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Breach, James - Age [Blank], Year: [Blank] - Eleventh Infantry - West Virginia

Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Volunteer Organizations During the American Civil War

American Red Cross - Vehicles - French girl driver of American Red Cross car. American Red Cross has found it most difficult to find drivers for its vehicles because of man shortage. Here is one of the French girls who have entered the breach standing by one of the Red Cross cards

Date Taken: 3/20/1919 Photographer: Underwood & Underwood American Red Cross - Vehicles

A technician performs breach lock thread preparation of an advanced maneuvering re-entry vehicle (AMARV) for a preassembly test in the AMARV control section

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: SSGT Gregory C. Merritt Release More

After inserting a lock combination primer, Yeoman 3rd Class Burch closes the firing lock on the breach of one of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns in turret No. 3 aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Yeoman 3rd Class Burch, the primer man for one of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns in turret No. 3 aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), signals his readiness while standing at his station beneath the gun's breach

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Yeoman 3rd Class Burch inserts a lock combination primer in the firing lock on the breach of one of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns in turret No. 3 aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the breach lock mechanism for a Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun aboard the battleship MISSOURI (BB-63). The ship is undergoing reactivatioh and modernization

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach Naval Shipyard State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Em2 Kenneth D. Mehl Release Stat More

A view of the closed breach on one of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHAN William Holck Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the breach end of the center Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber gun inside the No. 2 turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Loaded in the gun is what will be the 1,000th round fired by the IOWAs 16-inch guns since the ship's recommissioning

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHAN William Holck Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet M-1943 120mm long breach mortar on display at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aberdeen Proving Grounds State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: R More

A crewman closes the breach of a Mark 32 12.75-inch torpedo launcher aboard the guided missile frigate USS CURTS (FFG-38) during anti-submarine warfare operations off the coast of Southern California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Trenton James Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crewman closes the breach of a Mark 32 12.75-inch torpedo launcher aboard the guided missile frigate USS CURTS (FFG-38) during anti-submarine warfare operations off the coast of Southern California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Trenton James Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear Adm. Richard D. Milligan holds up a piece of steel wool during a Pentagon press conference called to release the findings of the Navy's official investigation into the April 19, 1989, explosion in Turret No. 2 aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Traces of steel wool were found in the breach of the 16-inch gun that exploded

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Oscar L. Sosa Release Status: Released to Publ More

Rear Adm. Richard D. Milligan holds up a piece of steel wool during a Pentagon press conference called to release the findings of the Navy's official investigation into the April 19, 1989, explosion in Turret No. 2 aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). Traces of steel wool were found in the breach of the 16-inch gun that exploded

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Oscar L. Sosa Release Status: Released to Publ More

A petty officer opens the breach door of a torpedo aboard the attack submarine USS BLUEBACK (SS-581). The BLUEBACK, a diesel-electric submarine, is scheduled for decommissioning after more than 30 years of active service

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mike Poche Release Status More

A petty officer tightens a fitting on the breach door of a torpedo tube aboard the attack submarine USS BLUEBACK (SS-581). The BLUEBACK, a diesel-electric submarine, is scheduled for decommissioning after more than 30 years of active service

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mike Poche Release Status More

Lance CPL. W. Carpenter of the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, operates a T-5 bulldozer while preparing positions for Task Force Breach Alpha on Hill 231 during Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Lance CPL. E.J. Walker of the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, operates a T-5 bulldozer while preparing positions for Task Force Breach Alpha on Hill 231 during Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A Marine from the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, operates an M-9 armored combat earthmover (ACE) while preparing positions for Task Force Breach Alpha on Hill 231 during Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Lance CPL. W. Carpenter of the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, sits in the cab of a T-5 bulldozer as he talks to another Marine during Operation Desert Storm. Carpenter is helping to prepare positions for Task Force Breach Alpha on Hill 231. An M-929 5-ton dump truck is at left.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A Marine from the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, operates an M-9 armored combat earthmover (ACE) while preparing positions for Task Force Breach Alpha on Hill 231 during Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Two Marines from the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, talk to the driver of a Small Emplacement Excavator (SEE) as positions are prepared for Task Force Breach Alpha on Hill 231 during Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. M. D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Co More

