United States Marines dressed in invasion uniform on board an invasion ship heading to Tarawa, Kiribati during World War II. Marine reads orders to a group. Marines chock 50 cal. Water cooled machine guns on board the ship. Marines set up tripods for machine guns two men in the background set up machine guns. Men break down equipment and walk off with it.
United States marine officers stand against the rail on a ship as they converse one of them has a binoculars around his neck. A Marine Colonel speaks to the officers on the deck of an invasion ship. Several officers stand around the mock up of Tarawa Island and converse about the invasion on board a transport ship.
A Trans World Airlines Lockheed Constellation plane in public demonstration flight with mountains in the background in California, United States. Aircraft landing gear is lowered in demonstration, while cruising aloft.
'Making of an American ' An immigrant comes to Gary, Indiana from South Central Europe. He gets employed as a laborer at Illinois steel company of United States Steel Corporation. A demonstration shows safety devices for workers while working at a railroad, steel plant and with machine tools. Men wear goggles while working to prevent chips from getting into the eye. Various other devices like locking of switches, guard for circulation saw, guard on emery wheels, guard over belt, pulley and a fan at the steel plant.
Highlights the role of United States Coast Guard in Operation Desert Storm against Iraqi occupation of Kuwait in Arabian Peninsula. Men of Port Security and Harbor Defense on duty as they ensure safety of cargo on ports. PS3 Pete Grim explains the role of Port Security and Harbor Defense as a man checks for explosives with a detector. A fully armored patrol boat underway at sea. Commander Tom Johnson appreciates the role of Port security and Harbor Defense forces. Men on guard even under tough conditions. MK1 John Gaida narrates a personal experience how he did performed his duty even under a missile attack.
Exercise Bright Star 80 in Egypt. United States UH-60 and an Egyptian helicopter hover over a sandy field in Egypt. Soldiers repel down from the two helicopters and land onto the field.
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