I downloaded the hi res stuff, and then resized them down to 800x pixels with Paint Shop Pro, if you want the hi res stuff, they're all on that server...
This took me quite some time to put together, so be appreciative, peons!
Let's all go back in time to COLD WAR MANIA!
In this Artist's conception, Soviet technicians load nuclear-armed AS-16 short-range attack missiles onto a rotary launcher on a Blackjack strategic bomber. (Released to Public)
An artist's conception of Soviet mobile anti-aircraft and missile activity: SA-X-12B Giant surface-to-air-missiles are transported on tracked vehicles and launched, while radar and other support units also deploy. (Released to Public)
An artist's concept of the Soviet ZSU-X anti-aircraft system.
An artist's concept of the Soviet strategic ballistic missile submarine tender ALEXANDER BRYKIN reloading a Typhoon class submarine.
An artist's concept of a Soviet submarine base equipped with underground shelters.
An artist's concept of Soviet Mi-24 Hind helicopters delivering chemical warfare agents.
An artist' concept of two Soviet Orlan class wing-in-ground-effect craft in flight
Artist's concept of a Soviet space plane in use during an anti-satellite mission
A artist's concept of Soviet surface-to-air laser weapons.
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Ahhh, the good old days of Red Square parades...
Motorized Infantry Troops on Tactical Exercise. URAAAA!
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Let's now fast forward to oh, 1990?
Looking Tall.
Even more Taller.
What the crap is going on here?!?!? The guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59), right, lies tied up near several ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet. The Soviet ship third from left is the Udaloy class guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV.
WTF? An American sailor assists with evening colors aboard a Soviet naval vessel. Again, WTF?
A Soviet navy color guard parades the Soviet and US flags at a review held during a visit to Vladivostok by two US Navy ships. Okay now, stop messing with my head man!
Admiral Charles R. Larson, right, Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet, shakes hands with a Soviet captain, second rank, after arriving in Vladivostok with the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57).
Members of a Soviet navy honor guard salute after laying a wreath to the base of a war memorial. Directly behind the honor guard are Admiral Charles R. Larson, Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet.
US and Soviet navy personnel stand by as the barge they are riding aboard approaches the Soviet nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser FRUNZE.
An American officer aboard a barge watches as the craft approaches the Soviet nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser FRUNZE.
Admiral Gennadi Khvatov, Commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet, entertains Admiral Charles R. Larson, Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet, in his cabin aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser FRUNZE.
Admiral Charles R. Larson, Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet, sits on the bridge of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser FRUNZE.
US and Soviet officers gather on the stern of the Soviet nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser FRUNZE during a visit to the city by the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59) and the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57). Admiral Charles R. Larson, Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet, is seated over the white stripe. He is flanked by Vice Admiral John H. Fetterman Jr., right, Commander, Naval Air Force, US Pacific Fleet, and Admiral Gennadi Khvatov, Commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet. (Released to Public)
Admiral Charles R. Larson, Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet, looks through a gunner's sight simulator at a Soviet navy service school in Vladviostock.
Admiral Charles R. Larson, Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet, looks in on a computer class at a Soviet navy service school during a visit to the city by two US Navy ships.
Standing at the head table, Admiral Gennadi Khvatov, Commander, Soviet Pacific Fleet, and Admiral Charles R. Larson, Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet touch glasses after making a toast at a luncheon held during a visit to the city by two US Navy ships.
Mmm. Frunzetastic.
The Soviet Strategic Rust Stockpile!
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Sea World Ahoy Comrades!
A view of the sign in the front of an enlisted club aboard the base during a five-day goodwill visit [to San Diego] by three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet.
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An F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 186th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Montana Air National Guard, escorts a Soviet Su-27 Flanker aircraft to the Canadian border after an air show. (Released to Public)
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Fast Forwarding to oh, 1994!
Sailors and Marines on board the dock landing platform USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) man the rails as their ship transits into the harbor at Vladivostok for the start of a three day good will visit and to take part in the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise. In the background Russian sailors can be seen on deck manning the rail of their ship, the Udaloy class guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL SHAPOSHNIKOV (BPK-572).
A Russian sailor monitors a navigational radar screen on board the Russian Navy Ropucha II class tank landing ship LST-007 as the vessel transits toward an isolated beach near Vladivostok for cross training operations between U.S. and Russian amphibious forces as part of the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise. (Released to Public)
Russian Chief of Staff and the 1st Deputy Director to the Russian Commander in Chief, (equivalent to USN CNO), Admiral Kasatonov watches as amphibious assault vehicles (AAV's from the USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) (not shown) come ashore at an isolated beach near Vladivostok for cross training operations between U.S. & Russian AAV battalions. This is part of the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise. (Released to Public)
A light amphibious resupply cargo vehicle (LARC) from the USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8), assigned to Beach Master Unit One, is used to transport safety personnel, plus local and military media, onto an isolated beach near Vladivostok for cross training operations between U.S. and Russian AAV battalions as part of the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise. The Ropucha II class tank landing ship BDK-007 is in the background.
Safety personnel from Coronado based Beach masters Unit One direct a U.S. light armored vehicle (LAV) ashore from the USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) utility landing craft (LCU) onto an isolated section of beach near Vladivostok for cross training operations between U.S. & Russian amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) battalions as part of the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise.
Amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) driven by Marines from the 3rd USMC Division, Okinawa, slowly make their way toward an isolated beach near Vladivostok for cross training operations between U.S. and Russian AAV battalions as part of the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise. The Ropucha II class tank landing ship BDK-007 is in the background.
As a young Russian officer watches, amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) from the 3rd USMC Division, are maneuvered onto the Russian Ropucha II class tank landing ship BDK-007 at a beach near Vladivostok for cross training operations between U.S. and Russian AAV battalions as part of the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise. The Ropucha II class tank landing ship BDK-007 is in the background. (Released to Public)
An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) from the 3rd USMC Division is maneuvered onto the Russian Navy tank landing ship BDK-007 at a beach near Vladivostok for cross training operations between U.S. and Russian AAV battalions as part of the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise.
A amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) of the 3rd USMC Division is in the water with the Russian Navy Ropucha II class tank landing ship BDK-007 in the background. A second AAV is about to enter the water behind the Russian BTR-70 AAV.
Russian Marines hurry ashore from a utility landing craft (LCU) from the USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8) onto a beach near Vladivostok during cross training operations between U.S. & Russian AAV forces as part of the combined disaster relief exercise.
During the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise, a Russian BTR-70 amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) makes its way to shore from the Russian Ropucha II class tank landing ship BDK-007 in response to a mock earthquake distress call. (Released to Public)
During the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise, a Russian BTR-70 AAV makes its way to the mock earthquake site near Vladivostok. (Released to Public)
Russian infantrymen work together loading stretchers onto a Russian Ka-27PS Helix-D search and rescue helicopter to evacuate mock injured personnel from a simulated earthquake site near Vladivostok, Russia during the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise.
After cross training operations were complete, a Russian BTR-70 amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) exits the water onto an isolated beach near Vladivostok. Russian practice drills were concluded during the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise.
At the conclusion of the combined American-Russian disaster relief exercise that took place near Vladivostok, American Marines and Navy Hospital Corpsman were treated to a traditional lunch of porridge and hot tea from a field kitchen manned by Russian infantrymen. (Released to Public)
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Fast Forwarding to oh, 1996!
US Sailors and Marines climb onto a Light Amphibious Reconnaissance Craft (LARC) from a 1600 Class Utility Landing Craft (LCU) loaded with medical vehicles and supplies during Exercise COOPERATION FROM THE SEA '96, near Vladivostok, Russia. LARCs were used to carry US personnel to the shore after a submerged sand bar prevented the LCU from reaching land. The exercise is a joint venture between US and Russian naval forces designed to improve disaster-relief operations and to further understanding between the two nations. (Released to Public)
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Fast Forwarding to oh, 2006!
US Marine Corp (USMC) personnel with the 3rd Force Service Support Group (FSSG), attached to the Vladivostok Port Visit Detachment, spent time with Russian orphans at the Gator Cafe aboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious ShipUSS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49).
US Navy (USN) Chief Master-At-Arms (MAC) Mary McQuain explains the ship's post office operations to a group of Russian World War II (WWII) military veterans as they tour the USN Amphibious Command Ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19) during the ship's visit at Vladivostok, Russia (RUS).
I especially like the subs launching missiles.
