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Secretary of the Air Force, Dr. Sheila Widnall, greets STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Irene Garcia-Goan of the 377th Air Base Wing's Social Actions Office. Other members of the Social Actions team are (from far left) SSGT James Wiggins and Captain Jeff Pomeroy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFMC Scene Camera Operator: SS More

Secretary of the Air Force, Dr. Sheila Widnall, enjoys a press conference after her tour of Phillips Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFMC Scene Camera Operator: SS More

A KC-10 Extender, assigned to the 305th Air Refueling Wing, McGuire Air Force Base (AFB), New Jersey, moves into position to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92 Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild AFB, Washington. The KC-10 Extender participated in refueling fighters on their way to Quatar in support of AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (AEF) 97-1. Under the AEF concept almost all of the Air Force will be divided into 10 force packages, each with a cross-section of Air Force weapon systems drawn from geographically separated units. These AEF packages will be able to respond within 72 hours of notification of any unexpected contingency

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Major Command Shown: 970219-F-5742K-006 Scene Camera Operator: More

A F-15E Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina, receives in-air refuel over the Mediterranean Sea from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92 Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild AFB, Washington. The F-15 Eagle is deploying to Quatar in support of the AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (AEF) 97-1. Under the AEF concept almost all of the Air Force will be divided into 10 force packages, each with a cross-section of Air Force weapon systems drawn from geographically separated units. These AEF packages will be able to respond within 72 hours of notification of any unexpected contingency

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Major Command Shown: 970219-F-5742K-002 Scene Camera Operator: More

A F-15E Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina, receives in-air refuel over the Mediterranean Sea from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92 Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild AFB, Washington. The F-15 Eagle is deploying to Quatar in support of the AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (AEF) 97-1. Under the AEF concept almost all of the Air Force will be divided into 10 force packages, each with a cross-section of Air Force weapon systems drawn from geographically separated units. These AEF packages will be able to respond within 72 hours of notification of any unexpected contingency

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Major Command Shown: 970219-F-5742K-003 Scene Camera Operator: More

An F-15E Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina, prior to receiving an in-air refuel over the Mediterranean Sea, from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92 Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild AFB, Washington. The F-15 Eagle is deploying to Quatar in support of the AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (AEF) 97-1. Under the AEF concept almost all of the Air Force will be divided into 10 force packages, each with a cross-section of Air Force weapon systems drawn from geographically separated units. These AEF packages will be able to respond within 72 hours of notification of any unexpected contingency

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Major Command Shown: 970219-F-5742K-005 Scene Camera Operator: More

Old Glory flies high above the The Missing Man Monument. This monument, one of Randolph Air Forces Base's most visible landmarks, turns 20 years old on 4 March 1997, and is a permanent memorial to those who didn't return from any of America's armed conflicts

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: O.J. Sa More

Deployed to Aviano Air Base, Captain Sam Morgan, 355th Fighter Squadron"Fighting Falcons", A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, Eielson AFB, Arkansas, straps in with the assitance of STAFF Sergeant Douglas Crank, A-10 crew chief, prior to a Forward Air Control mission in support of Operation DELIBERATE GUARD. DELIBERATE GUARD supports the Stabilization Force (SFOR) Operation JOINT GUARD with enforcement of a U.N. mandated no-fly zone over the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DELIBERATE GUARD Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera More

Captain Dave Stephenson, A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II pilot from the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson AFB, Arkansas, inspects his 9mm pistol prior to a Forward Air Control mission over Bosnia-Herzegovina. The"Fighting Falcons"are deployed to Aviano AB, Italy, in support of Operation DELIBERATE GUARD. DELIBERATE GUARD supports the Stabilization Force (SFOR) Operation JOINT GUARD with enforcement of a U.N. mandated no-fly zone over the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DELIBERATE GUARD Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera More

Captain Sam Morgan, A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II pilot from the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson AFB, Arkansas, climbs the ladder prior to a Forward Air Control mission during Operation DELIBERATE GUARD at Aviano Air Base, Italy. DELIBERATE GUARD supports the Stabilization Force (SFOR) Operation JOINT GUARD with enforcement of a U.N. mandated no-fly zone over the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DELIBERATE GUARD Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera More

