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Hevante Floyed, a dependent student at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC), carefully packs the parachute of his model rocket into its body. Fourth-grade through sixth-grade students at MCAS Beaufort are participating in STARBASE, a Department of Defense (DOD)-funded community service program focused on enhancing math, science and goal-setting skills. (SUBSTANDARD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Edward Brown. USMC Release Status: More

Ground Support Equipment Electrician US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel Lance Corporal (LCPL) James Fetters, left, LCPL Timothy Homer, center and LCPL Robert Kennick, from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS-31), perform an engine change at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 Sc More

Marines, spouses make Valentine's Day truffles

Lt. Col. Charles J. Basham, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron commanding officer, dips a truffle in white chocolate during a truffle-making party at Hancock Lodge Feb. 13. Both H&HS and Marine Transport Sq More

A B-25J Mitchell bomber, owned by Disabled American

A B-25J Mitchell bomber, owned by Disabled American Veterans flight team, warms-up aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 4, 2012. Paul Ringheiser III and his father Paul Jr., flew aboard the a More

A portrait honoring US Marine Corps (USMC) Captain (CPT) George C. Axtell, World War II Ace and Navy Cross winner. CPT Axtell served as Commanding Officer, Marine Fighter Squadron 323 (VMF-323) at Cherry Point, North Carolina, and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General (LGEN) before retiring from active duty

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCAS Cherry Point Scene Camera More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Air Wing (MAW) re-enact the World War Two (WW II) raising of the colors at Mt. Surabachi, during the Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL David Joseph Callaway, USMC Re More

Mr. Gene DaGue, a World War Two (WW II) Veteran, assigned with the US Marine Corps (USMC) 4th Marine Division at Iwo Jima, Japan, pictured in attendance at the 58th Annual Veterans Luncheon held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL David J. Callaway, USMC Releas More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major General (MGEN) Robert M. Flanagan, Commanding General, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC), prepare to board a CH-46 Sea Knight Search and Rescue helicopter, to conduct his final flight as Base Commander

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL David Callaway, USMC Release S More

Marines and Air Force personnel load a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter into a C-5A Galaxy aircraft at MCAS (H) Futenma. Three CH-46's are being loaded aboard the C-5A for transport to MCAS (H) Tustin, California, via Hawaii. The helicopters are from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL L. Wainscott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

Marines and Air Force personnel load a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter into a C-5A Galaxy aircraft at MCAS (H) Futenma. Three CH-46's are being loaded aboard the C-5A for transport to MCAS (H) Tustin, California, via Hawaii. The helicopters are from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (HMM-163)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL L. Wainscott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

A portrait of Ho Chi Minh is among material and equipment seized at Pearls Airport during the multi-service, multinational Operation URGENT FURY. Marines unofficially assigned the name "MCAS Douglas" to the operations terminal in honor of Sergean Major B. Douglas, a Marine killed in Beirut, Lebanon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Country: Grenada (GRD) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Creen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

Soviet weapons and materiel are loaded aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Operation URGENT FURY. The airport was temporarily named Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Douglas, in memory of a Marine sergeant major who was killed in Beirut, Lebanon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Pearls Airport Country: Grenada (GRD) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Creen Release Status: Released to P More

U.S. Marines and Vietnamese troops move through the

U.S. Marines and Vietnamese troops move through the grounds of the Imperial Palace in the old citadel area of Hue, Vietnam, Feb. 26, 1968, after seizing it from Communist hands. The heavy damage was the result More

Lieutenant General George B. Crist, left, exchanges greetings with Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) McComb, executive officer, MCAS Iwakuni, upon his arrival for a tour of the base. (SUBSTANDARD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Michael H. Coffey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Major General (MGEN) Frank E. Peterson Jr., left, commanding general of the First Marine Aircraft Wing; Lieutenant General (LGEN) Charles G. Cooper, center, commanding general, Fleet Marine Force Pacific; and Colonel (COL) D.J. McCarthy, right, commanding officer, MCAS Iwakuni talk on the flight line during Cooper's visit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James A. Burks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

