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A radio teletype van used by the 410th Signal Unit to provide communications between Army and Navy forces during the multinational joint service Exercise BRIGHT STAR '85

A radio teletype van used by the 410th Signal Unit to provide communic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cairo West Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Philip Wiggins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Port side view of the Chilean Type 209/1400 class diesel powered attack submarine Simpson (S-21) operating with US Navy forces during the exercise

Port side view of the Chilean Type 209/1400 class diesel powered attac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Unitas XXXVI Base: Valparaiso Country: Chile (CHL) Scene Camera Operator: US Navy Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Starboard quarter view of the Chilean Navy County class destroyer Cochrane (D-12) operating with US Navy forces off the coast of Puerto Aldea, Chile

Starboard quarter view of the Chilean Navy County class destroyer Coch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Unitas XXXVI Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: US Navy Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A stern quarter view of the Chilean Navy County class destroyer Cochrane (D-12) operating the US Navy forces off the coast of Puerto Aldea

A stern quarter view of the Chilean Navy County class destroyer Cochra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Unitas XXXVI Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: US Navy Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Starboard bow view of the Argentinian Navy MEKO 360 class destroyer Sarandi (D-13) operating with the US Navy forces during the joint exercise Unitas XXXVI

Starboard bow view of the Argentinian Navy MEKO 360 class destroyer Sa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Unitas XXXVI Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

An Argentinian Navy Alouette III helicopter is secured to the flight deck of the Argentinian destroyer Sarandi (D-13) during the joint operation with the US Navy forces

An Argentinian Navy Alouette III helicopter is secured to the flight d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Unitas XXXVI Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Starboard bow view of the Brazilian Navy Niteroi class frigate Uniao (F-45) underway with US Navy forces during the joint operation

Starboard bow view of the Brazilian Navy Niteroi class frigate Uniao (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Unitas XXXVI Base: Rio De Janeiro Country: Brazil (BRA) Scene Camera Operator: US Navy Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Starboard side view of the Brazilian Navy Niteroi class frigate Liberal (F-43) departing the harbor while operating with US Navy forces as part of the exercise

Starboard side view of the Brazilian Navy Niteroi class frigate Libera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Unitas XXXVI Base: Rio De Janeiro Country: Brazil (BRA) Scene Camera Operator: US Navy Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Torpedoman 1ST (TM1) Class Scott Freyer checks a weapons fire control panel aboard the nuclear powered fast attack submarine USS ANNAPOLIS (SSN 760). The ANNAPOLIS is currently operating in the Persian Gulf as part of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) battle group. US Navy forces continue to provide forward presence by enforcing UN sanctions against Iraq. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 29 November 1997

Torpedoman 1ST (TM1) Class Scott Freyer checks a weapons fire control ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Marc Boyd, USN Release Status: Released to Pu... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors render honors as USN Musicians salute the Colors during the establishment of Riverine Group 1 at Naval Amphibious Base Little (NAB) Creek, Virginia (VA). The unit is just one part of the newly created Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). NECC integrates for the first time war-fighting requirements for expeditionary combat and combat supply elements. It transforms Navy forces to make them more capable, responsive and effective in their role in the global war on terrorism. NECC is building a continuum of capabilities that are unique to the expeditionary maritime environment

US Navy (USN) Sailors render honors as USN Musicians salute the Colors...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Seth Scarlett, USN Rele... More

A US Navy (USN) Color Guard moves into position to resent the Colors, during the establishment of Riverine Group 1 at Naval Amphibious Base Little (NAB) Creek, Virginia (VA). The unit is just one part of the newly created Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). NECC integrates for the first time war-fighting requirements for expeditionary combat and combat supply elements. It transforms Navy forces to make them more capable, responsive and effective in their role in the global war on terrorism. NECC is building a continuum of capabilities that are unique to the expeditionary maritime environment

A US Navy (USN) Color Guard moves into position to resent the Colors, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Seth Scarlett, USN Rele... More

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (BMC) Phil Oliver, prepares the side-boys for the Riverine Group 1 Establishment Ceremony at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia (VA). The unit is just one part of the newly created Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). NECC integrates for the first time war-fighting requirements for expeditionary combat and combat supply elements. It transforms Navy forces to make them more capable, responsive and effective in their role in the global war on terrorism. NECC is building a continuum of capabilities that are unique to the expeditionary maritime environment