The Missing Man Monument, one of Randolph Air Force Base's most visible landmarks turns 20 years old on 4 March 1997. The monument is a permanent memorial to those who didn't return from any of America's armed conflicts

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: O.J. Sa More

Eight United States Air Force F-15 "Eagles", from the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, arrived today in Townsville, Australia. The USAF premier fighter aircraft will participate in this years joint exercise "Tandem Thrust '97". TANDEM THRUST is a US Pacific Command sponsored exercise to test the capability of Australian and US command and control procedures

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST '97 Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Major Command Shown: 44TH FIGHTER SQUADRON Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Efrai More

Weather specialists such as STAFF Sergeant Shawn Starrs and Captain Judy Konecky, Patrick Air Force Base, often decide when it's safe for an orbiter to launch or land

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

The 169th Civil Engineering Squadon, South Carolina Air National Guard, is deployed to Costa Rica for their two week annual training to provide humanitarian aid by constructing a new school house and making other needed improvements

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pueblo Nuevo Country: Costa Rica (CRI) Scene Major Command Shown: SOUTH CAROLINA ANG Scene Camera Operator: MSGT William A. Elrod, USAF Release More

C-130 Hercules from the 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron is dramatically depicted on the flightline of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, during Exercise BUSHWHACKER 97-5

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BUSHWHACKER 97-5 Base: Tucson State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC - E More

Civil Engineering Squadron personnel put up blast barriers for tent city security at Doha, Qatar, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA,QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

The new EC-130H Compass Call Block 30 Aircraft, 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron (ECS), arrives at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on 11 March 1997. The Compass Call (CC) aircraft jams hostile communications, radar, and other electromagnetic systems in support of Commander In CHIEF (CINC) objectives. Employed as a standoff electronic attack (EA) system, CC generally operates outside the range of known ground threats

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: A More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mike Cooper works with Qatar Air Traffic Controller Mohamed Al-Asmakh in the control tower at Doha, Qatar, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Both controllers learn from one another and have mutual respect for each other's job knowledge. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA,QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

STAFF Sergeant Will Aquino lowers an old giant voice speaker to AIRMAN First Class Phillip Hamilton at Doha, Qatar, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Both airmen are from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and are deployed as part of the Air Expeditionary Force (AEF). AEFs help build predictability and stability into the way the Air Force schedules its people to respond to contingencies. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA,QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

SSgt Will Aquino climbs down an electric pole after disconnecting the old giant voice box at Doha, Qatar, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Aquino is from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and is deployed as part of the Air Expeditionary Force (AEF). AEFs help build predictability and stability into the way the Air Force schedules its people to respond to contingencies. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA,QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mike Cooper looks through his binoculars from inside the Qatar Air Traffic Control tower to check the runway before our jets take off during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA,QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mike Cooper works with Qatar Air Traffic Controller Mohamed Al-Asmakh in the control tower at Doha, Qatar, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Both controllers learn from one another and have mutual respect for each other's job knowledge. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA,QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

Starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD-6) being floated off at the Ingalls Shipyard at Pasagoula, Mississippi (MS)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pasagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) Scene Camera O More

Lieutenant General Campbell, 12th Air Force Commander, and Colonel Gary Ambrose, 55th Wing Commander, salute a departing VIP at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: A1C Qui More

Lieutenant General Campbell, the 12th Air Force Commander, takes a look at some computer chip repairs through a microscope as SENIOR AIRMAN Jones watches over in the Gold Flag section of the 55th Maintenance section

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: A1C Qui More

General Lloyd "Fig" Newton speaks to the crowd at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, after receiving the Air Education and Training Command on 18 Mar 97

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Charlie More

General Lloyd "Fig" Newton, the newly appointed commander of Air Education and Training Command, speaks to the crowd attending the change of command ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: O.J. Sa More

Two Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy Sailors enjoy reading newspapers during their visit to the port at Naval Station North Island, San Diego, California (CA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 970323-N-2619S-001 Sce More

A view of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy LUHU (TYPE 052) CLASS Destroyer HARBIN (DDG 112) (right), and Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy LUDA III CLASS Destroyer ZHUHAI (DDG 166), display festive light, while moored pier side at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California (CA).This visit marks the first time Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 970323-N-2619S-002 Sce More

