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U.S. Marines with 4th Platoon, Company C, 3d Assault

An amphibious assault vehicle with the 24th Marine

An Assault Amphibious Vehicle with India Company, Battalion

Boatswain's Mate Seaman Ashleigh Brown drives a lighter amphibious re-supply cargo (LARC) vehicle, assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 1, off of Salinas Beach, Peru onto Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 1617.

An amphibious assault vehicle makes its way through the Pacific Ocean to embark aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5).

Seaman Ashleigh Brown, boatswain's mate, drives a lighter

USS RUSHMORE, Pacific – Marines with 3rd Assault Amphibian

A US Marine Corps (USMC) 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) AAV7A1 (Assault Amphibian Vehicle) as it maneuvers into position to enter the well deck of an amphibious assault ship currently conducting Maritime Security Operations in the Persian Gulf. The AAV7A1 is an armored assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle. The vehicle carries troops in water operations from ship to shore, through rough water and surf zone. It also carries troops to inland objectives after going ashore

A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft

Marines with 3rd tracks prepare to embark their AAVC-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle Command on the USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 aboard Camp Pendleton, 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

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Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ

Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

State: California (CA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Marine Division

Scene Camera Operator: CPL William J. Resinger, Usmc

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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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Marines with 1ST Marine Division, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, Echo Company, take classes conducted by the Navy for Naval drills that will be performed by Marines and Sailors aboard the USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD-39) during Kernel Blitz '99. Kernel Blitz '99 was a amphibious assault beach landing (not shown) conducted primarily by 1ST Marine Division

With the help of the C-Tractor 7, a Choest Marine owed tug, USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) prepares to depart NAS North Island to support Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 at Camp Pendleton, 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

LCACs (Landing Craft, Air Cushioned) are guided ashore for the safety and organization of the training evolution during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99 aboard Camp Pendleton, 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

An Iraqi Civil Defense Corps (ICDC) Soldier provides outer security with a Tabuk 7.62 mm assault rifle on a roof top overlooking the area of operation at Camp Ali home of the 60th ICDC Brigade training camp during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and Operation GAUNTLET

The Flag Ship USS CORONADO (AGF-11) passes the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) performing leapfrog manuevers, 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

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter prepares to liftoff from the flight deck onboard the USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) as an USMC CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter flies of the starboard side of the ship, during Exercise KERNAL BLITZ 99

Marines aboard a camouflaged Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) prepare to patrol on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines from 1ST Combat Engineer Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, assemble blasting caps prior to the amphibious assault at Red 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

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine piers out the open hatch atop his Amphibious Assault Command Vehicle (AAVC7A1) while moving across the Thar Thar Lake area, in Iraq, at sunrise during Operation Khanjar. The USMC 2d Marine Division and members of the Multi-National Force West (MNF-W) are conducting counter-insurgency operations with Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) to isolate and neutralize Anti-Iraqi Forces, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Marine sergeant Jenson Reese (right) gives a class to Lance Corporal Putney, both with Mobility-Counter Mobility (MCM) platoon, 3d Amphibious Assault Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, aboard an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV-7A1) on 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

Opposition Force (OPFOR) Marines from 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1ST Marine Division, patrol near Piedre de Lumbre Canyon on 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 USS TARAWA (LHA 1) naval amphibious assault ship on patrol off Southern California in support of exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. 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

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