Marines from Company D, 2nd Tank Battalion, drive their M-60A1 main battle tank over a sand berm on Hill 231 while rehearsing their role as part of Task Force Breach Alpha during Operation Desert Storm. The tank is fitted with reactive armor and an M-9 bulldozer kit.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Marines from Company D, 2nd Tank Battalion, drive their M-60A1 main battle tank over a sand berm on Hill 231 while rehearsing their role as part of Task Force Breach Alpha during Operation Desert Storm. The tank is fitted with reactive armor and an M-9 bulldozer kit.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Com More

A member of the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Task Force Alpha, digs a hole for a line charge while attempting to blast a breach in a berm during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. J.R. Ruark Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Members of the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, Task Force Alpha, place line charges in an attempt to breach a berm during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. J.R. Ruark Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Marines from the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion prepare to move a trailer-mounted generator into an emplacement at Task Force Breach Alpha's new position in northern Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Marines from the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion use a small emplacement excavator (SEE), right, an M-9 armored combat earthmover (ACE), left foreground, and a front loader to dig protective positions for the vehicles and equipment of Task Force Breach Alpha during Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

First LT D.S. Schulz, executive officer of Task Force Breach Alpha, cleans sand off of his M-16A2 rifle after arriving at his unit's new position during Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

LCPL A.W. Chatman of the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion operates the backhoe at the rear of a small emplacement excavator (SEE) as he helps dig protective positions for the vehicles and equipment of Task Force Breach Alpha during Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An LAV-1 light armored logistics vehicle, left, and an LAV-R light armored recovery vehicle are driven past Task Force Breach Alpha's position in northern Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A Marine from the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion uses an M-9 armored combat earthmover (ACE) as he helps dig protective positions for the vehicles and equipment of Task Force Breach Alpha during Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An LAV-AT light armored anti-tank vehicle is driven past Task Froce Breach Alpha's position in northern Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Marines assigned to Task Force Breach Alpha prepare a Mark 154 mine clearance kit for installation on an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle during Operation Desert Storm. The Marines are from the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Four Marines assigned to Task Force Breach Alpha prepare to attach lifting chains to a Mark 154 mine clearance kit as they ready it for installation on an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle during Operation Desert Storm. The Marines are from the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. M. D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Co More

A Marine assigned to Task Force Breach Alpha stands atop an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle as he guides a Mark 154 mine clearance kit into position over the vehicle during Operation Desert Storm. The Marines are from the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. M. D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Co More

A crane is used to lift part of the shipping container off of a Mark 154 mine clearance kit as the kit is readied for installation on an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle by Marine assigned to Task Force Breach Alpha during Operation Desert Storm. The Marines are from the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. M. D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Co More

Two Marines assigned to Task Force Breach Alpha complete the installation of a Mark 154 mine clearance kit on an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle during Operation Desert Storm. The Marines are from the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. M.D. Masters Release Status: Released to Public Com More

A close-up left rear view of the breach and operating mechanisms on a D-20 152mm gun-howitzer that was captured from Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: Lance CPL. Lanham Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Left side profile of US Marine LCPL Melvin Huff, Charlie 1ST of the 11th Artillery, Camp Pendleton, California, kneeling down and placing a fuse on a 155mm High Explosive Howitzer Round. A team of three Soldiers (not shown) works together to fuse and place the 155mm round into the breach of the M198 Tow Howitzer. They are deployed to Somalia in support of UNOSOM II. UNOSOM II is in direct support of Operation Restore Hope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPEUNOSOM II Base: Range 6 Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Gary Bryant Release Status: Released t More

Rear view, several gun crewmen, one holding lanyard, around breach of an M198 155 mm Howitzer. Desert terrain in background,

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear view, several gun crewmen, one holding lanyard, around breach of an M198 155 mm Howitzer. Desert terrain in background,

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Three gun crewmen, one looking through the M138 elbow telescope, stand behind breach of an M198 155 mm Howitzer. Camouflage netting in left background. Desert terrain in background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear view, several gun crewmen, one holding lanyard, around breach of an M198 155 mm Howitzer. Desert terrain in background,