A port side stern view of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy FUSU CLASS Replenishment Ship NANYUN (AOR/AK 953) moored to the pier at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California (CA). The Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy LUHU (TYPE 052) CLASS Destroyer HARBIN (DDG 112) (right), and Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy LUDA III CLASS Destroyer ZHUHAI (DDG 166), are moored side-by-side in the background. This visit marks the first time Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 970323-N-2619S-004 Sce More

A Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy Sailors stands watch aboard the Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy FUSU CLASS Replenishment Ship NANYUN (AOR/AK 953) at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California (CA). The Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy LUHU (TYPE 052) CLASS Destroyer HARBIN (DDG 112) (right), and Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy LUDA III CLASS Destroyer ZHUHAI (DDG 166), are moored side-by-side in the background. This visit marks the first time Chinese Peoples Liberation Navy warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 970323-N-2619S-003 Sce More

AIRMAN First Class Ryan Satchell, from the 335 Fighter Squadron Life Support, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, helps SENIOR AIRMAN John Oakley, from the 335 Fighter Squadron, prepare for his incentive flight during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: VI CENTER/4 AEW Scene Camera Operator: SRA Shonna More

AIRMAN First Class Ryan Satchell, from the 335 Fighter Squadron Life Support, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, helps SENIOR AIRMAN John Dye put on his gear for his incentive flight during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: VI CENTER/4 AEW Scene Camera Operator: SRA Shonna More

AIRMAN First Class Eugene Morgan, of Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina, and STAFF Sergeant Todd Jackson, of the 4th Civil Engineering Squadron, of Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina, attach a closed circuit security camera to a pole for surveillance of the front gate area at Doha, Qatar, during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: VI CENTER/4 AEW Scene Camera Operator: SRA Shonna More

SENIOR AIRMAN Timothy Vanderlaan, from the 4th Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, does an operations check of the closed circuit security cameras before they are put up on the poles for use at the front gate at Doha, Qatar, during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: VI CENTER/4 AEW Scene Camera Operator: SRA Shonna Ridings, USAF Release Status: Released to More

AIRMAN First Class Eugene Morgan, from Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), hands the cable to TSGT Patrick Brathwaite, from Seymour Johnson AFB, for the connection of the closed circuit surveillance cameras for perimeter gate six at Doha, Qatar, during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: VI CENTER/4 AEW Scene Camera Operator: SRA Shonna More

Major Van Fuller greets Lieutenant General Franklin, United States Central Air Force (CENTAF) Commander, as he arrives for his tour of the Civil Engineering Squadron at Qatar during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

MASTER Sergeant Askew explains to Lieutenant General Franklin, United States Central Air Force (CENTAF) Commander, the capabilities of the fire truck at Doha, Qatar, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

SENIOR AIRMAN Shelley Martinson (left), Captain Waters, and AIRMAN First Class Phillip Hamilton (right), all from the 4th Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, discuss the procedures for setting up a satellite dish to get reception from the Armed Forces Radio/Television Station during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

AIRMAN First Class Phillip Hamilton, 4th Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, connects satellite adjustment mechanisms onto the satellite dish for Armed Forces Radio/Television Station reception during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel. ,

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, 4th Communications Squadron personnel SENIOR AIRMAN Shelley Martinson (left) tilts the satellite dish to get reception from the Armed Forces Radio/Television Station, as AIRMAN First Class Phillip Hamilton receives instructions over the radio during Air Expeditionary Force IV in Doha, Qatar, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

AIRMAN First Class Phillip Hamilton, 4th Communications Squadron, tightens the bolts on the satellite dish while SENIOR AIRMAN Shelley Martinson assists by holding the satellite dish. Both airmen are from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, during Air Expeditionary Force IV in Doha, Qatar, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

SENIOR AIRMAN Shelley Martinson from the 4th Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, tilts the satellite dish to pick up reception from the Armed Forces Radio/Television Station during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, 4th Communications Squadron personnel SENIOR AIRMAN Shelley Martinson (left) tilts the satellite dish to get reception from the Armed Forces Radio/Television Station, as AIRMAN First Class Phillip Hamilton receives instructions over the radio during Air Expeditionary Force IV in Doha, Qatar, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