BGEN Robert B. Johnston, center, chief of staff, Marine Corps Bases, Japan, inspects a Navy chief storekeeper attached to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Iwakuni, during the air station's commanding general's inspection. COL Robert R. Renier, commanding officer, MCAS Iwakuni, is at right

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL M. E. Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

The US Navy (USN) Iwo Jima Class Amphibious Assault Ship (Helicopter) USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH 11) underway. On the deck are US Marine (USMC) CH-46E Sea Knights, from the HMM-268 "Red Dragons", Tustin Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), California. On the hangar elevator is a USMC CH-46E Super Stallion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) M. Cordova, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

Sen. John McCain of Arizona speaks during a ceremony welcoming Kuwaiti Ambassador Sheik Saud Nasir Al-Sabah to the base. Standing behind the senator are, from left: COL D.P. DeLong, commander, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 (MAWTS-1); COL C.B. Cheatham, commander, MCAS, Yuma; BGEN W.T. Adams, commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, West; Suzie White, wife of LTC White, commander, Marine Attack Squadron 311 (VMA-311); and COL J. Anderson, commander, Marine Air Group 13 (MAG-13)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Porro Release Status: Rele More

Members of Marine Attack Squadron 224 (VMA-224) prepare to chock the wheels of an A-6E Intruder aircraft after the plane was flown on a training mission. VMA-224, stationed at MCAS, Cherry Point, N.C., is on a two-week deployment to MCAS, Yuma

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Doll Release Status: Relea More

A member of Marine Attack Squadron 224 (VMA-224) drives a Short Airfield for Tactical Support (SATS) loader carrying Mark 82 500-pound bombs. VMA-224, stationed at MCAS, Cherry Point, N.C., is on a two-week deployment to MCAS, Yuma

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Doll Release Status: Relea More

Members of Marine Attack Squadron 224 (VMA-224) inspect an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile mounted on the pylon of an A-6E Intruder aircraft. VMA-224, stationed at MCAS, Cherry Point, N.C., is on a two-week deployment to MCAS, Yuma

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Doll Release Status: Relea More

Members of Marine Attack Squadron 224 (VMA-224) load Mark 82 500-lb. bombs onto bomb racks. VMA-224, stationed at MCAS, Cherry Point, N.C., is on a two-week deployment to MCAS, Yuma

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Doll Release Status: Relea More

A member of Marine Attack Squadron 224 (VMA-224) inspects an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile mounted on the pylon of an A-6E Intruder aircraft. VMA-224, stationed at MCAS, Cherry Point, N.C., is on a two-week deployment to MCAS, Yuma

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Doll Release Status: Relea More

A C-117 Skytrain aircraft stands on the flight line after being retired from service. The aircraft was flown from Marine Corps Air Facility, Quantico, by MAJ Gerald Banner, MCAF executive officer, and will be on permanent display at MCAS Cherry Point

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL S.D. Dommer, Usmc Release Stat More

A close-up view of the radio communications system aboard a C-117 Skytrain aircraft. The aircraft has been retired from service and will be on permanent display at MCAS Cherry Point

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL S.D. Dommer Release Status: Re More

A C-117 Skytrain aircraft stands on the flight line after being flown to the base from Marine Corps Air Facility, Quantico, Va. by MAJ Gerald Banner, executive officer of MCAF, Quantico. The C-117 is being retired from service and will be on permanent display at MCAS, Cherry Point

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL S.D. Dommer Release Status: Re More

A close-up view of the instrumental panel in the cockpit of a C-117 Skytrain aircraft. The C-117 has been retired from service and will be placed on permanent display at MCAS Cherry Point

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL S.D. Dommer Release Status: Re More

MCAS Iwakuni's Crash, Fire and Rescue Marines continually train to save lives. Three CFR Marines are fighting a controlled fire in the CFR training pit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. T.D. Flack Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