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Looking past the open breach door into the number two torpedo tube on board the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ASHEVILLE (SSN-758)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rick Gilmore Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

During a simulated demonstration at the main gate, the 52nd Security Police Squadron, each holding a riot control stick end to end, forms a blockade to prevent a breach of security

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Carol Smith Release Status: Released More

A soldier aims a Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) at his target during company STX Lane (Breach) training. An M-16 rifle is on the ground next to the soldier

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SITUATIONAL TRAINING EXERCISE Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

LT. GEN. John M. Keane, Commander, XVIII Airborne Corps, observes company STX Lane (Breach) training at Gallahad Drop Zone during his visit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SITUATIONAL TRAINING EXERCISE Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

Soldiers take cover behind bunkers and in trenches during company STX Lane (Breach) training. The soldiers are armed with M-16 rifles and a Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SITUATIONAL TRAINING EXERCISE Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

Members of the 2nd of the 7th Infantry Division, 24th Infantry Division during company STX Lane (Breach) training

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SITUATIONAL TRAINING EXERCISE Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

M-1 Abrams Tanks from the 1ST Brigade, 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) breach a mine field during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LIBERTY FOCUS Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don Teft More

M-1 Abrams Tanks from the 1ST Brigade, 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) breach a mine field during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LIBERTY FOCUS Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don Teft More

Smoke rise as the 1ST Brigade, 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized), breach a mine field during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LIBERTY FOCUS Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don Teft More

M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks (MBT) from 1ST Tank Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, prepare to assault through the breach at Red Beach during KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam More

An Amphibious Assault Vehicle AAV-P7A1 Mark 1 Mod 0 mine clearance system from 1ST Command Engineering Battalion, Alpha Company waits to breach a mine field during the first wave of simulated attacks in support of KERNEL BLITZ '97. On top of the AAV is the Mk 154 Launcher Mine Clearance (LMC). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

An Assault Craft Unit 5, air cushion landing craft delivers another M1A1 Abrams tank to shore. The tank, from 1ST Tank Battalion, 1ST Marine Division, is defending the beach until the task force is ready to breach the mine field

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

With the help of tanks and Assault Amphibian Vehicles (AAV), Marines attached to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) A Company, 1ST Battalion breach a set of concertina wire, move through trenches and prepare an exercise attack on Hill #163 in Kuwait. Marines attached to 13th MEU are participating in the amphibious Exercise Eager Mace 98-1. (Duplicate image, see also DMSD0204613 or search 971215M0000S002)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EAGER MACE 98-1 Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Joe Steiger Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

With the help of tanks and Amphibian Assault Vehicles (AAV), Marines attached to 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) "A" Company, 1ST Battalion, breach a set of concertina wire, move through trenches and prepare an exercise attack on Hill #163 in Kuwait. Marines attached to 13th MEU are participating in the amphibious Exercise EAGER MACE 98-1. (Duplicate image, see also DNSD0003497 or search 971215M0000S002)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EAGER MACE 98-1 Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Joe Steiger, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

GUNNERY Sergeant Marts from the US Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, shows trainees the safe and proper way in which to deploy and secure a breaching explosive charge with a prop-stake during breach assault training

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG P. D. Bishop Release Statu More

Provost Marshall, Major T. E. Little assigned to US Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California, instructs Marines in the safe set-up and charging of explosives during breach assault training

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG P. D. Bishop Release Statu More

GUNNERY Sergeant Marts from the US Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, shows trainees the safe and proper way in which to set-up charges during breach assault training

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG P. D. Bishop Release Statu More

A Marine Corps Special Reaction Team from the US Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California and members from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, jointly create a shape charge used to penetrate walls during breach training

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG P. D. Bishop Release Statu More

US Marine CH-53Es from 3rd MAW Air Combat Element (ACE), fly in assault Marines to secure the airfield (not shown), while Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) commence the beach assault. Impacts continue to pound the beach head, as the AAV7A1, with a mine clearance system kit and the M1A1 Abrams mineplow tank prepare to breach the minefield, during rehearsals for Kernel Blitz '99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Six US Marine CH-53Es conduct a long range Helo raid, from the USS BONHOMME RICHARD, USS RICHARD and the USS ESSEX (both ships not shown), fly in with Southern Attack Force Marines to defend the airfield. The ship in the background appears to be the Converted Raleigh Class, Command Ship, USS LE SALLE (AGF-3). While minefield breach assault continues below, during rehearsals for Kernel Blitz '99

