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New River, North Carolina. Marine truck transport units. The Marine Corps throws a lot of jobs to the jeeps. Here are some of the hard-boiled little cars lined up for servicing in the battalion garage at the New River, North Carolina base. Marine barracks, New River, North Carolina

New River, North Carolina. Marine truck transport units. The Marine Co...

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White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"6, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"6, Bounded by Voyager ...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quarters, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quar...

Significance: Briefly served as barracks for Marine personnel, 1941. Originally an L shaped building, remodeling in 1943 created this two story B.O.Q. It represents a fine example of comfortable living quarte... More

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"2, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"2, Bounded by Voyager ...

Survey number: HAER CA-185-B Public domain photograph of burial, grave, funeral, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Roosevelt Base, Fleet Landing Building, Bounded by Richardson & Pratt Avenues, Maryland & West Virginia Streets, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Fleet Landing Building, Bounded by Richardson & Pratt ...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"5, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"5, Bounded by Voyager ...

Survey number: HAER CA-185-E Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New River, North Carolina. Marines in training. Leatherneck, 1942 style. A fighting man of the Fleet Marine Force, dressed in one of the new field uniforms. He has just put in at the New River, North Carolina Marine base to sharpen up on some of the new tricks our boys will spring on the Axis. Marine barracks, New River, North Carolina

New River, North Carolina. Marines in training. Leatherneck, 1942 styl...

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New River, North Carolina. Marine Corps demolition squads. The leathernecks can destroy railway systems, as well as build and operate them. A Marine demolition squad, in training at the New River, North Carolina base, prepares to blow out a section of track. Two men set the charge while two others stand guard. Marine barracks, New River, North Carolina

New River, North Carolina. Marine Corps demolition squads. The leather...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Base Marine Railway Ship Repair Shed, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Bas...

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White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"1, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"1, Bounded by Voyager ...

Survey number: HAER CA-185-A Public domain photograph of a graveyard monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roosevelt Base, Net Pier, Corner of Richardson Avenue & Idaho Street, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Net Pier, Corner of Richardson Avenue & Idaho Street, ...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Roosevelt Base, Net Pier, Corner of Richardson Avenue & Idaho Street, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Net Pier, Corner of Richardson Avenue & Idaho Street, ...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Roosevelt Base, Net Pier, Corner of Richardson Avenue & Idaho Street, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Net Pier, Corner of Richardson Avenue & Idaho Street, ...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Hamilton Field, Base Street Signs, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Street Signs, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin C...

Significance: The base street signs are considered significant for their association with Air Force history in northern California, and with World War II actions in the Pacific Theater. The directional sign po... More

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows "boots" (new recruits) learning to drill

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, Bounded by Voyager Circl...

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White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"6, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"6, Bounded by Voyager ...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

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Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Roosevelt Base, Fleet Landing Building, Bounded by Richardson & Pratt Avenues, Maryland & West Virginia Streets, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Fleet Landing Building, Bounded by Richardson & Pratt ...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

New River Marine Base, motor detachment, North Carolina

New River Marine Base, motor detachment, North Carolina

Photo shows the Marine Corps Air Station New River, at Jacksonville, North Carolina. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2008)

Indian troops in East Africa. The largest crowd Bombay city has seen for a long time turned out to see the spectacular finale of the city's "war week," a great route march by British and Indian naval and military units followed by armored vehicles and ambulances. Sir Roger Lumley, Governor of Bombay, took the salute from a saluting base by the fine Marine Drive. With him was General Sir Claude Auchinlock, Commander-in-Chief in India. How a tank goes over the top was graphically illustrated during the "war week" when the Rodney negotiated this wall with the greatest of ease

Indian troops in East Africa. The largest crowd Bombay city has seen f...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows "boots" (new recruits) learning to drill

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Among the outstanding Negroes in the original group of Negro Marines is Private First Class Walker Manley, formerly organist of the Christian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a demonstrator for the Hammond Organ Company, who is now post organist at Camp Lejeune. In addition to being organist  for the Montford Point chapel, he is also organist for several of the chapels where white enlistees worship

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200 square mile Marine base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows raw recruits ("boots") getting their equipment upon joining the Marines

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"6, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"6, Bounded by Voyager ...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quarters, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quar...

