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Commanding General National Training Command (NTC) Brigadier General (BGEN) James D. Thurman presents a commemorative photograph to Medal of Honor Recipient, Colonel (COL) Lewis Millet, USA, (Retired) a veteran of WWII, The Korean War, and Vietnam during the US Armyßs 226th Birthday Celebration held at Fort Irwin, CA

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operator: Muriel Marcum More

A US Army WWII M4 Sheridan Medium Tank "Betsy" photographed during the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Black Horse Regiment, held at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, CA. STAFF Sergeant Mary Jones (top) and Sergeant Katherine Brown are honorary participants in the activities

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Jeff Mellody More

Medal of Honor Recipient, Colonel (COL) Lewis Millet, USA, (Retired) a veteran of WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam signs a poster for Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Melinda S. Woodhurst, USA, Commander, National Training Command (NTC), Support Battalion, at Fort Irwin, CA

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operator: Muriel Marcum More

Kim Lytle Fort Irwin, Calif....MAJ. GEN. Rolf Huettel of the West German army and his party arrive at the National Training Center. OFFICIAL U.S. ARMY PHOTO (RELEASED)

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

A crew member covers her face as the air is filled with desert dust by a landing Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter. The crew member, from the 32nd Aeromedical Evacuation Group, works in an air transportable hospital as part of Exercise Wounded Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

Crew members covers their faces as the air is filled with desert dust by a landing Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter. The crew member, from the 32nd Aeromedical Evacuation Group, works in an air transportable hospital as part of Exercise Wounded Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

An Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, with acting patients aboard, arrives in air transportable hospital during Exercise Wounded Eagle '82. Other participants (foreground) are standing by

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

An Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, with acting patients aboard, arrives in air transportable hospital during Exercise Wounded Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

An aerial view of an air transportable hospital and two C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Wounded Eagle '82. The aircraft are assigned to the 146th Tactical Airlift Wing, California, Air National Guard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

Crew members carry a "casualty" to an Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter from an air transportable hospital during Exercise Wounded Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

Crew members carry "casualties" from an Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter to an air transportable hospital during Exercise Wounded Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

Crew members care for "casualties" in an air transportable hospital during Exercise Wounded Eagle '82. The crew members are assigned to the 32nd Aeromedical Evacuation Group

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

An Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, with acting patients aboard, arrives in air transportable hospital during Exercise Wounded Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

Bird's eye view of an air transportable hospital during Exercise Wounded Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

A crew member covers his face as the air is filled with desert dust by a landing Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter. The crew member, from the 32nd Aeromedical Evacuation Group, works in an air transportable hospital as part of Exercise Wounded Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

Crew members carry a "casualty" to a C-130 Hercules aircraft from an air transportable hospital during Exercise Wounded Eagle '82. The other Hercules is in the foreground. Both aircraft are assigned to the 146th Tactical Airlift Wing, California Air National Guard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

Crew members unload "casualty" from an Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter in an air transportable hospital. The crew members are assigned to the 32nd Aeromedical Evacuation Group involved in Exercise Wounded Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

An aerial view of an air transportable hospital during Exercise Wounded Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

Crew members unload "casualties" from an Army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter in an air transportable hospital during Exercise Wounded Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG More

A right side view of a C-130 Hercules aircraft rolling to takeoff. The Hercules is transporting "casualties" from an air transportable hospital as part of Exercise Wounded eagle '82. The aircraft is assigned to the 146th Tactical Airlift Wing, Calif., Air National Guard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WOUNDED EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STA More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division parachute from C-141 Starlifter aircraft over Landing Zone Nelson during exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division exit Landing Zone Nelson after their parachute jump into the area during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ri More

Cargo is dropped from a C-141 Starlifter aircraft over Landing Zone Nelson during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER More

Cargo is dropped by parachute into Landing Zone Nelson during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ri More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division prepares to exit Landing Zone Nelson after making a parachute jump into the area during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ri More

Cargo is dropped by parachute over Landing Zone Nelson during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ri More

Cargo is dropped from a C-141 Starlifter aircraft over Landing Zone Nelson during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER More

Cargo is dropped by parachute into Landing Zone Silver during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ri More

Cargo is dropped by parachute from a C-141 Starlifter aircraft into Landing Zone Silver during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER More

Cargo is dropped by parachute into Landing Zone Gold during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ri More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division parachute from C-141 Starlifter aircraft over Landing Zone Nelson during exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER More

SGT Dennis Star, 82nd Airborne Division, is shown after his parachute jump into Landing Zone Nelson during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ri More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft prepare for a jump during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division is seen through stacked M-16A1 rifles as he takes a drink from his canteen at the end of a day of combat exercises taking place during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

A C-130 Hercules aircraft displays desert takeoff and landing techniques during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

An airborne armor unit refuels an M-551 tank prior to its deployment for exercises during Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

Cargo riggers from the 82nd Airborne Division prepare cargo for the Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System (LAPES) drops over Fort Irwin during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

A Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System (LAPES) drop is executed by a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Rock Drop Zone during exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

An Army UH-1 Iroquois medevac helicopter prepares to pick up a paratrooper injured in a mass air drop during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

CPT Jim Danley, 82nd Airborne Division uses a meter to check the wind direction as cargo is dropped from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Gr More

An overall view of the microwave relay station set up for use during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

A paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne Division receives medical attention from a corpsman after being injured in a jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Gr More

