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Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Grabhorn hosts a knot tying class for the Tiger Cruise participants aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20).

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Grabhorn hosts a knot tying class fo...

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 07, 2013) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Grabhorn hosts a knot tying class for the Tiger Cruise participants aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). Green Bay is... More

A 1911 Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane from the San Diego Air and Space Museum is on display at Naval Air Station North Island as the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) transits San Diego Bay.

A 1911 Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane from the San Diego Air and Space Mus...

SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) A 1911 Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane from the San Diego Air and Space Museum is on display at Naval Air Station North Island as the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) transits Sa... More

During a charity luncheon aboard the USS Peleliu at

During a charity luncheon aboard the USS Peleliu at

During a charity luncheon aboard the USS Peleliu at Naval Base San Diego, President Jimmy Carter speaks about today’s military and how it has changed since he served as a submariner in the late 1940s and 1950s.... More

A Naval Station Pearl Harbor Ceremonial Guard folds the National Ensign during a burial ceremony, held aboard the USS Utah Memorial, for Darrell Allen, a Pearl Harbor survivor

A Naval Station Pearl Harbor Ceremonial Guard folds the National Ensig...

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Aug. 30, 2003) A Naval Station Pearl Harbor Ceremonial Guard folds the National Ensign during a burial ceremony, held aboard the USS Utah Memorial, for Darrell Allen, a Pearl Harbor surviv... More

Cryptologic Technician Operator 3rd Class Evan Allen, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pours the cremated remains of his grandfather Darrell Allen, a Pearl Harbor survivor, over the side of the USS Utah Memorial

Cryptologic Technician Operator 3rd Class Evan Allen, assigned to the ...

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Aug. 30, 2003) Cryptologic Technician Operator 3rd Class Evan Allen, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pours the cremated remains of his grandfather Darrell Allen... More

Musician 3rd Class Anthony Class, assigned to Pacific Fleet Band, performs taps while facing the National Ensign during a burial ceremony on board the USS Utah Memorial, for Darrell Allen, a Pearl Harbor survivor.

Musician 3rd Class Anthony Class, assigned to Pacific Fleet Band, perf...

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Aug. 30, 2003) Musician 3rd Class Anthony Cox, assigned to Pacific Fleet Band, performs taps while facing the National Ensign during a burial ceremony on board the USS Utah Memorial, for D... More

A Naval Station Pearl Harbor Ceremonial Guard folds the National Ensign during a burial ceremony, held aboard the USS Utah Memorial, for Darrell Allen, a Pearl Harbor survivor

A Naval Station Pearl Harbor Ceremonial Guard folds the National Ensig...

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Aug. 30, 2003) A Naval Station Pearl Harbor Ceremonial Guard folds the National Ensign during a burial ceremony, held aboard the USS Utah Memorial, for Darrell Allen, a Pearl Harbor surviv... More

Eroni, US Navy Photogrpah

Eroni, US Navy Photogrpah

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2007) Eroni "Aaron" Kumana arrives aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). During World War II, Mr. Kumana rescued Lt. John F. Kennedy, nearly 18 years before becoming presid... More

Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter presents Eroni

Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter presents Ero...

BOUGAINVILLE STRAIT (Aug. 22, 2007) Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter presents Eroni "Aaron" Kumana with the flag from USS Peleliu (LHA 5) for his courageous efforts more than 60 years a... More

Eroni, US Navy Photogrpah

Eroni, US Navy Photogrpah

BOUGAINVILLE STRAIT (Aug. 22, 2007) Eroni "Aaron" Kumana and the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter cut a welcoming cake aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Eroni is credited with the re... More

Capt. Ed Rhoades, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA5), presents Eroni Aaron Kumana with a gift during a ceremony for his courageous act more than 60 years ago.

Capt. Ed Rhoades, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Pe...

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 22, 2007) Capt. Ed Rhoades, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA5), presents Eroni "Aaron" Kumana with a gift during a ceremony for his courageous act more than 60 ... More

A crew member of a U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter looks out the window of his helicopter as it settles on the flight deck for landing.

A crew member of a U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter look...

Pacific Ocean (Dec. 03, 2005) A crew member of a U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter, assigned to the Sea Elks of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron One Six Six (HMM-166), looks out the window of his ... More

Marines embark a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the White Knights of Helicopter Marine Medium Squadron (HMM 165) (Reinforced).