Significance: Briefly served as barracks for Marine personnel, 1941. Originally an L shaped building, remodeling in 1943 created this two story B.O.Q. It represents a fine example of comfortable living quarte... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quarters, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quar...

Significance: Briefly served as barracks for Marine personnel, 1941. Originally an L shaped building, remodeling in 1943 created this two story B.O.Q. It represents a fine example of comfortable living quarte... More

Hamilton Field, Base Operations, Fifth Street & Hangar Avenue, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Operations, Fifth Street & Hangar Avenue, Novato,...

Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New River, North Carolina. Marines in training. "Walking" up a rope hand over hand with full combat pack is an approved toughening-up exercise at the New River, North Carolina Marine base. Leathernecks who go in for conditioning routines like this will give the Axis some new ideas of what a hard-boiled man really is. Marine barracks, New River, North Carolina

New River, North Carolina. Marines in training. "Walking" up a rope ha...

Public domain photograph of North Carolina in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New River, North Carolina. Marine Corps demolition squads. The leathernecks can destroy railway systems, as well as build and operate them. A Marine demolition squad, in training at the New River, North Carolina base, prepares to blow out a section of track. Two men set the charge while two others stand guard. Marine barracks, New River, North Carolina

New River, North Carolina. Marine Corps demolition squads. The leather...

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New River, North Carolina. Marines in training. "Our flag's unfurled to every breeze." Old Glory floats proudly over the Marine base at New River, North Carolina, where the leathernecks are staging dress rehearsals of the big show they will soon be putting on all over the world. Marine barracks, New River, North Carolina

New River, North Carolina. Marines in training. "Our flag's unfurled t...

Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Base Marine Railway Ship Repair Shed, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Bas...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Base Marine Railway Ship Repair Shed, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Bas...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

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White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"2, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"2, Bounded by Voyager ...

Survey number: HAER CA-185-B Public domain photograph of burial, grave, funeral, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Brooklyn Army Supply Base, Pier 1, Upper New York Bay, opposite Sixty-third Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY

Brooklyn Army Supply Base, Pier 1, Upper New York Bay, opposite Sixty-...

Significance: Pier 1 was the only open pier at the Brooklyn Army Supply Base. It was designed for lighterage and handling of very heavy equipment, and provided the most direct connection to the base's principa... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

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Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Roosevelt Base, Fleet Landing Building, Bounded by Richardson & Pratt Avenues, Maryland & West Virginia Streets, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Fleet Landing Building, Bounded by Richardson & Pratt ...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

New River, North Carolina. Marine truck convoy. Tough fighting men who specialize in arriving at their destinations. A truck convoy of U.S. Marines, bristling with armament and ready for anything, rolls along a road near its New River, North Carolina base

New River, North Carolina. Marine truck convoy. Tough fighting men who...

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New River, North Carolina. Marines in training. "Our flag's unfurled to every breeze." Old Glory floats proudly over the Marine base at New River, North Carolina, where the leathernecks are staging dress rehearsals of the big show they will soon be putting on all over the world. Marine barracks, New River, North Carolina

New River, North Carolina. Marines in training. "Our flag's unfurled t...

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New River, North Carolina. Marine infantry. Danger is his dish. This tough, well-trained Marine can deal out a lot of punishment with his .45 automatic. He is participating in maneuvers at the New River, North Carolina base. Marine barracks, New River, North Carolina

New River, North Carolina. Marine infantry. Danger is his dish. This t...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quarters, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quar...

