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An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, moves to the runway on a night mission, from Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter crew chief assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, stops his aircraft for a final check, prior to launch, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, moves from its parking space on a night mission, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter crew chief assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, sits on the boarding ladder of his aircraft, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

Two U S Air Force (USAF) F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighters assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, launch in darkness on a mission from Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, moves to the runway on a night mission, from Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter crew chief assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, marshals his aircraft out on a night mission, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

A U S Air Force (USAF) F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter launching on a mission from the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter crew chief assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, launch his aircraft on a night mission, from Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter crew chief assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, works in the aircrafts nose gear bay, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

U S Air Force (USAF) maintenance personnel work under an F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

Instruments aboard an MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter are clearly visible at night, as the aircraft refuels from an MC-130 Special Operations tanker over the Persian Gulf, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Rob Ellenberg, a HH-60G Pave Hawk Flight Engineer with the 4412th Rescue Squadron (RS)(Provisional) wears night vision goggles while flying aboard an USAF MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Eric Barry, a Pararescue crewman with the 4412th Rescue Squadron (RS)(Provisional) wears night vision goggles while flying as an observer aboard an USAF MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

As seen from an MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, an MC-130 Special Operations tanker aircraft flies with its cargo ramp down and drogue refueling hoses trailing behind, in position to refuel, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Rob Ellenberg, a HH-60G Pave Hawk Flight Engineer with the 4412th Rescue Squadron (RS)(Provisional) wears night vision goggles while flying aboard an USAF MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

Seen through a Night Scope by starlight, an MC-130 Special Operations aircraft flies a night refueling mission over Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

An MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, lands at night on a Kuwait desert, during a training mission, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sce More

A night scope aerial view of the North Ramp at night, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Personal working at the North Ramp are a part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing that enforces the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Re More

A night scope aerial view of the Coalition Compound at night, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Personal working at Coalition Compound are a part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing that enforces the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Re More

Seen through the green glow of a night scope, AIRMAN First Class Keith Grashorn, a maintainer with the 41st Rescue Squadron, secures the blades of an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter. The 41st Rescue Squadron is taking part in the DESERT RESCUE IX exercise at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada. Desert Rescue is a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) exercise bringing together elements from all branches of the service in a series of real world rescue and combat scenarios

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

Seen through the green glow of a night scope, AIRMAN First Class Salvatore Lione, a maintainer with the 41st Rescue Squadron, checks the engine of an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter. The 41st Rescue Squadron is taking part in the DESERT RESCUE IXexercise at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada. Desert Rescue is a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) exercise bringing together elements from all branches of the service in a series of real world rescue and combat scenarios

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

Seen through the green glow of a night scope, AIRMAN First Class Jeff Bergman, a maintainer with the 41st Rescue Squadron, checks the engine of an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter. The 41st Rescue Squadron is taking part in the DESERT RESCUE IX exercise at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada. Desert Rescue is a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) exercise bringing together elements from all branches of the armed service in a series of real world rescue and combat senarios

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

Seen through the green glow of a night scope, STAFF Sergeant Tim Debeaux, a maintainer with the 41st Rescue Squadron, secures the tail roater of an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter. The 41st Rescue Squadron is taking part in the DESERT RESCUE IXexercise at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada. Desert Rescue is a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) exercise bringing together elements from all branches of the service in a series of real world rescue and combat scenarios

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

Seen through the green glow of a night scope, AIRMAN First Class Keith Grashorn, a maintainer with the 41st Rescue Squadron, checks the engine of an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter. The 41st Rescue Squadron is taking part in the DESERT RESCUE IX exercise at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada. Desert Rescue is a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) exercise bringing together elements from all branches of the service in a series of real world rescue and combat senarios

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

Seen through the green glow of a night scope, STAFF Sergeant Mark Young, a maintainer with the 71st Rescue Squadron, marshalls in an HC-130P aircraft into position. The 71st Rescue Squadron is taking part in the DESERT RESCUE IX exercise at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada. Desert Rescue is a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) exercise bringing together elements from all branches of the service in a series of real world rescue and combat scenarios

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

Seen through the green glow of a night scope, STAFF Sergeant Jay Reinsche, an engineer from the 41st Rescue Squadron, packs his gear after a night mission aboard an HH-60 helicopter. The 41st Rescue Squadron is taking part in the DESERT RESCUE IX exercise at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada. Desert Rescue is a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) exercise bringing together elements from all branches of the service in a series of real world rescue and combat scenarios

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

Seen in the green glow of a night scope, HH-60H Seahawk helicopter pilot Lieutenant Commander Tracey Emerson (Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia) assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HAS 4) based at Norfolk, Virginia buckles up for a night mission during DESERT RESCUE IX exercise at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

