINGE, in a mock assault used to train Tunisian forces

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) from the 26th Marine Expeditionary U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS HINGE Base: Cap Serrat Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Major Command Shown: SIXTH FLEET Scene Camera Operator: Cwo3 Seth ... More

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) lay a smoke screen at Cap Serrat, Tunisia during Exercise ATLAS HINGE as they make a mock assault to help train Tunisian military

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) from the 26th Marine Expeditionary U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS HINGE Base: Cap Serrat Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Major Command Shown: SIXTH FLEET Scene Camera Operator: Cwo3 Seth ... More

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) from the Twenty Sixth Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (26 MEU (SOC)), Attack Cap Serrat Beach, during Exercise ATLAS HINGE in Tunisia, Africa

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) from the Twenty Sixth Marine Exped...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cap Serrat Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Richard T. O'Connor, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Major General David F. Bice, Deputy Commander of Marine Forces Europe, visits Marines from the Twenty Sixth Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (26 MEU (SOC)), Battalion Landing Team, Third Battalion, Eighth Marines, just recently offloaded on to Cap Serrat Beach, Tunisia, Africa during Exercise ATLAS HINGE

Major General David F. Bice, Deputy Commander of Marine Forces Europe,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS HINGE Base: Cap Serrat Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Richard T. O'Connor, Usmc Release Status: Re... More

Vehicles from Delta Company, Light Armored Reconnaissance, like this Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) from the Twenty Sixth Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), were off loaded from a Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) at Cap Serrat Beach, Tunisia, Africa in support of Exercise ATLAS HINGE

Vehicles from Delta Company, Light Armored Reconnaissance, like this L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS HINGE Base: Cap Serrat Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Richard T. O'Connor, Usmc Release Status: Re... More

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) splash across a sandbar at Cap Serrat, Tunisia during Exercise ATLAS HINGE in a mock amphibious assault designed to train Tunisian forces

Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Uni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS HINGE Base: Cap Serrat Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Major Command Shown: SIXTH FLEET Scene Camera Operator: Cwo3 Seth ... More

A lone US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), with a point and shoot camera tries to capture a spectacular sunset in the desert during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

A lone US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Arabian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: CPL Patrick Bloodgood, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marine plane captains from the Air Combat Element (ACE) of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) preflight an AV-8B2 Harrier as it prepares to take off from the USS Kearsarge for the last time. Kearsarge is enroute to the US after a six month Mediterranean deployment

Marine plane captains from the Air Combat Element (ACE) of the 26th Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: COM2FLT Scene Camera Operator: Cwo3 Seth Rossman, Usnr Release St... More

VERTREP aboard USS Belleau Wood

VERTREP aboard USS Belleau Wood

At sea aboard USS Belleau Wood Aviation Boatswain's Mate Reycard A. Abrenilla from Chico, Guam, directs a CH-46 Sea Knight as it drops off 12,800 pounds of supplies for the amphibious assault ship during a vert... More

U.S. Marine stand security watch.

U.S. Marine stand security watch.

Djibouti, Africa, Central Command Area Of Responsibility A U.S. Marine from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) rides a Light Armor Vehicle (LAV) during exercise Image Naut... More

USS Peleliu (LHA 5), US Navy Photogrpah

USS Peleliu (LHA 5), US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS Peleliu A U.S. Marine from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), prepares for flight operations aboard a CH-46E "Sea Knight" helicopter on the ship's flig... More

U.S. Marine stands security watch.

U.S. Marine stands security watch.

Djibouti, Africa, Central Command Area Of Responsibility Central LCpl. Paul Rodas assigned to 22nd Weapons Company, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), mans a .50 caliber mach... More

AV-8B, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

AV-8B, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS Bataan A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Blue Knights of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron Three Six Five (HMM-365), prepares for launch. Bataan and elements of the 26th M... More

Service members sign weapons before deployment.

Service members sign weapons before deployment.

Aboard USS Peleliu Sergeant Melvin C. Lawson, an aircraft seat technician with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), scrawls a message to terrorists on the surface of a 500-pound MK82... More

LCAC off-loads personnel and equipment.

LCAC off-loads personnel and equipment.

