Stephanie Davis, a wounded warrior athlete, does warm up exercises before competing in the track and field competition during the 5th Annual Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Fe More
Melinda Smith, a wounded warrior athlete, competes in the shooting competition at the 5th Annual Air Force Wounded Trials on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 28, 2018. Service members are participating in ad More
U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 560th Flying Training Squadron fly T-38 Talons in formation in preparation for the 45th Freedom Flyer Reunion over Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 19, 2018. T More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Teri Neely, a flight nurse, 183rd Air Evacuation Squadron, and members of the Burn Team prepare to transport children and their guardians from Guatemala to Galveston, Texas, for medical More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron relax after routine inspections are done on a C-130J Hercules before a training mission at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 07, 2018. D More
Kenneth Raimondi, a Producer/Director assigned to the 3d Audiovisual Squadron, checks his exposure during the alert video documentation production on July 26, 2018, at the Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland Air More
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”, fly in formation over San Antonio as part of Operation America Strong May 13, 2020. This flyover is part of a multi-city salute to honor he More
Airmen snap photos during a familiarization flight conducted after successfully completing a joint sling load cargo training mission above Chapman Annex, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Sep. 9, 2020. The Blackha More
U.S. Space Force trainees assigned to the 320th Training Squadron sit at attention and await instruction at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, November 4, 2020. The sixth military branch, United States Spa More
A U.S. Space Force trainee, assigned to the 320th Training Squadron, practices entry control procedures during a Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex on De More
An XQ-58A Valkyrie low-cost unmanned aerial vehicle launches at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2020. The flight successfully demonstrated the ability of new communications data to exchange in More
Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Sherrill Arvin has his photo taken during an interview recapping his time in service during the 1940s and '50s as an aviator on Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas, April 16, 2015 More
Pia Jordan gives a presentation on the Tuskegee Army Nurses during 40th Tuskegee Airmen national convention Aug. 5, 2011, at Gaylord National Hotel, Md. Jordan is the daughter of 1st Lt. Louise Winters who was More
Robert Garriott, P-51 Mustang pilot, stands next to his P-51 after flying a heritage flight which celebrates the 70th anniversary of the 457th Fighter Squadron at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base More
A F-16C Fighting Falcon, 457th Fighter Squadron, flies in formation with a P-51 Mustang over Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 3, 2014. The 457th FS was activated on Oct. 4, 1944 and More
Staff Sgt. Adam Braatz, 322nd Training Squadron drum and bugle corps military training instructor, inspects a flight of basic military trainees before a performance during the 2015 Fiesta San Antonio celebratio More
U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Madden (left), commander of the 149th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, and Tech Sgt. Jacob Rocha (right), a crew chief with the 149th Maintenance Group, perform pre-flight checks be More
Staff Sgt. Marcus Thompson climbs over Senior Airman Daniel West as he attempts to finish an obstacle, Oct. 22, at Camp Bullis, Texas. Security forces Airmen use teamwork to complete various obstacles at the Le More
Security Forces airmen discuss how they performed during ground tactics training with the cadre Nov. 2, 2010, at Camp Bullis, Texas. Airmen attending the Combat Leadership Course gain leadership experience from More
Staff Sgt. Kiel McCoy sets up a mock trip improvised explosive device while he acts as the opposing force for Combat Leadership Course urban warfare training Nov. 9, at Camp Bullis, Texas. Airmen attending the More
Senior Airman Michael Bicket, 802nd Security Forces Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base Texas, hikes around the terrain of the of Camp Bullis, Texas during Combat Leadership Course Land Navigation training, Jan. More
Staff. Sgt. Vernon Young, a photographer from the 3rd Combat Camera Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, instructs Staff Sgt. Renee Verdecchio, 421st Combat Training Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakeh More
Spc. Zacchaeus Hardrick (left), a boxer representing the U.S. Army team, gets his hands wrapped by Army Staff Sgt. Charles Leverretee (right), Assistant Coach, prior to his fight at the 2011 Armed Forces Boxing More
Senior Airman Kent Brinson Jr.(left), throws a jab at Navy Midshipman Sean Sedgeman during the Armed Forces Boxing Championship heavyweight fight at the Chapparal Fitness Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, More
Seaman Keston Williams (left), USS Laboon watches as his teammate, Seaman Rhonda McGee (second from the left), puts on her gloves before competing in the Armed Forces Boxing Tournament at the Chaparral Fitness More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Damarias Russel, left, throws a left jab at a U.S. Navy opponent during a boxing match at the Chaparral Gym Feb. 15. Lackland Air Force Base is the host for the 2011 Armed Forces Boxing C More
