Marine Corps Collection (page 5)

Flags fly over the deck of the USS Iwo Jima
May 20, 2009 - Flags fly over the deck of the USS Iwo Jima that is docked in Pier 88 in Manhattan. The USS Iwo Jima is in New York City as part of Fleet Week 2009

A. 50 caliber machine gun points out of a CH-46 Sea Knight
A.50 caliber machine gun points out of the CH-46 Sea Knight while in route to an urgent causality evacuation in the city of Ramadi, Iraq

A U. S. Army Soldier performs a static-line jump from a CH-46E Sea Knight
Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, August 11, 2005 - A U.S. Army Soldier performs a static-line jump from a CH-46E Sea Knight medium helicopter

Ships and submarines participating in the Rim of the Pacific exercise
Pacific Ocean, July 27, 2012 - Ships and submarines participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise are underway in close formation during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise

A CH-46E Sea Knight takes off from the flight deck of USS Essex
February 13, 2011 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2)

A mortarman with the U. S. Marine Corps fires an M4 carbine
March 26, 2014 - A mortarman with the U.S. Marine Corps fires an M4 carbine during a combined maneuver live-fire exercise at Babadag Training Area in Romania

A U. S. Marine Corps CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter
May 5, 2010 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter lands to pick up Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

Marines board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter
Gulf of Thailand, February 14, 2013 - Marines board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard

Amphibious assault vehicles transit the East China Sea
East China Sea, June 24, 2013 - Amphibious assault vehicles piloted by Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU)

A U. S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
July 12, 2014 - A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System conducts dry-fire exercises in support of infantry units in simulated scenarios during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)

A Marine assembles a radio antenna as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands nearby
Al Asad, Iraq, November 18, 2004 - A Marine assembles a radio antenna as a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands near Iraqi Border Fort Number 12

A U. S. Navy F / A-18C Hornet prepares for landing
A U.S. Navy F/A-18C Hornet lands at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California

A grenadier provides suppressing fire during counter-ambush training
January 28, 2013 - A grenadier provides suppressing fire during counter-ambush training, as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2013, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California

A C-130 Hercules of the Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron
March 15, 2014 - U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, affectionately known as Fat Albert

A U. S. Marine Corps F-35B aircraft comes in for landing
November 16, 2012 - A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B aircraft prepares for a landing at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

A U. S. Marine Corps F / A-18D Hornet in flight over Nevada
A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet heads out from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

A row of U. S. Marine Corps F-18 Hornets await post-flight maintenance
A row of U.S. Marine Corps F-18 Hornets await post-flight maintenance during Exercise Eager Lion at an air base in northern Jordan

U. S. Marine provides aerial security from a CH-53E Supe Stallion
August 22, 2013 - U.S. Marine Corps gunner provides aerial security with a GAU-21.50 caliber machine gun inside a CH-53E Super Stallion over Helmand province, Afghanistan

U. S. Marine assembles the M9 pistol
November 25, 2013 - U.S. Marine assembles the M9 pistol during a small-arms training exercise at Range 111, Camp Pendleton, California

Marines move ordnance on the flight deck of USS Nimitz
Gulf of Oman, June 13, 2013 - Marines move ordnance on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz

Military planes flying over the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan
May 13, 2014 - F-16 Fighting Falcons from the U.S. and Royal Jordanian Air Forces, along with an F-18 Hornet from the U.S

H-1 Upgrades Test Pilot, launches a pair of 2. 75 inch rockets from UH-1Y
H-1 Upgrades Test Pilot, launches a pair of 2.75 inch rockets from UH-1Y #1 at Fort A.P. Hill Virginia, during the final phase of Rocket Ingestion and Accuracy testing on the Y model

The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit Fort Worth
Marinette, Wisconsin, October 5, 2011 - The littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit Fort Worth (LCS 3) conducts builders trials in Lake Michigan

A M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) conducts dry fire exercises in support of infantry units in simulated scenarios during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)

A U. S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
Pacific Ocean, September 7, 2005 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prepares for landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA-5)

Personnel walk into the rear of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter
Aboard USS Essex, May 9, 2006 - Personnel walk into the rear of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter as they prepare to conduct fast-roping exercises from the helicopter as it prepares to hover about 30

Soldiers and sailors help pile boxes of food and water off a CH-53E helicopter
November 20, 2005 - Resident soldiers and sailors in Harar, Ethiopia, help pile boxes of food and water, which is being off-loaded from a Marine CH-53E helicopter

A U. S. Marine Corps V-22 Osprey flies over San Francisco Bay, California
A U.S. Marine Corps V-22 Osprey flies over San Francisco Bay, California

