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AMN Katisha Clark, 523rd Fighter Squadron (FS) Life Support, Cannon Air Force Base searches for equipment that she will use to replace/repair F-16 seat kit items. The seat contains the survival gear that can be used by a pilot when he must eject from his aircraft. The 523rd FS is participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

A1C Wassim Timani, 523rd Fighter Squadron (FS) Life Support, Cannon Air Force Base cleans and inspects helmets and masks worn by F-16 pilots on air support missions. The 523rd FS is participating in the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '97 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

AIRMAN First Class Wassim Timani, 523rd Fighter Squadron (FS) Life Support, Cannon AFB, New Mexico, cleans and inspects masks worn by F-16 pilots while flying. The 523rd FS is participating in ROVING SANDS '97; an exercise designed to improve air defense capability

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command More

AIRMAN First Class Wassim Timani, 523rd Fighter Squadron (FS) Life Support, Cannon AFB, New Mexico, cleans and inspects helmets and masks worn by F-16 pilots while flying. The 523rd FS is participating in ROVING SANDS '97; an exercise designed to improve air defense capability

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command More

Members of the 523rd Fighter Squadron (FS) Life Support, Cannon AFB, New Mexico, inspect F-16 seat kits. The seat kits contain survival gear that can be used by the pilot if he has to eject from his aircraft. The 523rd FS is participating in Exercise ROVING SANDS '97; an exercise designed to improve air defense capability

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command More

Flying in formation over Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, an F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter leads a pair of F-16J Fighting Falcon fighters from the 188th Fighter Squadron (FS), 150th Fighter Wing (FW), Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB) and the 523rd FS, 27th FW, Cannon AFB, New Mexico Air National Guard (ANG)

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-16 Fighting Falcon Pilot from the 23rd Fighter Squadron (not shown), Aviano Air Base, Italy, prepares for a flight against targets in Yugoslavia on March 31, 1999. Members of the 23rd FS are deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, supporting NATO Operation Allied Force

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NATO Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jeffrey Allen Release Status: R More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon Pilot from the 23rd Fighter Squadron (not shown), Aviano Air Base, Italy, prepares for a flight against targets in Yugoslavia on March 31, 1999. Members of the 23rd FS are deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, 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 Jeffrey Allen Release S More

A U.S. Air Force F-16 "Fighting Falcon" pilot from the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, sits in the cockpit and shows off a flag before flying a mission against targets in Yugoslavia, May 3, 1999. Members of the 23rd FS are deployed to Aviano Air Base, Italy, in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

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

Crew chief AIRMAN First Class Sean Keane directs an F-16 Fighting Flacon aircraft piloted by Lieutenant Colonel Richard A. Reyonlds, Commander, 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The 23rd FS is participating in the last ever exercise Green Flag, held here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Green Flag is a large-force training exercise designed to sharpen aerial combat skills. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-01804 or search 000816-F-0751D-002)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C More

STAFF Seargeant Clifford Canady of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, directs the EOR crew as they confirm that an aircraft is ready for take-off. The 23rd FS is participating in the last ever exercise Green Flag, held here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Green Flag is a large-force training exercise designed to sharpen aerial combat skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C More

SENIOR AIRMAN Mario Garcia of the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, checks the intake on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during exercise Green Flag. The 23rd FS is participating in the last ever exercise Green Flag, held here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Green Flag is a large-force training exercise designed to sharpen aerial combat skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C More

SENIOR AIRMAN Horace Abner (right) and STAFF Sergeant Samuel Alley (left) of the 23rd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, secure an MK-82 Air Inflatable Retarder bomb on to an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during exercise Green Flag. The 23rd FS is participating in the last ever exercise Green Flag, held here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Green Flag is a large-force training exercise designed to sharpen aerial combat skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C More

An MK-82 Air Inflatable Retarder bomb that will be used for training by the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, during exercise Green Flag. The 23rd FS is participating in the last ever exercise Green Flag, held here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Green Flag is a large-force training exercise designed to sharpen aerial combat skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kimberlie E. Drews Release Status: R More

SENIOR AIRMAN Horace Abner of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, prepares an MK-82 Air Inflatable Retarder bomb for detination during exercise Green Flag. The 23rd FS is participating in the last ever exercise Green Flag, held here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Green Flag is a large-force training exercise designed to sharpen aerial combat skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C More

STAFF Sergeant Joseph Shroka of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, checks the exhaust of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for damage during exercise Green Flag. The 23rd FS is participating in the last ever exercise Green Flag, held here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Green Flag is a large-force training exercise designed to sharpen aerial combat skills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kimberlie E. Drews Release Status: R More