An AH-1G Cobra helicopter lands to provide air support, while an infantryman aims his anti-tank weapon toward the "enemy" during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

Members of the Marine 1ST Combat Engineers uses a radio telephone to talk with his unit during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

A paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne Division folds his parachute after his jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Gr More

TSGT Gary Koch, a communications technician, checks a land line telephone to make sure it is in working order during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

Members of the 1ST Communications Maintenance Group prepare a mobile tower from service near Landing Zone Rock during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division board a jeep that was air dropped from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

A mass air drop of troops and equipment from the 27th Combat Engineers takes place over Rock Drop Zone during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division prepare to exit the landing zone in a jeep after their jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Gr More

Security police move toward the front lines to fight "aggressor forces" during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

SRA Laurie Walborn relaxes on her cot in the tent city at the Marine Corps Logistics Base during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

Cargo riggers from the 82nd Airborne Division prepare cargo for the Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System (LAPES) drops over Fort Irwin during exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft prepare for a jump during Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

Security police exit an armored personnel carrier take their positions in a flight against "aggressor forces" during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

An air-to-air left side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling a C-141 Starlifter aircraft as it returns from a mass troop and equipment drop over Fort Irwin during exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

An interior view of a C-141B Starlifter aircraft as a piece of heavy equipment is dropped over the Fort Irwin, California drop zone during exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

82nd Airborne Division troops are given a briefing prior to boarding a C-130 Hercules aircraft after an exercise Gallant Eagle air drop

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. S More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division troops wait to board a C-130 Hercules aircraft after an Exercise Gallant Eagle '82 air drop

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

An Army scout reports back to his command post on the situation taking place in battle area during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft prepare for a jump during Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

A view of a tank and other vehicles prior to their deployment for combat exercises during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

Organizational emblems and symbols appear on a rock formation outside the main entrance, displaying some of the units that are participating in exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

Army M-60 tanks are prepared for a confrontation with "enemy forces" during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

An Army Reserve CH-47 Chinook helicopter delivers a jeep and a utility trailer to Landing Zone Iron during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

SGT Greg Todd, a communications technician, checks a lines in a communications van during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

Members of the Marine 1ST Combat Engineers stand guard as a heavy equipment operator fills a hole in the road, used by their unit during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

Members of the 4th Battalion, 37th Armor Division, move toward the "front lines" in armored vehicles during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft prepares for a jump during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

Army combat engineers string concertina wire along the front line, to stop "aggressor forces" during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

An air-to-air left side view of a KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling a C-141 Starlifter aircraft as they return from a mass troop and equipment drop over Fort Irwin during exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: George Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

MAJ Blackwell from the 170th Provisional Airlift Group briefs the pilots and crew members that will be involved in an airdrop over Fort Irwin as part of exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

A sign proclaiming "Gallant Eagle '82" appears on a rock at the fort's main entrance on the morning after the first airdrop of the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Richard Diaz Release Status: Released to P More

An UH-1 Iroquois helicopter lands to provide air support, while an infantryman aims his anti-tank weapon toward the "enemy" during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

A paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne Division checks his radio after jumping from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Gr More

A paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne Division is prepared for medical evacuation (medevac) aboard a UH-1 Iroquois helicopter. The paratrooper was injured in a jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Gr More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division observes the "enemy movements" through his binoculars during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TEC More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division takes a short nap prior to a confrontation with "enemy forces" during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

A convoy travels along a California road to provide support for the thousands of troops participating in exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

An Army reserve CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands for delivery of a jeep and a utility trailer to Landing Zone Iron during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

Cargo riggers from the 82nd Airborne Division prepare cargo for the Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System (LAPES) drops over Fort Irwin during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

Security police take positions on the ground to fight off an "aggressor forces" after exiting a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

CPT Jim Danley, 82nd Airborne Division, uses a meter to check the wind direction after his jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Gr More

A paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne Division carries his field gear out of the landing zone after his jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Gr More

Security police take a member of the "aggressor forces" as their prisoner during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

CPT Jim Danley of the 82nd Airborne Division checks wind reading at the Rock Drop Zone during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

A communications technician strings wire along a mountain side as dish antennas are set up for the operation of a microwave relay station during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

A paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne Division descends into a smoke screen after his jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Gr More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division relaxes after participating in an air drop during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

Organizational markers appear along one of the main roads to help participants of exercise Gallant Eagle '82 in case that they are lost in the desert environment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

An Army combat engineers strings concertina wire along the front line to stop "aggressor forces" during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

A ground-to-air left front view of a C-141B Starlifter aircraft as it takes off for a mass troop and equipment drop over Fort Irwin, California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: R More

A Marine scrubs out a pan in the field mess at the Marine Corps Logistics Base during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

A paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne Division prepares to exit the landing zone in a jeep after his jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Gr More

Members of the 1ST Communications Maintenance Group prepare a mobile tower from service near Landing Zone Rock during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More

A company commander requests an air strike over his radio telephone to help the onward offensive against the "enemy" during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

A paratrooper from the 82nd Airborne Division folds his parachute after his jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Gr More

C-130 Hercules aircraft are prepared for takeoff during the early morning hours for a mass troop and equipment drop over Fort Irwin as part of exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

Security police sit in an armored personnel carrier prior to taking their positions in a flight against "aggressor forces" during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSG More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division carry a fellow paratrooper to a waiting UH-1 Iroquois medevac helicopter, after he was injured in a mass air drop during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG More