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Corporal (CPL) Robert K. Goode from New Orleans, Louisiana, a crew chief with the Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Platoon, Company "E" Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) plays the harmonica for his buddies during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Corporal (CPL) Robert K. Goode from New Orleans, Louisiana, a crew chi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Tortuga (LSD 46) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2 Scene Camera Operator: SGT Bryan Reed, USMC ... More

Two US Navy (USN) 1610 CLASS: Utility Landing Craft offload M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks (MBT) and different vehicles from the US Marine Corps (USMC) 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), on to the beach, during a training exercise conducted in the US Central Command (USCENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR), supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Two US Navy (USN) 1610 CLASS: Utility Landing Craft offload M1A1 Abram...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT Chad R Kiehl, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Mario J. Sanchez (background), Headquarters and Support Section CHIEF, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), uses a digital camera to record USMC Sergeant (SGT) Tim P. O'Brien (right) Tank Commander, as he conducts a weapons safety briefing at the live fire range in Central Command's Area of Responsibility during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Mario J. Sanchez (background), H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Jose M. Ducasse, a M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) Loader, assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), practices engaging targets with his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle on the live fire range in Central Command's Area of Responsibility during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Jose M. Ducasse, a M1A1 Abrams M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Fox/Battery, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), load a High Explosive (HE) projectile into M198 155mm Towed Howitzer, during a training exercise conducted in the US Central Commands (USCENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR), to support Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Fox/Battery, Battalion Land...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT Chad R Kiehl, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

arines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4), create formation lettering on the ship�s flight deck spelling out 24 MEU PROUD!

arines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked a...

Central Command area of Responsibility (Feb. 15, 2003) Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4), create formation lettering on ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) and US Navy (USN) personnel assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), listen to LieutenantCommander (LCDR) Michael L. Greenwalt, USN, Chaplain, lead a prayer service under the bright desert sun, during a Coalition forces build up in the Kuwait region, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) and US Navy (USN) personnel assigned to the 15t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 15th MEU(SOC) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Matthew J. Decker... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jeremy Harris and LCPL Dominique Nicolas from the detachment of combat engineers attached to Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)(Special Operations Capable) set up camouflage netting, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jeremy Harris and LCPL Do...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Brian L. Wickliffe, USMC Release Status: Released to Publi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Jason M. Ellsworth, a Disbursing Clerk with 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), keeps accurate paperwork while issuing special pay to US Armed Forces personnel, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Jason M. Ellsworth, a Disbursing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Bullrush Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 15th MEU(SOC) Scene Camera Operator: L... More

US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters and AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (HMM-263), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), sit staged on the flight deck aboard the USN WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LAH 4), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LAH 4), a US Marine Corps (USMC), Flight Line Mechanic, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (HMM-263), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), works on the rotor head of a USMC CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Onboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NAS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Bryan M. Acuff, and USMC CPL Derick A. Wold, both assigned to, Fox/Company, 3rd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), practice non-lethal restraint techniques aboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LAH 4), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Bryan M. Acuff, and USMC CPL Der...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to 1ST Squad, 2nd Platoon, F/Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), equipped with riot shields and batons, practice non-lethal crowd control techniques, aboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LAH 4), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to 1ST Squad, 2nd Platoon, F/C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Along with others, a Weapons Company flag belonging to Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)(Special Operations Capable), is flown during a battalion formation, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Along with others, a Weapons Company flag belonging to Battalion Landi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: BLT 2/1 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Brian L. Wickliffe, USM... More

Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)(Special Operations Capable) personnel attend Catholic mass despite heavy winds and blowing sand, in Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 2/1, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Viking Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 15th MEU Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Bri... More

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level-3 (MOPP-3) gear, a US Navy (USN) Corpsmen with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) assess a wounded Marine during a simulated chemical decontamination training exercise onboard the USS NASSAU (LHA-4), in the US Central Command's (USCENTCOM) Area of Responsibility

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level-3 (MOPP-3) gear, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Alexander J. Whitne... More