Djibouti, Africa, Central Command Area Of Responsibility Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 60, assigned to Assault Craft Unit Four (ACU 4) off loads vehicles during the initial stage of Exercise Image Nautilus.... More

Cobra Helicopter Operations, operation Enduring Freedom

Cobra Helicopter Operations, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard the Navy amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) AH-1W "Super Cobra" helicopters launch from the ships flight deck. Peleliu and h... More

Lt. Mau Nguyen, dental officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable), uses a scaler to clean the teeth of Maj. Walter Fischer, assigned to 11th MEU.

Lt. Mau Nguyen, dental officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (...

At sea aboard USS Belleau Wood Lt. Mau Nguyen, dental officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable), uses a scaler to clean the teeth of Maj. Walter Fischer, assigned to 11th MEU. ... More

Sailors watch flight operations from the ship's catwalk.

Sailors watch flight operations from the ship's catwalk.

At sea aboard USS George Washington Sept. 23, 2002 -- Sailors watch flight operations from the ship's catwalk. The George Washington is homeported in Norfolk, Va. and is participating in Exercise Mediterranean... More

Departing for Combat, US Navy Photogrpah

Departing for Combat, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS Bataan U.S. Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) leave the top ramp area of the amphibious command ship for the flight deck as they head for their helicop... More

USS Bataan - 26th MEU, operation Enduring Freedom

USS Bataan - 26th MEU, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS Bataan U.S. Marines from 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) return to the amphibious command ship USS Bataan after a successful ground campaign in Afghanistan. The Ba... More

AH-1W, US Navy Photogrpah

AH-1W, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter assigned to Helicopter Medium Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) A... More

AV-8B, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

AV-8B, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS Bataan A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Blue Knights of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron Three Six Five (HMM-365), prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Bataan. Bataan... More

A member of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) waits his turn to onload his motorcycle for a helicopter flight into Kuwait.

A member of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operation...

At sea aboard USS Tarawa A member of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) waits his turn to onload his motorcycle for a helicopter flight into Kuwait. The Tarawa Amphibious... More

Helo Leaves the Deck, US Navy Photogrpah

Helo Leaves the Deck, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS Bataan A flight deck director aboard USS Bataan gets the CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopter in the air as it deploys with U.S. Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special ... More

AV-8B, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

AV-8B, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS Bataan A U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter returns aboard ship for refueling operations, while an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Blue Knights of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron T... More

AV-8B, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

AV-8B, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard An AV-8B Harrier jump jet assigned to the White Knights of Helicopter Medium Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations ... More

A sailor welds a steel piece of iron which will be used to make repairs to the ship's hull

A sailor welds a steel piece of iron which will be used to make repair...

At sea aboard USS Belleau Wood Hull Technician 2nd Class Jacob J. Deisbeck, from Jacksonville, Fla., welds a steel piece of iron which will be used to make repairs to the ship's hull. Belleau Wood carries a cr... More

Enrolling in the Thrift Savings Plan

Enrolling in the Thrift Savings Plan

At sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Belleau Wood Personnelman 3rd Class Tangela Witherspoon from Tupelo, Miss., goes over a Thrift Savings Plan enrollment form with Personnelman 3rd Class Lidia Cleary... More

U.S. Marines go ashore in Kuwait

U.S. Marines go ashore in Kuwait

At sea aboard USS Tarawa U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) board a CH-46 "Sea Knight" helicopter departing for a facilities in Kuwait. The Taraw... More

Fire Fight, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

Fire Fight, US Navy Photogrpah, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS Bataan U.S. Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) conduct a small arms live-fire exercise on the flight deck aboard USS Bataan. The Bataan Amphibious Read... More

AH-1W, US Navy Photogrpah

AH-1W, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS Bonhomme Richard An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter assigned to the White Knights of Helicopter Medium Squadron One Six Five (HMM-165), with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Opera... More

Service members sign weapons before deployment.

Service members sign weapons before deployment.

