Us Marines Collection (#5)

U. S. special forces soldier armed with an MK14 Enhanced Battle Rifle
U.S. special forces soldier armed with an MK14 Enhanced Battle Rifle

Special operations forces combat diver checks the depth gauge on his compass

CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters fly over Camp Wilson
December 11, 2013 - U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight transport helicopters fly over Camp Wilson at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center during an airfield seizure while participating in exercise

MV-22B Ospreys fly over U. S. Navy Hospital Corpsman as he acts as an injured pilot
Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, October 23, 2007- MV-22B Ospreys fly over a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman as he acts as an injured pilot waiting to be rescued during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft

A U. S. Marine fires an M2. 50 caliber machine gun
April 27, 2013 - A U.S. Marine fires an M2.50 caliber machine gun during a live fire exercise using crew-served weapons in Al Galail, Qatar, for Eagle Resolve 2013

A U. S. Marine guides an amphibious assault vehicle on Onslow Beach
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, February 6, 2012 - A U.S. Marine guides an amphibious assault vehicle on Onslow Beach during Exercise Bold Alligator 2012

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands at the Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii
July 10, 2014 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands at the Kahuku Training Area in Oahu, Hawaii, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014

U. S. Special Forces on patrol in a special operation vehicle
U.S. Special Forces on patrol in a special operation vehicle

Marines hook cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Gulf of Oman, August 30, 2013 - Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit hook cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

U. S. Marines conduct a battlefield zero at Camp Leatherneck
October 19, 2012 - U.S. Marines conduct a battlefield zero at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

U. S. Marine prepares a fragmentation round for the RPG-7
U.S. Marine prepares a high-explosive fragmentation round for the RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher in a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan

Marines provide security while smoke marks a landing zone
September 24, 2010 - A Marine provides security as another Marine looks out for aircraft while smoke marks a landing zone during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP)

Marines share a foxhole with an orphan, Okinawa, Japan
April 1945 - Marines share a foxhole and a couple of ponchos on Okinawa with a war orphan

U. S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft
April 7, 2013 - U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft conduct flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Red Sea

Vintage World War One poster showing a Marine standing at attention and Marines on a battleship. It declares - Marine Corps Week June 10 to 16, Join The U.S

Digitally restored vector image of Doris Dorie Miller, a cook in the U. S. Navy
Digitally restored vector image of Doris Dorie Miller, a cook in the U.S. Navy. Doris Dorie Miller was a cook in the United States Navy

U. S. Marine amphibious assault vehicles practice a beach assault in Busan, South Korea
Busan, Republic of Korea (March 11, 2016 - U.S. Marine amphibious assault vehicles practice a beach assault in preparation for Ssang Yong 16

A military working dog sits in a field near a security position
April 3, 2013 - A military working dog with a U.S. Marine Corps special operations team, sits in a field near a security position for Afghan National Army Special Forces soldiers helping Afghan Local

Marines await the arrival of an Improved Navy Lighterage System
October 16, 2009 - U.S. Marines await the arrival of an Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) at Red Beach, Camp Pendleton, California

Vehicles are transferred aboard the high speed vessel Swift
Monrovia, Liberia, March 24, 2008 - The Military Sealift Command roll-on, roll-off container ship USNS 2nd LT John Bobo (T-AK 3008) is moored to the Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) roll-on

Close-up of a duty master-at-arms badge on the uniform of a U. S. Marine
Close-up of a duty master-at-arms badge on the uniform of a U.S. Marine

U. S. Marine during combat operations
U.S. Marine during combat operations

U. S. Marines fire mortars at Camp Pendleton, California
July 29, 2014 - U.S. Marines fire mortars in support of adjacent rifleman units aboard Camp Pendleton, California

Special operations forces soldier emerges from water armed with a Steyr AUG assault rifle

U. S. Marine scans his area while on patrol
September 21, 2011 - U.S. Marine scans his area while on patrol during Exercise Clear, Hold, Build 3 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California

U. S. Marine and German soldier walk in a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan
U.S. Marine and German Coalition soldier walk in a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan

Vintage World War One poster of Admiral George Dewey saying, No finer military organization than the Marine Corps exist in the world

A U. S. Marine Honor Guard rifleman performs a gun salute during sunset
A U.S. Marine Honor Guard rifleman performs a gun salute during a sunset retreat flag ceremony at Naval Air Station Millington, Tennessee

Sailors move into position to refuel a MV-22 Osprey
Philippine Sea, November 17, 2013 - Sailors move into position to refuel a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the U.S

U. S. Marines board a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of USS Peleliu
August 18, 2010 - U.S. Marines board a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5) while the ship is under way in the North Arabian Sea

