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21st Space Wing receives Omaha Trophy

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, far left, Mr. Ken Stinson, chairman of Strategic Command Consultation Committee (SCC), middle, Col. Thomas Falzarano, comma More

A sign at the entrance to Peterson Air Force Base, home of the US Air Force Space Command and the North America Air Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Pu More

An aerial view of the station, headquarters of the Air Force Space Command's 2nd and 3rd Space Wings and the Consolidated Space Operations Center, where satellite tracking and control range management functions are performed

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Falcon Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT. Don Sutherland Release Status: More

Sgt. Darrell Harrison, 1002nd Space Systems Support

Sgt. Darrell Harrison, 1002nd Space Systems Support Squadron, manages data systems monitoring the flight of satellites at Falcon Air Force Station, Colorado, which would eventually become Schriever Air Force Ba More

SENIOR MASTER SGT. Bruce Rogers, Air Force Space Command, aims his .45-caliber revolver during handgun competition, part of exercise Peacekeeper Challenge. Teams representing the best of more than 50,000 Air Force security police on duty at more than 455 worldwide locations take part in the annual exercise. Competitive events include physical fitness, combat rifle, combat tactics, handgun, machine gun, grenade launcher, accident investigation, crime scene search and investigation, military working dog and information security

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam More

Former commanders of the Air Force Space Command pose for a group photograph with the current commander, LT. GEN. Thomas S. Moorman, Jr., pictured at right. The dignitaries include, from left: GEN. Donald J. Kutyna; GEN. Robert T. Herres; GEN. James V. Hartinger (first commander); MAJ. GEN. Maurice Padden and LT. GEN. Moorman

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado(CO) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Mark Crabtree Release Statu More

LT. GEN. Thomas S. Moorman Jr., commander-in-chief, Air Force Space Command, and Mrs. Moorman greet President George Bush upon his arrival on base en route to the Air Force Academy graduation. GEN. Donald J. Kutyna, commander-in-chief, North American Air Defense Command/U.S. commander-in-chief, Space Command, greets Mrs. Bush in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado(CO) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Vicki N. Pierce Release Sta More

GEN. Merrill A. McPeak, chief of staff of the Air Force, right, is escorted by LT. GEN. Thomas S. Moorman Jr., commander-in-chief, Air Force Space Command, as he arrives for a tour of 2nd Space Wing Facilities

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Falcon Air Force Base State: Colorado(CO) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Carol J. Floyd Release Status: Released More

LT. COL. Alexander Carlisle gets down on his knees to inspect the seals of the electronic equipment racks down in the Missile Alert Facility capsule at MAF K-O. A joint Nuclear Surety Inspection was held. Inspectors from the Defense Nuclear Agency, Air Force Space Command, and the Military Airlift Command joined forces to see how well Team Grand Forks ensured the safety. security and reliability of the nuiclear resources under their command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Gary R. Coppage Release More

MASTER SGT. Ellis C. Hire, Space Command I.G. Inspector, observes STAFF SGT. Dennis Burdozski (right) and AIRMAN 1ST Class Edward Castel as they load a Minuteman Payload onto a PT Van transport to a launch facility. A joint Nuclear Agency, Air Force Space Command, and the Military Airlift Command joined forces to see how well Team Grand Forks ensured the safety, security and reliability of the nuclear resources under their command. The base passed with a satisfactory rating

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Gary R. Coppage Re More

An upward angle of Helicopter Operations. Major Paul Bekebrede is watching CAPT Cowell pilot his UH1 To Kelo Zero. A joint Nuclear Surety Inspection was held. Inspectors from the Defense Nuclear Agency, Air Force Space Command and the Military Airlift Command joined forces to see how well Team Grand Forks ensured the safety, security and reliability of the nuclear resources under their command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Gary R. Coppage Release More

COL. Franklin J. Blaisdell observes missile crews from the control booth where someone is typing on the computer. Blaisdell watches as crews are put through their paces in the trainers. Eighteen missile crews were tested in the missile trainers and all eighteen crews passed the tests during the joint Nuclear Surety Inspection. Inspectors from the Defense Nuclear Agency, Air Force Space Command, and the Military Airlift Command joined forces to see how well Team Grand Forks ensured the safety, security and reliability of the nuclear resources under their command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Gary R. Coppage Re More

Change of Command ceremony for NORAD, US Space Command, and Air Force Space Command. Participants are: (Left to right) General Jean Boyle, General Joseph Ralstone, General Ronald Fogelman, General Joseph Ashby, and General Howell Estes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: J. Carol Floyd Release Status: Relea More

