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US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeants (TSGT) Tom Ricks (left) and Daniel Lewis perform a data integrity check with USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Roy Washington III (center) on an ACES II (ejection seat) drogue parachute. The Survival Equipment Shop, 31st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy (ITA), pack the drogue parachutes and pilots parachutes into USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons in Hangar 1. The drogue parachute is designed to pull the chair away from the pilot after ejection. The red shirt is worn in the 31st MXS for morale purposes

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Priscilla Robinson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com More

SENIOR AIRMAN Tammy Crofoot and AIRMAN 1ST Class David Rodenberger, mechanics in the 401st Maintenance Squadron, repair aerospace ground equipment that is part of the stock of war reserve materials damaged during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Fernando Serna Releas More

Members from the 51st Maintenance Squadron preparing sandbags.(Exact date unknown)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '93 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Grace Van Valkenburg Release More

Approved Insignia for the 321st Maintenance Squadron. Exact Date Shot Unknown

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Brice King, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy, marshals out a Chinook CH-47. AIRMAN King is responsible for recovering and maintaining all NATO and Transient Aircraft in support of Operation Joint Endeavor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVORDECISIVE EDGE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Robert St More

STAFF Sergeant Eric Taylor, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy, marshals in a C-141 Starlifter for refueling during Operation Decisive Edge, in support of Operation Joint Endeavor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVORDECISIVE EDGE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Robert St More

STAFF SGT. Karen Gantt (left), Communications Navigation Craftsman, adjusts a VHS receiver transmitter. SENIOR AIRMAN Brent Watkins, Guidance & Control Journeyman, aligns a UHF receiver transmitter. Both are assigned to the Avionics Element or the 741st Maintenance Squadron which supports the 1ST Rescue Group

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Patrick Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. John K. Mcdowell Release St More

SENIOR AIRMAN Sarah Esparza, 51st Maintenance Squadron, inspects 2.75 White Phosphorous Rockets

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. John K. Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

SENIOR AIRMAN Sarah Esparza, 51st Maintenance Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing, inspects AIM-9 Sidewinder training missiles. Exact Date Shot Unknown Published in AIRMAN Magazine September 1996

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: John K. Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi More

Air Force Organizational Emblem: 341st Maintenance Squadron, Air Force Security Police Command (AFSPC ) Exact Date Shot Unknown

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

Shot of USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Navarro (Left), AIRMAN First Class Kristin Coates and STAFF Sergeant Ching Foster, all from the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, inspect a F-16 engine

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT John Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

U.S. Air Force SSGT Allen Wesley secures a load of AIM-120s before transporting them to an aircraft. Wesley of Odessa, Texas, is assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Itlay, supporting NATO Operation Allied Force

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Stan Parker Release Sta More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Chris Triplett (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN Daniel Birdsong repair the receive antenna of an Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) pod, Wednesday, June 2,1999. Triplett and Birdsong are assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, supporting Operation Allied Force

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Stan Parker Release Sta More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Curtiss Gladden (Left) and STAFF Sergeant Angel Bradshaw of the 31st Maintenance Squadron, 31 Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, replace the outer-flap on a F110-GE-100 engine at Aviano Air Base, ITA, on August 3rd, 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Tony Ingram, of the 31st Maintenance Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, removes holding bolts on an F110-GE-100 engine during scheduled maintenance on Aviano AB, ITA, August 3rd, 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Kristi Brothers, Dental Technician, 31st Medical Support Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy performs an annual cleanning on USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Mathew Moricz 31st Maintenance Squadron, Armament Flight. The Dental Clinic at Aviano Air Base provides care to active duty service members, deployed guard/reserve troops, retirees and dependants

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Delia A. Castillo, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Roland Rees, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, reaches for a #31 size drill bit. A1C Rees drilled into a nozzle fairing on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft (not shown) that needed to be repaired

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jeremy Wells and USAF AIRMAN First Class Roland Rees, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, fix a loose guide pin on a nozzle fairing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft that needed to be repaired

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Gerald Lemmerman, 31st Maintenance Squadron (MSX), Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs a dimensional check of a shock strut for the landing gear of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. The Fabrication Flight, 31st MXS is responsible for maintaining and repairing metal aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jeremy Wells, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, uses a rotary file with a spinning fastener to smooth the guide pin on a nozzle fairing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft that needed to be repaired

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Mr. Attilio Pegolo, 31st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Aviano Air Base, Italy, attaches a small part to a static display of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. Mr. Pegolo is a Structural Maintenance Assistant in the Fabrication Flight, 31st MXS