A plastic body fragmentation hand grenade is among the cache of explosives captured by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducting patrols the streets of Umm Qasr, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A plastic body fragmentation hand grenade is among the cache of explos...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Umm Qasr Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Anthony R. Blanco, USMC Release Status: Released... More

A cache of 40mm rocket propelled grenades captured by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducting patrols the streets of Umm Qasr, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A cache of 40mm rocket propelled grenades captured by US Marine Corps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Umm Qasr Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Anthony R. Blanco, USMC Release Status: Released... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) William J. Clifford, left, a Radio Operator, Command Element, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) from Woodbury, New Jersey, preps a tire with Sergeant (SGT) Alexander C. Lozano, a mechanic from San Antonio, Texas, aboard the USS NASSAU (LHA-4), in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) William J. Clifford, left...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Alexander J. Whitney, USMC Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A view inside the well deck aboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LAH 4), showing US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), resting atop their M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT), as they prepare for deployment to participate in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A view inside the well deck aboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) assigned to Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), is loaded onto a Landing Craft Utility Vessel, from inside the well deck aboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS NASSAU (LAH 4), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) assigned t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan P. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A close up view of the fume extractor, on the barrel for the 120mm smooth bore gun of a US Marine Corps (USMC) M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) assigned to Tank Platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), showing the words PROTEST THIS, painted on the side

A close up view of the fume extractor, on the barrel for the 120mm smo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Under the cover of suppressing fire, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines and US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) Unit make their way to a suspected Iraqi Baath Party headquarters building. This operation is being conducted in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Under the cover of suppressing fire, US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: An Nasariyah State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Anthony R. Blanco, USMC Rele... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose Force (MSPF), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) provide rear security as the Unit searches a suspected Iraqi Baath Party headquarters building. This operation is being conducted in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines with the Maritime Special Purpose For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: An Nasariyah State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Anthony R. Blanco Release St... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Battery/F, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), aboard a MK-23 Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTRV) cargo truck move out in a convoy headed to an allied position in Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Battery/F, Battalion Landin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan P. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Iraqi villagers show their support for the presence of US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), as a convoy makes its way North, through Southern Iraq to support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Iraqi villagers show their support for the presence of US Marine Corps...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jeff Sisto, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), set up a M198 155 mm towed howitzer gun position in Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Battery, Battalion Landin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sstg Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), enjoy a meal of Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) in the shade of their Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) truck at a gun position in Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Battery, Battalion Landin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Randy Isaacson, a Combat Engineer, Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Service Support Group 24, mans an FNMI 7.62mm M240 Machine Gun

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Randy Isaacson, a Combat Enginee...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Zachary A. Bathon, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A mule and cart is parked near the staging area where US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), and members of the News Media assembled the town of Qalat Sukkar, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A mule and cart is parked near the staging area where US Marine Corps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), armed with Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapons (SMAW) take up a fighting position, in the town of Qalat Sukkar, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) load cases of Iraqi ammunition and weapons onto a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) truck. The weapons were seized during a raid on a Baath Party headquarters building in the town of Qalat Sukkar, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More

Pictures of Saddam Hussein and other Baath Party symbols are gathered for destruction in the town of Qalat Sukkar, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to E/Company, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) are in Qalat Sukkar, to help rid the town of Baath Party symbols and to destroy weapons caches at Baath Party Headquarters

Pictures of Saddam Hussein and other Baath Party symbols are gathered ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), use a M151 Multi-Utility Tactical Truck (MUTT) to establish a perimeter as large crowds of Iraqi civilians watch USMC personnel secure the town of Qalat Sukkar, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More

Pictures of Saddam Hussein and other Baath Party symbols are burned in the town of Qalat Sukkar, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to E/Company, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) are in Qalat Sukkar, to help rid the town of Baath Party symbols and to destroy weapons caches at Baath Party Headquarters

Pictures of Saddam Hussein and other Baath Party symbols are burned in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More

Local Iraqi citizens gather in the streets to show support as US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to E/Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), secure the town of Qalat Sukkar, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Local Iraqi citizens gather in the streets to show support as US Marin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More