GEN. Charles A. Horner (retired) talks during an informal interview. He is the former commander of Air Force Space Command and a veteran of Desert Storm. GEN. Horner said that, with the improved technology, and with the emphasis on well-trained competent individuals, instead of the reliance on numbers, the USAF would be in good shape going into the next century. Exact Date Shot Unknown Published in AIRMAN Magazine September 1996

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Rose Reynolds Release Status: Rele More

Air Force Organizational Emblem: 90th Communications Squadron, Air Force Space Command Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Maxwell Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Af Historical Research Agency Release More

Air Force Organizational Emblem: Air Force Space Battle Lab, Air Force Space Command Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Maxwell Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Af Historical Research Agency Release More

Air Force Organizational Emblem: 45th Medical Support Squadron, Air Force Space Command Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Maxwell Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Af Historical Research Agency Release More

Air Force Organizational Emblem: 21st Communications Squadron, Air Force Space Command Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Maxwell Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Af Historical Research Agency Release More

Air Force Organizational Emblem: 45th Civil Engineer Squadron, Air Force Space Command Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Maxwell Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Af Historical Research Agency Release More

Air Force Organizational Emblem: 30th Range Squadron, Air Force Space Command Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Maxwell Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Af Historical Research Agency Release More

MAJ. GEN. Lance Lord, 2nd Air Force Commander, takes the podium to address nearly 1,000 people who packed the 76th Rescue flight hangar at Vandenberg AFB, California to attend the awards presentations at the end of the competition. Among the competitors, commanders and distinguished visitors were the Secretary of the Air Force and the Commander, Air Force Space Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE '97 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Passing of the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) flag from Air Force CHIEF of STAFF General Michael E. Ryan (left) to incoming Commander in CHIEF, Space Command (CINCSPACE) General Richard B. Myers during the AFSPC change of command ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Status More

Fly-over by US Navy F-14 Tomcat aircraft, US Air Force F-1 Mirage, Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet and a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) change of command ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Status More

US Air Force General Meyers carves a turkey at the 1998 Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) Christmas Party

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Status More

US Air Force CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Dennis Fritz (Left), Air Force Space Command, SENIOR Enlisted Advisor and USAF General Richard Myers, Commander in CHIEF, North American Aerospace Defense Command, enjoy a laugh during the 1999 Air Force Space Command Commander's Conference Social at the Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Golf Course

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Status More

US Air Force Lieutenant General Lance W. Lord (Right), Vice Commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, receives a flu shot while USAF Major General William R. Looney III (Center), Commander, Space Warfare Center, Schriever AFB, CO, looks on at Peterson AFB, CO, on April 29th, 1999

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Status More

US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, addresses the men and women of Vandenberg on the importance of the 14th Air Force mission during the Wing's Change of Command Ceremony. The ceremony was held on May 6th, 1999, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeremy T. Lock, USAF Release More

While US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, looks on, Major General Robert Hinson, 14th Air Force Commander, speaks of what his future will entail at Vandenberg. The Change of Command Ceremony took place at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, May 6th, 1999

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeremy T. Lock, USAF Release More

US Air Force Major General Gerald Perryman Jr., (Right) passes the flag to General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, relinquishing his command of the 14th Air Force. The 14th Air Force Change of Command took place May 6th, 1999, in front of the Headquarters Building on Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Ray Ramon, USAF Release Stat More

US Air Force Major General Robert Hinson, 14th Air Force Commander, addresses the audience during the 14th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony May 6th, 1999, outside the Headquarters Building at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. MGEN Hinson replaces MGEN Gerald Perryman Jr., who leaves to become the Aerospace Command and Control and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center Commander at Langley AFB, Virginia. MGEN Hinson come to Vandenberg following an assignment at Air Force Space Command, Peterson AFB, Colorado, as Director of Operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Linda C. Miller, USAF Releas More

US Air Force General Robert Hinson accepts the command of the 14th Air Force from General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, during the Change of Command Ceremony held in front of the Headquarters Building on May 6th, 1999, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeremy T. Lock, USAF Release More

From left to right, US Air Force Base, California, General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, Major General Gerald Perryman Jr., outgoing 14th Air Force Commander, MGEN Robert Hinson, incoming 14th Air Force Commander and the Base Honor Guard pay their respects during the playing of the National Anthem before the 14th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony begins. The ceremony took place on May 6th, 1999, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Linda C. Miller, USAF Releas More