The "red corner" of the ring at the 2011 Armed Forces Championship, held at the Chaparral Fitness Center here awaits its next competitor in the elimination rounds, Feb 15. The winners from today's eliminations More
Spc. Zacchaeus Hardrick hits the sack while preparing for his match at the 2011 Armed Forces Boxing Championship, held at the Chaparral Fitness Center, Feb 16. All 14 fighters from the Army team will advance to More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Damarias Russell strikes his opponent U.S. Army Specialist Zacchaeus Hardrick with a left hook, at the Chaparral Gym Feb. 18, 2011. Lackland Air Force Base is the host for the 2011 Armed More
United States Army Spc. Carrie Barry (right) lands a hook on United States Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Melissa Parker (left) during their Armed Forces Boxing Championship 132 pound title fight at the Chaparral Fitn More
U.S. Army Sgt. Anish Abraham, 167th Theatre Sustainment Command, Ft. McClellen, ALa, gives an in processing brief to Soldiers while participating in Exercise Vibrant Response at Camp Atterbury, Ind., March 13. More
Darren Back, Minot resident, removes water from a neighbor's yard in Minot, N.D., June 23. Minot Mayor Curt Zimbelman ordered the evacuation of nearly 12,000 of the city's residents as water began spilling over More
A sign is displayed at a vacant home in Minot, N.D., June 24, 2011. As many as 10,000 residents, about one-fourth of Minot's population, have evacuated the city as the Souris River overflow threatens thousands More
U.S. Army Sgt. Dellen Irmen, 3662 Maintenance Company mechanic, washes mud off his boots after performing guard levee duty in Minot, N.D., June 26. Over 500 National Guard soldiers and airmen are on duty in the More
Air Force Honor Guard presents colors during the opening ceremony of the Tuskegee Airmen 40th National Convention, Aug. 4, 2011, at the Gaylord National Hotel, Oxon Hill, Md. The convention honors Tuskegee Airm More
Retired Lt. William Broadwater looks at the Tuskegee history display during the 40th Tuskegee Airmen national convention Aug. 4, 2011, at Gaylord National Hotel, Md. The convention honors African-American aviat More
An Air Force Pararescue Jumper trainee swims to the finish point, Aug. 17, 2011, at Calaveras Lake, Texas. During a lake confidence course, trainees must swim 1,000 meters within 25 minutes to pass. PJ training More
Special tactics airmen, carrying 50-pound rucksacks on a memorial march honoring their fallen comrades, depart Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 16, 2011. The 812-mile march, known as the Tim Davis Memorial More
Special tactics airmen walk during the Tim Davis Memorial March in Flatonia, Texas, Oct. 17, 2011. The march, which began in San Antonio, Texas, honors fallen special tactics Airmen and consists of six three-m More
Staff Sgt. Tom Wojak, Air Force Special Operations Command special tactics recruiting liaison, instructs potential Air Force Combat Controller, Pararescue, and Special Operations Weather candidates during a Phy More
Special tactics airmen lead the Trinity Valley Exposition Parade in downtown Liberty, Texas, Oct. 19, 2011. Airmen passed through the town while participating in the Tim Davis Memorial March. The march, which h More
Members of Team 5 pass through Orange, Texas, during the Tim Davis Memorial March Oct. 20. The march, which honors fallen special tactics Airmen, consists of six three-man teams and will span across four state More
Members of Team 5 pass through Orange, Texas, during the Tim Davis Memorial March, Oct. 20, 2011. The march, which honors fallen special tactics airmen, consists of six three-man teams and will span across fou More
Special tactics airmen walk during the Tim Davis Memorial March in Eunice, La., Oct. 21. The march, which honors fallen special tactics airmen, will total 812 miles and span across five states before ending at More
Staff Sgt. Danny Wright, Senior Airman Jordan Delbohm and Airman 1st Class Keith Thompson greet members of Cub Scout Pack 221 during the Tim Davis Memorial March in Madisonville, La., Oct. 23, 2011. The march, More
Students from Rosinton Elementary School wave flags during the Tim Davis Memorial March in Robertsdale, Ala., Oct. 25, 2011. The students came out to show support for special tactics airmen participating in the More
Military members from the U.S. and its partners gather at a reception in honor of the Dubai Airshow and the United Arab Emirate's 40th Anniversary Nov. 13, Dubai, UAE. Senior leaders noted that the presence of More
Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab of Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Sheik Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum tours the static aircraft park during the Dubai Airshow Nov. 13. The airshow featured a v More
Senior Airman Kent Brinson Jr., Tactical Air Control Party, 13th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Carson, Colo., practices his upright stance Jan. 24, 2012, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Brinson will com More
U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules prepares to drop a Joint Precision Air Drop System at almost 10,000 feet, Feb. 22, 2012, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. JPADS uses Global Positioning System to guide the cargo accur More
