Virtual Globetrotting: Military

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US Marine recruits in formation
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-12-15 07:53:57]]>

US Marine recruits in formation
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@ 2010-12-15 07:53:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-marine-recruits-in-formation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-marine-recruits-in-formation/ Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:53:57 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-marine-recruits-in-formation/ 32.74179100 -117.19818500 <![CDATA[3e Mariniersbataljon Netherlands Marine Corps base]]>

3e Mariniersbataljon Netherlands Marine Corps base

3e Mariniersbataljon Netherlands Marine Corps base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-11-30 21:13:56
The Korps Mariniers is the marine corps and amphibious infantry component of the Royal Netherlands Navy. It is trained to operate anywhere in the world in all environments, under any condition and circumstance, as a rapid reaction force. The Korps Mariniers can be deployed to a given location within 48 hours. Their motto is Qua Patet Orbis ("As Far As The World Extends").]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3e-mariniersbataljon-netherlands-marine-corps-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3e-mariniersbataljon-netherlands-marine-corps-base/ Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:13:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3e-mariniersbataljon-netherlands-marine-corps-base/ 12.44181500 -69.93764500 <![CDATA[Marine Corp League]]>

Marine Corp League
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By: Tyco
@ 2010-11-03 08:08:33
Marine Corp League
Baltimore Detachment 565
1426 E. Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230
Located in an old Fire House.
Also houses a small Baltimore Marine Museum.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-corp-league/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-corp-league/ Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:08:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-corp-league/ 39.26920300 -76.59427900 <![CDATA[Brazilian Marines]]>

Brazilian Marines
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-08-18 17:32:51]]>

Brazilian Marines
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-08-18 17:32:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/brazilian-marines/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/brazilian-marines/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:32:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/brazilian-marines/ -20.32582100 -40.29572000 <![CDATA[Home of the Commandants]]>

Home of the Commandants
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-11-24 09:00:24
Home of the Commandants has been home to all but the first two commandants of the Marine Corps, and is said to be the oldest, continuously occupied public building in Washington, D.C.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/home-of-the-commandants/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/home-of-the-commandants/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/home-of-the-commandants/ 38.88127100 -76.99429200 <![CDATA[Miniature fortification under construction]]>

Miniature fortification under construction

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Miniature fortification under construction
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By: Dania
@ 2009-07-31 15:07:56]]>

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Miniature fortification under construction
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By: Dania
@ 2009-07-31 15:07:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/miniature-fortification-under-construction/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/miniature-fortification-under-construction/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:07:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/miniature-fortification-under-construction/ 55.58544400 9.74474700 <![CDATA[Elaborate military tent]]>

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Elaborate military tent
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-14 12:32:06
Looks like a Theater Hospital Tent. The ambulances in the lot to the north may add credence to this.]]>

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Elaborate military tent
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-14 12:32:06
Looks like a Theater Hospital Tent. The ambulances in the lot to the north may add credence to this.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/elaborate-military-tent/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/elaborate-military-tent/ Thu, 14 May 2009 12:32:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/elaborate-military-tent/ 33.44410000 -117.56790100 <![CDATA[Remote runway on Camp Pendelton]]>

Remote runway on Camp Pendelton
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-14 12:21:45
Probably used for training airborne Marines.]]>

Remote runway on Camp Pendelton
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@ 2009-05-14 12:21:45
Probably used for training airborne Marines.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remote-runway-on-camp-pendelton/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remote-runway-on-camp-pendelton/ Thu, 14 May 2009 12:21:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remote-runway-on-camp-pendelton/ 33.43316000 -117.53233900 <![CDATA[LAV-25 armored personnel carrier]]>

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LAV-25 armored personnel carrier
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-14 12:08:19
The LAV-25 is an eight-wheeled amphibious armored personnel carrier (APC) used by the United States Army and United States Marine Corps. It was built by General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and is based on the Swiss MOWAG Piranha I 8x8 family of armored fighting vehicles.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lav-25-armored-personnel-carrier/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lav-25-armored-personnel-carrier/ Thu, 14 May 2009 12:08:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lav-25-armored-personnel-carrier/ 33.39071000 -117.50960900 <![CDATA[Marines formed up for graduation ceremony]]>

Marines formed up for graduation ceremony

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Marines formed up for graduation ceremony
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-05-14 12:01:32]]>

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Marines formed up for graduation ceremony
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@ 2009-05-14 12:01:32]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marines-formed-up-for-graduation-ceremony/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marines-formed-up-for-graduation-ceremony/ Thu, 14 May 2009 12:01:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marines-formed-up-for-graduation-ceremony/ 33.39374400 -117.51073600 <![CDATA[Marines in formation]]>