Significance: Briefly served as barracks for Marine personnel, 1941. Originally an L shaped building, remodeling in 1943 created this two story B.O.Q. It represents a fine example of comfortable living quarte... More

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quarters, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quar...

Significance: Briefly served as barracks for Marine personnel, 1941. Originally an L shaped building, remodeling in 1943 created this two story B.O.Q. It represents a fine example of comfortable living quarte... More

Brooklyn Army Supply Base, Pier 1, Upper New York Bay, opposite Sixty-third Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY

Brooklyn Army Supply Base, Pier 1, Upper New York Bay, opposite Sixty-...

Significance: Pier 1 was the only open pier at the Brooklyn Army Supply Base. It was designed for lighterage and handling of very heavy equipment, and provided the most direct connection to the base's principa... More

Brooklyn Army Supply Base, Pier 1, Upper New York Bay, opposite Sixty-third Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY

Brooklyn Army Supply Base, Pier 1, Upper New York Bay, opposite Sixty-...

Significance: Pier 1 was the only open pier at the Brooklyn Army Supply Base. It was designed for lighterage and handling of very heavy equipment, and provided the most direct connection to the base's principa... More

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"5, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"5, Bounded by Voyager ...

Survey number: HAER CA-185-E Public domain photograph of a graveyard monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quarters, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quar...

Significance: Briefly served as barracks for Marine personnel, 1941. Originally an L shaped building, remodeling in 1943 created this two story B.O.Q. It represents a fine example of comfortable living quarte... More

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"1, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"1, Bounded by Voyager ...

Survey number: HAER CA-185-A Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"2, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"2, Bounded by Voyager ...

Survey number: HAER CA-185-B Public domain photograph of burial, grave, funeral, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roosevelt Base, Net Pier, Corner of Richardson Avenue & Idaho Street, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Net Pier, Corner of Richardson Avenue & Idaho Street, ...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Hamilton Field, Base Street Signs, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Street Signs, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin C...

Significance: The base street signs are considered significant for their association with Air Force history in northern California, and with World War II actions in the Pacific Theater. The directional sign po... More

Hamilton Field, Base Street Signs, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Street Signs, East of Nave Drive, Novato, Marin C...

Significance: The base street signs are considered significant for their association with Air Force history in northern California, and with World War II actions in the Pacific Theater. The directional sign po... More

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"3, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"3, Bounded by Voyager ...

Survey number: HAER CA-185-C Public domain photograph of military forces, army, artillery, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New River, North Carolina. Marines in training. "Walking" up a rope hand over hand with full combat pack is an approved toughening-up exercise at the New River, North Carolina Marine base. Leathernecks who go in for conditioning routines like this will give the Axis some new ideas of what a hard-boiled man really is. Marine barracks, New River, North Carolina

New River, North Carolina. Marines in training. "Walking" up a rope ha...

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New River, North Carolina. Marines in training. "Put on gas masks" is the order and a Marine at the New River, North Carolina base goes into the gas routine during war exercises that give the hardy leathernecks the ultimate in training and toughening. Marine barracks, New River, North Carolina

New River, North Carolina. Marines in training. "Put on gas masks" is ...

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Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200 square mile Marine base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows Corporal Arvin L. Ghazlo demonstrating to a bayonet class technique of disarming the enemy. Corporal Ghazlo was once teacher of judo to the Georgia State Police

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"6, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"6, Bounded by Voyager ...

Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quarters, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quar...

Significance: Briefly served as barracks for Marine personnel, 1941. Originally an L shaped building, remodeling in 1943 created this two story B.O.Q. It represents a fine example of comfortable living quarte... More

Hamilton Field, Base Operations, Fifth Street & Hangar Avenue, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Operations, Fifth Street & Hangar Avenue, Novato,...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

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Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"3, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"3, Bounded by Voyager ...