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (BMC) Phil Oliver, prepares the s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Seth Scarlett, USN Rele... More

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) William J. Guarini (left) receives a plaque from USN Captain (CAPT) Michael L. Jordan at the Riverine Group 1 Establishment Ceremony at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia (VA). The unit is just one part of the newly created Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). NECC integrates for the first time war-fighting requirements for expeditionary combat and combat supply elements. It transforms Navy forces to make them more capable, responsive and effective in their role in the global war on terrorism. NECC is building a continuum of capabilities that are unique to the expeditionary maritime environment

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) William J. Guarini (left) receives a pla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Seth Scarlett, USN Rele... More

Visiting Indonesian Navy Officers speak with U.S. Navy ENSIGN Mario Haggerty (right) while they observe a replenishment at sea operation from the signal bridge of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) in the Indian Ocean on Aug. 24, 2006. Tours of KITTY HAWK are conducted to raise awareness of the 7th Fleet missions and the importance of forward-deployed Navy forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Patrick L. Heil) (Released)

Visiting Indonesian Navy Officers speak with U.S. Navy ENSIGN Mario Ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Patrick L. Heil, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

U.S. Navy Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Jacqueline Russell (right) speaks with a visiting cadet from the Indonesian Navy on the signal bridge of the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during operations in the Indian Ocean on Aug. 24, 2006. Tours of KITTY HAWK are conducted to raise awareness of U.S. 7th Fleet missions and the importance of forward-deployed Navy forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Patrick L. Heil (Released)

U.S. Navy Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Jacqueline Russell (rig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Patrick L. Heil, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A U.S. Navy dolphin jumps out of the water while on a training exercise as part of the Navy's Cetacean Intelligence Mission.

A U.S. Navy dolphin jumps out of the water while on a training exercis...

SAN DIEGO (Jun. 27, 2008) A U.S. Navy dolphin jumps out of the water while on a training exercise as part of the Navy's Cetacean Intelligence Mission. Marine mammals are trained to assist U.S. Navy forces in lo... More

Chief Navy Diver Cory Hall prepares hoses for dewatering inside a sealed chamber.

Chief Navy Diver Cory Hall prepares hoses for dewatering inside a seal...

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 03, 2011) Chief Navy Diver Cory Hall prepares hoses for dewatering inside a sealed chamber connecting the Chilean navy submarine CS Carrera (SS 22) to a pressurized rescue module during exercise... More

Members of the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band play live music while dancing with children at a civic action project during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Members of the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band play live music while danc...

EBEYE, Marshall Islands (Jul. 10, 2013) Members of the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band play live music while dancing with children at a civic action project during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitati... More

Maj. Stacey VanOrden gives a stuffed animal to a Marshallese child during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Maj. Stacey VanOrden gives a stuffed animal to a Marshallese child dur...

MAJURO, Marshall Islands (Jul. 12, 2013) Maj. Stacey VanOrden gives a stuffed animal to a Marshallese child during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces are j... More

U.S. Navy Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, gives out wash away tattoos to Marshallese children during Pacific Partnership 2013.

U.S. Navy Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission comma...

MAJURO, Marshall Islands (Jul. 12, 2013) U.S. Navy Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, gives out wash away tattoos to Marshallese children during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working ... More

The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band perform for students at St. John Bosco Taaken Bairiki Primary School during a community service project during Pacific Partnership 2013.

The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band perform for students at St. John Bosc...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band perform for students at St. John Bosco Taaken Bairiki Primary School during a community service project during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working... More

 Personnel assigned to Pacific Partnership 2013 demonstrate how to floss teeth at a health fair during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Personnel assigned to Pacific Partnership 2013 demonstrate how to flo...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Personnel assigned to Pacific Partnership 2013 demonstrate how to floss teeth at a health fair during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.... More

Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Seaman Combat Specialist Mark Hardgrave teaches a student how to tie a knot.

Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Seaman Combat Specialist Mark Har...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Seaman Combat Specialist Mark Hardgrave teaches a student how to tie a knot during a seamanship subject matter expert exchange at the Mariti... More

Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Seaman Combat Specialist Mark Hardgrave teaches students how to tie a knot.

Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Seaman Combat Specialist Mark Har...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 18, 2013) Royal New Zealand Navy Petty Officer Seaman Combat Specialist Mark Hardgrave teaches students how to tie a knot during a seamanship subject matter expert exchange at the Maritim... More

The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band performs a rock band concert in Bairiki Square during Pacific Partnership 2013.