A member of the Special Tactics Training Squadron calculates weather measurements during Emerald Warrior, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 29, 2012. The primary purpose of Emerald Warrior is to exercise special More
U.S. Air Force Security Forces member detains a suspicious character during Emerald Warrior 2012, Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 1, 2012. The primary purpose of Emerald Warrior is to exercise special operations co More
Capt. Andrew Embry (left), a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft commander, 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., arrives at his aircraft before a mission during Exercise Red Flag, March 3, 2012. Red Fla More
A U.S. Air Force maintainer conducts a pre-flight inspection on a C-130J Super Hercules during Emerald Warrior 2012, Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 3, 2012. The primary purpose of Emerald Warrior is to exercise sp More
A U.S. Army Special Forces member travels on a British Royal Air Force C-130K to his destination during Emerald Warrior, Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 5, 2012. The primary purpose of Emerald Warrior is to exercis More
A U.S. Air Force aircrew member conducts a pre-flight inspection on a AC-130U gunship during Emerald Warrior, Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 6, 2012. The primary purpose of Emerald Warrior is to exercise special More
A U.S. Air Force member looks over a map before his simulation flight during Emerald Warrior exercise, Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, Fla., March 7, 2012. The primary purpose of Emerald Warrior is to exercise s More
A U.S. Air Force member loads 105mm rounds onto an AC-130H gunship during Emerald Warrior, Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 7, 2012. The primary purpose of Emerald Warrior is to exercise special operations component More
A U.S. Air Force aircrew member waits for the fuel truck to refuel a CV-22 Osprey during Emerald Warrior, Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 8, 2012. The primary purpose of Emerald Warrior is to exercise special opera More
B-52H Stratofortress pilots assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron receive a briefing before a training flight, April 18, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The training provides pilots opportunities to practice and More
Airman 1st Class Akeem Bobo, weapons loader, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to load a Miniature Air Launched Decoy onto a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 14, 2012. The MALD More
Army 1st Lt. Scott Pearson, 1st Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment,right, briefs defensive positions to Army Sgt. Steve Richards, left, during Joint Operations Access Exercise (JOAX) at Fort Bragg, N.C., on June 4 More
United States Air Force Staff Sgt. Doug Hollingsworth, 7th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, and Capt. Jordan Leicht, 4th Airlift Squadron aircraft commander, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., go over their mission pla More
U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps service members attend a pre-mission briefing before an airlift mission during Joint Operations Access Exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C., June 6, 2012. A joint operations acces More
Airman 1st Class Roswell Sartwell, 3rd Combat Camera Squadron, documents soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation, jump out of a C-17 Globemaster during Joint Operation More
Indonesian air force members prepare for jump training in a U.S. Air Force C-130, June 26, 2012, at Halim Air Base, Indonesia. Exercise Cope West is a bilateral, tactical airlift exercise involving the U.S. and More
Staff Sgt. Bryon Simon, 36th Airlift Squadron, conducts a pre-flight inspection to ensure the aircraft will be ready for takeoff June 27, 2012, at Halim Air Base, Indonesia. Three C-130 Hercules and approximate More
As part of Cope West, Capt. Dan Kelley, 36th Airlift Squadron navigator, gives the first box of supplies to a representative from a school near Gorda, Indonesia, June 28, 2012. Airmen from the 374th Air Wing, Y More
Indonesian Air Force jumpers gear up for a static line training mission June 29, 2012, at Halim Air Base, Indonesia. Approximately 75 airmen from the Indonesian Air Force are participating in Cope West this yea More
Airman 1st Class Korey King, a load master with the 40th Airlift Squadron, performs a pre-flight checklist prior to Launch the Fleet, July 2, 2012, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Launch the Fleet is a 16-ship fli More
Capt. Brandon Fritz, 96th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress copilot from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares the copilot area in 100-degree heat for a mission during a Red Flag exercise July 17 at Nellis A More
First Lt. Mike Owens, 96th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress copilot from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., checks a display while airborne during a Red Flag exercise July 19 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Fl More
A B-52H Stratofortress rests on the tarmac before taking flight during a Red Flag exercise, July 23, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag exercises provide an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command More
Staff Sgt. Sean Gilson, a boom operator on a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., completes a checklist prior to refueling an aircraft during Rim of the Pacif More