US Marine (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Eric Stapleton, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) El Toro, California, directs USMC Colonel (COL) Andrew Dudley, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 134 (VMFA-134), onboard his USMC F/A-18 Hornet, to a parking spot at their new home: Naval Air Station (NAS) Miramar, CA. With the closure of MCAS El Toro the VMFA-134 is one of the units to relocate to NAS Miramar

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R.J. Oriez, USN Release Sta More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Eric Stapleton, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) El Toro, California, and USMC Colonel (COL) Andrew Dudley, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 134 (VMFA-134), stand at Parade Rest next to the USMC F/A-18 Hornet, on the ramp at their new home: Naval Air Station (NAS) Miramar, CA. With the closure of MCAS El Toro the VMFA-134 is one of the units to relocate to NAS Miramar

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R.J. Oriez, USN Release Sta More

US Marine Corps (USMC) officer from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VFMA-121) renders a salute during the welcoming ceremonies at Naval Air Station (NAS) Miramar, California (CA). With the closure of MCAS El Toro the VMFA-121 is one of the units to relocate to NAS Miramar

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R.J. Oriez, USN Release Sta More

MAJ. Carrier, pilot of the Air Force C-17 aircraft, listens intently as Marine MAJ. GEN. P.D. Williams, Commanding General of Marine Corps Air Station, poses a question concerning the lift capabilities of the C-17. This flight demonstration is the first loading and embarkation exercise involving Marines and Marine Corps cargo at the MCAS

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Christopher S. Winkle More

CAPT. Simmons, an AV-8B Harrier pilot from Marine Attack Squadron 231 (VMA-231), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Cherry Point, NC, poses in front of his aircraft at the Harrier module during the Revised Capabilities Exercise (RCAPEX)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REVISED CAPABILITIES EXERCISE Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of Amer More

An aerial close up view of a US Marine Corps MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter from the 2ND Marine Aircraft Wing, (MCAS) New River, NC, flying in support of a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) mission, during the Revised Capabilities Exercise (RCAPEX), at Camp Lejeune, NC

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RCAPEX Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter, from MCAS New River, flies in support of the TRAP (Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel) mission demonstration

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Revised Capabilities Exercise (RCAPEX) Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United State More

An air to ground medium close up view of a US Marine CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from the 2ND Marine Aircraft Wing (MCAS) New River, NC flying in support of the Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) demonstration, during the Revised Capabilities Exercise (RCAPEX), at Camp Lejeune, NC

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RCAPEX Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

A CH-53 helicopter from 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, MCAS New River, picks up a rescued pilot and TRAP (Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel) team from 2d Battalion,. 6th Marines

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Revised Capabilities Exercise (RCAPEX) Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United State More

CPL. Joshua Hillbrand and Lance CPL. Eric Oliphant pose with their Avenger Missile System. These Marines from 2d LAAD Battalion, MCAS Cherry Point, were providing anti-air defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Combined Joint Training Field Exercise (CJTFEX) 96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: More

An AH-1W "Super Cobra" from HMLA-167 (MCAS New River, North Carolina) prepares to land at the Camp Wilson Airstrip after flight manuevers during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An AH-1W "Super Cobra" from HMLA-167 (MCAS New River, North Carolina) prepares to land at the Camp Wilson Airstrip after flight More

A CH-53E "Super Stallion" helicopter from HMH-461, MCAS New River, North Carolina, externally lifts an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) during HST (Helicopter Support Team) Training as it prepares to land at TLZ (Tactical Landing Zone) Wilson during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A CH-53E "Super Stallion" helicopter from HMH-461, MCAS New River, North Carolina, externally lifts an M998 High-Mobility Multip More