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '99 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

A marine from Bravo Battery, 1ST Battalion, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Regiment awaits the next stage of fire with the breach open on a M198 155mm Towed Howitzer during a combined arms live fire exercise. The M198 is constructed of aluminum and steel, and is air transportable by CH-53E helicopter and C-130 or larger fixed-wing aircraft. Maximum effective range with conventional ammunition is 22,400 meters (13.92 miles) and with a rocket-assisted projectile, 30,000 meters (18.64 miles)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcb, Hawaii State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Dustin W. Senger, Usmc Release Status: Released to More

Straight on, medium close-up of two US Army Soldiers from Alpha Company, 1ST of the 9th Cavalry, 1ST Cavalry Division, lying on their backs as they prepare a breach by cutting concertina wire while conducting "Headhunters" Infantry Tactics Procedures training (HITP) at Fort Hood, Texas' Owl Creek assault course on May 19th, 1999

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Hood State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Byerly Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - LaMoure, N. D. , April 16, 2009 -- A breach at the LaMoure lake levee, has ocurred and water from the Sheyenne River is released. FEMA is working with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and State and local officials to assist with the protection and recovery efforts being conducted in the Red River valley. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Workers filling a breach in a Levee in North Dakota Production Date: 04/16/2009 Caption: LaMoure, N. D. , April 16, 2009 -- A breach at the LaMoure lake levee, More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - LaMoure, N. D. , April 16, 2009 --A aerial view of LaMoure, ND shows the breach at the LaMoure lake,as an Army helicopter prepares to drop a one-ton bag of sand on the breach, hoping to slow to flow of water from the Sheyenne River. FEMA is working with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and State and local officials to assist with the protection and recovery efforts being conducted in the Red River valley. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: An Army helicopter prepares to drop a one-ton bag of sand on the breach Production Date: 04/16/2009 Caption: LaMoure, N. D. , April 16, 2009 --A aerial view of More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Lisbon, N. D. , April 15, 2009 -- An National Guard soldier stands near the site of a levee breach in Lisbon, ND. The National Guard, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and local officials are working together to insure that the levee system constructed around the Sheyenne River protects Lisbon, ND from flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Levee breach in Lisbon, ND Production Date: 04/15/2009 Caption: Lisbon, N. D. , April 15, 2009 -- An National Guard soldier stands near the site of a levee bre More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - LaMoure, N. D. , April 18, 2009 --A breach exists at the LaMoure Lake in LaMoure, ND. One of the LaMoure County engineers observes the current status of the breach. The man-made lake provides recreational activities and drinking water for the LaMoure region. FEMA is working with the Army Corps of Engineers, National Guard and state and local officials to try and contain the breach. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Breach at the LaMoure Lake in LaMoure, ND Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: LaMoure, N. D. , April 18, 2009 --A breach exists at the LaMoure Lake in LaMoure More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - LaMoure, N. D. , April 18, 2009 --A breach exists at the LaMoure Lake in LaMoure, ND. One ton sand bags have been dropped by the National Guard and lay in the lake near the breach. The man-made lake provides recreational activities and drinking water for the LaMoure region. FEMA is working with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Guard and state and local officials to try and contain the breach. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Breach at the LaMoure Lake in LaMoure, ND Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: LaMoure, N. D. , April 18, 2009 --A breach exists at the LaMoure Lake in LaMoure More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Lisbon, N. D. , April 15, 2009 --Members of the National Guard, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and local officials in Lisbon, ND work together to stop a breach in a levee in Lisbon, ND. The Sheyenne River is expected to crest at record levels and the Corps is working with town officials to provide protection against possible flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Levee breach in Llisbon, ND Production Date: 04/15/2009 Caption: Lisbon, N. D. , April 15, 2009 --Members of the National Guard, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers More

