Marine Corps Operations

Images of U.S. Marines during operations, including shipboard activities and trainings in various deployments, notably during Desert Storm.

Port lookout, 56th training voyage abroad, training ship Germany, Atlantic, 07. 1982

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) and members of the ship's crew stand along the port side of the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) as the ship approaches the pier. The Marines, who were deployed aboard the RALEIGH in the Persian Gulf for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, will disembark at Morehead City to return to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-03006. Base: USS Leftwich (DD 984)

The Landing Signal Officers (LSO) of Attack Squadron Seventy-Five (VA-75) watch as one of the squadrons A-6E Intruder aircraft settles down on the flight deck during recovery (landing) operations as part of carrier qualifications on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Crew members man the rails aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) as the ship approaches home port. The IOWA is returning to Norfolk after an explosion in the No. 2 16-inch gun turret killed 47 crew members on April 19th during routine gunnery exercises approximately 300 miles northeast of Puerto Rico. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-05251. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

DN-ST-85-10940. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-05704. Base: Legaspi Country: Philippines (PHL)

An American woman and her child observe Soviet sailors standing at the railing of the destroyer Admiral Vinogradov as the vessel, along with two other ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet, enters port for a five-day goodwill visit. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Flight deck crewmen help hoist a Mark 20 Rockeye II cluster bomb onto the wing pylon of an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). The Hornet also has an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile mounted on its wing tip. The EISENHOWER is one of the U.S. Navy ships sent to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Unknown

A view of the aft hangar bay of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) at cargo being transferred from the ammunition ship USS MOUNT HOOD (AE-29). A CH-46D helicopter is over the stern of the MOUNT HOOD with a load of cargo. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

Quartermaster 3rd Class Michael Colby explains the operation of the bow-mounted Mark 38 25mm gun aboard the coastal patrol ship USS TEMPEST (PC-2) while the ship is open for public tours at the Washington Navy Yard. Looking on are Still Media Records Center employees Barbara Proffitt, left, and Judy Zukoski. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) receive a tour of a 3.9-inch dual purpose gunmount aboard the Russian guided missile destroyer Admiral Vinogradov (BPE-554). Both vessels are part of a multinational naval force participating in exercises in the region. Country: Northern Arabian Sea

DN-ST-86-07228. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-88-01118. Base: USS Grapple (ARS 53)

On Board the Submarine Depot Ship HMS Forth, Holy Loch, Scotland, 1942 HMS FORTH taking on supplies for herself and the submarine flotilla.

DN-ST-87-00382. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CMDR. C. Nikitiadis, commanding officer of the Greek frigate HS Limnos (F-451), takes CAPT. Douglas C. Bauer, a U.S. Navy historian, on a tour of the ship's bridge. The Limnos is one of the ships of formed during Operation Desert Shield to enforce U.N. sanctions against Iraq.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Red Sea

Crewmen on the stern of the ocean minesweeper USS CONSTANT (MS0-427) use a winch to lower the Super Sea Rover mine locator vehicle into the water alongside the pier. Five inert mines are hung from the CONSTANT's stern. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Navy conductor directs the band playing the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS JARRETT (FFG 33). Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-02705. Base: USS Pyro (AE 24)

The commanding officer of the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) stands between his executive officer and a harbor pilot on a bridge wing as the ship ties up at the pier. The LA SALLE has come to Ash Shuaybah for a ceremony marking the re-opening of the city's port facility following Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Ash Shuaybah Country: Kuwait(KWT)

Members of the Fleet Training Group come aboard the amphibious transport dock USS DUBUQUE (LPD- 8) as the vessel is docked in port. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL)

Colombian naval officers tour the destroyer USS THORN (DD 988) during Operation UNITAS XXV. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Cartagena Country: Colombia (COL)

DN-ST-86-04514. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-04377. Base: USS Coronado (AGF 11)

010712-N-1058W-006. Base: Uss Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

110601-N-KT462-571 HONOLULU (June 1, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93) heave mooring lines before getting underway from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Chung Hoon is departing for an independent deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.

DN-ST-86-06795. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9), center, watches from the bridge as the ship nears Naval Station, Norfolk, Va. The GUAM is returning to Norfolk, following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Vice Premier Geng Biao, People's Republic of China, sits in the captain's chair aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) as the captain of the ship, CAPT Roger Box, explains some of the ship's procedures. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Two Marines direct streams of water over the side as they familiarize themselves with the firefighting equipment aboard the aviation logistic ship USNS WRIGHT (T-AVB 3) during exercise OCEAN VENTURE '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Country: Caribbean Sea

DN-ST-85-02671. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crewmen aboard the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) hose down the anchor chain as it is pulled up through the hawsehole by the windlass. After recently completing renovations and modernization, the NEW JERSEY is undergoing sea trials and is scheduled to be reactivated in January of 1983. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

A view of the operators of the floating assault craft supporting a floating bridge during the joint services Operation Gallant Crew '77. The bridge is being used to ferry equipment across the Cowhouse River. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT CREW '77 Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Coast Guard Sea Raider harbor security boat passes the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) during Operation Desert Shield. The boat is aimed with an M-2 .50-caliber machine gun on the bow and an M-60 machine gun on the stern. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR)

DN-ST-89-08515. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Bangor State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Original Film Title: TORA! TORA! TORA!. English Title: TORA! TORA! TORA!. Film Director: RICHARD FLEISCHER. Year: 1970.