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Marines in formation
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-25 16:25:27]]>

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Marines in formation
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-25 16:25:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marines-in-formation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marines-in-formation/ Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:25:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marines-in-formation/ 36.56651400 -76.24926900 <![CDATA[3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island (recruits & insignia)]]>

3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island (recruits & insignia)

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3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island (recruits & insignia)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-09 11:49:04]]>

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3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island (recruits & insignia)
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@ 2009-03-09 11:49:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3rd-recruit-training-battalion-at-parris-island-recruits-insignia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3rd-recruit-training-battalion-at-parris-island-recruits-insignia/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:49:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/3rd-recruit-training-battalion-at-parris-island-recruits-insignia/ 32.34999100 -80.69366300 <![CDATA[Marine's Graduating]]>

Marine's Graduating
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By: maveriick
@ 2009-02-28 14:34:55]]>

Marine's Graduating
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By: maveriick
@ 2009-02-28 14:34:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marines-graduating/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marines-graduating/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:34:55 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marines-graduating/ 32.74096900 -117.19668300 <![CDATA[San Diego F-18 Crash (Dec 8, 2008)]]>

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San Diego F-18 Crash (Dec 8, 2008)
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By: jbottero
@ 2008-12-08 13:15:05
Location near Cather Avenue and Huggins Street in San Diego, just off the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, where on December 8th, 2008, an F-18 crashed into the residential neighborhood.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/san-diego-f-18-crash-dec-8-2008/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/san-diego-f-18-crash-dec-8-2008/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:15:05 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/san-diego-f-18-crash-dec-8-2008/ 32.86074800 -117.19802700 <![CDATA[US Marine Corps Band at graduation ceremony]]>

US Marine Corps Band at graduation ceremony
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-12 00:52:07]]>

US Marine Corps Band at graduation ceremony
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-12 00:52:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-marine-corps-band-at-graduation-ceremony/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-marine-corps-band-at-graduation-ceremony/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:52:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-marine-corps-band-at-graduation-ceremony/ 32.74112500 -117.19729900 <![CDATA[Marine Recruits on the Firing Range]]>

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Marine Recruits on the Firing Range
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-06-18 09:05:09]]>

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Marine Recruits on the Firing Range
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-06-18 09:05:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-recruits-on-the-firing-range/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-recruits-on-the-firing-range/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:05:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-recruits-on-the-firing-range/ 32.33650300 -80.71142100 <![CDATA[Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma]]>

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-26 20:02:52
Marine Corps Air Station Futenma or MCAS Futenma (ICAO: ROTM) is a United States Marine Corps base located in the city of Ginowan on the island of Okinawa. It is home to approximately 4,000 Marines of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and has been a U.S. military airbase since the island was occupied following the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Marine Corps pilots and aircrew are assigned to the base for training and providing air support to other land-based Marines in Okinawa.

The base includes a 2,800 meter-long runway as well as extensive barracks, administrative and logistical facilities. The air station is tasked with operating a variety of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft in support of the III Marine Expeditionary Force. The base is also used as a United Nations air facility.]]>

Marine recruits
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-09-09 19:54:51]]>

Marine recruits
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-09-09 19:54:51]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-recruits/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-recruits/ Sun, 09 Sep 2007 19:54:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-recruits/ 32.73894300 -117.19482600 <![CDATA[Marine recruitment]]>

Marine recruitment
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By: maveriick
@ 2007-08-16 08:36:17
It just does not get any more military!
Semper Fi!]]>

Marine recruitment
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By: maveriick
@ 2007-08-16 08:36:17
It just does not get any more military!
Semper Fi!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-recruitment/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-recruitment/ Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:36:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-recruitment/ 32.74446600 -117.20123100 <![CDATA[USMC M1A1 tanks under tarps]]>

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USMC M1A1 tanks under tarps
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-17 10:49:06
This particular image is much older than most of the others in the area. This is an older mtnc shed. The newer one isn't built in this image but is in the other imagery. In the other images this shed is no longer used.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/usmc-m1a1-tanks-under-tarps/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/usmc-m1a1-tanks-under-tarps/ Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:49:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/usmc-m1a1-tanks-under-tarps/ 43.10070500 -76.12426500 <![CDATA[M88 Recovery Vehicle]]>

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M88 Recovery Vehicle
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-17 10:45:53
Tank Recovery vehicles like the M88 were designed to recover damaged vehicles from the frontline while under fire. The standard ARV in the US Army immediately after the Second World War was the M74, designed by Bowen-McLaughlin-York (later BMY and now part of United Defense), which produced over 1,000 vehicles.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m88-recovery-vehicle/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m88-recovery-vehicle/ Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:45:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m88-recovery-vehicle/ 43.10070500 -76.12426500 <![CDATA[USMC tanks under tarps]]>

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USMC tanks under tarps
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-17 10:43:59
Could be M109s or M1A1s.]]>

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USMC tanks under tarps
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-17 10:43:59
Could be M109s or M1A1s.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/usmc-tanks-under-tarps/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/usmc-tanks-under-tarps/ Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:43:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/usmc-tanks-under-tarps/ 43.10071700 -76.12319000 <![CDATA[Camouflaged tent]]>

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Camouflaged tent
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-12 11:09:02]]>

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Camouflaged tent
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-12 11:09:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camouflaged-tent/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camouflaged-tent/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:09:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/camouflaged-tent/ 33.22535900 -117.39852100 <![CDATA[US Marine Corps AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV)]]>

US Marine Corps AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV)

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US Marine Corps AAV-7A1 Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-12 11:07:04
The Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV)—official designation AAV-7A1 (formerly known as LVT-7) is the current amphibious troop transport of the United States Marine Corps but is also operated by other forces.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-marine-corps-aav-7a1-amphibious-assault-vehicle-aav/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-marine-corps-aav-7a1-amphibious-assault-vehicle-aav/ Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:07:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-marine-corps-aav-7a1-amphibious-assault-vehicle-aav/ 33.21971800 -117.40232800 <![CDATA[Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic]]>

Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic

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Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-29 15:13:46
Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic - Amphibious Reconnaissance Section.

The mission of Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic is to provide instruction and training for personnel and units of the US Atlantic Fleet, reserve components, and allied military personnel in order to achieve and maintain an optimum state of readiness for amphibious operations; to provide training in shipboard engineering, naval gunfire support, naval science, and seamanship, conduct training for the total force in the doctrine, tactics and techniques of amphibious, Maritime Prepositioned Forces (MPF), and waterborne operations, with emphasis on landing forces matters for the Atlantic Fleet.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-corps-expeditionary-warfare-training-group-atlantic/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-corps-expeditionary-warfare-training-group-atlantic/ Tue, 29 May 2007 15:13:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/marine-corps-expeditionary-warfare-training-group-atlantic/ 36.93112600 -76.02453800 <![CDATA[Training Exercise In Progress]]>

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Training Exercise In Progress
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-02-12 00:56:35
Fake Town on the US Navy Northwest Radio Station
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Training Exercise In Progress
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-02-12 00:56:35
Fake Town on the US Navy Northwest Radio Station
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/training-exercise-in-progress/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/training-exercise-in-progress/ Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:56:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/training-exercise-in-progress/ 36.56873400 -76.27520500 <![CDATA[Fake Iraqi town "Sasoville"]]>

Fake Iraqi town "Sasoville"
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-10 01:24:11
Range 210 MOUT Facility

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Fake Iraqi town "Sasoville"
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-10 01:24:11
Range 210 MOUT Facility

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fake-iraqi-town-sasoville/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fake-iraqi-town-sasoville/ Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:24:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fake-iraqi-town-sasoville/ 34.24871200 -116.02358600 <![CDATA[Former Marine One (H-34) at Kissimmee Muncipal Airport]]>

Former Marine One (H-34) at Kissimmee Muncipal Airport

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Former Marine One (H-34) at Kissimmee Muncipal Airport
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-01-22 10:28:35]]>

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Former Marine One (H-34) at Kissimmee Muncipal Airport
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-01-22 10:28:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-marine-one-h-34-at-kissimmee-muncipal-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-marine-one-h-34-at-kissimmee-muncipal-airport/ Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:28:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-marine-one-h-34-at-kissimmee-muncipal-airport/ 28.29458900 -81.44622100 <![CDATA['USMC' at Fort Lewis]]>

'USMC' at Fort Lewis
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-18 12:12:36]]>

'USMC' at Fort Lewis
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-18 12:12:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/usmc-at-fort-lewis/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/usmc-at-fort-lewis/ Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:12:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/usmc-at-fort-lewis/ 47.11736500 -122.53078800 <![CDATA[Shipping Out]]>

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Shipping Out
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By: Pdunn
@ 2006-07-24 07:22:23
Weaponry and vehicles wait to be loaded aboard a transport ship.]]>

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Shipping Out
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By: Pdunn
@ 2006-07-24 07:22:23
Weaponry and vehicles wait to be loaded aboard a transport ship.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipping-out/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipping-out/ Mon, 24 Jul 2006 07:22:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipping-out/ 30.39259600 -81.54177800