Using a Mercedes G Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV) as a shield, Marines from Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU SOC) watch for armed civilians during a raid on the Baath (Ba'th) Party Headquarters in Qalat Sukar, Iraq. The Marines are armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and a pintle-mounted C6 general purpose machine gun (GPMG)

Using a Mercedes G Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV) as a shield, Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jeff Sisto, USMC Release Stat... More

Marines from Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU SOC) secure a building at an airfield once held by the Iraqi 10th Armored Division in Al Amarah, Iraq. The Marines are armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles

Marines from Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 2nd Battalion...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Amarah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jeff Sisto, USMC Release Status: Released to Pu... More

An Iraqi commercial dump truck moves through a vehicle check point operated by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to F/Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) in Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

An Iraqi commercial dump truck moves through a vehicle check point ope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Sggt Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A group of Iraqi children enjoy a conversation with a US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), as he guards a perimeter in the town of Qalat Sukkar, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A group of Iraqi children enjoy a conversation with a US Marine Corps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Qalat Sukar State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More

Captured Iraqi 9mm SR-1 Makarvo pistols are displayed after US Marine Corps (USMC) 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) Marines raided an El Fedayeen Headquarters location in Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Captured Iraqi 9mm SR-1 Makarvo pistols are displayed after US Marine ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines and US Navy (USN) Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) and the Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 (MWSS-171, wait in line to call their loved ones back home, while deployed at Camp Fenway, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines and US Navy (USN) Sailors from the 24th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Fenway State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Alexander Whitney, USMC Rele... More

Close up view showing an Iraqi defensive fighting position being filled by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the 24th Service Support Group (SSG), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), near the town of Al Rifa, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Close up view showing an Iraqi defensive fighting position being fille...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Rifa Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the 24th Service Support Group (SSG), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) uses a Tractor Rubber-tired Articulated Steering Multi-purpose (TRAM) to tear down berms blocking streets and to remove fighting positions along the side of a major roadway at Al Rifa, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the 24th Service Support G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Rifa Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Aerial view of Camp Fenway, operated by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), in Southern Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Aerial view of Camp Fenway, operated by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Fenway State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More

Aerial view of Camp Fenway, operated by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), in Southern Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Aerial view of Camp Fenway, operated by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Fenway State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Sta... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Alcha Siegrist, right and LCPL Manuel Morin, with the Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Support Group (MSSG) 31, search role players for contraband during a simulated Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) exercise, part of TANDEM THRUST 2003

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Alcha Siegrist, right and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2003 State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael R. Picklo, USMC R... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship USS NASSAU (LAH-4), US Marine Corps (USMC) maintenance personnel assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (HMM-263), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), inventory and mark tool kits, as 24th MEU Marines wrap up an extended deployment, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship USS NASSAU (LAH-4), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bryan Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Two Six Four (HMM-264) lift off after inserting USMC Marines from Lima/Battery, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1ST Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), at Roberts International Airport, Liberia, during Joint Task Force (JTF) Liberia

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE LIBERIA Base: Roberts International Airport Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Nathan E. Eas... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) John Del Colliano, Executive Officer (EXO), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hugs his wife at the MEU's homecoming. The 26th MEU is home after an eight-month deployment including operations in Iraq and Liberia

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) John Del Colliano, Ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camer... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Frank Wills, Combat Photographer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) greets his mother at the MEU's homecoming. The 26th MEU is home after an eight-month deployment including operations in Iraq and Liberia

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Frank Wills, Combat Photographer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camer... More

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) Vessel comes ashore to join other USN LCAC vessels sitting on Onslow Beach, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (NC), waiting for US Marine Corps (USMC) 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines to board for a six-month deployment

A US Navy (USN) Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) Vessel comes ashore ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Emily A. Olsen, US... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Chris McKinney (center, arm extended) delivers a MOUT (Military Operations on Urban Terrain) training session on fire team movement to Marines, 3rd Light Armored connaissance (LAR) Battalion (BN), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), Fleet Marine Force (FMF), and Weapons Company (Wpns Co), 2nd Battalion (BN), 3rd Marine giment (2/3), 3rd Marine Division (MARDIV), III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), who are training in the MOUT facility on public of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Marine Corps Base, Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province,...