Marines embark a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the White Kni...

NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 18, 2010) Marines embark a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the White Knights of Helicopter Marine Medium Squadron (HMM 165) (Reinforced) aboard the U.S. Navy amphibious assault s... More

The large harbor tug USS SACO (YTB 796) and several commerial tugs tow the battleship MISSOURI (BB 63) to Long Beach Naval Shipyard, where it will undergo reactivation/modernization construction. Note the "igloos" used to protect the 40 mm gun mounts while the ship was in reserve. Visible in the background are the USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) and the USS PELELIU (LHA 5)

The large harbor tug USS SACO (YTB 796) and several commerial tugs tow...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Lawrence B. Foster Release Status: Re... More

Sailors hold wreaths at a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) held during PACEX '89 for the victims of a helicopter crash

Sailors hold wreaths at a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) fire a salute with their M14 rifles for the victims of a helicopter crash. PELELIU is participating in PACEX '89

Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) fire a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A sailor photographs a wreath being thrown over the side of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during a memorial service for the victims of a helicopter crash. PELELIU is participating in PACEX '89

A sailor photographs a wreath being thrown over the side of the amphib...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) prepare their M14 rifles to fire a salute during a memorial service for the victims of a helicopter crash. PELELIU is participating in PACEX '89

Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) prepare...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

The air cushion landing craft LCAC6 pulls away after backing out of the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) to take Marines ashore for a field exercise during PACEX '89

The air cushion landing craft LCAC6 pulls away after backing out of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

The air cushion landing craft LCAC6 begin to turn after backing out of the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) to take Marines ashore for a field exercise during PACEX '89

The air cushion landing craft LCAC6 begin to turn after backing out of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

The air cushion landing craft LCAC6 pulls away after backing out of the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) to take Marines ashore for a field exercise during PACEX '89

The air cushion landing craft LCAC6 pulls away after backing out of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

Members of the bridge crew aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during a general quarters drill held after the ship's departure from Naval Station, Long Beach, California, at the start of PACEX '89

Members of the bridge crew aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

The navigator and his assistants chart the course of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during a general quarters drill held after the ship's departure from Naval Station, Long Beach, California, at the beginning of PACEX '89

The navigator and his assistants chart the course of the amphibious as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

Marine helicopter crewmen carry their personal effects across the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) after coming aboard the ship to take part in PACEX '89

Marine helicopter crewmen carry their personal effects across the flig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

A Marine UH-1N Iroquois helicopter is refueled and tied down on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) after coming aboard the ship to take part in PACEX '89

A Marine UH-1N Iroquois helicopter is refueled and tied down on the fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

A Marine UH-1N Iroquois helicopter is refueled and tied down on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) after coming aboard the ship to take part in PACEX '89

A Marine UH-1N Iroquois helicopter is refueled and tied down on the fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

A member of the bridge crew aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) tends to his duties during a general quarters drill held after the ship's departure from Naval Station, Long Beach, California, at the beginning of PACEX '89

A member of the bridge crew aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PEL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

The navigator aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) looks over his charts during a general quarters drill held after the ship's departure from Naval Station, Long Beach, California, at the beginning of PACEX '89

The navigator aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

Two telephone talkers man their stations on the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during a general quarters drill held after the ship's departure from Naval Station, Long Beach, California, at the beginning of PACEX '89

Two telephone talkers man their stations on the bridge of the amphibio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

A flight deck crew member stands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) as a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter flies overhead at dusk during PACEX '89 medical evacuation drill

A flight deck crew member stands on the flight deck of the amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 J. Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Sailors jog on the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

Sailors jog on the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A flight deck crewman signals a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) at dusk during PACEX '89

A flight deck crewman signals a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter to land on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 J. Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A flight deck crewman signals a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) at dusk during PACEX '89

A flight deck crewman signals a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter to land on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 J. Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A sailor participates in a damage control drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

A sailor participates in a damage control drill aboard the amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 J. Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

An aerographer's mate uses a plastic disc computer aboard the amphibious ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

An aerographer's mate uses a plastic disc computer aboard the amphibio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

An aerographer's mate uses a hand-held anemometer Wind Measuring Set AN/PMQ-3) to measure wind speed and direction on the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

An aerographer's mate uses a hand-held anemometer Wind Measuring Set A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

An officer and an aerographer's mate examine weather charts aboard the amphibious ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

An officer and an aerographer's mate examine weather charts aboard the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

An aerographer's mate transfers data to a weather plotting chart aboard the amphibious ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

An aerographer's mate transfers data to a weather plotting chart aboar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

An aerographer's mate operates an AN/SMQ-6A(V) receiver recorder set for satellite data aboard the amphibious ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

An aerographer's mate operates an AN/SMQ-6A(V) receiver recorder set f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

An aerographer's mate examines data aboard the amphibious ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

An aerographer's mate examines data aboard the amphibious ship USS PEL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A view of a computer map enhancement display aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

A view of a computer map enhancement display aboard the amphibious ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

An aerographer's mate runs along the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) as he attempts to launch a radiosonde balloon during PACEX '89

An aerographer's mate runs along the flight deck of the amphibious ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

Two aerographer's mates prepares a radiosonde balloon in an office aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

Two aerographer's mates prepares a radiosonde balloon in an office abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

An aerographer's mate runs along the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) as he attempts to launch a radiosonde balloon during PACEX '89

An aerographer's mate runs along the flight deck of the amphibious ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

A view of a computer map enhancement display aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

A view of a computer map enhancement display aboard the amphibious ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

An aerographer's mate stands on the stern of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) as he launches a radiosonde balloon during PACEX '89

An aerographer's mate stands on the stern of the amphibious assault sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

A view of a computer map enhancement display aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

A view of a computer map enhancement display aboard the amphibious ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Crew members observe activity on deck from the flight control center aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

Crew members observe activity on deck from the flight control center a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Crew members observe activity on deck from the flight control center aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

Crew members observe activity on deck from the flight control center a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Crew members monitor equipment in the flight control center aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during PACEX '89

Crew members monitor equipment in the flight control center aboard the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A Marine aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) applies camouflage face paint before going ashore for a field operation during PACEX '89

A Marine aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) applie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

A Marine sergeant aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) places an AN/PRC-77 radio in his pack as he prepares for a field operation during PACEX '89

A Marine sergeant aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) prepare their packs for a field operation during PACEX '89

Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) prepare...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaster Release Status: Releas... More

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

A CH-46 Sea Knight from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-164 (HMM-164...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Peleliu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS... More

CAPT Joses L. Betancourt, USN.CO of USS PELELIU (LHA 5)

CAPT Joses L. Betancourt, USN.CO of USS PELELIU (LHA 5)

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: PHAN Delgado Release Status: Re... More

Marines from 1ST Battalion, 1ST Marines, Charlie Company, Camp Horner, wait with their 782 gear and 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifles to board buses enroute to USS PELELIU (LHA 5), which is participating in 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

Marines from 1ST Battalion, 1ST Marines, Charlie Company, Camp Horner,...

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

Landing Craft Unit (LCU) embarks USS PELELIU (LHA-5) with an amphibious cargo carrier (LARC-5) and other heavy equipment

Landing Craft Unit (LCU) embarks USS PELELIU (LHA-5) with an amphibiou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Brook R. Kelsey Release Status: Released to P... More

Eased in, a Marine CH-46E Sea Knight from HMM 164 (REIN) embarks aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) during EXERCISE KERNEL BLITZ 97. (Duplicate image, see also DMSD9803363 or search 970620M6312K002)

Eased in, a Marine CH-46E Sea Knight from HMM 164 (REIN) embarks aboar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 97 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brook R. Kelsey, Usmc Rele... More

An Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) from Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) loaded with troops and equipment steers into the well deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during 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

An Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) from Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) load...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: ACU-5 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D. Degner, USN Re... More

A Marine AV8-B Harrier from VMA 214 lands aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California, during 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

A Marine AV8-B Harrier from VMA 214 lands aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comman... More

A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA-5)

A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the USS PELEL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Brook R. Kelsey Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

An AV-8B Harrier II from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) lands aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) in support of 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

An AV-8B Harrier II from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) lands ab...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: VMA-214 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D. Degner, USN ... More

Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire an M240G 7.62mm medium machine gun aboard USS PELELIU (LHA 5) 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

Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire an M240G 7.62...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU 13TH MEU MARINES Scene Camera Operator: PH2... More