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Bill Seighman, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, USAF Corporal Joeseph Paul and USAF Major Ted McClegkey, 16th Air Force, Aviano Air Base, Italy, build a swing set for Bosnian refugee children at Camp Kozina, Slovenia. Members of H.E.A.R.T., Humanitarian Essential Aid Relief Team aid Eastern European refugees and other displaced persons, through assessment of needs and collection and distribution of resources

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Kozina Country: Slovenia (SVN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Patrick Paul, Munnitions Systems Journeyman, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, empties a container of TP PGU-27B 20 millimeter target practice ammunition into a bin in preparation of separating the bullets into lot numbers. Training Exercise IRON CLAW, Kuchyna AB, Slovakia (SVK), 14 September 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRON CLAW Base: Kuchyna Air Base Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Relea More

US Air force Technical Sergeant Kenneth Childre, Munnitions Systems Craftsman, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, positions a bin used to catch cartridges coming out of a Universal Ammunition Loading system (UAL). Training Exercise IRON CLAW, Kuchyna AB, Slovakia (SVK), 14 September 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRON CLAW Base: Kuchyna Air Base Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Relea More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Kenneth Childre, a Munnitions Systems Craftsman, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, finishes cycling a Universal Ammunition Loading system (UAL) so that it can be uploaded. Training Exercise IRON CLAW, Kuchyna AB, Slovakia (SVK), 14 September 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRON CLAW Base: Kuchyna Air Base Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch More

From left to right; US Air Force Technical Sergeant Kenneth Childre, a Munnitions Systems Craftsman, and SENIOR AIRMAN Paul Patrick, USAF, Munitions System Journeyman, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, load TP PGU-27/B 20 mm target practice ammunition into a Universal Ammunition Loading system (UAL). Training Exercise IRON CLAW, Kuchyna AB, Slovakia (SVK), 14 September 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRON CLAW Base: Kuchyna Air Base Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Relea More

The Honorable Carol DiBattiste, Under Secretary of the Air Force re-enlists US Air Force Technical Sergeant Tate Leger, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy. Ms DiBattiste stopped at Aviano Air Base to meet with troops and families and talk about recruiting and retention

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Delia A. Castillo, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Members of the 51st Maintenance Squadron, Munitions Flight, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, wearing the new Joint Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JLIST) chemical-biological warfare suits, prepare to cover Cluster Bomb munitions in a revetment area with protective tarps during Osan's Initial Response Readiness training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Members of the 51st Maintenance Squadron, Munitions Flight, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, wearing the new Joint Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JLIST) chemical-biological warfare suits, carefully remove protective tarps covering munitions during Osan's Initial Response Readiness training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

AIRMAN First Class Cameron Neuman, with the 51st Maintenance Squadron, Munitions Flight, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, secures the hood on his new Joint Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JLIST) chemical-biological warfare suit during Osan's Initial Response Readiness training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Members of the 51st Maintenance Squadron, Munitions Flight, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, wearing the new Joint Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JLIST) chemical-biological warfare suits, prepare to tow munitions out of a revetment area after removing their protective tarps during Osan's Initial Response Readiness training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Members of the 51st Maintenance Squadron, Munitions Flight, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, wearing the new Joint Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JLIST) chemical-biological warfare suits, prepare to cover munitions in a revetment area with protective tarps during Osan's Initial Response Readiness training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Members of the 51st Maintenance Squadron, Munitions Flight, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, wearing the new Joint Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JLIST) chemical-biological warfare suits, remove protective tarps covering munitions during Osan's Initial Response Readiness training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

AIRMAN First Class Mark Brooks, with the 51st Maintenance Squadron, Munitions Flight, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, removes the hood on his new Joint Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JLIST) chemical-biological warfare suit during Osan's Initial Response Readiness training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

AIRMAN First Class Mark Brooks, of the 51st Maintenance Squadron, Munitions Flight, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, removes the hood on his new Joint Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JLIST) chemical-biological warfare suit during Osan's Initial Response Readiness training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Members of the 51st Maintenance Squadron, Munitions Flight, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, wearing the new Joint Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JLIST) chemical-biological warfare suits, prepare to tow munitions after removing protective tarps during Osan's Initial Response Readiness training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

MASTER Sergeant Christopher Johnston, assistant Non Commissioned Officer In Charge of Sensors Element, 31st Maintenance Squadron, demonstrates to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, General Richard B. Myers, how the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) pod functions on the F-16 Falcon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Ann-Marie Boom Release Status More