A CH-53E "Super Stallion" from HMH-461, MCAS New River, North Carola, externally lifts an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) durg HST (Helicopter Support Team) trag at Observation Post (OP) Crampton durg Combed Arms Exercise (CAX) 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Mare Air Ground Task Force) exercise beg conducted at MCAGCC (Mare Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Mare Regiment, 2d Mare Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carola. Many commands from the II MEF (Mare Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A CH-53E "Super Stallion" from HMH-461, MCAS New River, North Carolina, externally lifts an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Whee More

Captain Sarah Deal, the first female Marine Corps helicopter pilot, flies a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter from HMH 466, MCAS Tustin, California, over Camp Pendleton while training during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

General Charles C. Krulak, Commandant of the Marine Corps, gives Marines from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma a chance to ask questions during his annual visit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Sean T. Hays Release Status: Released to Public More

General Charles C. Krulak, Commandant of the Marine Corps, jokes with Marines at a recent visit to the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma. Sergeant Major Lewis G. Lee, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, looks on

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Sean T.Hays Release Status: Released to Public More

A C-130 Hercules attached to Marine Arial Refueler Transport Squadron-252 [VMGR-252] Marine Corps Air Station [MCAS] Cherry Point, North Carolina, refuels (left wing) two F-18 Hornets, from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron [VMFA] in Beaufort South Carolina, and two AV-8 Harriers attached to Marine Attack Squadron-231 [VMA-231] in MCAS Cherry Point

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

Health workers from different walks of life lend their knowledge of helping people as well as giving a helping hand to the casualties of the Mass Casualty Drill that took aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma. Workers from the Branch Medical Clinic on MCAS Yuma, Crash Fire Rescue (CFR), as well as Yuma County Regional Fire Department, and student volunteers of Yuma High School, all played important roles on this day

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL T. W. Ritchie, Usmc Release Status: Released to Pub More

With US Marine Corps (USMC) Captains (CPT) John A. Pryce and Paul Mitchell at the controls, "Big Dog 23" a USMC CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-265 (HMM-265) (Reinforced), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina (NC), lifts off from the flight line on its first flight with a newly-installed gearbox during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ali Al Salem Air Base Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SGT R. M. Katz, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) General (GEN) Charles C. Krulak gives a motivational speech to Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma, Okinawa, Japan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Futema State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL C. E. Houtz, Usmc Release Status: Released to P More

MCAS Cherry Point 2d LAAD BN H & S BT's SGT Chad Ross launches a Remote Controlled Miniature Ariel Target (RCMAT) at FIREX 3-99. The aerial target will be fired on by the M3P .50-cal Machine Gun located under the right Stinger Missile launcher mounted on a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). This Anti-Air Missile System is called, Avenger

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIREX 3-99 Base: Onslow Beach, Mcb, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Marines from MCAS Cherry Point 2d LAAD BN prepare the launchers on the Balistic Ariel Targets to be used during FIREX 3-99 at Onslow Beach MCB Camp Lejeune. The targets are used to train Stinger Missile teams on the AVENGER weapons system. The Avenger turret bears two 4-round Stinger Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Standard Vehicle Mount Launnchers (SVML) and an M3P.50 cal Machine Gun

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIREX -399 Base: Onslow Beach, Mcb, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Corporal James Morgan, MCAS Cherry Point, 2d LAAD BN, 2d Plt, gives a class on head spacing timing for the Avenger's M3P 50 caliber machine gun in preparation for FIREX 3-99. The rounds are use in the M3P .50-cal Machine Gun located under the right Stinger Missile launcher mounted on a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). This Anti-Air Missile System is called, Avenger

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIREX 3-99 Base: Onslow Beach, Mcb, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Two Avenger weapon systems from MCAS Cherry Point's 2d LAAD BN move down Onslow beach to get ready for FIREX 3-99. The Avenger turret bears two 4-round Stinger Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Standard Vehicle Mount Launnchers (SVML) and an M3P .50 cal Machine Gun

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIREX 3-99 Base: Onslow Beach, Mcb, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