US Air Force Major GeneralRobert Hinson (Right) assumes command of the 14th Air Force from General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, during the Wing's Change of Command Ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The ceremony took place on May 6th, 1999 in front of the 14th Air Force Headquarters Building

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Ray Ramon, USAF Release Stat More

With US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers (Left), Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, Major General Robert Hinson, incoming 14th Air Force Commander, looking on, MGEN Gerald Perryman Jr., out going 14th Air Force Commander, takes a turn at the lectern to say his last words of thanks to the men and women of Vandenberg and guests, during the 14th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony on May 6th, 1999, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Linda C. Miller, USAF Releas More

US Air Force General Gerald Perryman Jr., relinquishes his command of the 14th Air Force to General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, May 6th, 1999, during the Change of Command Ceremony held outside the Headquarters Building at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeremy T. Lock, USAF Release More

US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander, speaks to the spectators about the importance of the 14th Air Force mission at Vandenberg, during the Wing's Change of Command Ceremony on May 6th, 1999, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Linda C. Miller, USAF Releas More

With the 14th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony at a close, US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command and US Space Command Commander congratulates Major General Gerald Perryman Jr. and MGEN Robert Hinson. MGEN Perryman Jr., leaves Vandenberg for Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, where he'll become the Aerospace Command and Control and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center Commander. MGEN Hinson assumes the command of the 14th Air Force following an assignment at Air Force Space Command, Peterson AFB, Colorado, where he was Director of Operations. The change of command ceremony took place on May 6th, 1999, in front of the headquarters Building at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With the 14th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony at a close, US Air Force General Richard B. Meyers, Air Force Space Command More

President William Jefferson Clinton shakes hands with Mrs. Becky Lord, wife of US Air Force Lieutenant General Lance Lord (Center), Vice Commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. This event took place on the Peterson AFB flight on June 2nd, 1999. Air Force One is parked on the flight line in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Status More

President William Jefferson Clinton (2nd from left) walks on the Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, flight line past Air Force One with Mrs. Lord (left), US Air Force Lieutenant General Lance W. Lord, Vice Commander, Air Force Space Command, USAF Brigadier General Jerry M. Drennan, Commander, 21st Space Wing, Peterson AFB, CO, and Mrs. Drennan. This event took place on June 2nd, 1999

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Status More

President William Jefferson Clinton (2nd from right), with (L to R) US Air Force Brigadier General Jerry M. Drennan, Commander, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Mrs. Lord, USAF Lieutenant General Lance W. Lord, Vice Commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson AFB, CO, and Mrs. Drennan. President Clinton is preparing to depart Peterson AFB, CO, after a visit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Status More

(L To R) Mrs. Cheryl Ferrell, Mrs. Melanie Macdonald, Canadian Forces Lieutenant General George Macdonald, US Navy Vice Admiral Herb Browne, Vice Commander in CHIEF, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Mrs. Jill Browne, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, US Army General Henry H. Shelton, Mrs. Mary Jo Myers, US Air Force General Richard B. Myers, Commander in CHIEF, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Major General Thomas Goslin, US Space Command/J3, Mrs. Julie Radague and USAF Major General Harry Raduege, Director of Communications & Information, Air Force Space Command pose for a photo at the residence of GEN Myers on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Status More

Team Schriever recognizes Veterans Day heritage

An F-86H Sabre Hog tactical nuclear bomber from the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing, rests on a runway in 1956. The 50th Space Wing traces its origins back to World War II, when the 50th Fighter Group provided close More

During a briefing in the simulated Joint Air Operations Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, US Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Robyn Griffith talks to members of her class about intelligence gathered by Air Force Space Command. This image was used in the April 2000 AIRMAN Magazine article "Airmanship 101."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hill Air Force Base State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ken Wright, USAF Release Status: Releas More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Efrin Espinoza, team member for Air Force Space Command, shows the strains of competition after completing the obstacle course during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000, at Lackland Air Force base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Sherwin Severin (Right), of the Air Force Space Command, secures simulated perpetrator SENIOR AIRMAN Deryck Schnee (Center) while his partner, First Lieutenant Marcus Corbett, radios for backup during the Base Response portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Efrain Espinoza (Right) from Air Force Space Command, simulates first aid to SENIOR AIRMAN Angilic Biehl during the Base Response portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ivan Osores, Air Force Space Command, stands poised for the start of the pistol competition during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities in 7 Physical Fitness events, Base Defense, and Policing skills, over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

