An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Department of Defense
Search
QUICK LINKS
Legal & Administrative

Legacy HomepageNewsSpecial ReportsOperation Inherent ResolveOperation Inherent Resolve Image Gallery

Photo Gallery

U.S. Marine Cpl. Mark Skolnick scans the shore line as he conducts a beach reconnaissance in Sitka Bay, Alaska.
U.S. Marine Cpl. Mark Skolnick scans the shore line as he conducts a beach reconnaissance in Sitka Bay, Alaska, on March 2, 2000, during Exercise Northern Edge 2000. Northern Edge 2000 is Alaska's largest joint military training exercise involving over 10,000 men and women from all five services. Skolnick is attached to Echo Company, 4th Marine Reconnaissance Battalion.