A group of Avenger Weapon Systems from MCAS Cherry Point's 2d LAAD BN line up on the firing line to commence firing for FIREX 3-99 at Onslow Beach MCB Camp Lejeune, NC. The Avenger turret bears two 4-round Stinger Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Standard Vehicle Mount Launnchers (SVML) and an M3P .50 cal Machine Gun

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FIREX 3-99 Base: Onslow Beach, Mcb, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Shawn Neil, an independent

U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Shawn Neil, an independent duty corpsman with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, is presented as a chief petty officer during a chief pinning ceremony at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, More

Hoobastank performs at Bayfest 2011 on Marine Corps

Hoobastank performs at Bayfest 2011 on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, July 16, 2011. Bayfest is Hawaii's largest music festival.

Students from Matthew C. Perry Elementary School perform

Students from Matthew C. Perry Elementary School perform the Mexican folk dance “El Jarabe Tapatio,” or better known as “The Mexican Hat Dance,” during the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in the Club Iwakun More

A grave at the New Bern National Cemetery is decorated

A grave at the New Bern National Cemetery is decorated with memorabilia in New Bern, North Carolina. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for America's service members who fought and gave their lives for the Un More

Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma played an important

Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma played an important role in United States Marine Corps aviation history recently as three EA-6B 'Prower' electronic-warfare attack jets of Marine Electronic Attack Squadron Two s More

Happy 70th birthday, 2nd MAW. U.S. Marine expeditionary force

Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, right, commanding general of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands at attention during Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point’s morning colors ceremony outside of the headquarters building More

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, S.C. during MCAS Beaufort's annual Battle Colors Ceremony

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. (Sept. 24, 2003) -- The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, S.C. during MCAS Beaufort's annual Battle Colors More

The Marines on the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing non-commissioned

The Marines on the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing non-commissioned officers’ staff ride to Belleau Wood had the chance to stop in Paris and take photos of the Eiffel Tower while on their way to Belleau, France, to se More

Four United States Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters line-up on the Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina flight line as they prepare to depart after a refueling stop. The USMC CH-46E's, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Two (HMM-162) 'Golden Eagles' at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, have just been hot pit refueled by a USMC KC-130 of Marine Aerial Reueling/Transport Squadron Two Five Two (VMGR-252) from MCAS Cherry Point, NC. The hot pit refueling, where one or more aircraft refuel with their engines running, occured as the helicopters transited the area while deploying to Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia for an exercise, 14 August 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Greg L. Davis Release Status: More

A United States Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter hovers above the Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, flight line as it positions itself in a hot pit refueling area. The AH-1W is assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. USMC CH-46E Sea Knights and AH-1W's are being hot pit refueled by a USMC KC-130 of Marine Aerial Refueling/Transport Squadron Two Five Two (VMGR-252) from MCAS Cherry Point, NC. The hot pit refueling, where one or more aircraft refuel with their engines running, occured as the helicopters transited the area while deploying to Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia for an exercise, 14 August 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Greg L. Davis Release Status: More

United States Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Tim O'Bryan, a Videographer with the 20th Communications Squadron, documents United States Marine Corps operations occuring on the Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, flight line. A USMC AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter is visible in the background being hot pit refueled. The AH-1W is assigned to Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. USMC CH-46E Sea Knights and AH-1W's are being hot pit refueled by a USMC KC-130 of Marine Aerial Refueling/Transport Squadron Two Five Two (VMGR-252) from MCAS Cherry Point, NC. The hot pit refueling, where one or more aircraft refuel with their engines running, occured as the helicopters transited the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Air Force Senior Airman Tim O'Bryan, a Videographer with the 20th Communications Squadron, documents United State More

A United States Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter hovers above the Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, flight line as it positions itself in a hot pit refueling area. The AH-1W's are from Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. USMC CH-46E Sea Knights and AH-1W's are being hot pit refueled by a USMC KC-130 of Marine Aerial Refueling/Transport Squadron Two Five Two (VMGR-252), MCAS Cherry Point, NC. The hot pit refueling, where one or more aircraft refuel with their engines running, occured as the helicopters transited the area while deploying to Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia for an exercise, 14 August 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Greg L. Davis Release Status: More