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Chris McKinney (center, arm exte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Chris McKinney (center, arm extended) delivers a MOUT (Military Operations on Urban Terrai... More

Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Marines brace themselves from the wind-blast of a US Marine Corps (USMC) 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) Unit CH-53E cargo helicopter as it moves into position to pickup and transport their two howitzers from a landing zone (LZ) on Camp Mujuk, located near Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Republic of Korea (KOR), during a joint USMC and ROKMC training exercise conducted as part of Amphibious Ready Group Exercise 2004 (ARGEX 04). ARGEX 04 is a joint USMC and US Navy (USN) training exercise designed to acquaint each service about the techniques, tactics, and procedures associated with the deployment of a...

Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Marines brace themselves from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Marines brace themselves from the wind-blast of a US Marine Corps (USMC) 31st Marine Expe... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) Unit, CH-53E cargo helicopter lifts off from a landing zone (LZ) on Camp Mujuk, located near Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Republic of Korea (KOR), carrying two Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) howitzers during a joint USMC and ROKMC training exercise conducted as part of Amphibious Ready Group Exercise 2004 (ARGEX 04). ARGEX 04 is a joint USMC and US Navy (USN) training exercise designed to acquaint each service about the techniques, tactics, and procedures associated with the deployment of a MEU(SOC) Unit

A US Marine Corps (USMC) 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Mu Juk Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Gregory A. Russell, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Marines brace themselves from the wind-blast of a US Marine Corps (USMC) 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) Unit CH-53E cargo helicopter as it moves into position to pickup and transport their two howitzers from a landing zone (LZ) on Camp Mujuk, located near Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Republic of Korea (KOR), during a joint USMC and ROKMC training exercise conducted as part of Amphibious Ready Group Exercise 2004 (ARGEX 04). ARGEX 04 is a joint USMC and US Navy (USN) training exercise designed to acquaint each service about the techniques, tactics, and procedures associated with the deployment of a...

Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Marines brace themselves from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Marines brace themselves from the wind-blast of a US Marine Corps (USMC) 31st Marine Expe... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) GUNNERY Sergeant (GYSGT) Sean McDonough (back) watches Corporal (CPL) Justin Loper (front), both with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), examine an over heated High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) engine during a brief convoy halt while conducting an overt vehicular reconnaissance patrol throughout the Kandahar and Oruzgan Provinces of Afghanistan (AFG) during Operation ULYSSES II, which is the first combat operation undertaken by the 22nd MEU (SOC) during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) GUNNERY Sergeant (GYSGT) Sean McDonough (back) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Keith A Milks, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Force Recon (Reconnaissance) Marines, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), provide security for their unit commander as he begins a tour of the area starting at the Governors Compound in the Tirin Kot District, Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan (AFG), while conducting an overt vehicular reconnaissance patrol throughout the Kandahar and Oruzgan Provinces of Afghanistan during Operation ULYSSES II, which is the first combat operation undertaken by the 22nd MEU (SOC) during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Force Recon (Reconnaissance) Marines, 22nd Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tirin Kot District State: Oruzgan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Keith A Milks, USMC Release Status: Released to Public... More

US Army National Guard (USARNG) Soldiers, attached to the US Marine Corps (USMC) 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), smile at the camera as their High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) leaves Kandahar Army Air Field (AAF), Kandahar Province, Afghanistan (AFG), in convoy enroute to the Tirin Kot District, Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan (AFG), to establish Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ripley during Operation ULYSSES V, which is a four-month combat operation undertaken by the 22nd MEU (SOC) during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Army National Guard (USARNG) Soldiers, attached to the US Marine Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kandahar Army Air Field Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Keith A Milks, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

After relinquishing command of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable, to Colonel (COL) Walter L. Miller, Jr., (not shown) COL Roy A. Arnold presents him with an original 31st MEU coin at a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) USS ESSEX (LHD 2)

After relinquishing command of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Major Command Shown: III Marine Expeditionary Force Scene Camera Operator: SGT Cory A. Kelly, USMC Release Status: Releas... More

