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CAPT. W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and commander of exercise BALTOPS '93, tours an engineering space aboard the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) with Russian Rear Adm. W.P. Comoyedoff, chief of the Baltic Squadron. DEYO is serving as Slocum's exercise flagship. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

CAPT. W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and commander o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

CAPT. W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and exercise commander for BALTOPS '93, makes a toast with Russian Rear Adm. W. P. Comoyedoff, chief of the Baltic Squadron, during a reception aboard the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989). For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise

CAPT. W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and exercise co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Base: Aarhus Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public... More

CAPT. W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and commander of exercise BALTOPS '93, tours the bridge of the destroyer USS DEYO (DD-989) with Russian Rear Adm. W.P. Comoyedoff, chief of the Baltic Squadron. DEYO is serving as Slocum's exercise flagship. For the first time in the 22-year history of BALTOPS, the Eastern European countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia were invited to participate in the non-military phases of the exercise. DEYO is serving as flagship for the exercise commander

CAPT. W. Scott Slocum, Commander Destroyer Squadron 26 and commander o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. Nathan Jones Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Fred Martin and his wife Valjean Young (left) of Atlanta,

Fred Martin and his wife Valjean Young (left) of Atlanta,

Fred Martin and his wife Valjean Young (left) of Atlanta, pose with Nerijus Gvergzdis (front), his sister Raminta and their mother Egidija at their apartment in Kaunas, Lithuania, circa 1996. Fred and Valjean, ... More

Members of the Baltic platoon, which include service members from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, enjoy a box lunch, shortly after their arrival at Marine Corps Air Station. This is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that will be conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, NC. Under the Partnership for Peace program this exercise will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis in individual and collective skills

Members of the Baltic platoon, which include service members from Latv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

Corporal M. T. Trujillo fills out the paperwork while performing a Limited Technical Inspection (LTI) on a 5-ton truck at the Bjugn Cave facility Norway. Trujillo's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30...

Corporal M. T. Trujillo fills out the paperwork while performing a Lim...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal M. T. Trujillo fills out the paperwork while performing a Limited Technical Inspection (LTI) on a 5-ton truck at the Bj... More

GySGT. R. M. Cooper, (Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA) catches the back blast water spray from a roof turret on an AS32P19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle at the Bjugn Cave Facility while performing an operations check on the vehicle. GySGT. Cooper's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia for use in Baltic Challenge 97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The U.S. Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway as part of ...

GySGT. R. M. Cooper, (Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA) catches the back blast...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: GySgt. R. M. Cooper, (Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA) catches the back blast water spray from a roof turret on an AS32P19A Aircraft R... More

Corporal (CPL) M. C. Carmon checks out the engine compartment of a 130G Grader, after it was pulled from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. CPL Carmon's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD) This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of...

Corporal (CPL) M. C. Carmon checks out the engine compartment of a 130...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal (CPL) M. C. Carmon checks out the engine compartment of a 130G Grader, after it was pulled from the Bjugn Cave facility... More

L to R, GUNNERY Sergeant T. E. Hogan, a Norwegian Maintenance worker, and STAFF Sergeant Wright, discuss how to repair a broken roof turret from a AS32P-19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle, while preparing the vehicle for movement from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, to Estonia for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and...

L to R, GUNNERY Sergeant T. E. Hogan, a Norwegian Maintenance worker, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: L to R, GUNNERY Sergeant T. E. Hogan, a Norwegian Maintenance worker, and STAFF Sergeant Wright, discuss how to repair a broken ... More

Corporal (CPL) J. D. Kirby checks out the motor of a M923A2 5-ton cargo truck at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. CPL Kirby's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000...

Corporal (CPL) J. D. Kirby checks out the motor of a M923A2 5-ton carg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal (CPL) J. D. Kirby checks out the motor of a M923A2 5-ton cargo truck at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. CPL Kirby's pa... More

Captain Johnny Sorloth, the Norwegian officer in charge of the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, gives the in brief to Marines from the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party (NALMEB/OPP) detachment. This detachment will be preparing equipment stored at this cave for movement to Estonia, for Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps have equipment stored in Norway as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) for 30 days. The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", which provides storage, maintenance ...

Captain Johnny Sorloth, the Norwegian officer in charge of the Bjugn C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Captain Johnny Sorloth, the Norwegian officer in charge of the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, gives the in brief to Marines from ... More

CHIEF Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3) McIntosh, and GUNNERY Sergeant R. M. Cooper talk over the communications plan, while unloading equipment at the Bjubn, Norway Cave facility. These Marine's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but they are currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD) The equipment is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise (PfP). The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB...

CHIEF Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3) McIntosh, and GUNNERY Sergeant R. M. Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: CHIEF Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3) McIntosh, and GUNNERY Sergeant R. M. Cooper talk over the communications plan, while unloading eq... More

A close-up of identification label on a vehicle at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. This vehicle is awaiting transportation to Estonia, for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor" and provides storage, maintenance facilities and services, and security. This gear is stored in a series of 6 caves, located in the Trondheim region of central Norway

A close-up of identification label on a vehicle at the Bjugn Cave faci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 Base: Bjugn Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael T. Huff, Usmc Release Status: Rel... More

Marines unload a 100KW Dummy Load Bank at the Bjugn Cave acility, Norway. This item is used to simulate a load, while perorming a Limited Technical Inspection on the MEP-005 generators shown in the background. This equipment is being prepared or movement to Estonia or BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a partnership or Peace exercise (PP). The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part o the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days o supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government o Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance...