The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band performs a rock band concert in Bairi...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 20, 2013) The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band performs a rock band concert in Bairiki Square during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces ... More

Canadian Forces Army service members watch as children perform a dance at a community service event for local primary schools during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Canadian Forces Army service members watch as children perform a dance...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 22, 2013) Canadian Forces Army service members watch as children perform a dance at a community service event for local primary schools during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the inv... More

Navy Chaplain Lt. Jason Constantine gives the opening prayer at a community service event for local primary schools during Pacific Partnership 2013.

Navy Chaplain Lt. Jason Constantine gives the opening prayer at a comm...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 22, 2013) Navy Chaplain Lt. Jason Constantine gives the opening prayer at a community service event for local primary schools during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of... More

The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band performs a song during a Pacific Partnership 2013 donation ceremony.

The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band performs a song during a Pacific Part...

TARAWA, Kiribati (Jul. 23, 2013) The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band performs a song during a Pacific Partnership 2013 donation ceremony. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces are joined ... More

Royal New Zealand Navy Cmdr. David Turner, commanding officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury (L421), greets Capt. Wallace Lovely.

Royal New Zealand Navy Cmdr. David Turner, commanding officer of the R...

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Jul. 29, 2013) Royal New Zealand Navy Cmdr. David Turner, commanding officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury (L421), greets Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacif... More

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, speaks to attendees of Pacific Partnership aboard the Royal New Zealand Navy multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury (L421).

Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, spea...

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Jul. 29, 2013) Capt. Wallace Lovely, Pacific Partnership 2013 mission commander, speaks to attendees of Pacific Partnership aboard the Royal New Zealand Navy multi-role vessel HMNZS Ca... More

The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band perform for Solomon Island citizens during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation

The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band perform for Solomon Island citizens d...

MBUNGA, Solomon Islands (Aug. 03, 2013) The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band perform for Solomon Island citizens during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces are ... More

A Solomon Island citizen dances and performs with the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation,

A Solomon Island citizen dances and performs with the U.S. Navy Pacifi...

MBUNGA, Solomon Islands (Aug. 03, 2013) A Solomon Island citizen dances and performs with the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Na... More

Pacific Partnership personnel spell out

Pacific Partnership personnel spell out

GIZO, Solomon Islands (Aug. 05, 2013) Pacific Partnership personnel spell out "PP-13" on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at... More

The Royal New Zealand Navy multi role vessel HMNZS Canterbury (LSL 421) is underway in the Vella Gulf during Pacific Partnership 2013.

The Royal New Zealand Navy multi role vessel HMNZS Canterbury (LSL 421...

VELLA GULF, Solomon Islands (Aug. 05, 2013) The Royal New Zealand Navy multi role vessel HMNZS Canterbury (LSL 421) is underway in the Vella Gulf during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at the invitation of ea... More

Pacific Partnership personnel spell out

Pacific Partnership personnel spell out

GIZO, Solomon Islands (Aug. 05, 2013) Pacific Partnership personnel spell out "PP-13" on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at... More

Pacific Partnership personnel spell out

Pacific Partnership personnel spell out

GIZO, Solomon Islands (Aug. 05, 2013) Pacific Partnership personnel spell out "PP-13" on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) during Pacific Partnership 2013. Working at... More

Boatswain's Mate Seaman Andre Procunier, from Riverton, Utah, throws a heaving line from the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) to the pier as the ship prepares to moor in Sasebo to participate in Malabar 2016.

Boatswain's Mate Seaman Andre Procunier, from Riverton, Utah, throws a...

SASEBO, Japan (Jun. 09, 2016) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Andre Procunier, from Riverton, Utah, throws a heaving line from the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) to the pier as the ship prepares to moor ... More

Guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181) moored at Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo.

Guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and Japan Maritime Self-...

SASEBO, Japan (Jun. 10, 2016) Guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181) moored at Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo. Both ... More

An Indian Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician and a U.S. Navy Sailor launch a MK18 Mod

An Indian Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician and a U.S....