A freshly-refueled US Marine Corps (USMC) High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) from Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines, with the ground combat element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), moves back into its place at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Payne in south-central Afghanistan (AFG) before continuing with Operation ASBURY PARK, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A freshly-refueled US Marine Corps (USMC) High-Mobility Multipurpose W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zabol Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 22ND MEU (SOC) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Keith A. Milks, USMC Release Status: Rel... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) infantryman from Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines and the ground combat element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), uses binoculars to scan a mountain where Taliban snipers are entrenched near the village of Siah Chub Kalay, Afghanistan (AFG) during Operation ASBURY PARK and in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) infantryman from Battalion Landing Team (BLT)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zabol Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 22ND MEU (SOC) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Keith A. Milks, USMC Release Status: Rel... More

Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles at the ready, US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel from Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines and the ground combat element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), wait in their High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) for the word to move toward a mountain where Taliban snipers are engaging their convoy, near the village of Siah Chub Kalay, Afghanistan (AFG) during Operation ASBURY PARK and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifles at the ready, US Marine Corps (USMC) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zabol Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 22ND MEU (SOC) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Keith A. Milks, USMC Release Status: Rel... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel from Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines and the ground combat element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifles toward a mountain where Taliban snipers are entrenched near the village of Siah Chub Kalay, Afghanistan (AFG) during Operation ASBURY PARK and in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel from Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zabol Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 22ND MEU (SOC) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Keith A. Milks, USMC Release Status: Rel... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), advance under fire toward a trench where Taliban insurgents have taken refuge in the Oruzgan Province in Afghanistan. The Operation is the last combat operation undertaken by the MEU during its four-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. All three enemy fighters were killed with no Marine casualties

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the Battalion Landing Team ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Oruzgan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Keith A. Milks, USMC Release Status: ... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) UH-1N Huey helicopter (foreground) and a AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 266 (HMM-226) (Reinforced), the aviation combat element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), provides overhead cover for MEU infantry forces in the Oruzgan Province in Afghanistan, during Operation Thunder Road. The Operation is the last combat operation undertaken by the MEU during its four-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. (SUBSTANDARD)

A US Marine Corps (USMC) UH-1N Huey helicopter (foreground) and a AH-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Oruzgan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Keith A. Milks, USMC Release Status: ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), fording a river in their High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), in the Oruzgan Province in Afghanistan, during Operation Thunder Road. The Operation is the last combat operation undertaken by the MEU during its four-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the Battalion Landing Team ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Oruzgan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Keith A. Milks, USMC Release Status: ... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the ground combat element of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), squeezes into a narrow cave opening, while searching for hidden weapon caches in the Oruzgan Province in Afghanistan, during Operation Thunder Road. The Operation is the last combat operation undertaken by the MEU during its four-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the ground combat element ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Oruzgan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Keith A. Milks, USMC Release Status: ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Battalion, 6th Marines, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), deploy a smoke screen cover as they advance under fire toward a trench where Taliban insurgents have taken refuge in the Oruzgan Province in Afghanistan. The Operation is the last combat operation undertaken by the MEU during its four-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. All three enemy fighters were killed with no Marine casualties

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the Battalion Landing Team ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Oruzgan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Keith A. Milks, USMC Release Status: ... More

A night vision view of a U.S. Navy Corpsman, Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1ST Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment (BLT 1/4), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable), removing shrapnel from a wounded U.S. Marine Corps Marine involved in an Anti-Coalition Force ambush in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, Aug. 8, 2004.  The 11th MEU and Iraqi National Guard units continue to battle Anti-Coalition Forces in the An Najaf area.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Dick Kotecki) (Released)

A night vision view of a U.S. Navy Corpsman, Alpha Company, Battalion ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: An Najaf State: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Dick Kotecki, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Christian D. Bauzo, Fire Team Leader, Alpha Company (A Co), Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), looks out a window scanning for enemy insurgents while standing guard in the old city of An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Christian D. Bauzo, Fire ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Annette Kyriakides, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), keep their weapons operationally ready and aimed at enemy insurgents in the old city of An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Batt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Annette Kyriakides, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

