Dr. John Hamre, the under Secretary of Defense, Lieutenant General Joh...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Taszar Country: Hungary (HUN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Angel Clemons Release Status: Released to Publ... more
Bosnian Women from the town of Jusici, Bosnia-Herzegovina, upset with ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Jusici Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Luis Deya Release Status: Rel... more
A US Air Force (USAF) Combat Camera (COMCAM) Videographer documents th...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lance Cheung, USAF Release Sta... more
960411-A-9922K-012 During Operation Joint Endeavor Soldiers from 4TH B...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Camp Lisa Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Christopher Kelley, USA Re... more
US Military and Civilian personnel assigned with the Civil Military Op...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Military and Civilian personnel assigned with the Civil Military Operations (CMO) TEAM, made up of personnel representing Psy... more
US Air Force (USAF) members of the base Visual Information (VI) Flight...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Lakisha Croley, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... more
US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Suzanne Jenkins, Photojourna...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... more
SFC David Isakson of the 55th Signal Company (COMCAM) documents decont...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RED DRAGON Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAR S... more
US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Thomas Schaeffer, Combat Videogr...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ar Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: WO Keith A. Stevenson, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... more
US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Thomas Schaeffer, Combat Videogr...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ar Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: WO Keith A. Stevenson, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... more
Smokin' Shot
Cpl. Ryan M. Rosemore engages targets during the 3rd Marine Division Annual Squad Competition December 7, 2017, at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan. The squad competition is conducted to tes... more
Turn on the Light
Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, ascend to the top of the Kansas Tower hill during a 6 mile hike, Oct. 6, 2017...(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ricky Gomez)
Final Approach
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. John Beattie, an AV-8B Harrier II pilot assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 214, conducts a flyover above the Coeur d'Alene Airport – Pappy Boyington Field, Idaho, as part of a cross-coun... more
Sink or Swim
2nd Lt. Brandon J. Klewicki, a platoon commander with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, uses an Emergency Breathing System during Helicopter Underwater Egress Training at Marine Corps Base Hawa... more
Cold Brews
Sgt. Allison DeVries, combat photographer, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division, boils snow during Mountain Training Exercise (MTX) 2-17 at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, ... more
Thank You For Flying Friendly Skies
A KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, takes part in a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command aerial refueling exercise, Oct. 13, 2016. SPMAGTF-C... more
A Nose For Danger
Cpl. Ramon Valenci, a dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, orders his military working dog, Red, to search for improvised explosive devices during Inte... more
Smoking Guns
Marines with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, sprint through smoke during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-17 at Range 230, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Ca... more
Hike For The Hills
Marine Corps and Navy senior enlisted and officers with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct a tactical exercise without troops during a month-long Deployment for Training at the Marine Corps Mountain War... more
Across The Universe
Lance Cpl. Kevin D. Cardona, a rifleman assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, stands on top of a hill at Forward Operating Base 3 during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-17, aboard Marine Corps Ai... more
Raining Mud
Marines assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, fire a M252A2 81mm mortar system at Range 106 during Integrated Training Exercise 2-17, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentyn... more
Another Brick in the Wall
Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, and Japanese Security Guards, take cover behind riot control gear as flash bangs activate during a Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor Course aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Ja... more
House Of Pain
Sgt. Antuan Martin, a communications signals analyst with 3rd Radio Battalion, assigned to Martial Arts Instructor Course Class 1-17, School of Infantry West, Detachment Hawaii, does weighted squats during the ... more
Uniform of The Day
Marines with 3rd Marine Regiment don Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Reconnaissance and Surveillance Training Course at Marine Corps Tr... more
Who Ya Gonna Call?
Marines with 3rd Marine Regiment survey the area for chemical contamination during the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Reconnaissance and Surveillance Training Course at Marine Corps Trai... more
Raining Lead
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Javier Villegas, an ordnance technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron-373, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, fires an M240 medium m... more
Lock N' Load
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Hancock, a fire team leader with Company C, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command 16.2, fires an M249 lig... more
In The Weeds
Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division conduct military operations on urban terrain during a field exercise (FEX) at Camp Pendleton, California, May 24, 2016. FEX is designed to sh... more
Secure Perimeter
Sgt. Patrick Clancy, a squad leader with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, provides security during a Tactical Recovery of Air... more
Suiting Up
A Marine assigned to Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense School, puts on his mission oriented protective posture gear during a field training exercise at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., May 11, ... more
Hang Tight
Sgt. Brett D. Hankins, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa, observes out the back of An MV-22B Osprey as it prepares to la... more
Water Hazard
Marines assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, conduct an underwater gear shed during a basic swim qualification course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, March 16, 2016. Marines are re... more
Amphibious Roots
A candidate assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class-221, breaks the surface of the murky water of 'The Quigley' at Brown Field, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, on March 15, 2016. The mission o... more
On the Horizon
Marines attached to 2nd Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment - "The Lava Dogs" take up position on a ridge top during Lava Viper aboard Pohakuloa Training Area, Hi., May 29, 2015. "The Lava Do... more
Was this seat taken?