SASEBO, Japan (Jun. 13, 2016) An Indian Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician and a U.S. Navy Sailor launch a MK18 Mod. One unmanned underwater vehicle during a mine countermeasures training mission... More

USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), left, and the Indian Navy Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate INS Sahyadri (F49) maneuver while conducting a search-and-rescue exercise during Exercise Malabar

USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), left, and the Indian Navy Shivalik-class stea...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jun. 15, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93), left, and the Indian Navy Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate INS Sahyadri (F49) maneuver while conducting a search-and... More

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during Malabar 2016.

An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early Warning...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jun. 15, 2016) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during Malabar 2016. A tri... More

Members of the visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) team assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and Indian Navy clear the weatherdecks of the Deepak-class fleet oiler INS Shakti (A57).

Members of the visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) team assigned ...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jun. 16, 2016) Members of the visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) team assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) and Indian Navy clear the weatherdecks of the Deepak-cla... More

Ships from the Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy are underway together during a group sail signifying the end of Malabar 2016.

Ships from the Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S....

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jun. 17, 2016) Ships from the Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy are underway together during a group sail signifying the end of Malabar 2016. A trilateral maritime exe... More

Indian Navy Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate INS Sahyadri (F49) steams alongside USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during Malabar 2016.

Indian Navy Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate INS Sahyadri (F4...

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jun. 17, 2016) Indian Navy Shivalik-class stealth multi-role frigate INS Sahyadri (F49) steams alongside USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during Malabar 2016. A trilateral maritime exercise, Malaba... More

Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force wait to

Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force wait to

Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force wait to board the USNS Millinocket during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Sept. 26, 2016. The Millinocket is a high speed vessel used to transpor... More

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Isaias N. Barrera holds a baton

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Isaias N. Barrera holds a baton

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Isaias N. Barrera holds a baton during embassy reinforcement scenarios at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan on March 21, 2017. This is part of the certification exercise, which is an evaluation... More

Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter C. Galong (left) and

Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter C. Galong (left) and

Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter C. Galong (left) and Staff Sgt. Michael Fitzpatrick (right) observe amphibious boat landings on Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, March 22, 2017. The raid took place as part ... More

Sgt. Maxwell M. Dossett observes his surroundings during

Sgt. Maxwell M. Dossett observes his surroundings during

Sgt. Maxwell M. Dossett observes his surroundings during a non-combatant evacuation evaluation on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 23, 2017. The evaluation took place as part of a certification exercise condu... More

Cpl. Alex M. Holt provides security during a vertical

Cpl. Alex M. Holt provides security during a vertical

Cpl. Alex M. Holt provides security during a vertical assault on Ie Shima Island, Japan, March 24, 2017. The assault took place as part of a certification exercise conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training... More

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jun. 14, 2017) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 takes off from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Izumo-class helicopter ... More

Philippine Marines run to board a CH-53E Super Stallion

Philippine Marines run to board a CH-53E Super Stallion

Philippine Marines run to board a CH-53E Super Stallion during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), Oct. 4, 2016, aboard the USNS Millinocket. The Millinocket is a high speed vessel used to tran... More

Lance Cpl. Isaias N. Barrera and Lance Cpl. Stephen

Lance Cpl. Isaias N. Barrera and Lance Cpl. Stephen

Lance Cpl. Isaias N. Barrera and Lance Cpl. Stephen M. Rowe stand watch during embassy reinforcement scenarios at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan on March 21, 2017. This is part of the certification exercise, which... More

Lance Cpl. Jeff Fleming (left) adjust his night vision

Lance Cpl. Jeff Fleming (left) adjust his night vision

Lance Cpl. Jeff Fleming (left) adjust his night vision goggles while Sgt. Alfred G. Woods IV (right) performs a radio check during an amphibious boat landing on Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, March 22,... More

Cpl. Andrea M. Mariani walks her military working dog

Cpl. Andrea M. Mariani walks her military working dog

Cpl. Andrea M. Mariani walks her military working dog SJonnie to sniff out drugs during non-combatant evacuation operations on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 23, 2017. The evacuation operation took place as... More

U.S Marines rush an enemy position during a vertical

U.S Marines rush an enemy position during a vertical

U.S Marines rush an enemy position during a vertical assault on Ie Shima Island, Japan, March 24, 2017. The assault took place as part of a certification exercise conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training ... More

Marines defend their post from a simulated riot during

Marines defend their post from a simulated riot during

Marines defend their post from a simulated riot during embassy reinforcement scenarios at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan on March 21, 2017. This is part of the certification exercise, which is an evaluation perfor... More