An Iraqi worker chips away brick with a hammer and chisel to make a new doorway during the reconstruction of an Iraqi school in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, Sept. 9, 2004. The 11th MEU is working together with the local Iraqi people in An Najaf and Kufa after the fighting ceased Aug. 28, 2004. (USMC PHOTO by CPL. Matthew S. Richards) (Released)

An Iraqi worker chips away brick with a hammer and chisel to make a ne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: An Najaf State: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Matthew S. Richards, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Iraqi security forces, assisted by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to Charlie/Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 1ST Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a cordon-and-search operation in Haswah, Iraq, located in the Northern Babil Province, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Iraqi security forces, assisted by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Kalsu, Iskandariyah State: Babil Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Demetrio J. Espinos... More

A large number of 120 mm white phosphorous mortar rounds, found at Muqtada Al Sadr's office in Old City Najaf, Iraq, are lined up at Forward Operating Base Duke, An Najaf Province, Iraq, by U.S. Marine Corps Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) (Special Operations Capable) on Sept. 10, 2004.  Iraqi Intervention Forces, Iraqi National Guard and the Iraqi Police, with the assistance of representatives for the Governor of An Najaf, coordinated a raid of Al Sadr's office and discovered this armament behind a freshly plastered wall. (USMC PHOTO by CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton) (Released)

A large number of 120 mm white phosphorous mortar rounds, found at Muq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Forward Operating Base Duke State: An Najaf Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Matthew D. Middleton, USMC Release Status: Released ... More

A VS-2.2 Italian anti-personnel landmine, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Najaf, An Najaf Province, Iraq, is displayed by U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special ations Capable, Sept. 21, 2004. These caches were found in different buildings among the city and are in direct violation of the peace agreement between the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husaini al-Sistani, highest religious authority and leader of the Hawza (Najaf), and al Sadr, an agreement blessed by the Iraqi Interim Government. The 4th MARDIV is engaged in Security and Stabilization ations (SASO) in the Al Anbar Province in support of...

A VS-2.2 Italian anti-personnel landmine, found by Iraqi Security Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A VS-2.2 Italian anti-personnel landmine, found by Iraqi Security Forces during a raid of a Muqtada al Sadr safe house in An Naj... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) CPL. Patricia J. Ruiz, Radio Opertor, Communications Detachment, Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Service Support Group 11 (MSSG-11), 11th MEU Special Operations Capable (SOC), 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), leaves a local Iraqi's home in Ad Diwaniyah, Al Qadisiyah Province, Iraq, after helping him carry his family's new blankets.  USMC Marines and US Navy (USN) Sailors of the 11th MEU SOC distributed more than 330 blankets to destitute residents of this area.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GUNNERY SGT. Chago Zapata) (RELEASED)

US Marine Corps (USMC) CPL. Patricia J. Ruiz, Radio Opertor, Communica...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ad Diwaniyah State: Al Qadisiyah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Chago Zapata, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Heidi C. Kruse, Motor Transport Operator, Transportation Support Detachment, Marine Expeditionary Unit Service Support Group 11 (MSSG-11), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), pats down a local Iraqi girl at the Entry Control Point (ECP) during a Humanitarian Assistance Operation (HAO) in the village of Ash Shafiyah, Iraq. This HAO provided medical and dental treatments to more than 100 Iraqis during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Heidi C. Kruse, Motor Tra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ash Shafiyah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Chago Zapata, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A US Navy (USN) Naval Construction Battalion Seabee, with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), uses a Caterpillar D6H LGP Bulldozer to work a bridge that they are reconstructing in Lutafiyah (Babil Province), Iraq, which was severely damaged from repeated attacks by anti-Coalition insurgent militants. The 24th MEU is in conducting Security and Stability Operations (SASO) in Babil Province during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Navy (USN) Naval Construction Battalion Seabee, with the 24th Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lutafiyah State: Babil Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Sarah A. Beavers, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) MH-60S with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), delivers a cargo net full of humanitarian aid supplies onto the flight deck of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6). The aid is being distributed to victims of the tsunami on the western side of Sumatra

A US Marine Corps (USMC) MH-60S with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Uni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Scott L. Eberle, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Commanding Officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Col. Tom Greenwood, assists Sailors and Marines while unloading much needed food, water and relief supplies.