Two United States Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters hover as they approach a hot pit refueling area set up on the Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, flight line. The AH-1W's are from the Marine Corps Air Station, New River, North Carolina. USMC CH-46E Sea Knights and AH-1W's are being hot pit refueled by a USMC KC-130 of Marine Aerial Refueling/Transport Squadron Two Five Two (VMGR-252) from MCAS Cherry Point, NC. The hot pit refueling, where one or more aircraft refuel with their engines running, occured as the helicopters transited the area while deploying to Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia for an exercise, 14 August 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Greg L. Davis Release Status: More

A United States Marine Corps marine monitors hot pit refueling operations in progress on the Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, flight line. The marine pictured is part of a KC-130 Hercules tanker crew from Marine Aerial Refueling/Transport Squadron Two Five Two (VMGR-252) 'Heavy Haulers' that have positioned themselves on a large section of open tarmac to hot pit refuel USMC helicopters. The KC-130 is assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina while the CH-46E Sea Knights and AH-1W Super Cobras being refueled are from MCAS New River, NC, 14 August 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Greg L. Davis Release Status: More

Three United States Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters depart Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina after a brief refueling stop. The USMC CH-46E's, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Two (HMM-162), Marine Corps Air Station, New River, North Carolina, have just been hot pit refueled by a USMC KC-130 of Marine Aerial Refueling/Transport Squadron Two Five Two (VMGR-252) from MCAS Cherry Point, NC. The hot pit refueling, where one or more aircraft refuel with their engines running, occured as the helicopters transited the area while deploying to Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia for an exercise, 14 August 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Greg L. Davis Release Status: More

Two United States Marine Corps marines move a fuel hose to a new position on the Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina flight line as an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon taxies in the background. Because of the busy airfield operations, the hot pit refueling area had to be moved away from the main taxiway on the base as the large USMC helicopters being refueled essentially blocked the taxiway and limited flight operations at the base. USMC CH-46E Sea Knights and AH-1W Super Cobras from Marine Corps Air Station, New River, North Carolina, are being hot pit refueled by a USMC KC-130 of Marine Aerial Refueling/Transport Squadron (VMGR-252) from MCAS, Cherry Point, NC. The hot pit refueling, where one or...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two United States Marine Corps marines move a fuel hose to a new position on the Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina flight lin More

Two United States Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters hover above the Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina flight line as they await permission to take-off. The AH-1W's are assigned to Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina. United States Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knights and AH-1Ws were hot pit refueled by a USMC KC-130 of Marine Aerial Refueling/Transport Squadron Two Five Two (VMGR-252) from MCAS Cherry Point, NC. The hot pit refueling, where one or more aircraft refuel with their engines running, occured as the helicopters transited the area while deploying to Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia, for an exercise, 14 August 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Greg L. Davis Release Status: More

The (USMC) Sillent Drill Team, from Marine Brks Washington DC, preformes for the Marines and Sailors of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jeremy R Trimble Release Statu More

US Marine Corps Brigadier General (BGEN) Thomas Moore, Assistant Wing Commander 2ND Marine Aircraft Wing, takes time to attend Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point's Welcome Aboard Expo. The expo is for new Marines and their families, and was held at the MCAS Officers Club

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Noe Martinez Release Status: R More

US Marines prepare to draw their swords at the Corporals Course at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Christopher D. Surber Rel More

US Marine Corps Corporal (CPL), Villaiana gives the "dress right dress" command to a squad of Marines during the Corporals Course at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Christopher D. Surber Rel More

Crash Fire Rescue marines battle a training fire at the burn pit at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Robert Macmenamin Release More

Crash Fire Rescue marines put out a training fire at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma fire pit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. Robert Macmenamin Releas More

Crash Fire Rescue Marines wait in their fire retardant suits to put out a training fire at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma burn pit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Robert Macmenamin Release Status: Released to Publi More