DN-SC-89-02703. Subject Operation/Series: WEST WIND 88 Base: USS Forrestal (CV 59) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Crewmen on the main deck of the battleship NEW JERSEY (BB-62) on-load a supply of ammunition for the 16-inch/50-caliber guns prior to departing for sea trials. The NEW JERSEY is scheduled to be reactivated in January of 1983. Base: Seal Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Kennedy watches the 4th Americas Cup Race. Harold S. Vanderbilt watches the fourth race of the 1962 Americas Cup from aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island.

Crew members stand by to assist as CAPT. Douglas C. Bauer, a Naval historian, prepares to descend from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter onto the deck of the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44). The PRATT, flagship of the Maritime Interdiction Force, has been enforcing U.N. trade sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

DN-SC-86-10151. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders perform their USO show "America and Her Music" on the deck of the fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE-1). The frigate USS HEPBURN (FF-1055) maneuvers off the port side of the SACRAMENTO. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

A boxer is tended to in his corner between rounds during a boxing match aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64). The match is part of the ship's holiday sports festival, which drew participants from the WISCONSIN and several other ships on station in the area for Operation DESERT SHIELD. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: USS Wisconsin (BB 64)

F4Fs are Shown on Flight Deck by Island of U.S. Carrier

RADM Simeon Alejandro, flag officer in command of the Philippine Navy, Como. Brillante Ochoco, commandant of Philippine Coast Guard, and officers aboard the ammunition ship USS MOUNT HOOD (AE-29) discuss rescue operation for survivors of the capsized Philippine destroyer DATU KALANTIAW (ex-USS BOOTH DE-170). Country: Philippine Sea

DN-ST-89-03077. Base: New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-02320. Base: Fort Lauderdale State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A C-2A Greyhound aircraft is launched from the No. 1 catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62).. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington. A crewmember aboard the USS TAURUS (PHM 3) hoists the commissioning pennant during the commissioning ceremony for the hydrofoil. Base: Bremerton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-86-01396. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-ST-89-08197. Base: Shanghai Harbor Country: China (CHN)

Photograph Showing Bodies of Men Who Lost Their Lives in the Fire Aboard the USS Oriskany (CVA-34)"Bodies of men who lost their lives in the fire aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Oriskany (CVA-34) on 26 October 1966 are off loaded at Cubi Point, Republic of the Philippines. The bodies will be flown to the United States. The fire broke out while the Oriskany was operating off the coast of Vietnam.".

DN-SC-86-03264. Base: Brunswick State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Two signalmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) prepare the lines to run up the national ensign as flight operations are conducted beneath them during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

DM-ST-85-09362. Country: Viet Nam (VNM)

DN-SC-90-02406. Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

Officers on aboard the ammunition ship USS PYRO (AE-24) are briefed on the day's activities by the executive officer. Base: Anchorage State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-06062. Base: Mobile State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-10483. Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Navy chief petty officer on board the destroyer tender USS Cape Cod (AD-43) conducts quarters on the fantail. The amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA-1) is in the background. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marines wait with their gear on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD 1) as the ship is loaded. The Raleigh will transport the Marines and their unit to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. and Russian naval personnel watch from the fantail of the Russian guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV (BPK-554) as a helicopter delivers supplies to the vessel during the first Russian/U.S. Navy underway replenishment operation. Country: Northern Arabian Sea

U.S. Navy medical personnel board a hospital ship for deployment to the Middle East during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members look out from the lower deck and refueling transfer station of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) following the vessel's arrival in port. The AMERICA has returned to Norfolk after being deployed in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

H. S. Vanderbilt, Mrs. HSV, Winthrop Aldrich, T. Taylor, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

A view of the SN/SLQ-32(V)2 EW system aboard the Spruance class destroyer USS HEWITT (DD-966). Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Instructor PH1 Phil Goodrich stands by as Electronics Technician 2nd Class Patrick Vendnais prepares to fire an M-14 rifle during a practice session aboard a U.S. Navy ship. The vessel is en route to the Middle East during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown

An officer stands watch on the open-air bridge aboard the Canadian frigate HMCS MARGAREE (DDH-230) during Fleet Ex 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: Hmcs Margaree (DDH 230) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

A sailor stands watch at a porthole aft on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during FLEET EX '90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX '90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

As the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) approaches Naval Station, Mayport, Florida, two sailors stand by with M14 rifles equipped for line throwing as a third sailor prepares a messenger line that will be sent over the side when the ship nears the pier. Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

S66-58501 (27 Oct. 1966) --- The prime crew of the first manned Apollo Space Flight, Apollo/Saturn (AS) mission 204, is suited up aboard the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever (MVR) in preparation for Apollo water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico. Left to right, are astronauts Edward H. White II, senior pilot; Virgil I. Grissom, command pilot; and Roger B. Chaffee, pilot.

Members of Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1 prepare to dive at the USS ARIZONA Memorial site. Salvage Unit 1 is participating in the joint Navy/Park Service project SeaMark, a surveying and charting effort to assess submerged cultural resources in the Pacific. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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