Eye on History
All Hands, August, 2004
Eye on History is a monthly photo feature sponsored by the Naval Historical Center. For more photos pertaining to naval history, go to www.history.navy.mil.
1962
President John F. Kennedy inspects members of the newly-formed SEAL Team 2 at NAB, Little Creek, Va. Navy Frogman BM1 Louis Kucnski (right) wears an MK V Semi-Closed Circuit Underwater Breathing Apparatus.
1943
Office of Strategic Services Maritime Unit (OSS-MU) operator wearing the Lambertsen Amphibious Respiratory Unit (LARU) during training. OSS-MU men were the nation's first combat swimmers. Navy Underwater Demolition Team adopted their diving tactics and equipment during the post-war period.
1945
An underwater demolition team member aboard USS Schmitt (APD 76) prepares demolition charges for the invasion of Borneo.
Mid-to-late 1950s
Underwater Demolition Team members, diving Draeger Lt Lungll, used a closed-circuit, oxygen rebreather in the '50s.
Viet Nam
Members of a U.S. Vavy SEAL Team deployed to the Republic of Viet Nam relax after a tough day in the field.
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