Survey number: HAER CA-185-C Public domain photograph of burial, grave, funeral, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Alaska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

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Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

New River, North Carolina. Marine truck convoy. Tough fighting men who specialize in arriving at their destinations. A truck convoy of U.S. Marines, bristling with armament and ready for anything, rolls along a road near its New River, North Carolina base

New River, North Carolina. Marine truck convoy. Tough fighting men who...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New River, North Carolina. Marine Corps demolition squads. This demolition charge would have blown out a section of railroad track if it had been set under the rails instead of in a bank of earth. A Marine demolition squad, in training at the New River, North Carolina base, goes through the full routine of destroying a strategic railway line. Marine barracks, New River, North Carolina

New River, North Carolina. Marine Corps demolition squads. This demoli...

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New River, North Carolina. Marine truck transport units. The Marine Corps throws a lot of jobs to the jeeps. Here are some of the hard-boiled little cars lined up for servicing in the battalion garage at the New River, North Carolina base. Marine barracks, New River, North Carolina

New River, North Carolina. Marine truck transport units. The Marine Co...

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New River, North Carolina. Marine Corps demolition squads. This demolition charge would have blown out a section of railroad track if it had been set under the rails instead of in a bank of earth. A Marine demolition squad, in training at the New River, North Carolina base, goes through the full routine of destroying a strategic railway line. Marine barracks, New River, North Carolina

New River, North Carolina. Marine Corps demolition squads. This demoli...

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White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"6, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"6, Bounded by Voyager ...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quarters, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Bachelor Officers Quar...

Significance: Briefly served as barracks for Marine personnel, 1941. Originally an L shaped building, remodeling in 1943 created this two story B.O.Q. It represents a fine example of comfortable living quarte... More

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"1, Bounded by Voyager Circle & Mariner Drive, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA

White's Point Reservation, Base End Stations, B"1, Bounded by Voyager ...

Survey number: HAER CA-185-A Public domain photograph of a graveyard monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

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Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps started enlisting Negroes on June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 Negro volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square mile Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, at New River, North Carolina. Photo shows latest type 90mm anti-aircraft gun mounted on tractor

Negro Marines prepare for action. Breaking a tradition of 167 years, t...

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Hamilton Field, Base Operations, Fifth Street & Hangar Avenue, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Operations, Fifth Street & Hangar Avenue, Novato,...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Marine Barracks, Unala...

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Hamilton Field, Base Railroad Spur, State Access Road to Industrial Area on Second Street, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Railroad Spur, State Access Road to Industrial Ar...

Significance: The base railroad spur is considered significant for its association with Air Force history in northern California, and with World War II actions in the Pacific Theater. The railroad spur, constr... More

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Commander's Quarters, 299 Casa Grande Real, Novat...

Significance: The base commander's residence, Field Officers' Quarters Type B, is the largest of the permanent housing units and is the only one of its type on the base. It was built in 1934 and has always bee... More

Roosevelt Base, Fleet Landing Building, Bounded by Richardson & Pratt Avenues, Maryland & West Virginia Streets, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Roosevelt Base, Fleet Landing Building, Bounded by Richardson & Pratt ...

Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More

Vice President does a "Rudy Vallee." Quantico, Virginia, May 22. Vice President Garner was in a playful mood today as he sails down the Potomac with members of the National Press Club to attend their annual party at the marine's base here. The Vice President got a big hand as he took a turn at leading the band aboard the boat, 5/22/1937

Vice President does a "Rudy Vallee." Quantico, Virginia, May 22. Vice ...

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Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Base Marine Railway Ship Repair Shed, Unalaska, Aleutian Islands, AK

Naval Operating Base Dutch Harbor & Fort Mears, Iliuliuk Submarine Bas...

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Hamilton Field, Base Railroad Spur, State Access Road to Industrial Area on Second Street, Novato, Marin County, CA

Hamilton Field, Base Railroad Spur, State Access Road to Industrial Ar...

Significance: The base railroad spur is considered significant for its association with Air Force history in northern California, and with World War II actions in the Pacific Theater. The railroad spur, constr... More

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