US Marine Corps Corporal (CPL) Villifana, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-13 (MALS-13), stands at attention with the sword at the Corporals Course at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Chris D. Suber Release St More

USMC Marines and Saliors from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Cherry Point came out to show their support for the "Toys for Tots" toy drive

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Noe Martinez Release Status: R More

US Marine Corps Major General (MGEN), Thomas A. Braaten and Major General (MGEN), Dennis T. Krupp, recognize Sergeant Major (SGM) Peter Gante and Private First Class (PFC), Mitcheal Hall Jr., as the oldest and youngest Marines. Part of the Marine Corps 225th Birthday celebration held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Cherry Point, NC

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jeremy R Trimble Release Statu More

A US Marine displays the US Marine Corps Revolutionary War Uniform, as part of the Marine Corps 225th Birthday celebration held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Cherry Point, NC

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jeremy R Trimble Release Statu More

US Marine Corps Major General (MGEN), Thomas A. Braaten (right) and Major General (MGEN), Dennis T. Krupp (left), Commander, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, do the honors of cutting the cake at this years Cake Cutting Ceremony. Part of the Marine Corps 225th Birthday celebration held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jeremy R Trimble Release Statu More

Captain Matt Parker, with Marine Attack Squadron VMA-311, lands an AV-8B Harrier at AUX2 near Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona. Aux2 is a simulated aircraft deck for the AV-8B Harrier pilots to practice their landings and take-offs

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Chad L. Simon, Usmc Release Status: Released to Pub More

Captain Bartt Green of Marine Attack Squadron VMA-311 lands an AV-8B+ Harrier II plus at AUX2 near Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, while Captain Matt Parker of VMA-311 awaits to be refueled by Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron-371. AUX2 is a simulated aircraft deck for the AV-8B Harrier pilots to practice their landings and take-offs

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Chad L. Simon, Usmc Release Status: Released to Pub More

A convoy of 16, CH46-Helicopters arrives at MCAS Miramar bringing home the Marines of HMM-161 after ther six-month deployment as part of the 13th MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HMM-161 home coming Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Marines from HMM-161 return to MCAS Miramar after their six-month deployment with the 13th MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit). Friends and family wait to greet them

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Fidencio J Hernandez Releas More

Major General Thomas A. Braaten (left), Commander Air Bases East and Major General Dennis T. Krupp, Commander 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, acknowledged their Marines wives for completing the L.I.N.K.S. class. L.I.N.K.S. stands for Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills. It is designed around four goals to serve as an orientation to Marine Corps life

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCAS and Wing CG Scene Camera O More

Fire fighters from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, battle a fire caused by a gas explosion in an empty housing unit.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCAS YUMA Scene Camera Ope More

Dressed in the newly designed camouflaged utility uniform, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sergeant Major Alfred McMichael, discussing topics concerning future plans for the Marine Corps, during an NCO breakfast meeting at the Gonzales Hall dining facility on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Ryan T. Ledoux, Usmc Releas More

Dressed in the newly designed camouflaged utility uniform, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sergeant Major Alfred McMichael, discussing topics concerning future plans for the Marine Corps, during an NCO breakfast meeting at the Gonzales Hall dining facility on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Ryan T. Ledoux, Usmc Releas More

Dressed in the newly designed camouflaged utility uniform, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James Jones, discussing topics concerning the future plans for the Marine Corps at the Officer's club at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Ryan T. Ledoux, Usmc Releas More

At the Officer's club, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, dressed in the newly designed camouflaged utility uniform, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James Jones, answers questions concerning the future plans for the Marine Corps

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Ryan T. Ledoux, Usmc Releas More

Dressed in the newly designed camouflaged utility uniform, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sergeant Major Alfred McMichael, discussing topics concerning future plans for the Marine Corps, during an NCO breakfast meeting at the Gonzales Hall dining facility on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Ryan T. Ledoux, Usmc Releas More