SENIOR AIRMAN Shelley Martinson, 4th Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, adjusts a satellite dish to receive transmissions from the Armed Forces Radio/Television Station while at Doha, Qatar, during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

AIRMAN First Class Phillip Hamilton, 4th Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, connects cables for a satellite receiver at Doha, Qatar, during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

SENIOR AIRMAN Shelley Martinson, 4th Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, adjusts a satellite dish to receive transmissions from the Armed Forces Radio/Television Station while at Doha, Qatar, during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

SENIOR AIRMAN Shelley Martinson (left) and Air First Class Phillip Hamilton, 4th Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, mantles a satellite dish for Armed Forces Radio/Television Station reception during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

SENIOR AIRMAN Shelley Martinson, 4th Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, assembles a satellite dish to receive transmissions from the Armed Forces Radio/Television Station while at Doha, Qatar, during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

SENIOR AIRMAN Dan Boudria (left) and STAFF Sergeant R. J. Davis, both of 4th Security Police Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, put up Razorwire (a.k.a Constantine wire) around the Central Security Control area at Doha, Qatar, during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

SENIOR AIRMAN Dan Boudria and STAFF Sergeant R. J. Davis (right), both of 4th Security Police Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, adjust the Razorwire (a.k.a Constantine wire) around the Central Security Control area at Doha, Qatar, during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

Airmen assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, attach a dish to a TRAC-170 Wideband System. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When the TRAC-170 is operational, it will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Logan Heights State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ALABAM More

SENIOR AIRMAN Dan Boudria of the 4th Security Police Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, untangles the Razorwire (a.k.a Constantine wire) around the Central Security Control area at Doha, Qatar, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

Marines from Second Battalion, Tenth Marines, take advantage of the weather prior to conducting training during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expedtionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE), and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 5-97 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command S More

SENIOR AIRMAN Joseph Roberson, 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, stands on the center portion of an unfinished Ground Mobile Forces Satellite Terminal (GMF) as he waits to install sections of the reflector. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When operational, the GMF will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during Roving Sands '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Logan Heights State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ALABAM More

STAFF Sergeant Mike Milwee, an air conditioning and heating technician assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, removes rocks prior to setting up living quarters for his unit. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas, when operational, will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Logan Heights State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ALABAM More

STAFF Sergeant R. J. Davis (right) and SENIOR AIRMAN Dan Boudria both of 4th Security Police Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, adjust the Razorwire (a.k.a Constantine wire) into position around the Central Security Control area at Doha, Qatar, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: More

Sergeant Al Wilson, a computer operator assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, covers his unit's supply storage tent with a waterproof layer of plastic. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When operational, the unit will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Logan Heights State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ALABAM More

An airman assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, tightens down bolts that hold the reflector sections for the Ground Mobile Forces (GMF) Satellite Terminal in place. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When operational, the GMF will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Logan Heights State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ALABAM More

Capian De Corbea (Lieuenan Commander) E. M. L. Brousson an Exchange Officer from Argenina wih he S-3, Headquarers Company, 6h Marine Regimen analyzes a documen from he S-3. The Commander is in charge of all augmenees, conrollers and roadguards hroughou he raining areas during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conduced A MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Comba Cener), 29 Palms, California. The command elemen for his exercise is MAGTF-6, buil around he 6h Marine Regimen, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, Norh Carolina. Many commands from he II MEF (Marine Expediionary Force) have sen unis o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Capitan De Corbeta (Lieutenant Commander) E. M. L. Brousson an Exchange Officer from Argentina with the S-3, Headquarters Compan More

Crew chiefs of the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina, conduct an end-of-runway inspection of their 77th Fighter Squadron's F-16 Fighting Falcons prior to a ROVING SANDS '97 mission at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

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

An AV-8B Harrier lands at the air strip adjacent to Camp Wilson during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. The Harrier is used for air to ground and air to air fighting. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 5-97 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

A pilot from the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina, loads gear on a pickup truck after arriving at Cannon AFB, New Mexico. The 336th is at Cannon AFB to participate in ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a joint service 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