After donning appropriate chemical protective gear, US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Vincent Ouchana and SENIOR AIRMAN Efrain Espinoza, Air Force Space Command, fire M16 rifles with M203 Grenade Launchers downrange and engage pop-up targets during the combat weapons event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at US Army post, Camp Bullis, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Efrain Espinoza, from Air Force Space Command, checks the credentials of USAF Captain James Jefferson at the entry control point during the Base Response portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ivin Osores, Air Force Space Command, fires his M16A2 rifle down range during the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1 More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ivin Osores, Air Force Space Command, fires an M16A2 rifle downrange at pop-up targets while US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN James Peck, 16th Security Forces Squadron of Hurlburt Field, Florida, stands over and evaluates him during the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1 More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Orin Richardson, Air Force Space Command, fires downrange with an M16A2 rifle at pop-up targets while US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Marc Hawsey, 81st Security Forces Squadron, evaluates him during the combat rifle competition at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

Team competitors from Air Force Space Command, armed with M16A2 rifles, swiftly hustle to the last phase of the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1 More

Competitors from Air Force Space Command, take sharp aim during the Combat Rifle event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

Members of Air Force Space Command pose with awards won for competing in DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Vincent Oshana, Air Force Space Command, displays the command flag in support of his teammates during the Chiefs Challenge portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

US Air Force First Lieutenant Marcus Corbett of Air Force Space Command is being helped to the resting area by medical technicians after completing the grueling obstacle course during the CHIEF's Challenge portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

SENIOR leadership from the Air Force Space Command and Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, greet competitors from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, as they arrive for the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing competitors cheer during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air Force Space Command, Space and Missile Competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wings mascot "Snark" rallies his team during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air Force Space Command, space and missile competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. "Snark" is nicknamed after the SNARK missiles launched from Cape Canaveral. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wings mascot "Snark" rallies his team during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air More

Observers and spectators gather during the Best Chef Team competition at GUARDIAN LLENGE 2001. CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (right), Air Force Space Command's CHIEF of Food and Lodging Services, evaluates the process as SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, and AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, verify that all burners on the M2A Burner Unit are on, insuring full and proper operation. Both airmen are from the 90th Space Wing, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. GUARDIAN LLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Observers and spectators gather during the Best Chef Team competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Lee Hunt More

SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), pumps air into an M2A Burner Unit as AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, verifies that the hard to see flames are lit on all burners insuring full and proper operation. CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (center), Air Force Space Command's CHIEF of Food and Lodging Services, evaluates the process as the two military chefs from the 90th Space Wing, F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, compete against other teams for the Safety Event. IAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), pumps air into an M2A Burner Unit as AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, verifie More

Major General Howard J Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC (Air Force Space Command) Director of Operations speaks at the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 opening ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Chief Master Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (left), Air Force Space Command's Chief of Food and Lodging Services, briefs Senior Airman Marilyn Machay, USAF, 90th Space Wing missile chef, on what to expect in their food preparation evaluation at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

As Vandenberg Air Force Base launched another Minuteman III for the National Missile Defense (NMD) Program four Greenpeace activists were apprehended as their Zodiac inflatable boat washed ashore on one of the base's beaches. Two of the activists were treated for hypothermia and then taken into custody by the Kern County Sheriff's Department, for charges of trespassing on Federal Property and violation of the Endangered Species Act

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Force Space Command Scen More

SENIOR AIRMAN Steven "Pepe" Perez, Flight Engineer with the 76 Helicopter Flight, along with approximately 30 other flight crew members braved the bone chilling waters of Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for their annual water survival training. Perez psyches himself prior to sitting in the aircraft egress simulator for a dip in the 54 degree water

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: US Air Force Space Command S More

STAFF Sergeant Lee Osberry, 30th Communications Squadron Aerial Photographer, along with approximately 30 other flight crew members braved the bone chilling waters of Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for their annual water survival training. Osberry painfully acclimates himself to the 54 degree water before entering the aircraft egress simulator

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: US Air Force Space Command S More

The 460th Air Base Wing (ABW) team mascot Buck Lee, from Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), enthusiastically motivates his team members as they arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 50th Space Wing (SW) Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado, celebrate after being announced as Aldridge Trophy winners, during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA). Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

