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Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Supporting Aviation Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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In the Air, On Land and Sea Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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On the Road Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Faster, Stronger! Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Pull the Cord Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Green Amphibious Monster Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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All Aboard Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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They See Me Rollin' Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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I Can Fly Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Night Fire Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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In Our Sights Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Overseas Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Making the Call Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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In the Weeds Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Motivation Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Need a Lift Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Through the Snow Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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So I Says to the Guy Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Rushing by Rushmore Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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On Patrol Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Bayonet Assault Course Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Hip Throw Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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F-18 to Yuma Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Incoming Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Quick Draw Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Chopper to Chopper Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Light 'Em Up Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Ruler of the Sky Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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High Rope Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Don't Look Down Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Old Corps Meets New Corps Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Fast Roping Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Hit the Ground Running Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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With Honor Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Diamond in the Rough Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Snowman Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Need for Speed Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Sunrise Over Afghanistan Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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From Dawn to Setting Sun Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Guidon Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Bye, Bye Birdie Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Birds of a Feather Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Red Smoke Skies Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Always Faithful Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Pepper Spray to the Face Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Into the Wild Blue Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Leaving the Bird Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Training Raid Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Buddy Rush Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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Blast Off! Marines first landed in Haiti in 1915 to help restore order and political stability. Four years later, the First Division, Squadron E arrived in Port-au-Prince to support the First Provisional Brigade there. Within weeks, the squadron moved to a nearby seaplane base at Bizaton, the Haitian Navy Yard. Commanded by Harvey B. Mims, pilots flew five Curtiss HS-2Ls, six Curtiss JN-4HG-1s, and one Curtiss N-9 against the Caco bandits. Photo by U.S. Marine Corps.

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