A member of the 174TH Security Police Squadron, New York Air National Guard, armed with a 7.62mm M60 general purposed machine gun, attempts to breach the perimeter through a wooded area, as he plays the role of the aggressor, during the Base Defense "Phase II" portion of the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). The photograph is intended time lapsed photography

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Syracuse State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Pamela Allen Release Status: Released to Public More

Right side profile, medium close-up shot of the breach on the rifle of US Army Sergeant Michael Schmidt. SGT Schmidt, a member of the US Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, Georgia, awaits more shotgun rounds during a pause in the Men's Skeet Qualification on Friday, September 22nd, 2000, during the Sydney Olympic games

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rick Sforza, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Opposing forces (OPFOR) students prepare to do a two man breach over constantine wire during a training class. During the two-week class, operated by the 421st Ground Combat Readiness Squadron, Fort Dix, New Jersey, students are trained in doctrine, tactics, and customs of hostile countries. The OPFOR team acts as a training aid to the Phoenix Readiness Course, enabling realistic training scenarios in a variety of situations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rick A. Bloom, USAF Release Status: Released More

Opposing forces (OPFOR) students prepare to do a two man breach over constantine wire during a training class. During the two-week class, operated by the 421st Ground Combat Readiness Squadron, Fort Dix, New Jersey, students are trained in doctrine, tactics, and customs of hostile countries. The OPFOR team acts as a training aid to the Phoenix Readiness Course, enabling realistic training scenarios in a variety of situations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rick A. Bloom, USAF Release Status: Released More

Lance Corporals Kevin Hope (front), and Nick Jamilla, Combat Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, place small amounts of explosives on anti-tank mines in order to detonate them as their unit attempts to breach a minefield during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporals Kevin Hope (front), and Nick Jamilla, Combat Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, place small a More

Lance Corporal Nick Jamilla, Combat Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, uncovers an enemy antitank mine as his unit attemps to breach a minefield during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a joint/combined exercise with Australia designed to enhance the ability of US and Australian forces to respond to short notice regional contingencies. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Shoalwater Bay State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Major Command Shown: Combined Comba More

Responding to a possible security breach attempt, local Birmingham Police Department officers joined 117th Security Forces Squadron personnel at the 117th Refueling Wing, Birmingham, Alabama Air National Guard, perimeter during Operation NOBLE EAGLE

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Birmingham State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Sce More

A pair of Marine Corps Super AH-1W Super Cobra Attack helicopters line up at a target range as one fires a TOW missile at a designated target on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A pair of Marine Corps Super AH-1W Super Cobra Attack helicopters line up at a target range as one fires a TOW missile at a desi More

Bombs, fired by Marine tanks, burst in the air over an Egyptian firing range just outsi of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. The Marines conducted an In-Stri Breech live fire monstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stri Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly fend obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is signed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Bombs, fired by Marine tanks, burst in the air over an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. The More

A Marine Corps armored vehicle launches a Mine Clearing Land Charge (MCLC) to demonstrate how to clear the ground of land mines on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an in-stride breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine Corps armored vehicle launches a Mine Clearing Land Charge (MCLC) to demonstrate how to clear the ground of land mines More

In the early hours of the morning, Marine tanks roll into position for a breech practice run on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, Calif., conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: In the early hours of the morning, Marine tanks roll into position for a breech practice run on an Egyptian firing range just ou More

A Marine from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, sits atop a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) M1045 TOW Carrier on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. The other HMMWVs have .50 RAMO M2HB-QCB machine guns on ring mounts. Marines conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, sits atop a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) M1045 More

Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams MBTs (Main Battle Tank) from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, fire at designated targets on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams MBTs (Main Battle Tank) from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, fire at designated targets o More

Just after an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration, Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, prepare to demonstrate the capabilities of their M1A1 Abrams MBT (Main Battle Tank) in front of military members from numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the , our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Just after an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration, Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, prepare to de More

Marine Corps tanks, 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, roll into position to fire at designated targets on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance nal stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marine Corps tanks, 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, roll into position to fire at designated targets on an Egyptian fi More