Lance Corporal Miller from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-164 (HMM-164) secures a CH-53 Sea Stallion to the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) while getting underway for 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

Lance Corporal Miller from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-164 (HMM-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Sh... More

US Navy personnel transport heavy equipment by LCU (Landing Craft Utility) into the well deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) off the coast of Camp Pendleton, California, during 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

US Navy personnel transport heavy equipment by LCU (Landing Craft Util...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

US Marines from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (HMM 164), Ordnance Section, off load an AGM-65E Maverick missile from a Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214) AV-8B Harrier aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5)

US Marines from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (HMM 164), Ordna...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Brook R. Kelsey Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A CH-46 from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (Reinforcements) (HMM 164) (REIN) embarks aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5). (Duplicate image, see also DMSD0207679 or search 970620M6312K002)

A CH-46 from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (Reinforcements) (H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Kernel Blitz '97 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Brook R. Kelsey Release ... More

Crewmembers of Landing Craft, Air Cushioned 5 (LCAC 5) conduct on-load of vehicles from Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), DET BRAVO for transport to USS PELELIU (LHA 5) in support of EXERCISE KERNEL BLITZ '97. Seen is a M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Crewmembers of Landing Craft, Air Cushioned 5 (LCAC 5) conduct on-load...

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

A CH-53 from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (Reinforcements)(HMM-164) (REIN) embarks onto the USS PELELIU (LHA-5)

A CH-53 from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 164 (Reinforcements)(HM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Brook R. Kelsey Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) belonging to Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) glides off the coast of Camp Pendleton delivering troops and cargo to the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97

A Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) belonging to Assault Craft Unit ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Major Craig Tucker, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Operations Officer, briefs the Crisis Action Team mission plan aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) 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

Major Craig Tucker, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Operations O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Sh... More

An AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) takes off from the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) 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

An AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) ta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/Nac) Bryan K. Logan, USN Release Status: Released to... More

An AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) is directed to a spot on the flight deck after landing on board the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) 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

An AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) is...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: VMA-214 Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/Nac) Bryan K. Log... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate First Class (ABH-1) Olson directs a Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA-5)

Aviation Boatswain's Mate First Class (ABH-1) Olson directs a Marine C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Kernel Blitz 97. Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Brook R. Kelsey Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Sergeant Croft from 5th Platoon 1ST Force Reconnaissance Company, aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) prepares his gear for the Reconnaissance and Surveillance mission 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

Sergeant Croft from 5th Platoon 1ST Force Reconnaissance Company, aboa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Sh... More

AV-8B Harrier II Pilot from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) receives last minute instructions before launching from the deck of the USS PELELLU (LHA 5) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

AV-8B Harrier II Pilot from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) recei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D. Degner, USN Release Status: Released to Publ... More

An AV-8B Harrier II attached to Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) descends to the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) 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

An AV-8B Harrier II attached to Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: VMA-214 DEPLOYED TO USS PELELIU Scene Camera Operator: PH1(... More

The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Amphibious Squadron One staff members conduct the morning operations brief aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) 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 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Amphibious Squadron One s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Sh... More

Navy Lieutenant Dang and Hospital Corpman Second Class Cary discuss condition of patient in triage during casualty drill aboard USS PELELIU (LHA-5) as part of 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

Navy Lieutenant Dang and Hospital Corpman Second Class Cary discuss co...

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

CH-46E Sea Knights from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (reinforced) (HMH-164 ) (REIN) spotted on the flightdeck of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) 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

CH-46E Sea Knights from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 (reinfor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: HMH-164 on USS Peleliu Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Micha... More

An AV-8B Harrier launches from the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) 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

An AV-8B Harrier launches from the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Degner, USN Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Commanding Officer Captain Bettencourt and his Executive Officer Captain Jones in a moment of reflection on the bridge of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton 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

Commanding Officer Captain Bettencourt and his Executive Officer Capta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael ... More

Lieutenant Freedman and Hospital Corpman Second Class Gerkins discuss the condition of thier patient during a mass casualty drill aboard USS PELELIU (LHA 5) as part of 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

Lieutenant Freedman and Hospital Corpman Second Class Gerkins discuss ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU MEDICAL Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael ... More

Marines from the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) Combat Cargo section, treat simulated wounded personnel while conducting a mass casualty drill 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