STAFF Sergeant Jim Harr, 336 Fighter Squadron (FS), Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina, helps an F-15 Eagle pilot with his gear after arriving at Cannon AFB, New Mexico. Members of the 336 FS are deployed to Cannon AFB to support Roving Sands 97. Roving Sands is a joint service 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

STAFF Sergeant SSGT) Jim Harr, 336 Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina, performs a post-flight check of an F-15 Eagle while it is parked on the Cannon AFB, New Mexico, flight line. SSGT Harr is deployed to Cannon AFB to participate in ROVING SANDS 97. ROVING SANDS is a joint service 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 (A1C) Art Carrillo, 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina, inspects an F-15 Eagle in preparation for a land orientation flight. A1C Corrilla is deployed to Cannon AFB, New Mexico, in support of ROVING SANDS 97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

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

STAFF Sargeant Jim Harr, 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, helps a pilot strap into an F-15 Eagle. The pilot is ready for a familiarization flight in order to become better acquainted with the terrain for ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

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 Edward Pogue, 523rd Fighter Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, NEW MEXICO, helps Captain Tim Coulon snap his harness into place in preparation for a F-16 Fighting Falcon flight. The 523rd Fighter Squadron is supporting ROVING SANDS '97; a joint service exercise designed to improve air defense capabilities

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

F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot 1ST Lieutenant Craig Hollis, 523rd Fighter Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, checks for cracks in AIM-9 Sidewinder missile. The 523rd Fighter Squadron is supporting ROVING SANDS '97; a joint service exercise designed to improve air defense capabilities

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

STAFF Sergeant Mike Chapeau, 523rd Fighter Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, NEW MEXICO, waits for the crew chief's signal to remove the chalks from the wheels of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The 523rd Fighter Squadron is supporting ROVING SANDS '97; a joint service exercise designed to improve air defense capabilities

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

Randolph's new east control tower (foreground) began full time operations on 7 Apr 97 with members of the 12th Operations Support Squadron beginning work inside. The old tower is scheduled to be demolished to make way for construction of a parking lot during the coming weeks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: O. J. S More

These F-15 Eagles of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida, are undergoing a preflight inspection prior to a ROVING SANDS '97 mission at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

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

Aircrew maintenance members of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida, perform a preflight inspection on an F-15 Eagle prior to a ROVING SANDS '97 mission at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

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

Major (Dr.) John H. Schneider, an Air Force neurosurgeon at Wilford Hall Medical Center, shows Captain Margaret Herring how he reconstructed her shattered skull. Herring was severly injured with a shattered skull and brain damage when a rock fell from a truck, and hurled through the windshield of her vehicle into her left temple shattering her skull at an impact speed of 100 mph while she was driving home from work. AIRMAN Magazine, May 1997, highlighted this story

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kelly Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFMC Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val G More

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The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-97 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

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The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-97 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

Lance Corporal J. C. Smith, a "Harrier" Mechanic, refuels an AV-8B "Harrier" aircraft, at the Camp Wilson Airfield, during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-97 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

Messmen with Combat Service Support Element-27, serve evening chow to one of the many Marines at the chow hall during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-97 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

An AV-8B "Harrier", equipped with two BDU-45 500-pound bombs, takes off vertically from the Expeditionary Airfield during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-97 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

A C-130 "Hercules" aircraft descends upon the Expeditionary Airfield during COMBINED ARMS Exercise 6-97. CAX 5/6-97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task Force) exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. The command element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from the II MEF (Marine Expeditionary Force) have sent units to this desert warfare exercise, to fill key billets in the Ground Combat Element (GCE), Air Combat Element (ACE) and the Combat Service Support Element (CSSE)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CAX 6-97 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comm More

Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) Edward Johnson Jr. (middle) relinquishes command of the Kisling NCO (Noncommissioned Officer) Academy to Colonel Teresa M. Peterson (far left), 86th Support Training Group, Ramstein AB, Germany, while CMSGT Vickie C. Mauldin (right) awaits the transition to accept the position as the new commander

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kapaun Air Station Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: Dave Davenport, Civilian, USAF Rel More

Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL)Margaret "Peggy" Carnahan is the new 559th Flying Training Squadron Commander. She replaces LTCOL James McClain as commander during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 40. According to Air Force officials, LTCOL Carnahjan is the first female Flying Training Squadron Commander at Randolph AFB, Texas