U. S. Marines fire an M777 howitzer
July 23, 2010 - U.S. Marines fire an M777 howitzer during the training exercise Enhanced Mojave Viper at Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms, California

A U. S. Marine watches for simulated insurgents in a military operation on urban terrain
June 23, 2010 - A U.S. Marine watches for simulated insurgents in a military operation on urban terrain at a training site in Hawthorne, Nevada during Javelin Thrust 2010

U. S. Marines engage enemy targets with an M-198 155mm Howitzer
Camp Fallujah, Iraq, November 11, 2004 - U.S. Marines engage enemy targets with an M-198 155mm Howitzer

A wall of fire erupts behind a U. S. Navy F / A-18 Hornet aircraft
September 28, 2012 - A wall of fire erupts behind a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron

A CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter landing to deliver supplies at Patrol Base Jaker
July 28, 2009 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter lands to deliver supplies at Patrol Base Jaker, Afghanistan

U. S. Marines fire a RPG-7 grenade launcher
U.S. Marines fire a high-explosive fragmentation round from the RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher in a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan

A U. S. Marine inspects his weapon
November 5, 2013 - A U.S. Marine inspects his weapon before a downed-vehicle exercise at Arta Range in Djibouti

Soldier searches a compound in Afghanistan
July 18, 2013 - Soldier searches a compound during Operation Grizzly in Helmand province, Afghanistan

U. S. Marine checks a pothole for mines
U.S. Marine checks a pothole for mines on Main Supply Route Tin, during a convoy from Camp Al Asad to Al Qaim, during Operation Iraqi Freedom

A U. S. Marine zeros his M107 sniper rifle
January 7, 2010 - A U.S. Marine zeros his M107 sniper rifle at Range 113 at Camp Wilson, California

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter practices landing aboard USS Essex
Pacific Ocean, July 12, 2012 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter practices landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)

U. S. Marine driving an amphibious assault vehicle through the Pacific Ocean on coast
June 27, 2005 - U.S. Marine drives an amphibious assault vehicle through the Pacific Ocean towards the beach after departing the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5) off the coast of Hawaii

A soldier lays down a vicious barrage of gun fire on insurgent positions
Camp Corregidor, Ramadi, Iraq, May 20, 2006 - Links from his ammo belt and brass fly as a soldier lays down a vicious barrage of gun fire on insurgent positions to cover U.S

Amphibious assault vehicles transit the Arabian Gulf
Arabian Gulf, February 3, 2012 - An amphibious assault vehicle prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans

A U. S. Marine pulls security while his team boards a UH-60 Black Hawk
A U.S. Marine pulls security while his team boards a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Playas Training Area, New Mexico during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

A grave site at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Belleau, France
May 24, 2014 - A grave site can be seen as U.S. Marines and their French counterparts gather at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Belleau, France

A landing craft air cushion transits Shoalwater Bay, Australia
Shoalwater Bay, Australia, July 31, 2013 - A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) transports Marines to the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)

Silhouette of a U. S. Marine in uniform
Silhouette of a U.S. Marine in uniform

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From the trenches of World War I to the battlefields of today, they have always been at the forefront of courage and determination. Rolling down a dirt road on their M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, these warriors embody strength and resilience. In 1918, they were hailed as 'First to Fight, ' as captured in a posed photograph that showcases their unwavering spirit. The U. S. Navy SEALs combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules, exemplifying their elite training and readiness for any mission. Even during times of war, women have played an integral role in the Marine Corps. Corporal Essie Lucas and Jean Ayers proudly represented Women Marines in 1943, breaking barriers with their dedication and service. A powerful World War One poster depicts Marines charging into battle behind the American flag, symbolizing their unwavering commitment to defending freedom. During the Korean War in the early 1950s, a U. S. Marine Corps 24-rail T66 rocket launcher was loaded on the Korean front – a testament to their firepower and strategic capabilities. At Mountain Warfare Training Center, a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter lands amidst challenging terrains – showcasing how Marines conquer all obstacles. In Arlington's dawn light stands a US Marine alongside the iconic Iwo Jima Memorial - representing honor and sacrifice that knows no bounds. Grimy and weary after days of fighting on Eniwetok Atoll in Marshall Islands during World War II, these Marines demonstrate unmatched bravery under extreme conditions. Back in 1942 at Page Field Parris Island S. C. , Alfred T Palmer captures moments that define Marine history - from glider pilots training tirelessly to marine lieutenants towing planes for gliders; each image reflects dedication towards excellence and can more than just soldiers; they are guardians of liberty who face adversity head-on with unyielding valor.