Commanding Officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Col. Tom Gre...

Meulaboh, Sumatra, Indonesia (Jan. 11, 2005) Commanding Officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Col. Tom Greenwood, assists Sailors and Marines while unloading much needed food, water and relief supplies... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Mathew G. Schultz (left) assists USMC LCPL Hakeem L. Pinkston, firing a FNMI 7.62 mm M240G machine gun at the Mariam Range in Djibouti. The Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) are assisting the Combined Joint Task Force (JTF), Horn of Africa, by providing humanitarian aid and training to the people susceptible to transnational terrorist influence

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Mathew G. Schultz (left) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mariam Range Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Daniel R. Lowndes, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Captain (CPT) Timothy E. Andrews, Pilot, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-162 (HMM-162) (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), makes a vertical take off in a USMC AV-8B Harrier from US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3) enroute to King Faisal Air Base (AB), Jordan, for Infinite Moonlight 2005. Infinite Moonlight 2005 is a bilateral training mission between US Central Command forces and Jordanian military forces

US Marine Corps (USMC) Captain (CPT) Timothy E. Andrews, Pilot, Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Roman Yurek, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A convoy of US Marine Corps (USMC) MK-23 Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) 7-ton cargo trucks from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Service Support Group (SSG), arrives in Biloxi, Mississippi (MS), as USMC Marines support clean up operations during Hurricane Katrina relief operations. The USMC is taking part in Joint Task Force (JTF) Katrina, by aiding in humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD)

A convoy of US Marine Corps (USMC) MK-23 Medium Tactical Vehicle Repla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: Biloxi State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Stephen Bray (left), Battalion (BLT) Golf Company (G Co.), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), explains the purpose of the Talley MK-153 Shoulder Launched Multi Purpose Assault Weapon (SMAW), an 83 mm caliber portable rocket launcher, to two Tiger Cruise members (center and right). The MK-153 was one of several weapons on static display inside the hangar of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA 1) shown to friends and family members who came onboard the USS TARAWA as Tiger Cruise members as the USS TARAWA was returning from a regularly scheduled Western Pacific (WESTPAC) deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Stephen Bray (left), Battalion (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Marvin Harris, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

On board the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2) US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are briefed in the ship's hangar bay before going ashore to provide assistance for recent mudslide victims on the Island of Leyte, Republic of the Philippines

On board the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 (Sw) James Evans Coyle, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Republic of the Philippine Army Soldiers, offload humanitarian relief supplies from a US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (MHM-262) (Reinforced) at Saint Bernard, Philippines, as part of the relief effort being conducted at the request of the Philippine government. This relief effort is a result of a mudslide, which devastated the town of Guinsahugon located in the southern part of the island of Leyte in the Philippines

Republic of the Philippine Army Soldiers, offload humanitarian relief ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Bernard State: Leyte Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D. Kennedy, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), armed with 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and 7.62 mm M240G machine guns, secure the beach at Malipo, Korea, during an amphibious landing exercise for Reception, Staging, Onward-Movement, and Integration/FOAL EAGLE 2006. The annual, multi-phase Exercise is tailored to test and demonstrate US and Republic of Korea (ROK) force projection and deployment capabilities

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditiona...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RSOI/FOAL EAGLE Base: Malipo Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Christopher Kaufmann, USA Release S... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), a Sailor assigned to replenishment observes as a cargo rig carrying empty pallets crosses over to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Henry J. Kaiser Class, Oiler, USNS WALTER S. DIEHL (T-AO 193), during Underway Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operations. USN ships assigned to Commander, Task Force 76 (CTF-76) and embarked elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), are underway in the East China Sea supporting Reception, Staging, Onward-Movement and Integration (RSOI) and Exercise FOAL EAGLE (FE) 2006

