Life as a US Military Photographer

Dedicated Combat Camera units photograph operation on the ground, at sea and in air--even in battle. We joined them for two days of training

• By Laurence Chen on November 28, 2011
• Photo: Laurence Chen

Navy Combat Camera’s standard-issue Nikon D700 and Nightstalker II night vision system by Tactical Solutions LLC.

Combat photographer work on the ground, at sea, and as shown here, in the air.

Sergeants and petty officers aren’t the only ones who can get in your face

A photographer documents simulated munitions found during a night training exercise.

Military personel editing images captured with night vision gear.

Combat Camera photographers from all branches of the U.S. military participate in Quick Shot field exercises designed to train them in small-unit combat operations.

Chen captured the U.S. Navy’s twice-yearly Combat Camera field training. In this photo, combat camera photographers watch another unit maneuver during a reconnaissance exercise.

A unit practices with M4 rifles on the firing range.

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