Minuteman III Missile Launch - California to Kwajalein Atoll

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This Minuteman III video chronicles the Follow-on Test and Evaluation of a Minuteman III missile. It tells the story of what was perhaps the most photogenic missile launch in Vandenberg AFB history by focusing on the task force that prepared and conducted the launch. The story unfolds to include the science, history and geography of a 6000 nautical mile, 28 minute journey across the Western Test Range from Central California to the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Take particular note of the skills of the helicopter-based videographer: at 2 seconds after lauch the missile is moving at 3 times the speed of sound -- yet is perfectly captured going through a hole in the clouds.

US marines land on Kwajalein Atoll

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Kwajalein Atoll was the administrative center of the Japanese-held Marshall Islands. The atoll was 73 miles long, with eighteen islands clustered together. During the Battle of Midway radio stations on Kwajalein listened to traffic between Hawaii and Midway. When the Americans moved through the Marshalls in early 1944, Kwajalein was a primary target. With Kwajalein in Japanese hands for decades, it was assumed that there would be casualties as heavy as Tarawa. A sustained air campaign from the Gilberts and from aircraft carriers pounded Kwajalein for days prior to the landings on January 31, 1944.

Battlefront: "On Kwajalein 1944" (Marshall Islands) 1/4

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Kwajalein is one of the world's largest coral atolls as measured by area of enclosed water. Comprising 97 islets, it has a land ar Kwajalein is one of the world's largest coral atolls as measured by area of enclosed water. Comprising 97 islets, it has a land area of 16.4 km², and surrounds one of the largest lagoons in the world, with an area of 2174 km².[citation needed] Kwajalein Island is the southernmost, and the largest, of the islands in the Kwajalein atoll. The northernmost, and second largest, island is Roi-Namur. The population of Kwajalein island is approximately 2,600, mostly Americans and a small number of Marshall Islanders and other nationals, all of whom have express permission from the U.S. Army to live there. The primary mode of personal transportation is the bicycle and housing is free for most personnel, depending on contract or tour of duty. The U.S. forces for the landings were Rear Admiral Richmond K. Turner's 5th Amphibious Force, and Major General Holland M. Smith's V Amphibious Corps, which comprised the 4th Marine Division commanded by Maj. Gen. Harry Schmidt, the 7th Infantry Division commanded by Maj.Gen. Charles H. Corlett, plus the 22nd Marine, 106th Infantry, and the 111th Infantry regiments. The 4th and 7th Divisions were assigned to the initial landings at Kwajalein, while the 2nd Battalion of the 106th was assigned to the simultaneous capture of Majuro Atoll. The rest of the 106th and the 22nd Marines were in reserve for Kwajalein, while awaiting the following assault on Eniwetok, scheduled for three months later. The 7th Infantry Division began by capturing the small islands labeled Carlos, Carter, Cecil, and Carlson on January 31, which were used as artillery bases for the next day's assault. Kwajalein Island is 2.5 miles (4 km) long but only 880 yards (800 m) wide. There was therefore no possibility of defence in depth and the Japanese planned to counter-attack the landing beaches. They had not realized until the battle of Tarawa that American amphibious vehicles could cross coral reefs and so land on the lagoon side of an atoll; accordingly the strongest defences on Kwajalein faced the ocean. The bombardment by battleships, B-24 bombers from Apamama, and artillery on Carlson was devastating. The U.S. Army history of the battle quotes a participant as saying that "the entire island looked as if it had been picked up 20,000 feet and then dropped." By the time the 7th Division landed on Kwajalein Island on February 1, 1944, there was little resistance; by night the Americans estimated that only 1,500 of the original 5,000 defenders were still alive. On the north side of the atoll, the 4th Marine Division followed the same plan, first capturing islets Ivan, Jacob, Albert, Allen, and Abraham on January 31, and landing on Roi-Namur on February 1. The airfield on Roi (the eastern half) was captured quickly, and Namur (the western half) fell the next day. The worst setback came when a Marine demolition team threw a satchel charge of high explosives into a Japanese bunker which turned out to be a torpedo warhead magazine. The resulting explosion killed twenty Marines and wounded dozens more. Only 51 of the original 3,500 Japanese defenders of Roi-Namur survived to be captured.

"Big" Waves at Emon Beach, Kwajalein Atoll

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A developing tropical disturbance in the central Marshall Islands generated rough seas (by Kwaj standards) and impressive waves along the lagoon side Kwajalein Atoll's east reef. The school kids had a blast body surfing (as did I), which was a perfect way to usher in a three-day weekend. For more material from Kwajalein, visit... http://www.mcgrathimages.com/Gallery/Locations/Kwajalein/

Battlefront: "On Kwajalein 1944" (Marshall Islands) 2/4

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Kwajalein is one of the world's largest coral atolls as measured by area of enclosed water. Comprising 97 islets, it has a land ar Kwajalein is one of the world's largest coral atolls as measured by area of enclosed water. Comprising 97 islets, it has a land area of 16.4 km², and surrounds one of the largest lagoons in the world, with an area of 2174 km².[citation needed] Kwajalein Island is the southernmost, and the largest, of the islands in the Kwajalein atoll. The northernmost, and second largest, island is Roi-Namur. The population of Kwajalein island is approximately 2,600, mostly Americans and a small number of Marshall Islanders and other nationals, all of whom have express permission from the U.S. Army to live there. The primary mode of personal transportation is the bicycle and housing is free for most personnel, depending on contract or tour of duty. The U.S. forces for the landings were Rear Admiral Richmond K. Turner's 5th Amphibious Force, and Major General Holland M. Smith's V Amphibious Corps, which comprised the 4th Marine Division commanded by Maj. Gen. Harry Schmidt, the 7th Infantry Division commanded by Maj.Gen. Charles H. Corlett, plus the 22nd Marine, 106th Infantry, and the 111th Infantry regiments. The 4th and 7th Divisions were assigned to the initial landings at Kwajalein, while the 2nd Battalion of the 106th was assigned to the simultaneous capture of Majuro Atoll. The rest of the 106th and the 22nd Marines were in reserve for Kwajalein, while awaiting the following assault on Eniwetok, scheduled for three months later. The 7th Infantry Division began by capturing the small islands labeled Carlos, Carter, Cecil, and Carlson on January 31, which were used as artillery bases for the next day's assault. Kwajalein Island is 2.5 miles (4 km) long but only 880 yards (800 m) wide. There was therefore no possibility of defence in depth and the Japanese planned to counter-attack the landing beaches. They had not realized until the battle of Tarawa that American amphibious vehicles could cross coral reefs and so land on the lagoon side of an atoll; accordingly the strongest defences on Kwajalein faced the ocean. The bombardment by battleships, B-24 bombers from Apamama, and artillery on Carlson was devastating. The U.S. Army history of the battle quotes a participant as saying that "the entire island looked as if it had been picked up 20,000 feet and then dropped." By the time the 7th Division landed on Kwajalein Island on February 1, 1944, there was little resistance; by night the Americans estimated that only 1,500 of the original 5,000 defenders were still alive. On the north side of the atoll, the 4th Marine Division followed the same plan, first capturing islets Ivan, Jacob, Albert, Allen, and Abraham on January 31, and landing on Roi-Namur on February 1. The airfield on Roi (the eastern half) was captured quickly, and Namur (the western half) fell the next day. The worst setback came when a Marine demolition team threw a satchel charge of high explosives into a Japanese bunker which turned out to be a torpedo warhead magazine. The resulting explosion killed twenty Marines and wounded dozens more. Only 51 of the original 3,500 Japanese defenders of Roi-Namur survived to be captured.

Battlefront: "On Kwajalein 1944" (Marshall Islands) 3/4

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Kwajalein is one of the world's largest coral atolls as measured by area of enclosed water. Comprising 97 islets, it has a land ar Kwajalein is one of the world's largest coral atolls as measured by area of enclosed water. Comprising 97 islets, it has a land area of 16.4 km², and surrounds one of the largest lagoons in the world, with an area of 2174 km².[citation needed] Kwajalein Island is the southernmost, and the largest, of the islands in the Kwajalein atoll. The northernmost, and second largest, island is Roi-Namur. The population of Kwajalein island is approximately 2,600, mostly Americans and a small number of Marshall Islanders and other nationals, all of whom have express permission from the U.S. Army to live there. The primary mode of personal transportation is the bicycle and housing is free for most personnel, depending on contract or tour of duty. The U.S. forces for the landings were Rear Admiral Richmond K. Turner's 5th Amphibious Force, and Major General Holland M. Smith's V Amphibious Corps, which comprised the 4th Marine Division commanded by Maj. Gen. Harry Schmidt, the 7th Infantry Division commanded by Maj.Gen. Charles H. Corlett, plus the 22nd Marine, 106th Infantry, and the 111th Infantry regiments. The 4th and 7th Divisions were assigned to the initial landings at Kwajalein, while the 2nd Battalion of the 106th was assigned to the simultaneous capture of Majuro Atoll. The rest of the 106th and the 22nd Marines were in reserve for Kwajalein, while awaiting the following assault on Eniwetok, scheduled for three months later. The 7th Infantry Division began by capturing the small islands labeled Carlos, Carter, Cecil, and Carlson on January 31, which were used as artillery bases for the next day's assault. Kwajalein Island is 2.5 miles (4 km) long but only 880 yards (800 m) wide. There was therefore no possibility of defence in depth and the Japanese planned to counter-attack the landing beaches. They had not realized until the battle of Tarawa that American amphibious vehicles could cross coral reefs and so land on the lagoon side of an atoll; accordingly the strongest defences on Kwajalein faced the ocean. The bombardment by battleships, B-24 bombers from Apamama, and artillery on Carlson was devastating. The U.S. Army history of the battle quotes a participant as saying that "the entire island looked as if it had been picked up 20,000 feet and then dropped." By the time the 7th Division landed on Kwajalein Island on February 1, 1944, there was little resistance; by night the Americans estimated that only 1,500 of the original 5,000 defenders were still alive. On the north side of the atoll, the 4th Marine Division followed the same plan, first capturing islets Ivan, Jacob, Albert, Allen, and Abraham on January 31, and landing on Roi-Namur on February 1. The airfield on Roi (the eastern half) was captured quickly, and Namur (the western half) fell the next day. The worst setback came when a Marine demolition team threw a satchel charge of high explosives into a Japanese bunker which turned out to be a torpedo warhead magazine. The resulting explosion killed twenty Marines and wounded dozens more. Only 51 of the original 3,500 Japanese defenders of Roi-Namur survived to be captured.

Roi Namur: A Living History - Windows on the Atoll Kwajalein

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This is a mini production by AFN Kwajalein worker Kane Farabaugh about the northern island of Roi Namur in the Kwajalein Atoll of the Marshall Islands. Once a Japanese base during World War 2, it is now operated by the United States Army Kwajalein Missile Range, and supports the National Missile Defense Shield.

Come Fly With Me - Aircraft of Kwajalein Atoll

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A collection of the wide variety of aircraft that pass through the US Army Kwajalein Atoll (USAKA) Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site (RTS). Includes footage of a C-130 Hercules, C-141 Starlifter, S-3B Viking, UH-1 Huey, F-18 Hornet, F-111, and DeHavilland Twin Otter (DHC-6).

Kwajalein Serenity

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A cornucopia of scenes, both from land and air, of the beautiful Kwajalein Atoll. Please visit the following link for a large collection of photos and videos from Kwaj: http://www.mcgrathimages.com/Gallery/Locations/Kwajalein/

Kwajalein - kinetic sculpture, powered by sunlight

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Tags: atoll  atomic  bikini  energy  hollinger  islands  jellyfish  kinetic  kwajalein  man  marine  o'  power  sculpture  solar  steve  war 

website: http://www.stevehollinger.com This is a low-res video of "Kwajalein", a kinetic sculpture that is powered by sunlight. This sculpture was borne of a fairly recent exploration of the atomic age, reading and talking with scientists who have varying perspectives on a period in our history when our country conducted over 1200 atomic and nuclear tests - atmospheric, underground and oceanic. Scientific discovery has carried us through uncharted waters that we label "progress" -- with sights set based on a constructed rationale that may prove as illusory as blind faith. What are the consequences? If these thoughts don't make much sense, that's because I'm just working through them. So, what is progress, and where are we going? I'd really be interested in hearing any responses. *** update: my mac-based safari browser won't submit my comments. for the time being, if you need a response please include e-mail address or drop me a line **** related topics: kinetic sculpture kinetic sculptures heliotrope heat endothermic exothermic heliotropic sculpture sunlight solar energy solar powered solar power temperature ambient energy solar cell solar panel bimetallic bi-metallic alchemy conjurer magic ultraviolet alchemist magician mystery mysteries ambient light ambient heat ambient resonance energy artificial heart jellyfish skeleton cloudcatcher static electricity van de graaf blue heart cenotaph arts artist artwork mutoscope bifringent zoetrope cabinet of curiosities kunstkammern sideshow carnival hi how you doin? midway tarot cards ouija board boston new york paris london munich berlin kiwi tokyo voltaire lisbon stamford cambridge tokyo machu pichu borneo gypsy fortune teller liquid crystal somnabulist france french memory england english america american optical optics parallax stereogram artemesia absinthe wormwood papillon microphotograph microprinting polarize polarity bumberchute prism wavelength camera obscura pinhole photography magnetism gravitation carbon morphology topology levitation aether whiskey snapdragon fiddlehead seaweed autobahn splinter gangrene leprosy cardullos morbier massachusetts institute of technology harvard stanford conjurer voodoo piltdown fiji mermaid carnivore barnum muybridge marey velveeta praxinoscope expressionism max beckman george grosz otto dix murnau nosferatu caligari fritz lang schreck chaney golem sturgeon museum of modern art da vinci antigravity de sade wimshurst spectervision stereo realist kinetiscope houdini cartier bresson toussaud carl jung jungian synchronicity jurassic technology moma louvre biennial venice biennale decordova guggenheim hi dad storm king dia beacon mutter straussian museum of natural history mfa fossil butte wyoming museum of fine arts miami art electron atom neutron pulsar albedo quasar quark photon neutrino ultraviolet infrared maritime show chase gallery whitney jean tinguely marcel duchamp joseph cornell atomic clock nuclear radiation bikini island atoll spiderweb gamma ray x-ray atmospheric polaroid emulsion copper etching glasswork submarine rhesus waxwork metalurgy aerogel nomex albertus seba ernst haeckel mica cantelope jurassic lower cretaceous cambrian precambrian eocene breadcrumbs

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