US Air Force First Lieutenant Sean Gustafson (center) of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany shows Armando Rodriguez (right) the under section of an F-16 Falcon aircraft. Rodriguez, who has cerebral palsy, was treated to the visit requested by his cousin, a 52nd Medical Group nurse, to fulfill the 33-year-old's wish to see a F-16 aircraft up close. Members of the 23rd FS made Rodriguezs wish come true with a tour of the flight line, a squadron orientation, a photo session with the units aircraft, and a meeting with F-16 aircraft pilots

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Esperanza Berrios Release Status: Re More

An F-15D Eagle aircraft from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom takes off. Aboard the aircraft is the pilot, US Air Force Captain Connor Blackwood, from the 493rd FS, 48th FW, RAF Lakenheath, UK and Eric Domagalski of Katy, Texas, a member of the Texas A&M University male cadet choir. As a recruiting initiative aimed at stateside audiences, base officials, with the approval of higher headquarters, offered an F-15 incentive flight to one student. Eric's teachers chose him out of the 72 members. He received a flight physical; egress training and a full mission briefing before the afternoon take off

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joanna E. Reihle, USAF Release Status: Relea More

A US Air Force (USAF) 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft lands on the flight line at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 23rd FS is deployed at Incirlik AB 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 Camera Operator: TSGT Cecil D Daw Jr, USAF Release More

US Air Force (USAF) ground crew personnel use a bobtailed aircraft tow tractor to position a USAF 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft on the flight line at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 23rd FS is deployed at Incirlik AB 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 Camera Operator: TSGT Cecil D Daw Jr, USAF Release More

A US Air Force (USAF) 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft is marshaled into position on the flight line at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 23rd FS is deployed at Incirlik AB 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 Camera Operator: TSGT Cecil D Daw Jr, USAF Release More

A US Air Force (USAF) 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft lands on the flight line at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 23rd FS is deployed at Incirlik AB in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH. Two USAF F-15 Eagle aircraft are visible in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cecil D Daw Jr, USAF Release More

Two US Navy (USN) EA-6B Prowlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-142, F-15 Eagle fighters from the 494th Fighter Squadron (FS) and F-16 Falcon fighters from the 23rd FS go through their final checklists before takeoff, in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH 2002

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH 2002 Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: Combined Task Force Scen More

Aerial view as US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), flies Raptor 01-018, the first of 48 new F/A-22 Raptor`s assigned to Tyndall`s 325th FW. The flight, took place September 26, 2003, is a major milestone and will now enable the 43rd FS to begin formally training pilots to fly this next-generation fighter. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for generations to come

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Mi More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jeffrey Simpson, Crewchief, assists USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), in exiting the F/A-22 Raptor. This is the first Raptor (number 18) delivered to the US Air Force. It is now part of the 43rd FS responsible for training pilots to fly the new air superiority fighter

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Lisa C More

Aerial view as US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), flies Raptor 01-018, the first of 48 new F/A-22 Raptor`s assigned to Tyndall`s 325th FW. The flight, took place September 26, 2003, is a major milestone and will now enable the 43rd FS to begin formally training pilots to fly this next-generation fighter. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for generations to come

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Mi More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), flies Raptor 01-018, the first of 48 new USAF F/A-22 Raptors assigned to Tyndall's 325th FW. The flight, took place September 26, 2003, is a major milestone and will now enable the 43rd FS to begin formally training pilots to fly this next-generation fighter. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for generations to come

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt M More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), flies Raptor 01-018, over its new home. This is the first of 48 new USAF F/A-22 Raptors assigned to Tyndall's 325th FW. The flight, took place September 26, 2003, is a major milestone and will now enable the 43rd FS to begin formally training pilots to fly this next-eration fighter. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Win More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jeffrey Simpson, Crewchief, places the ladder at the cockpit for USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), to exit the F/A-22 Raptor. This is the first Raptor (number 18) delivered to the US Air Force. It is now part of the 43rd FS responsible for training pilots to fly the new air superiority fighter

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Lisa C More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), flies Raptor 01-018, over its new home. This is the first of 48 new USAF F/A-22 Raptors assigned to Tyndall's 325th FW. The flight, took place September 26, 2003, is a major milestone and will now enable the 43rd FS to begin formally training pilots to fly this next-eration fighter. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Win More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), flies Raptor 01-018, over the Florida (FL) coast line. This is the first of 48 new USAF F/A-22 Raptors assigned to Tyndall's 325th FW. The flight, took place September 26, 2003, is a major milestone and will now enable the 43rd FS to begin formally training pilots to fly this next-generation fighter. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Win More

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Lance Pilch, Instructor Pilot (IP), 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), sits in the cockpit of his parked F/A-22 Raptor Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) after completing his first flight in the F/A-22. MAJ Pilch is the fifth IP for the 43rd FS and is dual qualified in both the F/A-22 and F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Steve Wallace, CIV, USAF Release Statu More