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An aerial view of Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California

An aerial view of Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California

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

An air-to-air left side view of the Bicentennial RF-4B Phantom II aircraft "Spirit of America". The aircraft is assigned to Marine PHOTO Reconnaissance Squadron 3 (VMEP-3) Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California

An air-to-air left side view of the Bicentennial RF-4B Phantom II airc...

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

The El Toro Inn dining facility sign displaying the hours of operation for participants of Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The El Toro Inn dining facility sign displaying the hours of operation...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Participants of Exercise Gallant Eagle '82 move through the serving line inside the El Toro Inn dining facility

Participants of Exercise Gallant Eagle '82 move through the serving li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Members of the 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade head for a C-141B Starlifter aircraft to begin the 31-hour trip back to Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California. They have just concluded their participation in Exercise EASTERN WIND '83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

Members of the 7th Marine Amphibious Brigade head for a C-141B Starlif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Base: Berbera Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Stat... More

An air-to-air left side view of three F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft in formation. The Hornets are assigned to Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), homeported at a Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, Calif

An air-to-air left side view of three F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Mcdonnell Douglas Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Bottom left side air-to-air view of an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) firing an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile during an operational test. VMFA-314 is homeported at the Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California

Bottom left side air-to-air view of an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Mcdonnell Douglas Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) as another F/A-18 waits its turn. The aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), homeported at Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California, are undergoing operational evaluations

An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft takes off from the flight dec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A left side air-to-air view of an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) firing an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile during an operational test. VMFA-314 is homeported at the Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California

A left side air-to-air view of an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV, hosts the Commander in CHIEF Installation Excellence Awards Ceremonies and presents awards to MG James Van Loben Sels, USA, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO; Bg William A. Bloomer, USMC, El Toro Air Station, CA; CAPT Micheal R. Gluse, USM; and MG Peter T. Kempf, USAF, Holloman AFB, NM. Other attending include Under Secretary of the Army James R. Ambrose; Assistant Secretary of the Army, Installation & Logistics, John W. Shannon and LTG Max W. Noah, USA, Comptroller

Deputy Secretary of Defense William H. Taft IV, hosts the Commander in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eisenhower Building, Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene Stikkle R... More

A member of the 7th Marines, armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with the multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES), awaits transport back to Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California, at the conclusion of Operation WILD BOAR

A member of the 7th Marines, armed with an M16A2 rifle equipped with t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WILD BOAR Base: Fort Hunter Liggett State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PF... More

Two RF-4B Phantom Ii aircraft from Marine PHOTO-Reconnaissance Squadron 3 (VMFP-3) pass over the mountains during a flight out of Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California. VMFP-3, which is the last active-duty naval aviation unit to fly the F-14 operationally, will be deactivated on August 10, 1990.

Two RF-4B Phantom Ii aircraft from Marine PHOTO-Reconnaissance Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Lawson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

In the Midst of a large to-scale tactical sand table, commanding Major General Royal Moore, 3rd Marine Air Wing of El Toro Marine Base, California, addresses ground commanders shortly before the DESERT STORM ground war

In the Midst of a large to-scale tactical sand table, commanding Major...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Northern Boarder Province Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Charles G. Grow Release ... More

CPL. Tony Norlund of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), El Toro, California, adjusts controls on a power cart while servicing an F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft during Cope Thunder North. The exercise tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating.

CPL. Tony Norlund of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Marine Aircraft Group II (MAG-11), El Toro, California, await takeoff instructions during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Lance CPL. Reiko Rexilius of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA-AW-242), Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), El Toro, California, does a preflight inspection on an F/A-18D Hornet fighter attack aircraft during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating.

