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Soldiers from the 528th Field Hospital from Fort Bragg,

Soldiers from the 528th Field Hospital from Fort Bragg, N.C. deployed July 15, 2020 in support of the continued Department of Defense COVID-19 response operations. U.S. Northern Command, through U.S. Army North More

Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, Adjutant General of the West

Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard unveils a plaque for brothers Phillip and Claude Gaujot and their wives honoring their great uncles Antoine and Julien Gaujot, Nov. 1, More

Personnel with Fort Bragg Emergency Services, Soldiers

Personnel with Fort Bragg Emergency Services, Soldiers from 16th Military Police Brigade, and Capt. Kenneth Harrison, a chaplain with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, pose during a Easter Bu More

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) James Kemp McLaughlin, the founder

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) James Kemp McLaughlin, the founder of the West Virginia Air National Guard, poses for a 100th birthday portrait at the Edgewood Summit nursing home, Charleston, W.Va., on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2 More

Personnel with Fort Bragg Emergency Services, Soldiers

Personnel with Fort Bragg Emergency Services, Soldiers from 16th Military Police Brigade, and Capt. Kenneth Harrison, a chaplain with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, pose during the Easter More

As part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, SENIOR AIRMAN William Briones, USAF, uses an extended mirror to search under vehicles at the main gate of the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field, Oregon. In light of recent terrorist acts, security measures increased in all areas of the base. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Kingsley Field State: Oregon (OR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG More

North Dakota Air National Guard Logistics Squadron members show their colors at an assembly in the new Supply Facility at the 119th Fighter Wing, Hector Field, Fargo, North Dakota, during Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fargo State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ATC Sce More

STAFF Sergeant Todd Campbell, USAF, of the 124th Security Forces Squadron checks the papers of a civilian entering Gowen Field (Air National Guard Base), Idaho, as part of heightened security procedures for Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Gowen Field State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scen More

Aerial view of Ground Zero, New York, taken from a

Aerial view of Ground Zero, New York, taken from a New Jersey Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Oct. 3, 2001. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mark C. Olsen/Released)

As part of the Operation NOBLE EAGLE mobilization SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Steve Mullin, USAF, 151st Communications Flight, Utah Air National Guard (ANG), Salt Lake City, installs phone lines in an alternate command post on the Utah ANG base. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Salt Lake City State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Sc More

Traditional Guardsman STAFF Sergeant Christopher Willden, USAF, 151st Security Forces, Utah Air National Guard, Salt Lake City, gets a hug from his son before being deployed in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Salt Lake City State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Sc More

STAFF Sergeant Michael Antinucci helps Wallkill Middle School Seventh graders carry food boxes they put together and donated to the 105th Air National Guard members serving at Ground Zero at the World Trade Center collapse. The collapse due to terrorist flying two large passenger aircraft into the buildings; killing all in the planes and thousands in the building. Guard participation is part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Wallkill State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG/AMC More

As part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, North Dakota Air National Guard fuels technician, MASTER Sergeant Mark Dibble, Moorhead, Minnesota prepares his refueling truck for service. The truck will refuel an F-16 returning to Hector Field from a training mission. The field, near Fargo North Dakota, is home base for the 119th Fighter Wing. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Hector Field State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: A More

During the mobilization for Operation NOBLE EAGLE, at the 192nd Fighter Wings Survival Recovery Center (SRC), Lieutenant Colonel Barker, USAF, (right), works with SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Leonard, USAF, (right) and others to coordinate an issue between the Base Command Post and the SRC. The SRC is activated during attacks and natural disasters. It collects and displays current data on damage, casualties, explosive ordnance, contamination, status or recovery action, and support to civil authorities. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During the mobilization for Operation NOBLE EAGLE, at the 192nd Fighter Wings Survival Recovery Center (SRC), Lieutenant Colone More

During the Operation NOBLE EAGLE activation, 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, Fort Smith Arkansas, Technical Sergeant Jerry L Wells, USAF, (left, center), Crew CHIEF, speaks with Major General Donald C Morrow, The Adjutant General of Arkansas about flightline alert procedures. Along with Major General Morrow are Colonel John R. Dallas, 188th Fighter Wing (FW) Vice Commander, USAF, (right) and Lieutenant Colonel Daniel E. Shewmaker, USAF, (right rear), 188th Operations Group (OG) Commander. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During the Operation NOBLE EAGLE activation, 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, Fort Smith Arkansas, Technical Se More

Major General Donald C. Morrow, USA, (right), The Adjutant General of Arkansas, is on a tour of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guards Machine Shop at Fort Smith, Arkansas. He is escorted by Colonel John R. Dallas, 188th Fighter Wing (FW) Vice Commander, USAF, (left) and Lieutenant Colonel Daniel E. Shewmaker, USAF, (left center), 188th Operations Group (OG) Commander. They are briefed by MASTER Sergeant Gary L. Shaw, NCOIC (Non Commissioned Officer In Charge) Machine Shop on the repair of the leading edge flap off an F-16C. The tour occurred during Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Major General Donald C. Morrow, USA, (right), The Adjutant General of Arkansas, is on a tour of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansa More

Traditional Guardsmen, SENIOR AIRMAN Darrell Webb, USAF, (right) and STAFF Sergeant Denise Officer, USAF, of the 151st Services Flight, Utah Air National Guard, Salt Lake City, prepare "Midnight Chow" for personnel activated in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Salt Lake City State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Sc More

During Operation NOBLE EAGLE, Major General John Kane, USA, Adjutant for the State of Idaho, briefs the press about the involvement of the guard in assisting in airport security across the state. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Boise Air Terminal State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 37 More

Governor Dirk Kempthorne, State of Idaho, and Mayor Brent Coles, of Boise, meet with Sergeant First Class (SFC) Scott Morgan, USA, of Boise. SFC Morgan, a member of C Company, 145th Support Battalion Idaho National Guard, assigned to guard duty at the Boise Air Terminal. He is part of the contingent of guardsmen, mobilized as part Operation NOBLE EAGLE, helping with airport security. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Boise Air Terminal State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT T More

With the mobilization of the Air National Guard during Operation NOBLE EAGLE, Governor Dirk Kempthorne, Idaho, briefs the press on measures taken to secure airports across the state. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Gowen Field State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Tom Gloe More

An F-16C pilot from the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing at Byrd Field, Richmond International Airport, Virginia, prepares for a nighttime mission in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

At Byrd Field (Richmond International Airport), Technical Sergeant Wilson, a crewchief for the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing, does a final operations check on an F-16C before a mission in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. The 192 FW is located just outside of Richmond in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

Working in support of Operation Noble Eagle, MASTER Sergeant Larry Anderson, an aircraft engine mechanic for the 192nd Fighter Wing (FW), performs an inspection of the variable nozzle on the afterburner of a General Electric F110-GE-100 jet engine for an F-16C Fighting Falcon. The 192 FW is located just outside of Richmond in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

At Byrd Field/Richmond International Airport, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Fernandus Branch, a security forces specialist from the Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing (FW), stands next to his High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) performing a spot check while on guard duty on the flight line in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. SRA Branch has his Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Assault Rifle at hand. The 192 FW is located just outside of Richmond in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

In support of Operation Noble Eagle, STAFF Sergeant Jonathon Cooper, an aircraft engine mechanic with the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing, works on the combustion chamber of the General Electric F110-GE-100 jet engine from an F-16C. The 192 FW is located just outside of Richmond in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

At Byrd Field (Richmond International Airport), Technical Sergeant Wilson, a crewchief for the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing, does a final operations walk around check on an F-16C before a mission in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. The 192 FW is located just outside of Richmond in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

Mobilized for Operation NOBLE EAGLE, STAFF Sergeant Corbett Allen, a crewchief for the Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing, services the LOX (Liquid Oxygen) converter on an F-16C. The 192 FW is located just outside of Richmond in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

Mobilized in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, STAFF Sergeant James Baldwin, fuel craftsman for the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing (FW), hooks a line pump on to a fuel truck in order to refill the carrier. The 192 FW is located just outside of Richmond in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

Technical Sergeant Kelly Young, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Greg Wills, USAF, weapons loaders with the Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing, arm the AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles onboard the F-16C Fighting Falcon before a mission in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. The 192 FW is located just outside of Richmond in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

