US Marine Corps Photography
- United States Marine Corps
I served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Combat Photographer, from 2000 to 2004. My tasks varied depending on whether I was stationed at a deployable or non-deployable unit. When stationed at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California, I was tasked with documenting military ceremonies, events and recruit training. With the 1 st Marine Division in Camp Pendleton, California, I was assigned to infantry battalions and documented various military training and deployments. In wartime situations, Combat Photographers are tasked with documenting history. All our photographs and videos are captioned, categorized and submitted to the Department of Defense.
It was one of the greatest experiences of my life. 
March 2, 2003 -- When conducting a displacement exercise a convoy there path and destination needs to be clear. That is why this Cobra is providing for the security for the Division MAIN as they make there way to a couple of days tearing down and setting up their Command and Operation Center (COC) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Official USMC Photograph by LCpl Henry S. Lopez)
19 December 2003: 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines conduct a hike during Cold Weather training at the Mountain Warfare Training Center located at Bridgeport, California. The training prepared the battalion for combat operations during extreme cold weather conditions. 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines is from Camp Horno, Camp Pendleton, California. (Official USMC Photo by Cpl. Henry S. Lopez)
January 23, 2003 -- In Camp Commando, Kuwait, Marines from 1st Marine Division, await the arrival of General Tommy Franks, who is the Commander of Central Command in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Henry S. Lopez)
March 12, 2003 -- Major General James N. Mattis, Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division, rallies the Marines of the 1st Marine Division MAIN and gives specific details of the each units role, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Official USMC Photograph taken by LCpl Henry S. Lopez)
January 25, 2003 -- As Marines utilize the motorways of Kuwait many locals are pleased to have U.S. Troops aboard their country in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Henry S. Lopez)
January 25, 2003 -- In the midst of the desert of Kuwait, daylight falls as 5th, and 7th Marine Regiments complete another day of preparation for a possible war at an Advanced Area of Embarkation (AAOE) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Henry S. Lopez)- March 19, 2003 : Major Michael Callanan, Operations Officer, Combat Service Support Group-11, 1st Marine Division, makes it well known that hygiene is very important in the field of the Displacement Area for the Division MAIN. (Official USMC photograph by LCpl Lopez, Henry S.)
- February 5, 2003 -- The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael W. Hagee and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sergeant Major Alford L. McMichael, visited the 5th Marine Regiment in Kuwait. He spoke about keeping the Corps a "Force in readiness" and about being prepared should the world ever call upon them. (Official USMC Photo by LCpl Lopez, Henry S.)
- March 1, 2003 -- Whenever a Automatic Chemical Agent Detection Alarm (ACADA) detects any agents in the air, this Chemical Agent Alarm sounds an alarm that can be heard for about a mile in every direction. This alarm lets everyone know to immediately put on there gas masks. (United States Marine Corps Photograph taken by LCpl Henry Lopez)
- March 10, 2003 -- From the sky aboard a UH-1N, 1st Marine Division Combat Camera Marines take aerial photos of RCT-5, Kuwait, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Official USMC Photograph by LCpl Henry S. Lopez)