Airman 1st Class Dennis Holland and Airman 1st Class Ryan Anderson, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic systems technicians for the B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., inspect issue More
Capt. Brandon Fritz, 96th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress copilot from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., checks the communication device prior to a mission, July 25, at Nellis AFB, Nev., during a Red Flag exerc More
(L) Staff Sgt. Jelani Baker, an avionics technician, Major Brian Colby, a pilot, Staff Sgt. Robert Mills, a crew chief, and Master Sgt. Wayne Falls, a crew chief, all with the 465th Air Refueling Squadron, Tink More
U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. James Harvey wears a hat stating "1st Top Gun, P-47, Winner 1949" Aug. 1, 2012, at the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, Nev. He wears the hat to educate and remind others of how the 3 More
Vanessa Garcia, an aspiring future Airman, responds to questions during an interview with members of the 3rd Combat Camera Squadron during the 2012 Tuskegee National Convention, Las Vegas, Nev., Aug. 2, 2012. G More
Staff Sgt. Gabriel Luna, noncommissioned officer in charge of Immunology, 59th Laboratory Squadron, performs allergy tests on samples in the Immunology laboratory, Willford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air For More
Airman 1st Class Sean Mann, firefighter, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron, uses a Sawzall to cut through a post of a car during a training exercise on Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 18, 2012. Training is do More
Staff Sgt. Dylan Bollander, 3rd Combat Camera Squardon, adjusts his sight during the Advanced Weapons and Tactics Training course at a shooting range, Atascosa, Texas, Oct. 2, 2012. The course teaches technique More
First Lt. Robert Mitchell, 37th Helicopter Squadron co-pilot, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., performs preflight inspections during Air Force Global Strike Command's competition, Oct. 4, 2012, at Camp Guernse More
Airmen from the 3rd Combat Camera Squadron and the 343rd Training Squadron practice their marksmanship during a night class at a shooting range in Atascosa, Texas, Oct. 10, 2012. The Airmen are participating in More
All-Marine Corps basketball team head coach James Jones reviews a play with his team during a game timeout against the All-Air Force basketball team during the Armed Forces Basketball Championship at the Chapar More
The All-Navy basketball team Assistant Coach Rodnic Ward watches his players as they travel down court during a game against the All-Marine Corps at the Chaparral Fitness Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland More
Montavious Waters, guard for the All-Army basketball team ties his shoes before the game at the Chaparral Fitness Center on Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Nov. 5, 2012. The All-Army basketball team lost to t More
Grant Parker, All-Air Force forward, gets his finger taped by Health Fitness Specialist Anthony Milunas at the All-Armed Forces Basketball Tournament, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov.5, 2012. U.S. A More
The All-Marine Corps basketball team huddles around head coach T. L. Albers during a game at the Chaparral Fitness Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 5, 2012. Four teams are competing in the A More
Nardarius Durr, player for the All-Marine Corps basketball team, shoots a free throw shot during the Armed Forces Basketball Championship at the Chaparral Fitness Center, Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Texas More
Jared Gomes, San Antonio Rampage center, watches as MTIs demonstrate how to safely complete an obstacle on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 15, 2013. Gomes and other members of the hockey team went More
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey conduct a press conference with media at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 24, 2013. (DoD photo by Tech. S More
First Lt. Andrew Johnson, 20th Bomb Squadron navigator, conducts a pre-flight inspection on a B-52H Stratofortress Jan. 28, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Barksdale Air Force Base, La., team is at Nel More
A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2013. The B-52H is a long-range, strategic hea More
First Lt. Jonathan Spencer, 20th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress pilot, checks audio levels inside a B-52 during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 31, 2013. Spencer's squadron hails fr More
Tech. Sgt. Will Trueblood, an air transportation specialist with the 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 433rd Airlift Wing, guides a forklift carrying a pallet to a C-5A Galaxy during Patriot Hook, Joint Base San Anton More
Airman David Castro, a load master with the 68th Airlift Squadron, 433rd Airlift Wing, conducts a pre-flight inspection on a C-5A Galaxy during Patriot Hook on Los Alamitos Army Air Field, Calif., March 13, 201 More
Master Sgt. Michael Anspaugh and Senior Airman Yesenia, load masters with the 68th Airlift Squadron, 433rd Airlift Wing, signal in pallets on a C-5A Galaxy during Patriot Hook on Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla More
A C-5A Galaxy is loaded with gear during Combat Hammer on Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., March 15, 2013. The 433rd Airlift Wing participated in Combat Hammer by delivering troops and cargo to Eglin Air Forc More