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Lieutenant Josie Jankins of Naval Medical Clinic Port Hueneme checks in with Hospital Corpsman Woodward Partridge of 1ST Medical Battalion prior to receiving gear for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 held off coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Radioman Third Class (RM3) Christopher Fatilua Construction and Repair Division (CR DIV), Communications Department, on board the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1), makes a call to another ship via the Communications "phone booth". The communications center played a key role to hundreds of Navy and Marine personnel during the amphibious Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Operations SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice (OSSA) Ahmeer Rivac plots bridge status of USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off the Southern California coast. KERNEL BLITZ is a biannual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Lisa (HM2) Drumm of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Branch Medical Clinic, San Diego, California (CA), prepares camouflage netting to cover the field hospital during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97, Camp Pendleton, CA. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (I MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

U.S. Navy Utilitiesman 3rd Class Frantz Desir and Steelworker 3rd Class David Heater, both from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 (NMCB-1), prepare to begin a Rapid Runway Repair exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan on Sept. 27, 2006. NMCB-1 Seabees deployed to the Far East are conducting a series of block training evolutions that will enhance the unit's ability to successfully meet mission-oriented goals in a contingency environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart) (Released)

Corporal Carey A. Lowe, crew chief with 1ST Platoon, Bravo Company, 3d Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Division waits for his turn to "splash" his Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV-7A1) at White Beach during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Hospital Corpsman Third Class (DMT) Larry Eddingfield demonstrates the procedures involved in caring for a patient in a transportable recompression chamber aboard USS DENVER (LPD 9) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off coast of Southern California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Private First Class (PFC) Jeff A. Troxel (facing camera) and PFC Nathan J. Haines prepare to eat noon chow at white beach on Camp Pendleton during work-ups for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV-7A1) are seen in background. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marine Lance Corporal Cory L. Veachel gives the thumbs up to the tactical air field dispensing unit crewmen as they fuel a AV-8B Harrier during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Machinery Repairman Third Class (DV) Erin Telitz works alongside Signalman First Class (EOD/SW) Joel Blea as he communicates with a patient and medical diver inside a transportable recompression chamber aboard USS DENVER (LPD 9) during a drill on the system as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off coast of Southern California (CA). The sailors are attached to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3, Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, CA. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: Machinery Repairman Third Class (DV) Erin Telitz works alongside Signalman First Class (EOD/SW) Joel Blea as he communicates with a patient and medical diver inside a transportable recompression chamber aboard USS DENVER (LPD 9) during a drill on the system as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off coast of Southern California (CA). The sailors are attached to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 3, Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, CA. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations.

Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ

Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9)

Scene Major Command Shown: EOD MOBILE UNIT 3

Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN

Release Status: Released to Public

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The United States Marine Corps traces its roots to the Continental Marines of the American Revolutionary War, formed by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress on 10 November 1775. That date is celebrated as the Marine Corps's birthday. Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, Marine detachments served aboard Navy cruisers, battleships, and aircraft carriers. About 600,000 Americans served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, performed a central role in the Pacific War. The Pacific theatre battles saw fierce fighting between Marines and the Imperial Japanese Army. The Battle of Iwo Jima was arguably the most famous Marine engagement of the war with high losses of 26,000 American casualties and 22,000 Japanese. By the end of WWII, the Corps expanded totaling about 485,000 Marines. Nearly 87,000 Marines were casualties during World War II (including nearly 20,000 killed), and 82 were awarded the Medal of Honor. The Korean War saw the Corps expand from 75,000 regulars to a force of 261,000 Marines, mostly reservists. 30,544 Marines were killed or wounded during the war. During Vietnam War Marines evacuated Saigon. Vietnam was the longest war for Marines. By its end, 13,091 had been killed in action, 51,392 had been wounded. Marines participated in the failed 1980 Iran hostage rescue attempt, the invasion of Grenada, the invasion of Panama. On 23 October 1983, the Marine headquarters building in Beirut, Lebanon, was bombed, causing the highest peacetime losses to the Corps in its history. 220 Marines and 21 other service members were killed. Marines liberated Kuwait during the Persian Gulf War, participated in combat operations in Somalia (1992–1995), and took part in the evacuation of American citizens from the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania. Following the attacks on 11 September 2001, Marine Corps, alongside the other military services, has engaged in global operations around the world in support of War on Terror. Marines were among first sent to Afghanistan in November 2001. Since then, Marine battalions and squadrons have been engaging Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces. U.S. Marines also served in the Iraq War.

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label_outline Explore Blea, Recompression, Recompression Chamber

US Navy Machinery Repairman Fireman Timothy Bowden (left) shows a trainee how to use blade sharpening tools in the machinery shop onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) in the Pacific Ocean. The STENNIS and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 are operating together for the first time during a Composite Training Unit Exercise.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Heidi Giacalone) (Released)

AIRMAN Todd M. Berger, flightline support equipment repairman, cleans a wheel bearing in preparation for repacking

A petty officer communicates information during a general quarters drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67)

A crew chief communicates with a pilot while launching aircraft from Moron Air Base, Spain in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Patrick O'Connor, Crewchief, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), communicates with an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot through a cable connection at Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany

Soldiers with the 511th Engineer Dive Detachment from

An AV-8B Harrier from VMFA-214, 3rd Marine Air Wing performs a vertical takeoff at Red Beach, Camp Pendleton during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The ex-Army hopper dredge Davison, serving as a target hulk, is hit by an AGM/RGM-84 Harpoon missile fired during Harpoonex, a phase of Exercise FLEETEX 2-86

Colonel (COL) J. Forster, commander, 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing, communicates by radio with the command post during NOMAD THRUST, a chemical warfare exercise designed to test the wing's readiness in case of enemy attack. Forster is wearing an M17 nuclear-biological-chemical mask

STS086-340-035 - STS-086 - Bloomfield on flight deck

Navy Diver 2nd Class Adam Kitzman, assigned to Fly

Lt. Kyle McDaniel, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), communicates with the flight deck handler.

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