Marines from the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) Combat Cargo section, treat simul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Sh... More

A Marine from Battalion Landing Team 1/1 Trailer Platoon, wearing a moulage leg wound, suits up to be an actor for a mass casualty drill aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5)

A Marine from Battalion Landing Team 1/1 Trailer Platoon, wearing a mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brook R. Kelsey Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Marines from the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) Combat Cargo Department, lift a wounded Marine in a stretcher while conducting a mass casualty drill during the exercise

Marines from the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) Combat Cargo Department, lift a w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brook R. Kelsey Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Marines from Battalion Landing Team 1/1 Trailer Platoon, lay scattered on the deck as they participate in a mass casualty drill aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA-5). A Super Stallion heavy lift helicopter (CH-53E) sits on the ships deck in the background

Marines from Battalion Landing Team 1/1 Trailer Platoon, lay scattered...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brook R. Kelsey Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Medical crew member onboard the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) provide care to a acting injured Marine during a mass casualty drill as part of 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

Medical crew member onboard the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) provide care to a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D. Degne... More

Air Traffic Controlman Second Class McDonald inspects an acting injured Marine in flight deck triage aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) as part of a mass casualty drill 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

Air Traffic Controlman Second Class McDonald inspects an acting injure...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU Medical Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael ... More

Sergeant Beck of Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) loads a 25 pound practice bomb on an AV-8B Harrier II aboard the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) 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

Sergeant Beck of Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) loads a 25 pound...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Degner, USN Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Marines on board the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) Combat Cargo Department lower a wounded man onto a stretcher while conducting a mass casualty drill as part of the exercise

US Marines on board the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) Combat Cargo Department lo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Kernel Blitz '97 Base: USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Brook R. Kelsey Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Marines from the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) Combat Cargo Department, remove wounded personnel from a CH-53E Super Stallion heavy lift helicopter that is onboard the ship. As part of this exercise, the mass casualty drill ensures all hands are prepared for any such emergency

Marines from the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) Combat Cargo Department, remove w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brook R. Kelsey Release Status: Released to Public C... More

As the sun sets in the skies over the waters of Southern California, an AV-8B Harrier taxis to position for take off in support of 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

As the sun sets in the skies over the waters of Southern California, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: VMA-214 AND USS PELELIU Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/N... More

In preparation for take-off, an AV-8B Harrier pilot from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) gives a "thumb up" indicating that the variables for take off are within limits. VMA-214 is deployed to USS PELELIU (LHA 5) in support of 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

In preparation for take-off, an AV-8B Harrier pilot from Marine Attack...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: VMA-214 DEPLOYED TO USS PELELIU Scene Camera Operator: ... More

An Aviation Boatswain's Mate performs his duties as an aircraft handler (yellow jersey) on the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) by using hand signals to communicate with the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) 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

An Aviation Boatswain's Mate performs his duties as an aircraft handle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU AND VMA-214 Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/N... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Second Class Juan Villa Cruz signals to "Trim Flaps" to a pilot on board the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) during flight operations in support of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. Aircraft handlers wear yellow jerseys while personnel in red are Crash/Salvage. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Second Class Juan Villa Cruz signals to "Tri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/Nac) Bryan K.... More

The crash and salvage crew, on a tow tractor, from the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) stand watch as an AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) takes off from the flight deck in support of 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 crash and salvage crew, on a tow tractor, from the USS PELELIU (LH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU AND VMA-214 Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/N... More

An Aircraft Handler (yellow jersey) from the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) launch and recovery crew gives the signal to launch to an AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) 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

An Aircraft Handler (yellow jersey) from the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) launc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: USS PELELIU AND VMA-214 Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/N... More

During Flight Operations on board the USS PELELIU (LHA 5), an AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron-214 (VMA-214) is signaled to launch from the flight deck by an Aircraft Handler (yellow jersey) 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

During Flight Operations on board the USS PELELIU (LHA 5), an AV-8B Ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw/Nac) Bryan K. Logan, USN Release Status: Released to... More

Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Pendleton, California, practice fast rope drills from an UH-1H Huey from HMH-164 (REIN) on the flight deck of the USS PELELIU (LHA 5) in support of 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

Marines from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Pendleton,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Peleliu (LHA 5) Scene Major Command Shown: HMH-164(REIN) AND USS PELELIU Scene Camera Operator: PH... More

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