The 460th Air Base Wing (ABW) team mascot Buck Lee, from Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), enthusiastically leaps from the aircraft steps, after arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Diann Latham (foreground left), Competition Commander, 50th Space Wing (SW) is welcomed by USAF COL Robinson, Commander, 30th Support Group (SG), upon her Units arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) Major General (MGEN) William Looney, Commander, 14th Air Force, and other top leaders from Vandenberg, welcome "The Bombardier," of the 310th Space Group (SG) upon their arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Diann Latham (foreground left), Competition Commander, 50th Space Wing (SW) and USAF COL David Warner, Commander, 50th Communications Group, leads the cheers as the team for Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado, wins the Aldridge Trophy during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA). Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Forest Porter (foreground), 91st Space Wing (SW), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota leads his competition team as they arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 50th Space Wing (SW), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), gather around their mascot The General for a team cheer on the flight line at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) from the 50th Space Wing (SW), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), are congratulated by USAF Colonel (COL) Diann Latham (center), 50th Space Wing Competition Commander, after completing the Obstacle Course competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jose Griggs nicknamed "The Bombardier", is dressed as a US Army Air Corps, Captain (CPT), as he motivates member of the 310th Space Group upon their arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Kara Mccormick, USAF Releas More

US Air Force (USAF) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Shelia Demboski (center) 310th Space Group, raises a support sign for the "The Bombardiers" upon arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Kara Mccormick, USAF Release More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tony Fore (foreground), 50th Space Wing (SW) motivates his team members by leading a team cheer aboard their bus after arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeff Road Kill Carr, team mascot for the 341st Space Wing (SW) Frontiersmen, from Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MO), wears a coonskin cap and carries a rifled musket as he motivates his team members after arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Joel Houston, is helped by his teammates from the 50th Space Wing (SW), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), after falling to the ground in exhaustion after completing the Obstacle Course competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 45th Space Wing (SW) from Patrick Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL) show enthusiasm aboard their bus after arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW) "Knights," assigned to Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), enjoy a moment of tranquility aboard the team bus, shortly before arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Joshua Hinsey (left), 460th Air Base Wing (ABW), Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO) is presented the Junior Competitor Award, by USAF Lieutenant General (LGEN) Bob Hinson, Vice-Commander, Air Force Space Command, during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA) to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG) "Bombardiers" armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles carry a practice dummy during a simulated prisoner of war exercise at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW) Frontiersmen, from Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MO), stand when announced during the Opening Ceremonies for Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA) to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the US Space Command (USSPACECOM), pose for a photograph with their Commander, USAF Brigadier General (BGEN) Kathy Thomas (center), and USAF Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jose Griggs (kneeling center) dressed as a US Army Air Corps, Bombardier", after winning the Security Force Marksmanship challenge competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG) "Bombardiers" armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles, advance towards their first challenge on the security forces marksmanship competition course, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Samir Christian (left) and USAF SRA Melissa Hudson, both Food Specialists Chefs assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), quickly assemble a M2A Burner Unit, under the supervision of a competition judge, during the Chef Safety Competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW) "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), gather for a team cheer on the flight line at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, a Security Police (SP) assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW) Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), hustles to take cover during a tactics conducted during the Security Force Marksmanship challenge competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG) "Bombardiers" armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles carry a practice dummy during a simulated prisoner of war exercise at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Two US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG) "Bombardiers" armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles don their MCU-2P gas mask during a simulated gas attack on the security forces marksmanship competition course, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Megan Anderson (right), Food Specialists Chef, assigned to the 91st Space Wing (SW), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), serves her fellow competitors during the Chef Food Preparation discipline conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Melissa Hudson (left) and USAF SRA Samir Christian both Food Specialists Chefs assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), pressurizes the M2A Burner Unit, under the supervision of a competition judge, during the Chef Safety Competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeff Road Kill Carr, team mascot for the 341st Space Wing (SW) Frontiersmen, from Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MO), wears a coonskin cap and carries a rifled musket as he motivates his team members after arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Samir Christian (left) and USAF SRA Melissa Hudson, both Food Specialists Chefs assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), quickly disassemble a M2A Burner Unit, under the supervision of a competition judge, during the Chef Safety Competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Melissa Hudson (left) and USAF SRA Samir Christian both Food Specialists Chefs assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), adjust the flames on a M2A Burner Unit, under the supervision of a competition judge, during the Chef Safety Competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant (LT) Jeremy Olson (foreground) and USAF LT Shaun Landry, assigned to the 91st Space Wing (SW), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND) familiarize themselves with the Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting Simulator during the Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) operations event, conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 91st Space Wing (SW), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND) raise their batons during a team cheer after arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More