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RSIO//FE 2006 Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 (Sw) Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Released ... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswains Mate Second Class (AB2) Jerry Lowe directs a US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 311 (VFMA-311), as it prepares to take off from the flight deck of the USN Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA 1). TARAWA is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting work up drills in preparation for deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswains Mate Second Class (AB2) Jerry Lowe d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH3(Aw/Sw) Tony Spiker, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS PELELIU (LHA 5), US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct riot training, dressed in full riot gear with shields and batons. The PELELIU is currently underway in the Persian Gulf on deployment in support of the global war on terrorism

Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class Amphibious A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Regina L. Brown, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), offload equipment and personnel from the US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1651) craft assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, (ACU-1), Detachment Western Pacific, on the beach at Hat Yoa, Thailand, during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2006. The Exercise is an annual Multi-National joint exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations. The USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), is visible in the background

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditiona...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hat Yao, Sattahip State: Chon Buri Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

The US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-63) craft assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), arrives on the beach to offload elements of the US Marine Corps (USMC) 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on the beach at Hat Yao, Thailand, during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2006. The Exercise is a combined annual joint training exercise with the US Military and Royal Thai Military aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

The US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC-63) craft assigned t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2006 Base: Hat Yao, Sattahip State: Chon Buri Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian P. Biller,... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) and Royal Thai Armed Forces personnel aboard Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Crafts (CRRC) approach the US Navy (USN) Austin Class Amphibious Transport Dock USS JUNEAU (LPD 10) after a joint training in the Gulf of Thailand (THA) during the US/Thai EXERCISE COBRA GOLD 2006.  This year is the 25th anniversary of COBRA GOLD, a combined annual joint training exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: ET3 Daniel Ball, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Marine Corps (USMC) Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV) from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) make their way to the beach at Hat Yao, Thailand (THA), during a joint antiterrorism scenario during the annual US/Thai EXERCISE COBRA GOLD 2006. This year is the 25th anniversary of COBRA GOLD, a combined annual joint training exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

US Marine Corps (USMC) Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV) from the 31st...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hat Yao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) looks out for"enemy"forces during a joint US/Thai antiterrorism training at Hat Yao, Thailand (THA), during EXERCISE COBRA GOLD 2006. This year is the 25th anniversary of COBRA GOLD, a combined annual joint training exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Uni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hat Yao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines come onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) while operating in the Red Sea Area of Responsibility (AOR)

US Marine Corps (USMC) 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Joshua T. Rodriguez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Austin Class Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS TRENTON (LPD 14) assist arriving US civilians evacuated from Beirut, Lebanon (LBN). The TRENTON is on a regularly scheduled deployment, and is assisting the US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) with the departure of US citizens from Lebanon, at the request of the US Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF). Lebanon is under an Lebanoni attack in retaliation against Hezbollah guerillas, for a raid into northern Lebanon and the capture of two Lebanoni Soldiers

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Austin Class Amphibious Transport...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Trenton (LPD 14) Scene Camera Operator: LT Karen Eifert, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (AB2) Maurk R. Burks (yellow shirt) directs the movement of a US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier II on the flight deck of the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7). The IWO JIMA is on a regularly scheduled deployment, and is assisting the US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) with the departure of US citizens from Lebanon, at the request of the US Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF). Lebanon is under an Israeli attack in retaliation against Hezbollah guerillas, for a raid into northern Israel and the capture of two Israeli Soldiers

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (AB2) Maurk R. Burks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Amanda M. Williams, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Soldiers from the 0th Kenyan Army Engineers and Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion-26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, paint the wall of a school during a refurbishment project at a school in Bargoni, Kenya, March 7, 2007. The 26th MEU is conducting bilateral training and community relations projects with Kenyan armed forces during Exercise Edged Mallet 2007. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Johnson-Campbell) (Released)

Soldiers from the 0th Kenyan Army Engineers and Marines of Combat Logi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGED MALLET Base: Naval Station Manda Bay Kenya State: Bargoni Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 26TH MEU Sc... More

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