Cpl. Robert D. Osborn peers through night vision during

Cpl. Robert D. Osborn peers through night vision during

Cpl. Robert D. Osborn peers through night vision during an amphibious boat landing on Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, March 22, 2017. The raid took place as part of a certification exercise conducted by... More

Cpl. Michael L. Burress keeps his finger straight and

Cpl. Michael L. Burress keeps his finger straight and

Cpl. Michael L. Burress keeps his finger straight and off the trigger while providing security during non-combatant evacuation operations on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 23, 2017. The evacuation operation... More

Cpl. Carlos Torres directs his fire team during a vertical

Cpl. Carlos Torres directs his fire team during a vertical

Cpl. Carlos Torres directs his fire team during a vertical assault on Ie Shima Island, Japan, March 24, 2017. The assault took place as part of a certification exercise conducted by Expeditionary Operations Tra... More

Lance Cpl. Dean P. Wilkinson and Lance Cpl. Matthew

Lance Cpl. Dean P. Wilkinson and Lance Cpl. Matthew

Lance Cpl. Dean P. Wilkinson and Lance Cpl. Matthew E. Elms stand watch during embassy reinforcement scenarios at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan on March 21, 2017. This is part of the certification exercise, which... More

Marines reposition a combat rubber raiding craft during

Marines reposition a combat rubber raiding craft during

Marines reposition a combat rubber raiding craft during an amphibious landing on Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, March 22, 2017. The raid took place as part of a certification exercise conducted by Expe... More

U.S. Marines form a platoon leadership huddle during

U.S. Marines form a platoon leadership huddle during

U.S. Marines form a platoon leadership huddle during non-combatant evacuation operations on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 23, 2017. The evacuation operation was part of a certification exercise conducted b... More

Cpl. Tyler J. Slim radios his platoon commander during

Cpl. Tyler J. Slim radios his platoon commander during

Cpl. Tyler J. Slim radios his platoon commander during a vertical assault on Ie Shima Island, Japan, March 24, 2017. The assault took place as part of a certification exercise conducted by Expeditionary Operati... More

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher M. Connors defends

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher M. Connors defends

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher M. Connors defends his post during embassy reinforcement scenarios at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 21, 2017. This is part of the certification exercise, performed by the... More

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon M. Buchanan (left) and

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon M. Buchanan (left) and

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon M. Buchanan (left) and Lance Cpl. Kevin Padilla rest after an amphibious boat landing on Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan on March 22, 2017. The raid took place as part of a... More

Marines load up an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft

Marines load up an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft

Marines load up an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during non-combatant evacuation operations on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, March 23, 2017. The evacuation operation took place as part of a certification exer... More

Gunnery Sgt. Rocky R. Bosman surveys the field after

Gunnery Sgt. Rocky R. Bosman surveys the field after

Gunnery Sgt. Rocky R. Bosman surveys the field after a vertical assault on Ie Shima Island, Japan, March 24, 2017. The assault took place as part of a certification exercise conducted by Expeditionary Operation... More

Cpl. Alexander J. Grimme adjusts his night vision goggles

Cpl. Alexander J. Grimme adjusts his night vision goggles

Cpl. Alexander J. Grimme adjusts his night vision goggles while providing security during an amphibious boat landing on Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan on March 22, 2017. The raid took place as part of a... More

U.S. Marines simulate a casualty evacuation during

U.S. Marines simulate a casualty evacuation during

U.S. Marines simulate a casualty evacuation during a vertical assault on Ie Shima Island, Japan, March 24, 2017. The assault took place as part of a certification exercise conducted by Expeditionary Operations ... More

Cpl. Alexander J. Grimme provides security during an

Cpl. Alexander J. Grimme provides security during an

Cpl. Alexander J. Grimme provides security during an amphibious boat landing on Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan on March 22, 2017. The raid took place as part of a certification exercise conducted by Exp... More

An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies over U.S.

An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies over U.S.

An MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft flies over U.S. Marines on their way to checkpoint during a vertical assault on Ie Shima Island, Japan, March 24, 2017. The assault took place as part of a certification exer... More

Lance Cpl. Evin J. Grenemyer looks through his night

Lance Cpl. Evin J. Grenemyer looks through his night

Lance Cpl. Evin J. Grenemyer looks through his night vision goggles while he provides security during an amphibious boat landing on Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan on March 22, 2017. The raid took place ... More