Seen in the green glow of a night scope, HH-60H Seahawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine 4 (HAS 4) based at Norfolk, Virginia wait for their next mission on the flightline at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, during DESERT RESCUE IX exercise. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

Seen through the green glow of a night scope, HH-60H Seahawk helicopter crewmember Aviation Ordnance One (AW1) Scott Lambright (Hometown: Springtown, Texas) assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HAS 4) based at Norfolk, Virginia, assists naval friendly forces during a night mission of DESERT RESCUE IX exercise at the ranges at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine personnel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

Seen in the green glow of a night scope while on the flightline, HH-60H Seahawk helicopter pilot Lieutenant Commander Greg Sauter (Hometown: Columbia, Maryland) assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HAS 4) based at Norfolk, Virginia, checks communications prior to a start of a night mission during DESERT RESCUE IX exercise at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada. d)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

Seen through a night scope, opposing forces member AIRMAN First Class Baeu Mader, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, provides a rear guard while other members move in position to assault the 51st Communications Group during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

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

Seen through a night scope, opposing forces member AIRMAN First Class Jason Camacho, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, waits for cover fire before pressing the assault on the 51st Communications Group during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

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

Seen through a night scope, SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Winner, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes aim with his M-16A2 rifle to repel an attack by OPFOR personnel on the 51st Communications Group during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

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

Seen through a night scope, MASTER Sergeant Robert Wallace and SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Winner, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, repel an attack by OPFOR personnel on the 51st Communications Group during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

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

Seen through a night scope, MASTER Sergeant Robert Wallace, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes aim with his M-16A2 refle to repel an attack by OPFOR personnel on the 51st Communications Group during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

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

At night, as seen through the green glow of a night scope, an E-3C (AWACS) moves into the pre-contact position behind a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 319th Air Refueling Squadron, 319th Air Expeditionary Group, for an aerial refueling mission. The 319th AEG is deployed to a classified location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, which is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Viewed through the green glow of a night scope, STAFF Sergeant Max Morkin, a boom operator from the 319th Air Refueling Squadron, 319th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG), uses the dim red nightlights to finalize his refueling checklist, prior to a night aerial refueling of an E-C3 (AWACS). The 319th AEG deployed to a classified location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, which is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status More

At night viewed through the green glow of a night scope, Air Force members from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing secure munitions arriving on location for Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shane Cuomo, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

At night, as seen through the green glow of a night scope, the shadow of the KC-135Rs boom is seen lined up from the nose of the E-3C (AWACS) to the refueling port as the two aircraft move into contact position. The KC-135R Stratotanker is from the 319th Air Refueling Squadron, 319th Air Expeditionary Group, and is deployed to a classified location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, which is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

As seen in the green glow of the night scope, a 16th Special Operations Wing (SOW) MC-130E pilot flies the aircraft during a nighttime operational mission. The 16th SOW is deployed to the Joint Special Operations Aviation Component South at a classified location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: AFSOC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Stat More

As seen in the green glow of the night scope, Technical Sergeant Manuel Trejo, a videographer from the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston AFB, South Carolina documents the loadmaster of a 16th Special Operations Wing (SOW) MC-130E during a nighttime operational mission. The 16th SOW is deployed to the Joint Special Operations Aviation Component South at a classified location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: AFSOC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Stat More

As seen in the green glow of the night scope, members of the 16th Special Operations Wing (SOW) off-load cargo and personnel at a forward deployed location during a nighttime operational mission. The 16th SOW is deployed to the Joint Special Operations Aviation Component South in a classified location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: AFSOC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Stat More

Refueling missions are part of the nighttime air strikes on Afghanistan. Here an F-16 Fighting Falcon, seen through the green glow of a night scope, moves in to make contact with a KC-135R from the 319th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG) in the night skies over Afghanistan. The 319th AEG deployed to a forward operating location to provide air-to-air refueling in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Refueling missions are part of the nighttime air strikes on Afghanistan. Here an F-15 Strike Eagle, seen through the green glow of a night scope, moves in to make contact with a KC-135R from the 319th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG) in the night skies over Afghanistan. The 319th AEG deployed to a forward operating location to provide air-to-air refueling in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Viewed through a night scope, STAFF Sergeant Angela Evans, USAF, videographer, 786th Communications Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, documents nighttime maintenance, while deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene More

As seen in the green glow of the night scope, a C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston AFB, South Carolina, takes-off, lights out, from a forward operating location after downloading cargo and personnel in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

As night approaches Corporal Kyong Sol, USMC, Kilo Battery, Third Battalion, Tenth Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)), mans an MK19-3 Grenade Machine Gun with a night scope mounted at the rear sight position. He is providing security for a forward operating base in the Operation ENDURING FREEDOM area of operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 26 MEU Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Charles Grow, Usmc Release S More

