JAVELIN THRUST 2010 -- The following artworks were created by Sgt. Kristopher J. Battles during exercise Javelin Thrust 2010.
Javelin Thrust is an annual exercise conducted by Marine Forces Reserve in several different locations in the Southwest. This year, more than 4,500 Marines from ground combat, logistical and aviation units are participating in the training, which resembles a Marine Air Ground Task Force operating in Afghanistan, in terms of both terrain and mission objectives.
Battles is assigned to the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Va. He is currently the only combat artist actively serving in the United States Marine Corps.