From behind a Marine M1A1 Abrams MBT (Main Battle Tank), a Marine AAV (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) 7A1 launches a Mine Clearing Land Charge (MCLC) to demonstrate how to clear the ground of land mines on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: From behind a Marine M1A1 Abrams MBT (Main Battle Tank), a Marine AAV (Amphibious Assault Vehicle) 7A1 launches a Mine Clearing More

A Marine Corps Super AH-1W Cobra Attack helicopter flies by an M1A1 Abrams MBT (Main Battle Tank) flying the Marine Corps flag. The Cobra is preparing to fire at designated targets on an Egyptian firing range, just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine Corps Super AH-1W Cobra Attack helicopter flies by an M1A1 Abrams MBT (Main Battle Tank) flying the Marine Corps flag. More

Sergeant Ed Holcombe, USMC, 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, takes advantage of the shade provided by his vehicle on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt to catch-up on a little reading. Where Marines conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant Ed Holcombe, USMC, 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, takes advantage of the shade provided by his vehicle on an More

Egyptian soldiers dress-up the distinguished visitors tent on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, will conduct an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance ional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Egyptian soldiers dress-up the distinguished visitors tent on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in More

Marine Corps Super AH-1W Cobra Attack helicopters fires its 20mm M197 nose gun at designated targets on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this years BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marine Corps Super AH-1W Cobra Attack helicopters fires its 20mm M197 nose gun at designated targets on an Egyptian firing range More

A Marine fro the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Pals, California, fractured his ar during a tank qualification exercise on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt, catches up on a little reading about his Battalions Cobat Operations. Marines conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire deonstration in front of nuerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcoe and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a ultinational exercise involving ore than 74,000 troops fro 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, fractured his arm during a tank qualification exercise on an Egyptia More

A Marine Corps armored vehicle launches a Mine Clearing Land Charge (MCLC) to demonstrate how to clear the ground of land mines on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an in-stride breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine Corps armored vehicle launches a Mine Clearing Land Charge (MCLC) to demonstrate how to clear the ground of land mines More

Prior to entering the Dining Facility, for a briefing, at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Sergeant Jeff Davis, USA, performs a "Rodding" check (checking the barrel all the way to the breach to make sure there is no round loaded in the weapon) on Private First Class Everson's weapon. Both are with the New York Army National Guards 27th Separate Infantry Brigade (Enhanced) and are in the second rotation of New York Guard personnel to be trained by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in airport security operations. As part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, the Guard personnel will perform security missions at 19 commercial airports and four separate nuclear power sites around the state. NOBLE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Prior to entering the Dining Facility, for a briefing, at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Sergeant Jeff Davis, USA, performs a More

Prior to entering the Dining Facility, for a briefing, at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Sergeant Jeff Davis, USA, performs a "Rodding" check (checking the barrel all the way to the breach to make sure there is no round loaded in the weapon) on Private First Class Fierro's weapon. Both are with the New York Army National Guards 27th Separate Infantry Brigade (Enhanced) and are in the second rotation of New York Guard personnel to be trained by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in airport security operations. As part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, the Guard personnel will perform security missions at 19 commercial airports and four separate nuclear power sites around the state. NOBLE ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Prior to entering the Dining Facility, for a briefing, at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Sergeant Jeff Davis, USA, performs a More

His M9 9mm Beretta Pistols drawn, US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Jarrod Getz, with the 31st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), at Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy, aims and covers a back window during his realistic breach training

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Releas More

His M9 9mm Beretta Pistol drawn, US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Jarrod Getz, enters a room as AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Casey Snyder, follows closely behind, both are assigned to the 31st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), at Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy, during their realistic breach training

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Releas More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Jarrod Getz, with the 31st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), at Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy, rams a door open during his realistic breach training

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Releas More

Instructors at the Air base Defense School, 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron (GCTS), Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Air Field (AAF), Nevada (NV), pose as a hostile force attempting to breach the defenses of a simulated forward deployed air base. The instructors wear Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) it detects if they are shot by the defenders. They are also armed with 5.56 M16A2 assault rifles with MILES attachments. The 99th GCTS trains all of Air Combat Commands Security Forces on base defense in a hostile environment, and is the oldest school on ground air base defense tactics in existence

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Robe More