Aboard USS Peleliu A Marine Sergeant with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) inscribes the names of friends who died in the Sept. 11 attacks. The 500-pound MK82 bomb was dropped on ... More

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Camp Pendleton, California, look towards the pier as they Man the Rails as the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) pulls away from it's home port of San Diego for a six month Western Pacific Cruise

Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Branden P. O'Brien Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Marines and Sailors deployed with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Camp Pendleton, California, Man the Rails as the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) pulls away from the pier to embark upon a six month Western Pacific Cruise

Marines and Sailors deployed with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Marines and Sailors deployed with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Camp Pendleton, California, Man the Rails as the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) pulls away from the pier to embark upon a six month Western Pacific Cruise

Marines and Sailors deployed with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeants (SGT) Eric Schmucker and Thomas Hlavaty, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)), Force Reconnaissance Detachment, await helicopter extraction during a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) exercise on the US Navy (USN) Raleigh Class Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS LASALLE (AGF 3). The Force Reconnaissance Detachment exercised skills that may be required during the 26th MEU (SOC) deployment in the Mediterranean Sea

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeants (SGT) Eric Schmucker and Thomas Hlava...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Lasalle (AGF 3) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brook R. Kelsey, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel of the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), train for a Visit Board search and seizure (VBSS) on the USS LASALLE (AGF 3) Joint Command Ship (JCS)

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel of the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Lasalle (AGF 3) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Rick O'Connor, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the USS LASALLE (AGF3) Joint Command Ship (JCS), US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), Force Reconnaissance detachment move quickly to their objective during a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) exercise

Onboard the USS LASALLE (AGF3) Joint Command Ship (JCS), US Marine Cor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Lasalle (AGF 3) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brook R. Kelsey, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the USS LASALLE (AGF3) Joint Command Ship (JCS), a US Marine Corps (USMC) troop from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), Force Reconnaissance detachment moves quickly to his objective during a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) exercise

Onboard the USS LASALLE (AGF3) Joint Command Ship (JCS), a US Marine C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Lasalle (AGF 3) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Rick O'Connor, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Marine from Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Support Group 13, 13th MEU (Special Operations Capable), pushes a Manlift Vehicle onto a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) in preparation for backload onto the USS TARAWA (LHA1) (Not shown) during a Humanitarian Assistance Operation in East Timor, September 2000. US Marines and Sailors (Not shown) from Tarawa Amphibious Ready Group spent three days in East Timor providing Medical and Community Relations Services to help rebuild the war torn nation

A Marine from Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Support Group 13...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE OPERATION, EAST TIMOR Country: East Timor (TMP) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc R... More

US Marine Lance Corporal Gary Smith, a Landing Support SPECIALIST with MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) Service Support Group 13, 13TH MEU (Special Operations Capable), teaches a local Timorese man how to secure a payload for airlift during a Humanitarian Assistance Operation in East Timor, September 2000. US Marines and Sailors (Not shown) from Tarawa Amphibious Ready Group spent three days in East Timor providing Medical and Community Relations Services to help rebuild the war torn nation

US Marine Lance Corporal Gary Smith, a Landing Support SPECIALIST with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE OPERATION, EAST TIMOR Country: East Timor (TMP) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc R... More

US Marine Corporal Thomas from Tube Launched Optical Guided, Wire Tracked Missile Launcher Platoon, Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/2, with 26th MarineExpeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), looks through the sights of his TOW missile. Exercise Atlas Hinge is a annual bilateral exercise between the US Marines and the Tunisian Air Force, Army and Navy Members of the Tunisian Forces)

US Marine Corporal Thomas from Tube Launched Optical Guided, Wire Trac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS HINGE Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Rick T. O'Connor, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

US Marine Lance Corporal Gregory Hughes, a SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) GUNNER with Third Platoon, India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 13TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), holds security at the Beach Landing Zone on Arturo Island during a Humanitarian Assistance Operation, East Timor, September 2000. US Marines and Sailors from Tarawa Amphibious Ready Group spent three days in East Timor providing Medical and Community Relations Services to help rebuild the war torn nation

US Marine Lance Corporal Gregory Hughes, a SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE OPERATION, EAST TIMOR Base: Arturo Island Country: East Timor (TMP) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Brande... More

A Marine from MEU Service Support Group 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (13th MEU(SOC)), pushes a Manlift Vehicle with a John Deere 644E TRAM onto a Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) in preparation for backload onto the USS Tarawa (LHA 1) during a Humanitarian Assistance Operation in East Timor. Marines and sailors from Tarawa Amphibious Ready Group spent three days in East Timor providing Medical and Community Relations Services to help rebuild the war torn nation

A Marine from MEU Service Support Group 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dili Port Country: East Timor (TMP) Scene Major Command Shown: 13TH MEU (SOC) COMBAT CAMERA Scene Camera Operator: CPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc ... More

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