A U.S. Marine assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, sits on top of a CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Dec. 15, 2015. HMH-461 conducted heli... more
On the Prowl
Cpl. Marvin M. Ernest, a power plant mechanic assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Squadron 2, performs a turn-around inspection on an EA-6B Prowler on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, D... more
Snakes on the Horizon
A Marine Corps AH-1W Cobra assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, in the Arabian Sea, Nov. 16, 2015. The 26th MEU is embarked on... more
Hawk Landing
A Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk conducts a vertical replenishment at sea with the USNS Alan Shepard, Nov.18, 2015 in the Arabian Gulf. The ship is embarked on the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge as part of the Kea... more
Braced for Impact
Marines brace against rotor wash during an assault support tactics exercise at Landing Zone Bull, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Oct. 12, 2015. This exercise was part of a seven week train... more
360 Security
Marines with 1st Marine Division provide security during a heavy Huey raid in Yuma, Arizona on October 7, 2015. This exercise was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, which emphasizes operational ... more
Guard Duty
A Marine assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides security for his team while conducting a joint Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure exercise alongside Navy SEALs, during composite training unit exerc... more
Night Raider
Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler R. Garretson, a crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263, monitors the flight line out of the rear of a MV-22B Osprey after completing fast-rope and rappelling trainin... more
That's What Friends Are For
Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group (2nd MLG), perform fireman carries on Onslow Beach, North Carolina, June 11, 2015. The officers of 2nd MLG performed various workouts during the Commanding Generals run. ... more
On the Horizon
Marines attached to 2nd Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment - "The Lava Dogs" take up position on a ridge top during Lava Viper aboard Pohakuloa Training Area, Hi., May 29, 2015. "The Lava Do... more
Catch You Later!
Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a high altitude low opening (HALO) jump during category 3 sustainment training in Louisburg, ... more
Rocket Power
A U.S. Marine attached to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment - "The Lava Dogs" fires a Javelin at a simulated enemy tank during Lava Viper aboard Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, May 29, 2015. ... more
Knock, Knock
U.S. Marines attached to 1st Platoon, C Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment - "The Lava Dogs" stack up for door breaching with a water charge at Lava Viper aboard Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, May 28... more
Once Upon a Starry Night
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) break down a rapid ground refueling during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) near 29 Palms, Calif., March 27, 20... more
Make a Splash
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, dives underwater to perform a self-rescue drill during a swim qualification course aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 18, 2015. The purpose of the course was ... more
Dropping a Line
U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force toss the rope for a fast-rope mission during maritime interoperability training at Stu Segall studios in San Diego, Calif., Jan. 8, 201... more
Secure Shelter
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Corey W. Dahmen provides security during non-combatant evacuation operation training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 19, 2014. Dahmen is a rifleman with Lima Company, Battalion Landin... more
Hit the Ground Running
U.S. Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, conduct fast rope training from an MV-22 Osprey aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 9, 2014. The training allowed Marines to apply proper techniques and pr... more
Sunset Sniper
Cpl. Rashawn Poitevien, 6th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion, Headquarters and Service Company, Scout Snipers Platoon, engages targets downrange with an M40A5 during the Talon Exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ar... more
'Cause I'm Free
Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct military freefall parachute operations from UH-60 Black Hawks assigned to Alpha Company, 1-189th Ge... more
Amphibious Insertion
A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force Marine engages simulated hostile targets during an amphibious insertion for sustainment training in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility, Aug. 5, 2013. ... more
Rock and Fire with It
Marines assigned to Scout Sniper Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct an M4 Carbine live-fire exercise on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge, at sea, July 18, 201... more
The Air Up There
A Marine assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast ropes from a CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, during familiariz... more
Sniper in the Night
A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Maritime Raid Force Marine fires an M40 sniper rifle during a nighttime live fire in Jordan, June 21, 2013. Exercise Eager Lion 2013 is an annual, multinational exercise designe... more
Suppressive Fire
U.S. Marines assigned to Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, provide suppressive fire during a platoon attack exercise during Exercise Eager Lion 2013, in Al Quweira, Jordan, ... more
Parachute Operations
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marines descend to a landing zone during parachute operations at King Faisal Air Base in Jordan, June 12, 2013. Exercise Eager Lion 2013 is an annual, mu... more
I Believe I Can Fly
Master Sgt. Cory Paskavan, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force platoon sergeant, reenlists at 10,000 feet above sea level during a parachute operation during Exercise Eagle Reslove over Qat... more
All Aboard
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marines climb aboard a rigid hull inflatable boat after conducting scout swimming exercises at sea, April 24, 2013. Eagle Resolve is an annual multilater... more
Carbine Contact
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marines fire M4 Carbines while conducting a marksmanship training exercise at a range in Qatar, April 22, 2013. Eagle Resolve is an annual multilateral e... more
Hard Target
A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force patrols through the jungle during exercise Guahan Shield 2013 at Naval Computer and Telec... more
Going Through the Jungle with my M-16
Marines patrol through the jungle at the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station, Guam, March 19, 2013, during Exercise Gauhan Shield. Guahan Shield is an exercise designed to facilitate multi... more
Rockwell B-1B Lancer
A Rockwell B-1B Lancer, from the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, returns to mission after receiving fuel from a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, while fl... more
To The Choppa
Marines and sailors assigned to Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 Reinforced... more
Fire in the Hole
A Marine assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an AT-4 light anti-armor weapon during an exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 17, 2012. This training is part of the 26th MEU’s pre-deployme... more
Marines keeps watch
A security detail keeps overwatch during a Relief In Place (RIP) ceremony at the Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC), Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, to commemorate the Transition Of Authority (TOA) from 1/23r... more