MASTER Sergeant Christopher Johnston, assistant Non Commissioned Officer In Charge of Sensors Element, 31st Maintenance Squadron, demonstrates to the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, General Richard B. Myers, how the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) pod functions on the F-16 Falcon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Ann-Marie Boom, USAF Release More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mark Hamilton, Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Craftsman Technician, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, removes oil test sample tabs. NDI is responsible for early engine wear detection to accomplish missions in a more cost effective way

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michelle Michaud, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

STAFF Sergeant Mark Hamilton, a non-destructive inspection craftsman technician from the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, files engine oil test sample

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michelle Michaud Release Stat More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mark Hamilton, Non Destructive Inspection Craftsman Technician, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, removes a sample from a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The SEM burns F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft engine oil which allows technicians to see if metal contaminates are present

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michelle Michaud, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

US Air Force STAFF Seargent Mark Hamilton (left) and US Air Force MASTER Seargent Charles Kaminsk (right), Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Craftsman Technicians, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform a magnetic chip detection on the days first F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft engine oil sample. This procedure is used to detect early signs of improper engine wear, allowing preventive maintenance procedures to be implemented. NDI is responsible for early engine wear detection to accomplish the mission in a more cost effective manner

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Jeremy Smith, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Greg Hadrych, Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Craftsman Technician, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, runs tests on F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft engine oil. NDI is responsible for early engine wear detection to accomplish missions in a more cost effective way

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michelle Michaud, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Jena Caudill, Raytheon Non Destructive Inspector (NDI), 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, does an Eddy Current Inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. NDI is responsible for early engine wear detection to accomplish missions in a more cost effective way

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michelle Michaud, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

US Air Force MASTER Seargent Charles Kaminski, Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Craftsman Technician, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform a magnetic chip detection on the days first F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft engine oil sample. This procedure is used to detect early signs of improper engine wear, allowing preventive maintenance procedures to be implemented. NDI is responsible for early engine wear detection to accomplish the mission in a more cost effective manner

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Jeremy Smith, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Jena Caudill, Raytheon Non Destructive Inspector (NDI), 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs an ultrasound inspection. NDI is responsible for early engine wear detection to accomplish missions in a more cost effective way

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michelle Michaud, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

During the Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) portion of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea's, Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Kimberly McClearn, 51st Maintenance Squadron, uses a metal detecting wand to ensure that evacuees have no hidden articles. Evacuees were transported to the Osan American High School to process through various stations and briefings before being able to evacuate the peninsula

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

During the Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) portion of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea's, Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Kimberly McClearn, 51st Maintenance Squadron, uses a metal detecting wand to ensure that evacuees have no hidden articles. Evacuees were transported to the Osan American High School to process through various stations and briefings before being able to evacuate the peninsula

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

After identifying unexploded ordnance, US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jerry Melendy, 51st Maintenance Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, armed with an M16 rifle, awaits response by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel during Osan's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

After identifying unexploded ordnance, US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jerry Melendy, 51st Maintenance Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, armed with an M16 rifle, awaits response by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel during Osan's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Richard Hall, 51st Maintenance Squadron, loosens the cargo straps around an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile which will be loaded onto an A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft during the Operational Readiness Inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Scottie T. Mccord, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Richard Hall, 51st Maintenance Squadron, chalks the tires of the weapons carrier vehicle during the Operational Readiness Inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Scottie T. Mccord, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Sonny Overocker, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Technician, of the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, repairs and calibrates a TTU 205, which provides airspeed, altitude and temperatures checks on the F-16 aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michelle Michaud Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Pedro Diaz-Flores, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Technician uses a 20mm cannon alignment fixture to check for the highest point on a collimator tube

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michelle Michaud Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) James Swayne, 51st Transportation Squadron, checks the identification card of USAF SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Christopher Brantley, 51st Maintenance Squadron, at the entry control point for the flight line area during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG 02-02, at Osan Air Base (AB) Korea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG 02-02 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Johnny L. Saldivar, US More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Terry Rockett, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, installs a BDU-33 yoke adapter in preparation for the uploading munitions on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 555th Fighter Squadron at Malacky Air Base, Republic of Slovakia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malacky Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class John McKivitz, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, deployed to Malacky Air Base, Republic of Slovakia, perfoms an operational check on the air refueling door on the spine of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 555th Fighter Squadron

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malacky Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