Lance CPL. Reiko Rexilius of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

View from the left cockpit window out at the outboard engine on a US Marine KC-130 refueling aircraft. A mobile set of stairs is up against the engine and a Marine aircraft maintenance person secures the cowling of the engine. Three other Marines are seen at the bottom the stairs holding it steady. The aircraft's call sign is RAIDER-102 flown by members of VMGR-352, El Toro Naval Air Station, California. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

View from the left cockpit window out at the outboard engine on a US M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Mogadishu Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pub... More

PFC Dwayne Dickey, plane captain, signals to 2LT T. Kehoe, the pilot of a Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 531 (VMFA-531) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft. Aircraft of the squadron are making their final deployment from Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, Calif

PFC Dwayne Dickey, plane captain, signals to 2LT T. Kehoe, the pilot o...

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

View over the silhouetted right shoulder of a KC-130 Hercules crew member, out of the back cargo bay entrance, at a right side front view of a US Marine CH-53E Super Stallion attempting an aerial refueling. A second CH-53E is seen in the distance at the top right of the frame. Both helicopters, call signs KNIGHT RIDER 22 & 23 are from HMH 164 working off the USS TRIPOLI (not shown). They are practicing aerial refueling with Raider 103, a US Marine KC-130 Hercules from VMGR 352, El Toro Marine Air Station, California, over the waters of the Indian Ocean off the coast of Kenya. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

View over the silhouetted right shoulder of a KC-130 Hercules crew mem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

RAIDER-103, a KC-130 Hercules refueling plane from VMGR 352, El Toro Marine Air Station, California (right, in background), fills fuel bladders at Baidoa, Somalia. In the foreground are two camels; while just behind them is a combat still photographer squatting down to take a picture of three Somali children. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

RAIDER-103, a KC-130 Hercules refueling plane from VMGR 352, El Toro M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Baidoa Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Public... More

Left side front view of the nose section on a US Marine KC-130 Refueling Plane from VMGR-352, El Toro, Marine Corps Air Station, California, at Belet Huen Field, Somalia. Two crew members from the KC-130 stand in front of the aircraft. In the background is a right side profile of a US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" helicopter which is receiving the fuel from the KC-130. Sand being blown up by the prop wash from the KC-130 is obstructing the view of the helicopter. The refueling allows the helicopters to return to escorting a food convoy (not shown) and preventing them from being robbed or harassed by Somali bandits. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Left side front view of the nose section on a US Marine KC-130 Refueli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Belet Huen Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Right side front, aerial view of a US Marine CH-53E Super Stallion attempting an aerial refueling. Another CH-53E is seen in the background at the top of the frame. Both helicopters, call signs KNIGHT RIDER 22 & 23 are from HMH 164 working off the USS TRIPOLI (not shown). They are practicing aerial refueling with Raider 103, a US Marine KC-130 Hercules from VMGR 352, El Toro Marine Air Station, California (not shown). Only the fuel line and drag chute are seen from the KC-130 at the right side of the frame. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Right side front, aerial view of a US Marine CH-53E Super Stallion att...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Shot on the ground of a refueling in progress. A US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" attack helicopter is facing left in the right foreground of the frame. A US Marine KC-130 Refueling Plane faces right in the background of the frame. Two US Marine crew members stand between the aircraft as a fuel line runs from the KC-130 and the AH-1. Both aircraft and its crew members are from VMGR-352, El Toro Marine Air Station, California. The refueling allows the helicopters to return to escorting a food convoy (not shown) and preventing them from being robbed and harassed by Somali bandits. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Shot on the ground of a refueling in progress. A US Marine AH-1 "Cobra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Belet Huen Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Right side rear view of a KC-130 Hercules refueling plane from VMGR-352, El Toro Naval Air Station, California, transferring much need fuel to bladders, not shown, at Kisimayo, Somalia. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Right side rear view of a KC-130 Hercules refueling plane from VMGR-35...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Kisimayo Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Right Side profile of a US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" helicopter from VMGR-352, El Toro, Marine Corps Air Station, California, being refueled from a US Marine KC-130 Refueling Plane, not shown. Two Marines from the KC-130 crew stand next to the AH-1 as the refueling takes place. The refueling allows the helicopters to return to escorting a food convoy (not shown) and preventing them from being robbed or harassed by Somali bandits. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Right Side profile of a US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" helicopter from VMGR-35...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Belet Huen Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Straight on shot of two US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" helicopters on the ground, being refueled by a KC-130 (not shown). All aircraft are from VMGR-352, El Toro, Marine Corps Air Station, California. The refueling allows the helicopters to return to escorting a food convoy (not shown) and preventing them from being robbed or harassed by Somali bandits. This mission is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