Marines unload a 100KW Dummy Load Bank at the Bjugn Cave acility, Norw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marines unload a 100KW Dummy Load Bank at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. This item is used to simulate a load, while performin... More

A LOGMARS label is shown on a vehicle at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, in preparation for movement to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance facilities and services, and security. This gear is stored in a series of 6 caves, located in the Trondheim region of central Norway

A LOGMARS label is shown on a vehicle at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 Base: Bjugn Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael T. Huff, Usmc Release Status: Rel... More

A Logisitics Vehicle System (LVS) is pulled out from the Bjugn Cave by a Norweigan worker, in preparation for movement to Estonia for use in Baltic Challenge '97. a Partenership for Peace exercise. The U.S. Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance facilities and services, and security. This gear is stored in a series of 6 caves, located in the Trondheim region of central Norway

A Logisitics Vehicle System (LVS) is pulled out from the Bjugn Cave by...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 Base: Bjugn Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. M.T. Huff Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A Norwegian maintenane worker adds water to batteries on an AS32P19A Airraft Resue Firefighting Vehile, at the Bjugn Cave Faility, Norway, in preparation for moving equipment to Estonia, for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 , a Partnership for Peae (PfP) exerise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program ontains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Fore (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "ontrator", and provides storage, maintenane failities and servies, and seurity. This gear is stored in a series of 6...

A Norwegian maintenane worker adds water to batteries on an AS32P19A A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Norwegian maintenance worker adds water to batteries on an AS32P19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle, at the Bjugn Cave Fa... More

Lance Corporal Adkins, a Combat Photographer, from the 2D Marine Division Combat Camera Unit, uses a digital video camcorder to document the unloading of equipment from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. The equipment inspection is done as it is prepared for movement to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace Exercise (PfP). The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage,...

Lance Corporal Adkins, a Combat Photographer, from the 2D Marine Divis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal Adkins, a Combat Photographer, from the 2D Marine Division Combat Camera Unit, uses a digital video camcorder to ... More

A 130G Grader is taken for a road test after having a Limited Technical Inspection (LTI) performed on it, at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. This equipment is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance facilities and services, and security. This gear is stored in a...

A 130G Grader is taken for a road test after having a Limited Technica...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A 130G Grader is taken for a road test after having a Limited Technical Inspection (LTI) performed on it, at the Bjugn Cave faci... More

An overa shot of the Bjugn Cave maintenance faciity, Norway. This picture shows some of the equipment aready pued from the cave in the ot. This equipment wi be taken to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of suppies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance faciities and services, and security. This gear is stored in a series of 6 caves,...

An overa shot of the Bjugn Cave maintenance faciity, Norway. This pict...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An overall shot of the Bjugn Cave maintenance facility, Norway. This picture shows some of the equipment already pulled from the... More

An overall shot of the entrances to the Bjugn Cave Facility in Norway. This picture shows some of the equipment already pulled from the cave parked on the lot that will be taken to Estonia for Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps have equipment stored in Norway as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) for 30 days. The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor" that provides storage, maintenance facilities, services, and security. This gear is stored in a series of 6 caves ...

An overall shot of the entrances to the Bjugn Cave Facility in Norway....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An overall shot of the entrances to the Bjugn Cave Facility in Norway. This picture shows some of the equipment already pulled ... More

A crew of Marines go over the LTI (Limited Technical Inspection) procedures for a MEP-005 generator prior to performing it, at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, while preparing it for movement to Estonia for Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance facilities and vices, and security. This gear is stored in a...

A crew of Marines go over the LTI (Limited Technical Inspection) proce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A crew of Marines go over the LTI (Limited Technical Inspection) procedures for a MEP-005 generator prior to performing it, at t... More

A Marine fills the 1000 gallon water tank of an AS32P19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle in preparation for movement to Estonia for Baltic Challenge '97. This Marines parent command is Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, 2nd Marine Air Wing (MAW), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Off load Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia for use in Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps have equipment stored in Norway as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and ...

A Marine fills the 1000 gallon water tank of an AS32P19A Aircraft Resc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine fills the 1000 gallon water tank of an AS32P19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle in preparation for movement to Es... More

Corporal (CPL) Underwood checks the operation of a MEP-005 generator after it was removed from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. CPL Underwood's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of plies to...

Corporal (CPL) Underwood checks the operation of a MEP-005 generator a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal (CPL) Underwood checks the operation of a MEP-005 generator after it was removed from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway. ... More

GUNNERY SGT. R. M. Cooper (Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA) operates the roof turret on a AS32P19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle during an operations check at Bjugn Cave facility. GUNNERY SGT. Cooper's parent command is 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Off load Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia for use in Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps have equipment stored in Norway as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB ...

GUNNERY SGT. R. M. Cooper (Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA) operates the roof...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Gunnery Sgt. R. M. Cooper (Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA) operates the roof turret on a AS32P19A Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicl... More

A 10,000-pound forklift moves a ROWPU (Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit out from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, in preparation for movement to Estonia for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage, maintenance facilities and services, and security. This gear is stored in a series of 6 caves, located in the...

A 10,000-pound forklift moves a ROWPU (Reverse Osmosis Water Purificat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A 10,000-pound forklift moves a ROWPU (Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit out from the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, in prep... More

A MK48/16 truck and M870A1 trailer are loaded with six fuel containers by an off-load preparation party from the Marine Expeditionary Brigade, in Estonia, in support of BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace Exercise

A MK48/16 truck and M870A1 trailer are loaded with six fuel containers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 Base: Bjugn Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL E. J. Young Release Status: Released to P... More

Marine's hook up a winch to attach the M870A1 trailer to the Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) MK/16 truck and fifth wheel, at the Bjugn Cave facility, these Marines belong to the 2D Fleet Service Support Group (FSSG), but are currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), (II MEF (FWD)). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a...

Marine's hook up a winch to attach the M870A1 trailer to the Logistics...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marine's hook up a winch to attach the M870A1 trailer to the Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) MK/16 truck and fifth wheel, at the ... More

Cororal D. L. Countee, ground guides a DTC 4000 ound forklift (Extended Boom Forklift (EBFL)), onto a M870A1 trailer, at the Bjugn Cave facility. Countees' arent command is 2D Force Service Suort Grou (FSSG) but he is currently attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Exeditionary Brigade/Offload Prearation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Exeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being reared for shiment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE 97, a Partnershi for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Cors has equiment stored in Norway, as art of the NALMEB Preositioning Program. The NALMEB rogram contains equiment and 30 days of sulies to suort a 13,000...

Cororal D. L. Countee, ground guides a DTC 4000 ound forklift (Extende...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal D. L. Countee, ground guides a DTC 4000 pound forklift (Extended Boom Forklift (EBFL)), onto a M870A1 trailer, at the B... More

A DTC 4000K forklift or Extended Boom Forklift (EBFL) operated by a Marine attached to the 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), is moving a piece of equipment from the Bjugn Cave facility. Marines operating the equipment at the facility are attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD). This item is being prepared for shipment to Estonia, for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to...

A DTC 4000K forklift or Extended Boom Forklift (EBFL) operated by a Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A DTC 4000K forklift or Extended Boom Forklift (EBFL) operated by a Marine attached to the 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG)... More

Corporal D. L. Countee, who's parent command is the 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), adjusts a piece on a M870A1 Trailer to allow a DTC 4000K forklift to back up upon it while at the Bjugn Cave facility. Countee and all the other Marines at this facility are now attached to the 2D Force Service Support Group and are now attached to the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party, (NALMEB/OPP), II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward. 4000K is being prepared for shipment to Estonia for use in BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the NALMEB Prepositioning Program....

Corporal D. L. Countee, who's parent command is the 2D Force Service S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal D. L. Countee, who's parent command is the 2D Force Service Support Group (FSSG), adjusts a piece on a M870A1 Trailer t... More

Self-loading trailer Logistics Vehicle Systems (MK48 LVS), load ISO containers en-route to Estonia, at the Bjugn pre-positioned storage cave facility. Members of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade Off-load Preparation Party (NALMEB/OPP) position equipment in support of BALTIC CHALLENGE '97

Self-loading trailer Logistics Vehicle Systems (MK48 LVS), load ISO co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL E. J. Young Release Status: Released ... More

Hospital Copsman Second Class (HM2) T. A. Bavs adds chloine to wate in a wate bull at the Bjugn Cave facility, Noway, in pepaation fo movement to Estonia fo BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Patneship fo Peace (PfP) execise. The US Maine Cops has equipment stoed in Noway, as pat of the Noway Ai-Landed Maine Expeditionay Bigade (NALMEB) Pepositioning Pogam. The NALMEB pogam contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to suppot a 13,000 peson Maine Ai Gound Task Foce (MAGTF). The Govenment of Noway is the on site "contacto" and povides stoage, maintenance facilities and sevices, and secuity. This gea is stoed in a seies of 6 caves, located in the Tondheim...

Hospital Copsman Second Class (HM2) T. A. Bavs adds chloine to wate in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) T. A. Bavs adds chlorine to water in a water bull at the Bjugn Cave facility, Norway, in pr... More

Two High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) are loaded onto a train at Trondheim, Norway, for transit through Sweden, to a ferry at Stockholm, and then onto Estonia, for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. All equipment loaded here had been pulled from the caves located in the Trondheim region of central Norway. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides storage,...

Two High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) are loaded onto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) are loaded onto a train at Trondheim, Norway, for transit through Sweden,... More

Equipment loaded from the Frigard Cave, Norway, passes over the Sweden/Norway border. These vehicles will be taken to Stockholm and placed on a ferry for further transit to Estonia for Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps have equipment stored in Norway as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) for 30 days. The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor" and provides storage, maintenance facilities, services, and security

Equipment loaded from the Frigard Cave, Norway, passes over the Sweden...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. J.R. Adkins Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A LVS (Logistics Vehicle System) with fuel bladders and a pump system is loaded on the MV Villars, a Swiss ocean going ferry, at the Norwegian port of Valsneset. All equipment loaded here had been pulled from the caves located in the Trondheim region of central Norway; and is on its way to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and...

