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A diamond formation of F/A-18 Hornet aircraft and A-6E Intruder aircraft passes over the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) during the ship's decommissioning ceremony. The Coral Sea is being decommissioned after nearly 43 dyears of service
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US Marine CH-53Es from 3rd MAW Air Combat Element (ACE), fly in assault Marines to secure the airfield (not shown), while Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) commence the beach assault. Impacts continue to pound the beach head, as the AAV7A1, with a mine clearance system kit and the M1A1 Abrams mineplow tank prepare to breach the minefield, during rehearsals for Kernel Blitz '99
Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (LHD-6) prepare Marine CH-53E Super Stallion (right) and CH-46E Sea Knights (Center) helicopters for flight operations 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
Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon minesweepers off the USS ANCHORAGE (LSD-36) probe the waters, for mines surrounding the amphibious landing, during rehearsals for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '99. 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 HH-46D Sea Knight from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 6 (HC-6) prepares to pick up a pallet from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) during an underway replenishment operation. The fleet oiler USNS KANAWHA (T-AO-196) and the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) are in the background. The ROOSEVELT Battle Group is assisting in enforcement of the no-fly zone over Bosnia-Herzegovina during Operation Deny Flight
A CH-46 Sea Knight from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-164 (HMM-164) (REIN) embarks aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97 off the Southern California Coast. 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
As part of an amphibious landing Marines Onboard the USS BON HOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) load into a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter ready to take them to their landing zone for an assault on an enemy target 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
A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Six (HC-6) assigned to the Nimitz Class USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) aircraft carrier, transfers ordnance from the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast Combat Support Ship (TAFS) USNS SUPPLY (T-AOE 6), not shown, during a Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) at sea
A US Navy (USN) SH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4) departs the USN Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CG 57), following a passenger transfer. The LAKE CHAMPLAIN is part of the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) led by USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), currently deployed as part of a routine rotation conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf region while participating in the global war on terrorism
Onboard the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) a Sailors standing on the flight deck, observes as the USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight I) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis) USS RUSSELL (DDG 59) pull alongside, during a Pass and Review in the South China Sea. The LINCOLN and embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW 2) are currently underway to the Western Pacific Ocean for a scheduled deployment
Six US Marine CH-53Es conduct a long range Helo raid, from the USS BONHOMME RICHARD, USS RICHARD and the USS ESSEX (both ships not shown), fly in with Southern Attack Force Marines to defend the airfield. The ship in the background appears to be the Converted Raleigh Class, Command Ship, USS LE SALLE (AGF-3). While minefield breach assault continues below, during rehearsals for Kernel Blitz '99
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The original finding aid described this photograph as:
Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99
Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
State: California (CA)
Country: United States Of America (USA)
Scene Camera Operator: Edward Aspera Jr
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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