Marines and sailors being transported in CH-53 and CH-46 helicopters
December 7, 2005 - Marines and sailors conduct an enhanced nuclear, biological and chemical operation and mass casualty exercise on San Clemente Island

An air-cushion landing craft approaches the shore of Camp Al-Galail, Qatar
April 21, 2013 - An air-cushion landing craft from the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio transports U.S. Marines to shore near Camp Al-Galail, Qatar, for Eagle Resolve 2013

U. S. Marine scans for enemy positions during Operation Bullseye
February 27, 2013 - U.S. Marine scans for enemy positions from a fire support position during Operation Bullseye in Kajaki, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

A U. S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey lands on USS Kearsarge
Red Sea, July 13, 2013 - A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey lands on the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

A U. S. Marine Corps AH-1W Cobra attack helicopter
October 4, 2012 - A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Cobra attack helicopter sits at Camp Dwyer in Helmand province, Afghanistan

A landing support specialist guides a CH-53E Super Stallion
August 20, 2014 - A landing support specialist guides a CH-53E Super Stallion during helicopter support team operations at a field exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

A U. S. Marine participates in urban operations training
October 20, 2013 - A U.S. Marine participates in urban operations training as part of a battalion field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

AH-1Z Super Cobra attack helicopter

A U. S. Marine participates in a gorge crossing demonstration
October 11, 2012 - A U.S. Marine participates in a gorge crossing demonstration during exercise Crocodilo 2012 in Metinaro, East Timor

An F-35B Lightning II landing at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona
An F-35B Lightning II from VMFA-121 landing at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

A Royal Jordanian Land Force Challenger 1 tank fires on a target
May 7, 2012 - A Royal Jordanian Land Force Challenger 1 tank fires on a target during bilateral tank training with the U.S

U. S. Army soldiers perform HALO jumps out of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter
Okinawa, Japan, August 4, 2004 - U.S. Army soldiers perform High Altitude, Low Opening (HALO) jumps out of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter

U. S. Marines patrol through a village in Afghanistan
June 6, 2013 - U.S. Marines patrol through a village during Operation Nightmare in Now Zad, Helmand province, Afghanistan

USCGC Polar Sea conducts a research expedition in the Beaufort Sea
Beaufort Sea, November 20, 2009 - An international research expedition being conducted in the Beaufort Sea aboard the Coast Guard heavy icebreaker ship Polar Sea (WAGB 11)

An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter prepares to make a vertical landing
March 21, 2013 - An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter prepares to make a vertical landing at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

The U. S. Coast Guard cutter Valiant
Mayport, Florida, August 3 2012 - The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) arrives at Naval Station Mayport for a permanent homeport change

A MV-22 Osprey refuels midflight while another waits its turn
October 31, 2009 - A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey refuels midflight while another waits its turn above the Barry M. Goldwater Range east of the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona

A U. S. Marine Corps CH-53E prepares for landing
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E prepares for landing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California

The Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Georgia
Fernandina Beach, Florida, July 15, 2012 - The Ohio-class guided missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) transits the Saint Marys River

An F-35B Lightning II during preflight checks at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
An F-35B Lightning II from VMFA-121 during preflight checks at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

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"From Iwo Jima to the U: A Tribute to the Marine Corps" In this captivating collection of images, we delve into the rich history and indomitable spirit of the Marine Corps. The iconic Iwo Jima War Memorial stands tall as a testament to their unwavering courage and sacrifice. Traveling back in time, we witness British Royal Marines marching through Ostend, Belgium during World War I, showcasing their steadfast determination on foreign soil. The year is 1943, and two remarkable women, Corporal Essie Lucas and Jean Ayers of the US Marine Corps, break barriers and prove that strength knows no gender boundaries. Fast forward to present times at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Arizona; three F-35B Lightning II aircraft stand ready for action – a symbol of cutting-edge technology combined with timeless bravery. During World War II, Major Howard Hollem captures the essence of dedication in his photographs. Whether dressed in crisp white or sturdy winter uniforms, these Marines exemplify honor and resilience. Alfred T Palmer's lens transports us to Page Field at Parris Island in 1942. We witness a marine lieutenant preparing the towing plane for gliders while another lieutenant undergoes rigorous training as a glider pilot. These images depict not only skill but also teamwork - qualities that define every member of the Marine Corps. As we conclude our journey through time with Alfred T Palmer's lens once more, we observe Marines diligently towing gliders from Page Field. Their commitment shines brightly amidst challenging circumstances. Through triumphs and tribulations alike, these snapshots encapsulate what it truly means to be part of the esteemed Marine Corps – an unwavering dedication to duty forged by valorous men and women who have shaped history with their selfless service.