Lance Corporal Carrion D., USMC, Interim Marine Corps Security Forces Company, Bahrain, begins to move out from his fighting hole position to continue on foot as part of the night patrol at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain. He keeps his 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle with a night scope attached at the ready. (Substandard image)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Support Activity, Bahrain State: Al Manamah Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usmc Release Status: Relea More

During night operations Lance Corporal Jesse M. Rollins, Team Leader, from the Interim Marine Corps Security Forces Company, Bahrain, uses an M1025 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) as cover. While staying at the ready with his 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle with Night Scope attached, he provides security for the entrance of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: US Naval Support Activity State: Juffair Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Major Command Shown: MCSF Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usm More

During night operations Lance Corporal Jesse M. Rollins, Team Leader, from the Interim Marine Corps Security Forces Company, Bahrain, uses an M1025 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) as cover. While staying at the ready with his 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle with Night Scope attached, he provides security for the entrance of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: US Naval Support Activity State: Juffair Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Major Command Shown: MCSF Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usm More

During night operations Lance Corporal Jesse M. Rollins, Team Leader, from the Interim Marine Corps Security Forces Company, Bahrain, uses an M1025 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) as cover. While staying at the ready with his 5.56 mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifle with Night Scope attached, he provides security for the entrance of Naval Support Activity, Bahrain

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: US Naval Support Activity State: Juffair Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Major Command Shown: MCSF Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow, Usm More

As seen through the green glow of a night scope, Lance Corporal James D. Matkin, Tanker, with BLT 1/4 (Battalion Landing Team), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) writes a letter using only the light emanating from the Command Post in Kenya, Africa. The Marines are there as part of Exercise EDGED MALLET 02

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGED MALLET 02 Base: Command Post State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 13 MEU Scene Camera Operato More

As seen through the green glow of a night scope, a small group of Marines from the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) pass the night by playing spades with a flashlight as their sole means of illumination. They are at a Command Post in Kenya, Africa during EDGED MALLET '02

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGED MALLET '02 Base: Command Post State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 13 MEU Scene Camera Operat More

As seen through the green glow of a night scope, a view of tents that the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) set up at the Command Post in Kenya, Africa during EDGED MALLET '02

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGED MALLET '02 Base: Command Post State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 13 MEU Scene Camera Operat More

As seen through the green glow of a night scope, a small group of Marines from the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) pass the night by playing spades with a flashlight as their sole means of illumination. They are at a Command Post in Kenya, Africa during EDGED MALLET '02

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGED MALLET '02 Base: Command Post State: Coast Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 13 MEU Scene Camera Operat More

Night Scope

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, moves to the runway on a night mission, from Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, moves from its parking space on a night mission, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter crew chief assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, sits on the boarding ladder of his aircraft, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

Two U S Air Force (USAF) F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighters assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, launch in darkness on a mission from Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, moves to the runway on a night mission, from Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter crew chief assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, marshals his aircraft out on a night mission, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

A U S Air Force (USAF) F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter launching on a mission from the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter crew chief assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, launch his aircraft on a night mission, from Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

An F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter crew chief assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, works in the aircrafts nose gear bay, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

U S Air Force (USAF) maintenance personnel work under an F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron (FS), 49th Fighter Wing (FW), Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

Instruments aboard an MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter are clearly visible at night, as the aircraft refuels from an MC-130 Special Operations tanker over the Persian Gulf, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Rob Ellenberg, a HH-60G Pave Hawk Flight Engineer with the 4412th Rescue Squadron (RS)(Provisional) wears night vision goggles while flying aboard an USAF MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Eric Barry, a Pararescue crewman with the 4412th Rescue Squadron (RS)(Provisional) wears night vision goggles while flying as an observer aboard an USAF MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

As seen from an MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, an MC-130 Special Operations tanker aircraft flies with its cargo ramp down and drogue refueling hoses trailing behind, in position to refuel, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Rob Ellenberg, a HH-60G Pave Hawk Flight Engineer with the 4412th Rescue Squadron (RS)(Provisional) wears night vision goggles while flying aboard an USAF MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

Seen through a Night Scope by starlight, an MC-130 Special Operations aircraft flies a night refueling mission over Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

An MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, lands at night on a Kuwait desert, during a training mission, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998. Night scope used

At night viewed through the green glow of a night scope, Air Force members from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing secure munitions arriving on location for Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Viewed through a night scope, STAFF Sergeant Angela Evans, USAF, videographer, 786th Communications Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, documents nighttime maintenance, while deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily

As seen through the green glow of a night scope, a view of tents that the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU (SOC)) set up at the Command Post in Kenya, Africa during EDGED MALLET '02

S116E05447 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Higginbotham uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116E05455 - STS-116 - STS-116 Fuglesang uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116E05444 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Higginbotham uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116E05445 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Higginbotham uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116E05446 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Higginbotham uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116E05456 - STS-116 - STS-116 Fuglesang uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116E05457 - STS-116 - STS-116 Fuglesang uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery