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[Marine Puppies]

Description: Photograph of Pvt. William A. Zeckman (left) and Cpl. Harry M. Wells (right) holding five puppies that were adopted by the Marines as mascots. Zeckman is shirtless with long pants and is holding three puppies. Wells is also shirtless with long pants and is holding two puppies.
Date: August 2, 1944
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Mobile Unit]

Description: Photograph of two marines using a Japanese cart. One stands behind the cart to push it and the other is sat in the cart with a gun in his hands.
Date: August 6, 1944
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Briefing]

Description: Photograph of a briefing between tank commanders of a Marine assault unit near Adelup Point, Guam as their crews take a break for a smoke and minor adjustments of their machines. Behind the group of men, four tanks are lined up as repairs are being done.
Date: August 6, 1944
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[American Rice Thrasher in Guam]

Description: Photograph of a group of Marines inspecting an American rice thrasher found in the outskirts of Agat Town, Guam. The marines stand partially in uniform. Three of the marines are facing towards the rice thrasher while the rest look directly towards the camera.
Date: August 2, 1944
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Home Again]

Description: Photograph of four soldiers in uniform standing around a plaque with the words "U.S. Marine Barracks Naval Station Guam" carved on the front. The soldiers are (from left to right) Colonel Merlin F. Schneider, John C. Brown, Carmen J. Catania, and Joseph J. Mannino.
Date: August 5, 1944
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Return from Makin Island]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Nimitz, Col. Carlson and Lt. Gen. Delos C. Emmons after Col. Carlson's return from a raid on Makin Island. Admiral Nimitz is holding a Japanese officer's sword and pistol that was presented to him by Col. Carlson.
Date: 1942-08~
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[War Weary Devil Dogs]

Description: Photograph of battle-weary Marines moving into a rest area in Guam after being relieved at the front lines by fresh troops. The men are arranged into two straight rows on either side of a dirt road.
Date: August 9, 1944
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Death Plays No Favorites]

Description: Photograph of Juanita Salles Fejeran standing beside the graves of Colonel Douglas McNair and Private First-Class Poy Chin Y on the outskirts of Agana, Guam Island.
Date: August 22, 1944
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Well Done]

Description: Photograph of Marine Lieut. Gen. Holland McT. Smith (holding helmet) congratulating a unit of the First Provisional Marine Brigade. The brigade has formed a circle around the lieutenant general and everyone is looking towards him.
Date: August 5, 1944
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Havoc on Tanambogo Island]

Description: Photograph of Tanambogo Island after a barrage from Pacific ships and planes that proceeded landing operations by U.S. Marines. A smoke pillar can be seen rising from the island. Gavutu and Florida Island can be seen in the background.
Date: 1942-08~
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Marine Public Relations Shelter in Guam]

Description: Photograph of three shirtless Marines standing in front of a small shelter with a sign reading "Public Relations" attached to it. Two men sit inside the small shelter behind the three men.
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: United States. Marine Corps.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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