Before stepping to their KC-135R Stratotanker, Major Steve Burke, USAF, (left) and Captain John Williams, USAF, of the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, review their flight plan for a refueling training mission. As part of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), Guard units were activated as part of homeland defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Lincoln Municipal Airport State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Co More

Mobilized as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, STAFF Sergeant Garry Root and SENIOR AIRMAN Shea Higgins (background) guard the entry control point to the flightline at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Columbus, Ohio. They are Security Policemen with the 121st Air Refueling Wing, guarding the wings KC-135 aircraft. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Rickenbacker Ang Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSG More

Marines from Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment prepare to move out and load onto 5-ton trucks during a Quick Reaction Force Drill. This drill was located at San Mateo (62 Area) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, as part of HOMELAND DEFENSE. HOMELAND DEFENSE enhances the preparedness, protection, and, response capabilities of local, state, and federal agencies. Some gear shown include, Fragmentation Protective Vests (FPV), M40 Chemicl-Biological Field Mask in carrier attached to wearers thigh, and Field Pack, Large, with Internal Frame(FPLIF)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Ricardo Morales, Usmc More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Gregory Bruno (left), 149th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), 149th Fighter Wing (FW), and USAF SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Debra Powley, Military Personnel Flight, review TSGT Brunos personnel records at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas (TX) before he departs on a short Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY), in support of Homeland Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Miguel Arellano, USAF Release Sta More

US COAST GUARD PORT SECURITY, Boston, Massachusetts

BOSTON, Mass. (Oct. 16)--Members of Port Security Unit 307 patrol Boston Harbor. Members of PSU 307, a reserve unit based in St. Petersburg, Fla., were deployed to Boston following terrorist attacks in New Yor More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Richard Ruthenberg (left), 149th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), 149th Fighter Wing (FW), and USAF SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Debra Powley, Military Personnel Flight, review SSGT Ruthenbergs personnel records at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas (TX) before he departs on a short Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY), in support of Homeland Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Miguel Arellano, USAF Release Sta More

Colonel Steve Hicks, Commander of the 192nd Fighter Wing (FW), take a moment to pray with others before he gives a speech and slide presentation to the Hanover Ruritan Club about the 192 FW unit history and it's role in Operation NOBLE EAGLE. The 192 FW is located just outside of Richmond in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard at Fort Smith, Arkansas, Captain Troy D. Howerton, USAF, (right), RN, Medical Services Officer, administers a flu vaccination to Technical Sergeant Charles B. Kiser Jr., USAF, Ground Communications SPECIALIST, one of the Traditional Guardsmen recently mobilized for support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

US Marines from G Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment take off their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear during Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) classes. This training was at San Mateo (62 Area) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, for Operation HOMELAND DEFENSE. HOMELAND DEFENSE enhances the preparedness, protection, and, response capabilities of local, state, and federal agencies

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Ricardo Morales, Usmc More

Wearing the M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask, US Marine Corporal Kevin Walter, Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) specialist with Alpha Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines is training with Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level (MOPP-4) gear during Operation HOMELAND DEFENSE. HOMELAND DEFENSE enhances the preparedness, protection, and, response capabilities of local, state, and federal agencies

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Brian L Wickliffe, Us More

As part of NOBLE EAGLE, some of the New York Air Guard personnel, in the 3rd rotation, assisting with relief work at the World Trade Center Disaster site pose for a group photo before starting Personnel Deployment Function (PDF) processing. Back row L-R: STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) John Frantangelo, SSGT Louis Fernandez, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Scott Chevalier, SRA Jonn Vanatta, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Carl Swenson, MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Robert Murphy, MSGT Willi Willms, MSGT Charles Burke. Front row: L-R: TSGT Patrick Reimann, SRA Erin Cosgrove, SRA Karen DeLuca, TSGT Mario Gasperino. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: As part of NOBLE EAGLE, some of the New York Air Guard personnel, in the 3rd rotation, assisting with relief work at the World More

Mobilized for Operation NOBLE EAGLE, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Karen Deluca, USAF, (left) 105th Aerospace Ground Equipment and SRA Scott Chevalier, prepare for deployment to World Trade Center collapse site areas to assist in relief efforts provided by New York National Guard. The collapse due to terrorist flying two large passenger aircraft into the buildings; killing all in the planes and thousands in the building. In response, President George W. Bush initiated NOBLE EAGLE a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the attacks on September 11, 2001 at the WTC and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG/ More

Mobilized for Operation NOBLE EAGLE, members of the 105th Airlift Wing's 3rd rotation, gather in the Dining Facility to review deployment information, as they prepare to assist in World Trade Center Disaster relief efforts provided by New York National Guard. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG/ More

Mobilized as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, members of the 105th Airlift Wings 3rd rotation gather in the Dining Facility to listen to CHIEF MASTER Sergeant George N. Haloukas, 105th Medical Squadron brief on medical information prior to deployment to areas around the World Trade Center collapse. Guard personnel will assist in relief efforts of the New York Air National Guard. The collapse due to terrorist flying two large passenger aircraft into the buildings; killing all in the planes and thousands in the building. In response, President George W. Bush initiated NOBLE EAGLE a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the attacks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Mobilized as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, members of the 105th Airlift Wings 3rd rotation gather in the Dining Facility to li More

Mobilized as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE members of the 105th Airlift Wing gathered in the Dining Facility at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York. They listen to Technical Sergeant Michael Antinucci, 105th AW Recruiter and Family Support representative, brief on the energy snack packages he is about to issue the group. The packages were put together by Seventh graders at Wallkill Middle School, in a hamlet of Wallkill, New York and donated to the unit. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG/ More

Holding a mass meeting in the Dining Facility at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, MASTER Sergeant Dave Baird, 105th Air Wing, briefs on pay information to personnel on the 105th Airlift Wings third rotation deployment to World Trade Center (WTC) site areas. New York Air National Guard personnel assisted in relief efforts at the collapse site as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. The collapse due to terrorist flying two large passenger aircraft into the buildings; killing all in the planes and thousands in the building. In response, President George W. Bush initiated NOBLE EAGLE a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Holding a mass meeting in the Dining Facility at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, Master Sergeant Dave Ba More

Soldiers assigned to the 3-112th Field Artillery, New

Soldiers assigned to the 3-112th Field Artillery, New Jersey Army National Guard, on guard at the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, N.J., Oct. 20, 2001. The NJARNG Soldiers were mobilized in support of Operat More

As part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, Several F-16C's from the Flying Razorbacks, 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, Fort Smith, Arkansas, sit lined up and ready for any mission that they may be assigned. They are armed with AIM-9 Sidewinders and AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advance Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile) (white tip). NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

Barriers erected at the entrance of Ebbing ANG Base help ensure that all assets within are safe and secure from any outside threats. Ebbing is home for the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, Fort Smith Arkansas. The precautions are part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

Members of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, Fort Smith Arkansas are mobilized as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. STAFF Sergeant Charles C. Hilton, 188th Services Flight stirs a large container of cabbage. Part of the meal to be served to the mobilized members of the Arkansas Air National Guard. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

STAFF Sergeant Michael D. Ritchie, USAF, from the Arkansas Air National Guard 188th Security Forces Squadron, checks an unidentified individuals identification card at the front entrance of Ebbing ANG Base, during Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

With the influx of personnel due to the mobilization STAFF Sergeant Ben Rettig, a military pay technician for Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing (FW), looks through the orders to ensure that members get their proper Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). 192 FW finance worked around the clock in support of Operation Noble Eagle. The 192nd FW is located just outside of Richmond at Byrd Field in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

MASTER Sergeant Jay Hamann, USAF, a fireman with the 124th Civil Engineering Squadron Idaho Air National Guard, prepares personal paperwork to deploy in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. He assisted by MASTER Sergeant Lisa Bell, USAF, of the 124th Military Personnel Flight. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Boise State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Came More

In the mobility line, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Smith, USAF, (left), 124th Wing Judge Advocate General, briefs firefighters of the 124th Civil Engineering Squadron Idaho Air National Guard prior to deploying in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Gowen Field State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scen More

With an Idaho Air National Guard C-130 as a backdrop, firemen from the 124th Civil Engineering Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, prepare to check and fill out mobility paperwork, to support Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Gowen Field State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scen More

In the darkness at Byrd Field, the crewchief stops his aircraft so weapons loaders from the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing (FW) can perform End of Runway (EOR) procedures before an F-16C Fighting Falcon takes off in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. The 192nd FW is located just outside of Richmond at Byrd Field in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

From Byrd Field two F-16C Fighting Falcons with the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing (FW) prepare for take-off on a training mission in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. The 192nd FW is located just outside of Richmond at Byrd Field in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michele More

In the darkness at Byrd Field, weapons loaders from the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing (FW) perform End of Runway (EOR) procedures before an F-16C Fighting Falcon takes off in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. The 192nd FW is located just outside of Richmond at Byrd Field in Sandston, Virginia. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

Mobilization of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, Fort Smith Arkansas is part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. STAFF Sergeant Michael W. Pennington, Medical Service Technician, with a 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, is now a security forces augmentee. He inspects the payload of a local soft drink vendor prior to allowing him to enter Ebbing Air National Guard Base. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

Mobilization of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, Fort Smith Arkansas is part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. STAFF Sergeant Michael W Pennington, Medical Service Technician, with a 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, is now a security forces augmentee. He performs a security check on a local vendor entering Ebbing Air National Guard Base. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

Mobilization of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, Fort Smith Arkansas is part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. Here STAFF Sergeant Michael W. Pennington, Medical Service Technician, with a 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, is now a security forces augmentee. He stands guard at the front gate to Ebbing Air National Guard Base. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

Mobilization of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, Fort Smith Arkansas is part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. STAFF Sergeant Michael W. Pennington, Medical Service Technician, with a 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, is now a security forces augmentee. He uses a mirror stick as he inspects under a vehicle for hidden explosive ordnance. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

Mobilization of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, Fort Smith Arkansas is part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. STAFF Sergeant Michael W. Pennington, Medical Service Technician, with a 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle, is now a security forces augmentee. He inspects every possible area on the vehicle for hidden explosive ordnance. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc More

On the aircraft parking ramp Technical Sergeant Donald Helton, USAF, (left), of the 116th Security Forces Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, checks the identification of a Second Lieutenant from the 3rd Flying Training Squadron, Moody Air Force, before allowing him entrance into a sensitive area during NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown More

During Operation NOBLE EAGLE, Technical Sergeant William Sims, USAF, 116th Security Forces Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, checks ID cards at the base main gate of Moody Air Force Base, GA, where he is on temporary duty. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown More

Using a hand held radio, STAFF Sergeant Ken McKibben, USAF, 116th Security Police Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, reports any suspicious activity on the flight line at his temporary station at Moody Air Force Base, during Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown More

SENIOR AIRMAN Suzanne Hall, USAF, 116th Security Forces Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, receives her ammunition and weapon before starting her base security duties at Moody Air Force Base, where she is on temporary duty, as part of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown More

Spc. John Diangelo, 1-114th Infantry Battalion, New

Spc. John Diangelo, 1-114th Infantry Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, prepares to search a delivery truck outside the Port Authority Trans Hudson Facility in Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 20, 2001. The NJAR More

Soldiers with the 50th Main Support Battalion, New

Soldiers with the 50th Main Support Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, guard strategic points at the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, N.J., Dec. 18, 2001. The Soldiers were mobilized in support of Op More

Beamer unveils “Let’s Roll” nose art at 177th

Col. Mike Cosby, left, Commander, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, watches as Lisa Beamer unveils the "Let's Roll" nose art decal on an F-16 Fighting Falcon depicting Todd Beamer's last words More

President George W. Bush addresses more than 2,500

President George W. Bush addresses more than 2,500 Guard members, veterans, school children and area residents at the New Jersey Army National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility #1, West Trenton, N.J., Sept More

Spc. William D. O'Neal, left, 2-113th Infantry, Sgt.

Spc. William D. O'Neal, left, 2-113th Infantry, Sgt. Bruce J. Hars, center, 1-126 Aviation Battalion and Spc. Quron B. Wynn, 2-113th Infantry, all with the New Jersey Army National Guard, perform a perimeter pa More

The 177th Aerospace Ground Equipment octopus signs

The 177th Aerospace Ground Equipment octopus signs overlook the maintenance area at the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, which is located at the Atlantic City Air National Guard Base located a More

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2003)--Coast Guard crews patrol the waters of the Savannah River, just off the port side of the USNS Mendonca. The repositioning of military forces were required to support the Presiden More

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2003)--Port Security Specialist 3rd Class Rodney Reynolds feels for proper tension on the military heavy tracked vehicle tie downs to ensure stability while the USNS Mendonca is underway More

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2003)--Petty Officer 2nd class Jimmy Moore stands guard on the bow of the USNS Mendonca and Coast Guard boats patrol the waters below as countless containers are loaded onto the 950-foot More

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2003)--Coast Guard crews patrol the waters of the Savannah River, just off the port side of the USNS Mendonca. The repositioning of military forces were required to support the Presiden More

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2003)--Port Security Specialist 3rd Class Rodney Reynolds feels for proper tension on the military heavy tracked vehicle tie downs to ensure stability while the USNS Mendonca is underway More

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2003)--Two Coast Guard boats cross paths while sharing the responsibility of enforcing a 300-yard temporary security zone around a naval vessel during a military loadout on the Savannah More

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2003)--One of hundreds of Army trucks that will be loaded onto the USNS Medonca gets a close look by Petty Officer 1st class David Cuddie (left) and Petty Officer Rodney Reynolds after a More

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2003)--Petty Officer 3rd Class Peter Brooks volunteered to travel from Coast Guard Station Lake Worth Inlet, Fla., to the US Naval Station Mendonca in Savannah to stand eight-hour shifts More

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Jan. 14, 2003)--Coast Guard crews patrol the waters of the Savannah River, just off the port side of the USNS Mendonca. The repositioning of military forces were required to support the Presiden More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), U.S. Secretary of Defense, hosts a welcoming ceremony for newly appointed Paul F. McHale, Assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and newly appointed Christopher Ryan Henry (far left), Deputy Assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense for Policy, at the Pentagon, March 7, 2003. (DoD photo by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: More

At the Pentagon, The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (not shown), U.S. Secretary of Defense, hosts a welcoming ceremony for newly appointed Paul F. McHale (far left), Assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense, and newly appointed Christopher Ryan Henry (center left), Deputy Assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense for Policy. Dignitaries and special guests congratulate them in a reception line, March 7, 2003. (DoD photo by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), U.S. Secretary of Defense, hosts a welcoming ceremony for newly appointed Paul F. McHale, Assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense, and Mrs. McHale, at the Pentagon, March 7, 2003. (DoD photo by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: More

Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry, New

Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry, New Jersey Army National Guard, provide additional security at Newark-Liberty International Airport, Newark, N.J., March 26, 2003. (U.S. Air National Guard photo More

Staff Sgt. Evelyn Montanez, 50th Main Support Battalion,

Staff Sgt. Evelyn Montanez, 50th Main Support Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, provides additional security at the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee, N.J., April 14, 2003. (U.S. Air National Guard ph More

US Vice President Dick Cheney and wife, Lynne, wave to the men and women of Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), during a recent visit. Vice President Cheney visited Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), to recognize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and US Northern Command's (NORTHCOM) central role in homeland defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator: Bud More

US Vice President Dick Cheney speaks to the men and women of Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), during a recent visit. Vice President Cheney visited Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), to recognize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and US Northern Command's (NORTHCOM) central role in homeland defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator: CIV More

US Vice President Dick Cheney speaks to the men and women of Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), during a recent visit. Vice President Cheney visited Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), to recognize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and US Northern Command's (NORTHCOM) central role in homeland defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator: CIV More

Check engine, US Air Force Photo

Engine maintenance Airmen with the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, inspects the turbine blades on an F-16 Fighting Falcon's Pratt and Whitney F100-220E engine at the Atlantic City Air Nationa More

A US Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety and Security Team (MSST) in a RHIB (Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat) from an amphibious transport dock ship, prepares to board a suspect vessel off the coast of Kodiak Island, Alaska (AK) during Exercise ALASKA SHIELD/NORTHERN EDGE '05. The exercise, the largest homeland defense/security exercise ever conducted in Alaska, is the first opportunity within the state to integrate local, state and federal government responses to simulated emergencies, including natural disasters, terrorist attacks and other mass casualty scenarios

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kodiak State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike B. Buytas, USAF Release Status: Released to P More

US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) Keith Carter, Heavy-duty Engineer Operator, Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 501st Infantry Battalion (INF BN), looks through the scope of his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle for accurate sightings while securing the perimeter of the headquarters building at Fort Greely, Alaska (AK), during ALASKA SHIELD/NORTHERN EDGE. ALASKA SHIELD/NORTHERN EDGE 2005 is the largest homeland defense/homeland security exercise ever conducted in Alaska; the first opportunity within the state to exercise an integrated local, state, and federal government response to a series of simulates emergencies including natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and mass casualty...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) Keith Carter, Heavy-duty Engineer Operator, Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), More

The 9/11 Memorial Flag project leader Thomas W. McBrien

The 9/11 Memorial Flag project leader Thomas W. McBrien IV, at podium, speaks to Airmen with the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, during a ceremony at the Atlantic City Air National Guard Base More

A US Navy Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team, aboard a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), from the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63), rehearse using a hook-and-pull assembly during a ship boarding exercise in the Pacific Ocean. The Navy uses VBSS teams for three general missions: maritime interdiction operations in support of the Global War On Terrorism, counter drug operations, and for the support of homeland defense. (U.S. Navy photo by LT. Jeffery Jenkins) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Cowpens (CG 63) Scene Camera Operator: LT Jeffery Jenkins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy Engineman 3rd Class Tesshin Miyake, a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Team member from the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63), practices tactical team movements while using a firearms simulator while rehearsing for a ship boarding exercise in the Pacific Ocean. The Navy uses VBSS teams for three general missions: maritime interdiction operations in support of the Global War On Terrorism, counter drug operations, and for the support of homeland defense. (U.S. Navy photo by LT. Jeffery Jenkins) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Cowpens (CG 63) Scene Camera Operator: LT Jeffery Jenkins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Andrew Seymour, a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure team member from the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63), successfully climbs a hook-and-pull assembly during a ship boarding exercise in the Pacific Ocean. The Navy uses VBSS teams for three general missions: maritime interdiction operations in support of the Global War On Terrorism, counter drug operations, and for the support of homeland defense. (U.S. Navy photo by LT. Jeffery Jenkins) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Cowpens (CG 63) Scene Camera Operator: LT Jeffery Jenkins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Air Force 12th Fighter Squadron, 3rd Operations Group, 3rd Wing, F-15C Eagle air superiority fighter aircraft, based out of Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, flies over the Bering Sea during a simulated enemy aircraft intercept mission on May 12, 2007, during Exercise Alaska Shield / Northern Edge 2007. Exercise Alaska Shield / Northern Edge 2007 is a combined State of Alaska and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) sponsored homeland defense exercise designed to provide the U.S. Air Force participants with the opportunity to practice responding to homeland defense and disaster events alongside other federal, state, local, and private sector teams as part of the overall...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A U.S. Air Force 12th Fighter Squadron, 3rd Operations Group, 3rd Wing, F-15C Eagle air superiority fighter aircraft, based out More

Homeland Defense

Soldiers from the 528th Field Hospital from Fort Bragg,

Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, Adjutant General of the West

Personnel with Fort Bragg Emergency Services, Soldiers

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) James Kemp McLaughlin, the founder

Personnel with Fort Bragg Emergency Services, Soldiers

Aerial view of Ground Zero, New York, taken from a

US COAST GUARD PORT SECURITY, Boston, Massachusetts

Soldiers assigned to the 3-112th Field Artillery, New

Spc. John Diangelo, 1-114th Infantry Battalion, New

Soldiers with the 50th Main Support Battalion, New

Beamer unveils “Let’s Roll” nose art at 177th

President George W. Bush addresses more than 2,500

Spc. William D. O'Neal, left, 2-113th Infantry, Sgt.

The 177th Aerospace Ground Equipment octopus signs

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

US COAST GUARD HOMELAND DEFENSE

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), U.S. Secretary of Defense, hosts a welcoming ceremony for newly appointed Paul F. McHale, Assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense, and Mrs. McHale, at the Pentagon, March 7, 2003. (DoD photo by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry, New

Staff Sgt. Evelyn Montanez, 50th Main Support Battalion,

Check engine, US Air Force Photo

The 9/11 Memorial Flag project leader Thomas W. McBrien

Flag of Honor, US Army Photo

Wisconsin Chippewa County sheriff Chris Kowalczyk prepares

Minnesota National Guard Airmen and Soldiers stand