(from left to right) US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Scott Straley, 31st Maintenance Squadron, US Air Force STAFF Sergeant John Hurley Jr., 31st Maintenance Squadron, US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mike Schoenly, 31st Transportation and US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Tremblay, 31st Maintenance Squadron, upload 20mm ammunition using a Universal Ammunition Loader (UAL) during weapons training in Slovakia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malacky Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant John Hurley Jr., 31st Maintenance Squadron, passes US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Tremblay, 31st Maintenance Squadron, a BDU-33 practice munition for uploading on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft of the 555th Fighter Squadron at Malacky Air Base, Republic of Slovakia. The 555th Fighter Squadron deployed to Slovakia with 220 personnel from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to take part in weapons training

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malacky Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Sherri Barter, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) on oil samples with an atomic emmission spectrometer which helps detect possible impending engine problems at Malacky Air Base, Republic of Slovakia. The 555th Fighter Squadron deployed to Slovakia with 220 personnel from Aviano, Air Base, Italy to take part in weapons training

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malacky Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Scott Straley, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, shows two Slovakian youths a BDU-33 practice munition at an open house display at Malacky Air Base, Republic of Slovakia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malacky Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

Air Force STAFF Sergeant Charles Stansbury, an Electronic Warfare Systems Technician assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Avionics Flight, Aviano AB, Italy; removes the aft radome cover prior to replacing the aft anntenna array on a AN/LQ 131 Radio Frequency Jamming Pod. The AN/LQ 131 RF Jamming Pod can be employed on many Air Force airframes to reduce the threat of enemy radar detection of our aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rele More

Air Force STAFF Sergeant Charles Stansbury, an Electronic Warfare Systems Technician assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Avionics Flight, Aviano AB, Italy; removes the aft radome cover prior to replacing the the aft anntenna array on a AN/LQ 131 Radio Frequency Jamming Pod. The AN/LQ 131 RF Jamming Pod can be employed on many Air Force airframes to reduce the threat of enemy radar detection of our aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rele More

Air Force STAFF Sergeant Brice Lucas, a Avionics Intermediate Shop Technician assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Avionics Flight, Aviano AB, Italy, attaches a Pilot's Data Transfer Unit (black box) to an Improved Avionics Intermediate Test Station (IAIAS). The IAIAS emulates the same data signals that would be received by a device from within the F-16's cockpit. This computer controlled testing environment allows technicians to pinpoint the problem(s) occuring within the piece of equipment, enabling an immediate fix, getting it back into the supply system and into the aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson Release St More

SENIOR AIRMAN Adam Weingarten, a Avionics Intermediate Shop Technician assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Avionics Flight, Aviano Air Base, Italy, perfoms a function and alignment check on an F-16 Pilot's Flight Control Throttle Grip using specialized testing equipment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson Release St More

Air Force STAFF Sergeant Brice Lucas, a Avionics Intermediate Shop Technician assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Avionics Flight, Aviano Air Base, Italy, bench tests a Pilot's Data Transfer Unit (black box) with the use of a computer based testing station. The Improved Avionics Intermediate Test Station (IAIAS) emulates the same data signals that would be received by a device from within the F-16's cockpit. This computer controlled testing environment allows technicians to pinpoint the problem(s) occuring within the piece of equipment, enabling an immediate repair, getting it back into the supply system and into the aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rele More

Mister Joe Reed from the Air Force Engineering Technical Services office and Technical Sergeant Dean Korson, an Electronic Warfare Systems Technician assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Avionics Flight, Aviano Air Base, Italy; monitor the output of the receiver processor on a AN/LQ 131 Radio Frequency Jamming Pod. The AN/LQ 131 RF Jamming Pod can be employed on many Air Force airframes to reduce the threat of enemy radar detection of our aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rele More

AIRMAN First Class William Cleghorn, an Electronic Warfare Systems Technician assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Avionics Flight, Aviano Air Base, Italy, connects an external power supply to the receiver section switches that enable a AN/LQ 131 Radio Frequency Jamming Pod to test it's jamming capabilities. The AN/LQ 131 RF Jamming Pod can be employed on many airframes to reduce the threat of enemy radar detection of our aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rele More

SENIOR AIRMAN Jocelyn Burrowes, right, and AIRMAN first Class Jennifer Hanaway, left, Avionics Sensors Technicians assigned to the 31st Maintenance Squadron, Avionics Flight, Aviano AB, Italy; perform laser targeting tracking adjustments on a Low Altitude Navigational Targeting Infra-Red for Night system pod (LANTIRN). The LANTIRN pod controls all laser guided munitions and navigational systems during night flying operations on many different airframes, this pod is set to operate on Aviano's F-16 Vipers

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rele More

STAFF Sergeant John Mott, 51st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), coordinates bomb building and loading from inside munitions control during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

51st Maintenance Squadron (MXS) members handle the coordination of bomb building, loading and transportation from inside munitions control during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT More

STAFF Sergeant Antonio Washington, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, weighs a five-ton truck from the 603rd Air Control Squadron on a mobile heavy equipment scale to determine the weight and center of balance prior to being transported to Denmark in support of TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY-01 (TFW). The 603rd ACS processed cargo in preparation for their annual deployment TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY-01 in Denmark to hone their skills providing air and ground forces command and control from remote locations during contingency operations. TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY-01 is an annual Danish invitational live-fly aimed at training and exercising NATO forces. The...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Antonio Washington, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, weighs a five-ton truck from the 603 More

STAFF Sergeant Antonio Washington, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, directs an M939A2 5-ton truck from the 603rd Air Control Squadron (ACS) onto a mobile heavy equipment scale to determine the weight and center of balance of the truck prior to being transported to Denmark. The 603rd ACS processed cargo in preparation for their annual deployment TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY-01 in Denmark to hone their skills providing air and ground forces command and control from remote locations during contingency operations. TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY-01 is an annual Danish invitational live-fly exercise aimed at training and exercising NATO forces. The exercise emphasizes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Antonio Washington, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, directs an M939A2 5-ton truck from t More

MASTER Sergeant Tim Burns, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron, pulls out his radio to call in a simulated motor vehicle accident during the Local Salty Nation Exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy. This is the first Phase II or Local Salty Nation exercise since the wing moved to Aviano seven years ago and is in preparation for a NATO Tactical Evaluation scheduled for October 2002. In addition to performing everyday operations in a chemical environment, other "survive-to-operate" processes are tested including self-aid and buddy care, post attack and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) reconnaissance and setting up a contamination control area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Staci Clapper, USAF Release S More

SENIOR AIRMAN Prane Stevens, an Medical Administration Technician with the 51st Medical Group keeps track of STAFF Sergeant William Biasotti's, 51st Maintenance Squadron, "injuries," after a simulated aircraft accident, part of a MAJOR ACCIDENT RESPONSE EXERCISE (MARE) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The MARE drills are held quarterly and keep base personnel ready to respond to such emergencies as air crashes, ammunition accidents and fuel spills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MAJOR ACCIDENT RESPONSE EXERCISE (MARE) Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF More

STAFF Sergeant Steve Laird, USAF, an Aviation Sensors Journeyman, 31st Maintenance Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, removes the fault indicator sensor from a targeting pod during routine maintenance. With the pod attached on the aircraft, the indicator gives the status of the pod as it sits on the flightline

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jason Harre, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron (MXS) conventional maintenance crewchief guides AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Joseph D'Antonio, USAF, 31st MXS, forklift driver, Aviano Air Base, Italy, as they load MK-82's onto a MHU-110 munitions handling trailer for transport. Both are deployed in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jason Harre, (left), USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, conventional maintenance crewchief, with assistance guides MK-82 bombs over to the MHU-110 munitions handling trailer for transport

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew J. Hannen, USAF Release Statu More

Technical Sergeant Cody Harris, USAF, (back), and SENIOR AIRMAN Eric St. Mary, USAF, Precision Measuring Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) technicians, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform a function check on a Spectrum Analyzer used to maintain Electronic Warfare Systems

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) William Hartford, (left), USAF, and SSGT Christopher Haider, 39th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), conventional maintenance crewchiefs, and SSGT Jason Harre, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron, conventional maintenance crewchief, Aviano Air Base, Italy, position MK-82 bombs on the munitions handling unit trailer for transport. The airmen are deployed to Incirlik in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: More

STAFF Sergeant Jason Fountaine, USAF, an Aviation Sensors Journeyman, 31st Maintenance Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs routine maintenance on an 8mm Airborne Video Recorder, used to capture mission results, including information from the Heads-Up-Display (HUD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St More

During a routine maintenance inspection, STAFF Sergeant Corey Dutton, USAF, an Aviation Sensors Journeyman, 31st Maintenance Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, replaces the shroud window that covers the video lens in the targeting pod

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St More

To replace a fault indicator, STAFF Sergeant Steve Laird, an Aviation Sensors Journeyman, 31st Maintenance Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, removes the service door on a targeting pod. With the pod attached on the aircraft, the indicator gives the status of the pod as it sits on the flightline

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St More

Using a Diagnostic Self-Tester, SENIOR AIRMAN Adam Weingarten, USAF, an Aviation Technician, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs a check on the test stations capabilities

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St More

To ensure all the switches are operational, SENIOR AIRMAN Adam Weingarten, USAF, an Aviation Technician, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, connects an F-16 flight control stick to a test terminal and performs a function check

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Glenn Swearengin, (left), USAF, 18th Munitions Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conventional maintenance crew chief and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jason Harre, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Aviano Air Base, Italy, conventional maintenance crewchief, guide MK-82 bombs onto the MHU-110 munitions handling trailer for transport. Both airmen are deployed in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew J. Hannen, USAF Release Statu More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jason Harre, 31st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Aviano Air Base, Italy, conventional maintenance crewchief, with assistance guides a pair of MK-82 bombs toward a MHU-110 munitions handling trailer for transport. The munitions are part of the support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: More

During a routine maintenance inspection, STAFF Sergeant Corey Dutton, USAF, an Aviation Sensors Journeyman, 31st Maintenance Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, removes the shroud window covering the video lens in the targeting pod

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Glenn Swearengin, (left), USAF, 18th Munitions Squadron, conventional maintenance crewchief, Kadena Air Base, Japan, and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jason Harre, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), conventional maintenance crewchief, Aviano Air Base, Italy, loading MK-82's onto a munitions handling unit trailer for transport to the munitions assembly conveyor. Both airmen are deployed to Incirlik in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: More

After the ACES II ejection seat and canopy is reinstalled, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Mike Mathias, (left), USAF, and A1C Eric Linder, 31st Maintenance Squadron - Egress, Aviano Air Base, Italy perform a 5-8 pre-installation inspection on an aircraft canopy. They are performing a thorough inspection on the equipment, performing an operational check of the integrity of all components and explosives in case of an ejection initiated by an aircraft malfunction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Louis Rivers, USAF Release St More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Mike Mathias, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron - Egress, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs a 5-8 pre-installation inspection on an ACES II ejection seat after it was pulled from an aircraft. A1C Mathias is performing a thorough inspection on the equipment, performing an operational check of the integrity of all components and explosives in case of an ejection initiated by an aircraft malfunction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Louis Rivers, USAF Release St More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Eric Linder, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs a 5-8 pre-installation inspection on an ACES II ejection seat after it was pulled from an aircraft. A1C Linder is performing a thorough inspection on the equipment, performing an operational check of the integrity of all components and explosives in case of an ejection initiated by an aircraft malfunction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Louis Rivers, USAF Release St More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Eric Linder, (left), USAF, and A1C Mike Mathias, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron - Egress, Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform a 5-8 pre-installation inspection on an ACES II ejection seat. They are performing a thorough inspection on the equipment, performing an operational check of the integrity of all components and explosives in case of an ejection initiated by an aircraft malfunction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Louis Rivers, USAF Release St More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Eric Linder, (left), USAF, and A1C Mike Mathias, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron - Egress, Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform a 5-8 pre-installation inspection on an ACES II ejection seat. They are performing a thorough inspection on the equipment, performing an operational check of the integrity of all components and explosives in case of an ejection initiated by an aircraft malfunction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Louis Rivers, USAF Release St More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Matthew Durr, USAF, Fuel Systems Repair journeyman, 31st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Fuels Flight, Aviano AB, Italy, replaces the float sensor in a 370-gallon external fuel tank. It came in for repair after giving a faulty fuel level

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Matthew Butler, USAF, Fuel Systems Repair journeyman, 31st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Fuels Flight, Aviano AB, Italy, secures the heat shield on an Emergency Power Unit (EPU) with safety wire after performing routine maintenance

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Ryan Nichols, USAF, 51st Maintenance Squadron, shows his military ID and flight line badge to AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Pratt, USAF, 51st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), at the flight line entry control point, during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Johnny Saldivar, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

Close up of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Joe Deslauriers, USAF, 51st Maintenance Squadron, dressed in Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, as he prepares an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) for transport during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Samantha J. Shieh, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Joe Deslauriers, USAF, 51st Maintenance Squadron, dressed in Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, prepares an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) for transport during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Samantha J. Shieh, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), William McClannan, USAF, 51st Maintenance Squadron, dressed in Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, uses a broom as he simulates the decontamination process on a vehicle during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Johnny Saldivar, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More