Straight on shot of two US Marine AH-1 "Cobra" helicopters on the grou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Belet Huen Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Pu... More

US Navy LCDR Holly Nappon, a Navy dentist (left), extracts a tooth from US Army PVT Tanya Wallace (center) with the assistance from Navy Dentalman Andre Tate (right). The joint service operation took place in the 1ST Medical Battalion Field Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia. Dr. Nappon, a Coronado, California native is deployed to Somalia from the 1ST Dental Company, Camp Pendeton, California. PVT Wallace, a Clifton Forge, Virginia resident, is from Headquarters Medical Group of Fort Lewis, Washington. Dentalman Tate is attached to the 13th Dental Company of El Toro, Marine Air Station, California and is a Chicago, Illinois native. All three are deployed to Somalia as part of Joint Task...

US Navy LCDR Holly Nappon, a Navy dentist (left), extracts a tooth fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy LCDR Holly Nappon, a Navy dentist (left), extracts a tooth from US Army PVT Tanya Wallace (center) with the assistance ... More

The first F/A-18D Hornet from VMFA(AW)-121 pulls into formation on the flightline for an arrival ceremony held to welcome the squadrons relocating from Marine Corps Air Station El Toro

The first F/A-18D Hornet from VMFA(AW)-121 pulls into formation on the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. William D. Crow Release St... More

A joint Navy/Marine Corps color guard brings on the colors as the aircrews and captains from VMFA(AW)-121 stand in front of their aircraft during an arrival ceremony held on the flightline at Naval Air Station Miramar for VMFA(AW)-121 and reserve squadron VMFA-134 relocating from Marine Corps Air Station El Toro

A joint Navy/Marine Corps color guard brings on the colors as the airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. William D. Crow Release St... More

Major General Drax Williams, Commander Marine Corps Air Bases Western Area, addresses the assembled dignitaries at an arrival ceremony for VMFA(AW)-121 and reserve squadron VMFA-134 relocating from Marine Corps Air Station El Toro

Major General Drax Williams, Commander Marine Corps Air Bases Western ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. William D. Crow Release St... More

The crews of VMFA-(AW)-121 stand in front of their aircraft during a reception ceremony held for the first Marine units to relocate from Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in accordance with BRAC 93

The crews of VMFA-(AW)-121 stand in front of their aircraft during a r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. William D. Crow Release St... More

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

US Marine (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Eric Stapleton, Marine Corps Air Stati...

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

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Eric Stapleton, Marine Corps Air...

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

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) officer from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron...

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

Three Marines enjoy a lull in Exercise Kernel Blitz 97. Shown left to right are LCpl Dale L. Skidmore, CPL Richard E. Rowe, and LCpl Matthew Martin, all with Communications Squadron, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, El Toro, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Three Marines enjoy a lull in Exercise Kernel Blitz 97. Shown left to ...

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

Lance Corporal Matthew Martin, Communications Squadron, MWCS 38, from El Toro, California, plays guitar during some leisure time during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Lance Corporal Matthew Martin, Communications Squadron, MWCS 38, from ...

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

Exercise Kernel Blitz '97 is supported by the Air Traffic Control Detachment A, 3rd Marine Air Wing, Marine Corp Air Station, El Toro, Ca

Exercise Kernel Blitz '97 is supported by the Air Traffic Control Deta...

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

SGT. Jones, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS), 374th Utilities, 3rd Marine Air Wing, 1ST Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), El Toro, CA, operates a reverse osmosis water purification unit on Red Beach

SGT. Jones, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS), 374th Utilities, 3rd ...

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