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: O. J. S More

General Lloyd "Fig" Newton, Air Education and Training Command Commander, and Vice Admiral Patricia Tracey, CHIEF of Naval Education and Training, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL, unveils the T-6A Texan II in Hangar 4. The T-6A Texan II will replace the Air Force's T-37 and the Navy's T-34 as the Joint Primary Trainer for both services. The 12th Flying Training Wing receives it first Texan II on May 1999

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: O. J. S More

General Lloyd "Fig" Newton, Air Education and Training Command Commander, and Vice Admiral Patricia Tracey, CHIEF of Naval Education and Training, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL, unveils the T-6A Texan II in Hangar 4. The T-6A Texan II will replace the Air Force's T-37 and the Navy's T-34 as the Joint Primary Trainer for both services. The 12th Flying Training Wing receives it first Texan II on May 1999

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: O. J. S More

With the help of the C-Tractor 7, a Choest Marine owed tug, USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) prepares to depart NAS North Island to support Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

Escorted the by Choest Marine owed tug, C-Tractor 7, USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) departs NAS North Island to support Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

Sailors onboard USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) rush to secure mooring lines below deck as their submarine gets underway for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo More

USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) departs NAS North Island to support Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Sailors onboard USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSN 642) prepare to get underway in support of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 at Camp Pendleton, California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Canadian Lieutenant Robert Watt in SCUBA gear prepares for a dive during mine counter measure operations as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off coast of Southern California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HER MAJESTY'S CANADIAN SERVICE Scene Camera Operator: PH More

Canadian Lieutenant Robert Watt in wetsuit and SIVA Underwater Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Diving Apparatus (oxygen rebreather), prepares for a dive during mine counter measure operations as part of Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off coast of Southern California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: HER MAJESTY'S CANADIAN SERVICE Scene Camera Operator More

Trpedman's Mate First Class Victr Thmsn (EOD) steers a 25 ft Bstn Whaler tward the stern gate f USS Denver (LPD 9) alng with Engineman First Class (EOD) Dn Walker while wrking as a transprt bat fr Explsive Ordnance Dispsal Mbile Unit 3 during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 ff cast f Suthern Califrnia. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Cmmander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) fcused n peratinal/tactical training f Cmmander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditinary Frces (MEF) and Cmmander, Amphibius Grup 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Divisin (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed t enhance the training f Sailrs and Marines in the cmplexities...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Torpedoman's Mate First Class Victor Thomson (EOD) steers a 25 foot Boston Whaler toward the stern gate of USS Denver (LPD 9) al More

Hospital Corpsman Third Class (DMT) Larry Eddingfield demonstrates the procedures involved in caring for a patient in a transportable recompression chamber aboard USS DENVER (LPD 9) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off coast of Southern California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: EOD MOBILE UNIT 3 Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Vian More

An Aussie from Austrailian Clearance Diving Team One fastens his dive gear on the stern deck of the amphibious ship USS DENVER (LPD 9) for a night dive with the rest of his team during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off coast of Southern California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Uss Denver (LPD 9) Scene Major Command Shown: AUSTR CLEARANCE DIVING TEAM ONE Scene Camera Operator: PH2 ( More

STAFF Sergeant William Arledge, 55th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) electrical power production, and MASTER Sergeant Michael Prairie, 55th CES, electrician, put their backs into swapping out a simulated failed power generator, which was used to power the base during the scenario

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA Del More

Lance Corporal Mangold checks his 782 gear prior to departing from Camp Horner, Camp Pendleton, California, for USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD 39), which is participating in Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off coast of Southern California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene More

Marines from 1ST Battalion, 1ST Marines, Charlie Company, Camp Horner, wait with their 782 gear and 5.56mm Colt M16A2 Assault Rifles to board buses enroute to USS PELELIU (LHA 5), which is participating in Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97 off coast of Southern California. KERNEL BLITZ is a bi-annual Commander-in-CHIEF Pacific (CINCPAC) fleet training exercise (FLEETEX) focused on operational/tactical training of Commander, Third Fleet (C3F)/ I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) and Commander, Amphibious Group 3 (CPG-3)/ 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV). KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Maj More