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As seen through a night vision lens, the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) begins its transit through the Suez Canal. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is scheduled to arrive in the Persian Gulf in January to support Operaton SOUTHERN WATCH. Truman is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 H. Dwain Willis, USN Release Status: Released to More

Night vision scope view as Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and Wizard Dancers are greeted by US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Jimmy Carter, Commander, 438th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG), on arrival at a forward deployed location supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Cheerleaders and Dancers toured the 438th AEG and other bases in the Area Of Responsibility (AOR) to boost the morale of deployed troops with variety shows consisting of singing and dancing

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT William Greer, USAF Release More

Colonel E.K. Cooper, commander of the 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, uses night vision glasses to observe a "river crossing" exercise at the US Army's Pohakuloa Training Area, during training Exercise OPPORTUNE JOURNEY 4-83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OPPORTUNE JOURNEY 4-83 State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Al Chang Release St More

Personnel of the 1/11th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, are instructed in the use of a night vision sight on an M2, .50 caliber machine gun

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Carson State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Personnel of the 1/11th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, are instructed in the use of a night vision sight on an M2, .50 caliber machine gun

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Carson State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

A member of the Response Force, 4th Platoon, 295th Military Police Co., demonstrates the use of An/PVS-5A night vision goggles (with the lens caps in place) while patrolling the fence line in the Seneca Army Depot Exclusion Area. He is participating in a security sweep exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Romulus State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Carlo Frappolli Release Status: Released to Public C More

Colonel Thomas J. Tredici (left) explains the mechanics of the AN/PVS-5A night vision goggles to Major Miller. The goggles are being tested by the US Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine's Clinical Services Division for possible use in combat

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Brooks Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Maurice Hamilton Release Status: Rel More

Crewmen control flight operations from the island aboard the Brazilian aircraft carrier MINAS GERAIS (A 11) during Operation UNITAS XXV. The area is bathed in red light to protect night vision

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Minas Gerais (A 11) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS Kirby Harrison Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

A soldier from the 25th Infantry Division, right, explains the operation of an M16A1 rifle and night vision scope to a soldier from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force during bilateral training Exercise ORIENT SHIELD

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ORIENT SHIELD Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Al Chang Release More

A soldier from the 25th infantry Division, right, explains the operation of an M-16A1 rifle and night vision scope to a soldier from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force during bilateral training exercise Orient Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Al Chang Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

Marine personnel prepare to fire an M101 105 mm Howitzer during an exercise. In the foreground is a Marine with a piece of night vision equipment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Lejuene State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Publi More

A component of the AN/AVS-6(V) aviator's night vision imaging system

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

A component of the AN/AVS-6(V) aviator's night vision imaging system

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

A U. S. Marine wears a flight helmet equipped with the AN/AVS-6(V) aviator's night vision imaging system

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

Components of the AN/AVS-6(V) aviator's night vision imaging system

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

A component of the AN/AVS-6(V) aviator's night vision imaging system

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

A flight helmet equipped with a bracket for the AN/AVS-6(V) aviator's night vision imaging system

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

Private First Class (PFC) Darren Smith, left, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, explains the operation of a pair of night vision glasses to members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force in the Kotani and Hirosaki Training Area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHWIND '87 Base: Camp Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Clarence Y.S. Lui Release Status: Released to Pu More

Night vision view of a Aerospace Audiovisual Service videographer uses a Sony Hi-8 video camera outfitted with night vision capability. Exact Date Shot Unknown

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

A night vision device reveals a member of the 1314th Ground Combat Readiness Evaluation Squadron on guard duty during an air base ground defense training exercise. The AIRMAN and his M16 rifle are equipped with multiple integrated laser engagement system

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Chaffee State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Thomas G. Guminsky Release Status: Released to More

A night vision device reveals an M-998 high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle on patrol during an air base ground defense training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Chaffee State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Thomas G. Guminsky Release Status: Released to More

A night vision device reveals members of the 1314th Ground Combat Readiness Evaluation Squadron in a foxhole during an air base ground defense training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Chaffee State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Thomas G. Guminsky Release Status: Released to More

A soldier wearing AN/PVS-5 night vision goggles aims an M-16A1 rifle equipped with an M-203 40mm grenade launcher and an AN/PAQ-4 infrared aiming light

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

A thermal viewer under development as a night vision aid for tank drivers

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

An AN/VVS-2 driver's viewer. The system is used as a night vision aid for tank drivers

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

As seen through a night vision device, a soldier from the 82nd Airborne Division parachutes from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during the joint Army/Air Force exercise Market Square II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARKET SQUARE II Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

As seen through a night vision device, soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division parachute from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during the joint Army/Air Force Exercise Market Square II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARKET SQUARE II Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

As seen through a night vision device, soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division prepare to move an M-102 105mm howitzer from the drop zone during the joint Army/Air Force exercise Market Square II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARKET SQUARE II Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

As seen through a night vision device, a soldier from the 82nd Airborne Division parachutes into the drop zone during the joint Army/Air Force exercise Market Square II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARKET SQUARE II Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

As seen through a night vision device, a soldier from the 82nd Airborne Division runs across the drop zone during the joint Army/Air Force exercise Market Square II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARKET SQUARE II Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

As seen through a night vision device, scores of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division parachute into the drop zone during the joint Army/Air Force exercise Market Square II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARKET SQUARE II Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

As seen through a night vision device, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division uses a hand-held radio to communicate from a drop zone during the joint Army/Air Force exercise Market Square II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARKET SQUARE II Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

As seen through a night vision device, a C-141 Starlifter aircraft passes over a drop zone during the joint Army/Air Force exercise Market Square II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARKET SQUARE II Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

As seen through a night vision device, soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division wait aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft en route to Drop Zone Holland during the joint Army/Air Force Exercise Market Square II

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARKET SQUARE II Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

As seen through a night vision device, members of the 1721st Combat Control Squadron make a high-altitude parachute jump from a 317th Tactical Airlift Wng C-130 Hercules aircraft during the joint services exercise SOLID SHIELD '89

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '89 State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Technical Sergeant More

Soldiers of the 1ST Bn., 504th Parachute Infantry Regt., 82nd Airborne Div., wait with their gear inside a C-141B Starlifter to jump into Drop Zone Ferruzi during Exercise Solid Shield '89. The exercise is being conducted on the East Coast of the United States by approximately 30,000 military personnel from all services. The photo was taken with a night vision device

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '89 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

Paratroopers from the 2nd Bn., 325th Infantry Regt., 82nd Airborne Div., descend through the night sky after jumping from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft during Exercise Market Square III. The photograph has been taken with a night vision device

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARKET SQUARE III Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Dean Wagner Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Paratroopers from the 2nd Bn., 325th Infantry Regt., 82nd Airborne Div., jump from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft during an Exercise Market Square III night mission. The photograph has been taken with a night vision device

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARKET SQUARE III Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Dean Wagner Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Paratroopers from the 2nd Bn., 325th Infantry Regt., 82nd Airborne Div., secure their equipment after taking part in a night jump during Exercise Market Square III. The photograph has been taken with a night vision device

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MARKET SQUARE III Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Dean Wagner Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A Marine embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA-5) tries on a pair of night vision goggles during PACEX '89

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancaste More

As seen through a night vision device, members of a security police unit prepare to engage aggressor forces during the air base ground defense Exercise FOAL EAGLE '89. Air Force security police personnel from various United States and Pacific commands are taking part in the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '89 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Val Gempis Relea More

Paul Foster aligns thermal receiver unit from an M-1 Abrams main battle tank's night vision system

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rock Island Arsenal State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tony Lopez Release Status: Released to P More

Photographer's Mate 1ST Class Scott Allen photographs a sniper of the 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, as he trains his M-16A2 rifle on a target during Operation Desert Shield maneuvers. The Marine's rifle is equipped with an M-203 grenade launcher and a night vision scope

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Bartlett Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil More

A crew member aboard the guided missile frigate USS ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49) uses night vision equipment to identify merchant ships during Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita More

As seen through a night vision lens, an F-117A aircraft from the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing (37th TFW) moves in for a midair refueling during Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Hans H. Deffner Release Status: Released to Publi More