A LVS (Logistics Vehicle System) with fuel bladders and a pump system ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A LVS (Logistics Vehicle System) with fuel bladders and a pump system is loaded on the MV Villars, a Swiss ocean going ferry, at... More

STAFF Sergeant C. S. Mears and STAFF Sergeant Allen manipulate a M149A1 Water Trailer aboard the MV Villars, a Swiss ocean going ferry, at the Norwegian port of Valsneset. All equipment loaded here had been pulled from the caves located in the Trondheim region of central Norway; and is on its way to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site...

STAFF Sergeant C. S. Mears and STAFF Sergeant Allen manipulate a M149A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant C. S. Mears and STAFF Sergeant Allen manipulate a M149A1 Water Trailer aboard the MV Villars, a Swiss ocean going... More

Two Marines from the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party NALMEB/OPP) detachment wipe down a M923 5-ton truck on the MV Villars, a Swiss ocean going ferry, at the Norwegian port of Valsneset. All equipment loaded here had been pulled from the caves located in the Trondheim region of central Norway; and is on its way to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force...

Two Marines from the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Marines from the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade/Offload Preparation Party (NALMEB/OPP) detachment wipe down ... More

From R to L: STAFF Sergeant Wright, (NALMEB/OPP Embark CHIEF) Mr. Richard Montgomery, (Blount Island Command Norway Project Officer), and the MV Villars agent discuss the load plan for 128 end items that loaded aboard the ocean going ferry, at the Norwegian port of Valsneset. All equipment loaded here had been pulled from the caves located in the Trondheim region of central Norway; and is on its way to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to...

From R to L: STAFF Sergeant Wright, (NALMEB/OPP Embark CHIEF) Mr. Rich...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: From R to L: STAFF Sergeant Wright, (NALMEB/OPP Embark CHIEF) Mr. Richard Montgomery, (Blount Island Command Norway Project Offi... More

A LVS (Logistics Vehicle System) carrying an ISO container is loaded on the MV Villars, a Swiss ocean going ferry, at the Norwegian port of Valsneset. All equipment loaded here had been pulled from the caves located in the Trondheim region of central Norway; and is on its way to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps has equipment stored in Norway, as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and 30 days of supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor", and provides...

A LVS (Logistics Vehicle System) carrying an ISO container is loaded o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A LVS (Logistics Vehicle System) carrying an ISO container is loaded on the MV Villars, a Swiss ocean going ferry, at the Norweg... More

The MV Villars is shown positioning itself into place at the Norwegian port of Valsneset awaiting US Marine Corps cargo. All equipment loaded here have been pulled from the caves located in the Trondheim region of central Norway and is on its way to Estonia for Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps have equipment stored in Norway as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) for 30 days. The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor" and provides storage, maintenance facilities, ...

The MV Villars is shown positioning itself into place at the Norwegian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The MV Villars is shown positioning itself into place at the Norwegian port of Valsneset awaiting US Marine Corps cargo. All eq... More

The MV Villars is shown positioning itself into place at the Norwegian port of Valsneset awaiting US Marine Corps cargo. All equipment loaded here have been pulled from the caves located in the Trondheim region of central Norway and is on its way to Estonia for Baltic Challenge '97, a Partnership for Peace exercise. The US Marine Corps have equipment stored in Norway as part of the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. The NALMEB program contains equipment and supplies to support a 13,000 person Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) for 30 days. The Government of Norway is the on site "contractor" and provides storage, maintenance facilities, ...

The MV Villars is shown positioning itself into place at the Norwegian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The MV Villars is shown positioning itself into place at the Norwegian port of Valsneset awaiting US Marine Corps cargo. All eq... More

A Marine from 8th Motor Transport Battalion backs off a M923 5-ton cargo truck from the MV Villars at the port facility in Paldiski, a. The Villars had brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) program to a for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, a, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski,...

A Marine from 8th Motor Transport Battalion backs off a M923 5-ton car...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine from 8th Motor Transport Battalion backs off a M923 5-ton cargo truck from the MV Villars at the port facility in Paldi... More

A RT-4000 forklift tows a M149A1 Water Trailer out from the hold of the MV Villars at Paldiski, Estonia. The Villars had brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) program to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from nmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian...

A RT-4000 forklift tows a M149A1 Water Trailer out from the hold of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A RT-4000 forklift tows a M149A1 Water Trailer out from the hold of the MV Villars at Paldiski, Estonia. The Villars had brought... More

An RT-4000 forklift is off loaded from the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars at the port facility. The Villars brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second Partnership for Peace land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from ...

An RT-4000 forklift is off loaded from the Maritime Prepositioning Shi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An RT-4000 forklift is off loaded from the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars at the port facility. The Villars brou... More

A Marine guides a M923 5-ton truck with a 400-gallon water tank attached off the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars at the port facility. The Villars brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second Partnership for Peace land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed ...

A Marine guides a M923 5-ton truck with a 400-gallon water tank attach...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine guides a M923 5-ton truck with a 400-gallon water tank attached off the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars ... More

An Estonian soldier provides security while an US Air Force C-5 Galaxy unloads Marine Corps equipment and supplies at the airport. The multinational exercise is conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway ...

An Estonian soldier provides security while an US Air Force C-5 Galaxy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Estonian soldier provides security while an US Air Force C-5 Galaxy unloads Marine Corps equipment and supplies at the airpo... More

COL. D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve (right), COL. Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces (center), and an unidentified Estonian soldier discuss exercise issues at the port facility. Colonels Andrew and Mark are Co-Commanders for the exercise. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While Baltic Challenge '97 will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy ...

COL. D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve (right), COL. Oscar Mark, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Col. D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve (right), Col. Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces (center), and an unidentified Est... More

A P-19 Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle is driven off the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars at the port facility. The Villars brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) Prepositioning Program. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second Partnership for Peace land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of...

A P-19 Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle is driven off the Maritime...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A P-19 Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle is driven off the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) MV Villars at the port facilit... More

Lance Corporal . B. Baldwin checks off serial numbers of vehicles being offloaded from the MV Villars, at the port facility in Paldiski, stonia. The Villars had brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine xpeditionary Brigade (NALMB) program to stonia for BALTIC CHALLNG '97. BALTIC CHALLNG is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, stonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski,...

Lance Corporal . B. Baldwin checks off serial numbers of vehicles bein...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal E. B. Baldwin checks off serial numbers of vehicles being offloaded from the MV Villars, at the port facility in ... More

An US Air Force forklift operator places a pallet of Marine Corps equipment onto an Estonian Army truck at the airport. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway ...

An US Air Force forklift operator places a pallet of Marine Corps equi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An US Air Force forklift operator places a pallet of Marine Corps equipment onto an Estonian Army truck at the airport. Baltic ... More

An interior shot of an AN/TSC-93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System). This system is operated by the 6th Communications Battalion, New York City, NY and is providing satellite communications for the base camp. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never ...

An interior shot of an AN/TSC-93B (Tactical Satellite Communication Sy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An interior shot of an AN/TSC-93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System). This system is operated by the 6th Communications ... More

Shown here is the rear of the shower system and water bladders set up at the II MEF Fwd base camp in Paldiski, Estonia during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. While BALTIC CHALLENGE will conduct training along...

Shown here is the rear of the shower system and water bladders set up ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Shown here is the rear of the shower system and water bladders set up at the II MEF Fwd base camp in Paldiski, Estonia during BA... More

An AN-TSC 93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System) provides sattelite communications out of the Paldiski, Estonia base camp, during Baltic Challenge '97. This system is operated by 6th Communications Battalion, based out of New York City , New York. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S.A., will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian ...

An AN-TSC 93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System) provides satte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An AN-TSC 93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System) provides sattelite communications out of the Paldiski, Estonia base cam... More

A rear view of an AN/TSC-93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System). This system is operated by 6th Communications Battalion, New York City, NY and is providing satellite communications out of the base camp. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised...

A rear view of an AN/TSC-93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A rear view of an AN/TSC-93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System). This system is operated by 6th Communications Battalion... More

Shown here is the shower system at the II MEF Fwd, base camp in Paldiski, Estonia, during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 litary personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. While BALTIC CHALLENGE will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance...

Shown here is the shower system at the II MEF Fwd, base camp in Paldis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Shown here is the shower system at the II MEF Fwd, base camp in Paldiski, Estonia, during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE... More

An AN-TSC 93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System) provides sattelite communications out of the Paldiski, Estonia base camp, during Baltic Challenge '97. This system is operated by 6th Communications Battalion, based out of New York City , New York. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S.A., will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian ...

An AN-TSC 93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System) provides satte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An AN-TSC 93B (Tactical Satellite Communication System) provides sattelite communications out of the Paldiski, Estonia base cam... More

An aircrew from a US Air Force C-5, pushes a pallet of supplies onto a K-Loader at the Tallin, Estonia Airport. These Marine Corps supplies will be used during BALTIC GE '97. BALTIC GE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. While BALTIC...

An aircrew from a US Air Force C-5, pushes a pallet of supplies onto a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An aircrew from a US Air Force C-5, pushes a pallet of supplies onto a K-Loader at the Tallin, Estonia Airport. These Marine Cor... More

Two Estonian civilian women, operate the "Camp Exchange" at the base camp. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade ...

Two Estonian civilian women, operate the "Camp Exchange" at the base c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Estonian civilian women, operate the "Camp Exchange" at the base camp. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise con... More

An RT-4000 forklift is offloaded from the the MV Villars at the port facility in Paldiski, Estonia. The Villars had brought equipment stored in Norway under the Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) program to Estonia for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian...

An RT-4000 forklift is offloaded from the the MV Villars at the port f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An RT-4000 forklift is offloaded from the the MV Villars at the port facility in Paldiski, Estonia. The Villars had brought equi... More

Colonel T.S. Woodson, Commander of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, debarks the plane at the Tallin, Estonia Airport on his way to the base camp at Paldiski, Estonia for Baltic Challenge '97. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S.A., will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D.L. Andrews, U.S. Marine Corps ...

Colonel T.S. Woodson, Commander of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Colonel T.S. Woodson, Commander of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, debarks the plane at the Tallin, Estonia Airport on ... More

Sailors maneuver lighters in the water after being off loaded from the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) SGT. Matej Kocak (T-AK-3005) at the port. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While Baltic Challenge '97 will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of ...

Sailors maneuver lighters in the water after being off loaded from the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sailors maneuver lighters in the water after being off loaded from the Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) Sgt. Matej Kocak (T-A... More

Marines with Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion 25th Marines, conduct close combat ining at the Paldiski, Estonia base camp, in preparation for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. While BALTIC CHALLENGE will conduct...

Marines with Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion 25th Marines, conduct close ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marines with Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion 25th Marines, conduct close combat training at the Paldiski, Estonia base camp, in pre... More

A crane aboard the Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS), Steam Ship (SS) SGT MATEJ KOCAK (T-AK 3005), removes dunnage from literage which is about to be dropped overboard and taken to shore for use during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the S, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews,...

A crane aboard the Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS), Steam Ship (SS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A crane aboard the Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS), Steam Ship (SS) SGT MATEJ KOCAK (T-AK 3005), removes dunnage from litera... More

US Marines with the II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD) mainbody, descend the plane at the airport enroute for the base camp. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the...

US Marines with the II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marines with the II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD) mainbody, descend the plane at the airport enroute for ... More

An American Marine takes part in a weight lifting contest, an event of Sports Day. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

An American Marine takes part in a weight lifting contest, an event of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released... More

The Swedish Army's Motorcycle team performs dangerous stunts on ramps as part of Sports Day. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

The Swedish Army's Motorcycle team performs dangerous stunts on ramps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released... More

MAJ. M. A. Brilakis (right), G-3 for II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD), gives a tour of Camp Muffler to MAJ. GEN. Johannes Kurt (left), CHIEF of Estonian Defense Forces. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be ...

MAJ. M. A. Brilakis (right), G-3 for II Marine Expeditionary Force, Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Maj. M. A. Brilakis (right), G-3 for II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD), gives a tour of Camp Muffler to Maj. ... More

Mr. Imre Lipping, Deputy CHIEF of Mission, at the US Embassy in Tallinn, speaks to American Marines, Soldiers, and Sailors to welcome them to Estonia. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

Mr. Imre Lipping, Deputy CHIEF of Mission, at the US Embassy in Tallin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Tallinn Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released ... More

Soldiers from various countries compete in a tug of war as part of Sports Day. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

Soldiers from various countries compete in a tug of war as part of Spo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released... More

The Lead singer of an Estonian band sings and plays banjo to entertain all of the multinational troops participating in and observing Sports Day. This event is taking place so all the different participants can get to know each other before the actual exercise begins. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

The Lead singer of an Estonian band sings and plays banjo to entertain...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released... More

CPL. O'Donaghue, Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion, 25th Marines, US Marine Corps Reserve, cammies up a face of a young Estonian boy during a picnic. The picnic, hosted for over 4000 local citizens by the American Embassy and the Coca-Cola Company, was setup and prepared by US Marines. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission ...

CPL. O'Donaghue, Bravo Company, 1ST Battalion, 25th Marines, US Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Cpl. O'Donaghue, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, US Marine Corps Reserve, cammies up a face of a young Estonian boy... More

GUNNERY Sergeant T. E. Hogan gives a brief of his P-19 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle to an Estonian firefighter, at a picnic hosted for the citizens of Paldiski, Estonia during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. Over 4000 local citizens attended the event hosted by the American Embassy and the Coca-Cola company. The picnic was setup and prepared by US Marines. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region....

GUNNERY Sergeant T. E. Hogan gives a brief of his P-19 Aircraft Rescue...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: GUNNERY Sergeant T. E. Hogan gives a brief of his P-19 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle to an Estonian firefighter, at a... More

Citizens of Paldiski, Estonia mingle during a picnic hosted for them during Baltic Challenge '97. Over 4000 local citizens attended the event hosted by the American Embassy and the Coca-Cola company. The picnic was setup and prepared by U.S. Marines. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S.A., will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense ...

Citizens of Paldiski, Estonia mingle during a picnic hosted for them d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Citizens of Paldiski, Estonia mingle during a picnic hosted for them during Baltic Challenge `97. Over 4000 local citizens atte... More

Various soldiers hit the court for a friendly game of basketball during sports day while conducting BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US Marine Corps Reserve. BALTIC CHALLENGE will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian...

Various soldiers hit the court for a friendly game of basketball durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Various soldiers hit the court for a friendly game of basketball during sports day while conducting BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC... More

A D7 bulldozer pushes a 3 piece section of lighterage off the beach during an in stream Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) off load. This lighter delivered four (4) pieces of equipment from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak (not shown) during Baltic Challenge '97. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy ...

A D7 bulldozer pushes a 3 piece section of lighterage off the beach du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A D7 bulldozer pushes a 3 piece section of lighterage off the beach during an in stream Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) off ... More

Boatswain's Mate First Class (BM1) A. L. Spencer, with the Navy Chapter G.R.U. out of Williamsburg, Virginia, checks the wires he has attached from a crane to this M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), which will pull it out of the Steam Ship (SS) SGT Matej Kocak (T-AK 3005) and onto a piece of literage and taken to the Paldiski, Estonia shore during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise ducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the sed "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises...

Boatswain's Mate First Class (BM1) A. L. Spencer, with the Navy Chapte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Boatswain's Mate First Class (BM1) A. L. Spencer, with the Navy Chapter G.R.U. out of Williamsburg, Virginia, checks the wires h... More

Sergeant S. C. Brooks scans bar codes on a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) for accountability purposes. Brooks is with Landing Support Battalion (LSB), and is a Heavy Equipment (HE) operator with the Maritime Offload Logistics Team, for BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar...

Sergeant S. C. Brooks scans bar codes on a High-Mobility Multipurpose ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant S. C. Brooks scans bar codes on a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) for accountability purposes. Brook... More

US Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD) prepare to drag a 4 inch water line to awaiting bladders, as the Amphibious Assault Bulk Water System (AABWS) from the SS PFC. Eugene A. Obregon (not shown) unloads its line off a self powered lighter. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment ...

US Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD) p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward, (II MEF FWD) prepare to drag a 4 inch water line to awaiting bladders, ... More

A lighterage loaded with gear that was off loaded by crane from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak sets sail toward shore. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway ...

A lighterage loaded with gear that was off loaded by crane from the SS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A lighterage loaded with gear that was off loaded by crane from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak sets sail toward shore. Baltic Challeng... More

A piece of lighterage brings ashore the second load of equipment from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak, a US Marine Corps Maritime Prepositioning Ship during an in stream off load. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including ...

A piece of lighterage brings ashore the second load of equipment from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A piece of lighterage brings ashore the second load of equipment from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak, a US Marine Corps Maritime Prepo... More

An ISO container is off loaded from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak and onto a lighterage for transportation to shore. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While Baltic Challenge '97 will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway ...

An ISO container is off loaded from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak and onto a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An ISO container is off loaded from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak and onto a lighterage for transportation to shore. Baltic Challenge... More

US Sailors from the Navy Support Element prepare to hand-off a 4 inch water line to awaiting US Marines on shore, as the Amphibious Assault Bulk Water System (AABWS) from the SS PFC. Eugene A. Obregon (not shown) performs its mission. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps ...

US Sailors from the Navy Support Element prepare to hand-off a 4 inch ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Sailors from the Navy Support Element prepare to hand-off a 4 inch water line to awaiting US Marines on shore, as the Amphib... More

Silors from Bechmster Unit -2 (Little Creek, Virgini) flip over rmp from piece of Literge, which brought equipment shore from the Stem Ships (SS) SSGT Mtej Kock (T-AK 3005), during n instrem Mritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) offlod, t Pldiski, Estoni during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is multintionl exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Prtnership for Pece (PfP) inititive. More thn 2600 militry personnel from Denmrk, Estoni, Finlnd, Ltvi, Lithuni, Norwy, Sweden, nd the US, will prticipte in the second "in the spirit of PfP" lnd exercises conducted in the Bltic region. Co-Commnders for the exercise being held in Pldiski, Estoni...

Silors from Bechmster Unit -2 (Little Creek, Virgini) flip over rmp fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sailors from Beachmaster Unit -2 (Little Creek, Virginia) flip over a ramp from a piece of Literage, which brought equipment ash... More

A 25 ton truck-mounted hydraulic crane from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak is lifted by crane onto a lighter. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine ...

A 25 ton truck-mounted hydraulic crane from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak is...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A 25 ton truck-mounted hydraulic crane from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak is lifted by crane onto a lighter. Baltic Challenge `97 is ... More

Shown is the 4-inch water line belonging to the AABWS (Amphibious Assault Bulk Water System) from the Steam Ship (SS) Obregon (T-AK 3006). This system was part of the instream offload of USMC Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS) operation in, as part of BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, onia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, onia are Colonel Oscar Mark,...

Shown is the 4-inch water line belonging to the AABWS (Amphibious Assa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Shown is the 4-inch water line belonging to the AABWS (Amphibious Assault Bulk Water System) from the Steam Ship (SS) Obregon (T... More

A 60 ton truck crane from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak is lifted by crane onto a lighter. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary ...

A 60 ton truck crane from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak is lifted by crane o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A 60 ton truck crane from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak is lifted by crane onto a lighter. Baltic Challenge `97 is a multinational ex... More

Estonian performers dance as the band plays, providing entertainment for participants of sports day during Baltic Challenge '97. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S.A., will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar Mark, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D.L. Andrews, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve

Estonian performers dance as the band plays, providing entertainment f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALTIC CHALLENGE '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E.J. Young Release Status: Released ... More

A 10K forklift flips the ramps of a lighter as the floating causeway prepares to head back to SS SGT. Matej Kocak to pickup another load. This in stream off load took place during the exercise. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will ...

A 10K forklift flips the ramps of a lighter as the floating causeway p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A 10K forklift flips the ramps of a lighter as the floating causeway prepares to head back to SS Sgt. Matej Kocak to pickup ano... More

Sailors from the Navy Support Element throw the line attached to a 4 inch water line from their Zodiac to awaiting Marines on shore. The water line will be stretched back to the SS PFC. Eugene A. Obregon, where 80,000 gallons of water will be pumped ashore. This mission occured during an off load of Maritime Prepositioning Ships. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along ...

Sailors from the Navy Support Element throw the line attached to a 4 i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sailors from the Navy Support Element throw the line attached to a 4 inch water line from their Zodiac to awaiting Marines on s... More

A sailor from Beachmater Unit-2, (Little Creek, Virginia), guides off a M929A2 dump truck from a Literage section during an instream itime Prepositioning Ship offload, in Padliski, Estonia during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US, will participate in the second "in the spirit of PfP" land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. Co-Commanders for the exercise being held in Paldiski, Estonia are Colonel Oscar k, Estonian Defense Forces and Colonel D. L. Andrews, US...

A sailor from Beachmater Unit-2, (Little Creek, Virginia), guides off ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A sailor from Beachmater Unit-2, (Little Creek, Virginia), guides off a M929A2 dump truck from a Literage section during an inst... More

Private First Class B. W. Robinson scans a LOGMARS (Logistics Application for the Marking and Reading of Symbols) label from a piece equipment brought off of the Steam Ship (SS) SGT Matej Kocak (T-AK 3005). The scanning of these labels, and the data contained within, can be transmitted up through the levels of command, allowing anyone to get a quick snapshot of what equipment is ashore during a Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) offload. This offload took place during BALTIC CHALLENGE '97. BALTIC CHALLENGE is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia,...

Private First Class B. W. Robinson scans a LOGMARS (Logistics Applicat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Private First Class B. W. Robinson scans a LOGMARS (Logistics Application for the Marking and Reading of Symbols) label from a p... More

Trucks from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak are off-loaded by crane onto a lighter and then taken to shore. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine ...

Trucks from the SS SGT. Matej Kocak are off-loaded by crane onto a lig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Trucks from the SS Sgt. Matej Kocak are off-loaded by crane onto a lighter and then taken to shore. Baltic Challenge '97 is a m... More

An aerial view of the Partnership For Peace (PFP) Headquarters Building in Paldiski, which is also the higher headquarters for the PFP Exercise Baltic Challenge '97. This multinational exercise has more than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA participating in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

An aerial view of the Partnership For Peace (PFP) Headquarters Buildin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. E. J. Young Release Status: Released... More

An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of the US Marine's taking part in this exercise. Camp Muffler provides living quarters, chow and hygiene facilities, and work areas for the Marines. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) ...

An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of the US Marine's taking pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of the US Marine's taking part in this exercise. Camp Muffler provides living quarter... More

An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD), with Maritime Pre-Positioning ships the SS Eugene A. Obregon, and the SS SGT. Matej Kocak anchored in the harbor. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercises conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never ...

An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of II Marine Expeditionary F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Forward (II MEF FWD), with Maritime Pre-Positioning... More

An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of the US Marine's taking part in this exercise. Camp Muffler provides living quarters, chow and hygiene facilities, and work areas for the Marines. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) ...

An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of the US Marine's taking pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An aerial view of Camp Muffler, base camp of the US Marine's taking part in this exercise. Camp Muffler provides living quarter... More

US Marines and Latvian Soldiers listen intently as CPL. Michael T. Chrisly of Memford, Massachusetts, serving with 1ST Battalion, 25th Marines, teaches the student's about the sniper reaction course. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will ...

US Marines and Latvian Soldiers listen intently as CPL. Michael T. Chr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marines and Latvian Soldiers listen intently as Cpl. Michael T. Chrisly of Memford, Massachusetts, serving with 1st Battalio... More

Latvian Soldiers take a "time out" in training to examine the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), a weapon that is used only by American soldiers. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the US will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region

Latvian Soldiers take a "time out" in training to examine the M249 Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Baltic Challenge '97 Base: Paldiski Country: Estonia (EST) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL. J. R. Adkins Release Status: Release... More

Latvian soldiers practice their quick reaction force techniques. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in the spirit of NATO's Partnership for Peace (PfP) initiative. More than 2600 military personnel from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and the USA will participate in the second PfP land exercise conducted in the Baltic region. While this exercise will conduct training along peacekeeping/humanitarian assistance mission standards, significant US Navy and Marine Corps capabilities never exercised in Europe will be performed including the use of equipment from the US Marine Corps Norway Air-Landed Marine Expeditionary Brigade (NALMEB) ...

Latvian soldiers practice their quick reaction force techniques. Balti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Latvian soldiers practice their quick reaction force techniques. Baltic Challenge '97 is a multinational exercise conducted in ... More

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