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Smoke rolls down the barrels of the forward-starboard-mounted MK 15 Phalanx Close-In weapons System (CWIS) as it tracks and fires at an aerial target drone towed over the bow of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). CIWS is the self-defense system combining a 20mm Gatling gun with search and tracking radar providing surface ships with terminal defense against anti-ship missiles. The TRUMAN is currently conducting carrier qualifications and operations in the Atlantic Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Floyd T. Grimm, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

020321-N-9849W-001(March 21, 2002)....A RIM-116A Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) is fired from the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during a test of the shipΓs newly installed system. RAM is a lightweight quick-reaction high-firepower anti-ship weapon system designed as an all-weather, high-firepower, low-cost, self-defense system against anti-ship missiles. This is the first time an aircraft carrier has utilized the RAM system. The KITTY HAWK is conducting work-ups in preparation for a scheduled deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John E. Woods, USN Release Status: Released t More

Air crews are briefed on an upcoming mission during joint US Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Exercise COPE NORTH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Daniels Rel More

A ground-to-air left underside view of two Mitsubishi-built F-4EJ Phantom II aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in formation during joint US Air Force and JASDF Exercise COPE NORTH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Daniels Rel More

Japanese pilots and US Air Force officers discuss operations on the flight line during joint US Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Exercise COPE NORTH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Curt Eddings Rel More

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-1 close-support aircraft on the flight line during joint US Air Force and JASDF Exercise COPE NORTH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Daniels Rel More

A ground-to-air left rear view of two Mitsubishi-built F-4EJ Phantom II aircraft of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) in formation during joint US Air Force and JASDF Exercise COPE NORTH

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Daniels Rel More

An instructor teaches self-defense techniques at the gymnastic facility in MacDonough Hall at the US Naval Academy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: J.E. Moore Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

An air-to-air right side view of a 12th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle aircraft in formation with two Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-1 aircraft during Exercise Cope North 85-1. The F-1s are equipped with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on the wing tips

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 85-1 Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Lee Schading Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

A starboard beam view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer HIEI (DD-142) underway.

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

P-3C Orion aircraft of Japanese Maritime Patrol Group Detachment 20, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, are parked in front of Hangar No. 2 during the Japanese unit's visit to the station for a joint exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Moffett Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnson, USN Release More

Captain (CAPT) Joh, commanding officer of Japanese Maritime Patrol Group Detachment 20, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, is greeted by CAPT McElhenny and Commodore (CMDR) Oakley E. Osborn, commander, Patrol Wings, US Pacific Fleet Joh's unit has just

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Moffett Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnson, USN Release More

P-3C Orion aircraft of Japanese Maritime Patrol Group Detachment 20, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, are parked on the flight line during the Japanese unit's visit to the station for a joint exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Moffett Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnson, USN Release More

Members of Japanese Maritime Patrol Group Detachment 20, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, pose for a photograph with their hosts, Patrol Squadron 47 (VP-47), during a visit to the station for a joint exercise. A Japanese P-3C is parked on the flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Moffett Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Scarborough, USN Rele More

P-3C Orion aircraft of Japanese Maritime Patrol Group Detachment 20, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, taxi on the runway after arriving at the station for a joint exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Moffett Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnson Release Statu More

P-3C Orion aircraft of Japanese Maritime Patrol Group Detachment 20, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, taxi on the runway after arriving at the station for a joint exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Moffett Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnson, USN Release More

P-3C Orion aircraft of Japanese Maritime Patrol Group Detachment 20, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, are parked in front of Hangars No. 1 and No. 2 during the Japanese unit's visit to the station for a joint exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Moffett Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnson, USN Release More

Commander (CDR) Krumbholtz, right, and CDR S.T. Quigley, commanding officer, Patrol Squadron 47 (VP-47), center, greet Captain (CAPT) Joh, commanding officer of the Japanese Maritime Patrol Group Detachment 20, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, upon h

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Moffett Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnson, USN Release More

An aerial view of the harbor, looking east, northeast, as various U.S. Navy, Canadian and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels are in port to take part in Exercise RimPac '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato More

An aerial view of the harbor, looking east across Bravo Pier, toward the submarine base. Various U.S. Navy, Canadian and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels are in port to take part in exercise RimPac '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato More

An aerial view of the harbor, looking west over the submarine base. Various U.S. Navy, Canadian and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships are in port to take part in Exercise RimPac '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato More

An aerial view of the harbor, looking west-southwest at Bravo piers. Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships are at far left, with Canadian frigates positioned behind them. The vessels are in port to take part in exercise RimPac '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato More

An aerial view of the harbor, looking north. Various U.S. Navy, Canadian and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships are moored at the piers following their participation in exercise RimPac '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '86 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato More

Sgt. Edward Jones, a ground radio maintenance technician, Det. 4, 4th Combat Information Systems Squadron, tests a radio in a communications van during Exercise Cope North 86-4. The Detachment is supporting U.S. Air Force squadrons engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tech. Sgt. James R. Fergu More

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle pilot opens his canopy while parked on the rain-swept flight line during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

Japanese ground crewmen work on the canopies of a Japanese T-2 aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas More

Sergeant (SGT) Mario Albritton, Tactical Fighter Wing, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force armament personnel load an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on the wing of a plane during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

An F-15 Eagle aircraft from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force lands with its air brake up during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

Major (MAJ) Koike, Air Defense Command intelligence officer, explains aggressor flight tactics to Japanese and American pilots during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

US Air Force technicians look on as Japan Air Self-Defense Force airframe repair personnel service an aircraft-mounted accessory drive during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

Members of the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force armament personnel load an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on the wing of an aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and a Japanese crew, service landing gear on an F-15 Eagle aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas More

An F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing comes in for a landing during Exercise Cope North 86-4. U.S. Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tech. Sgt. James R. Fergu More

Members of Detachment 4, 4th Combat Information Systems Squadron, cover a network site with camouflage netting during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. The detachment is supporting US Air Force squadrons engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

Captain (CPT) Bill Roege explains a flight path drawn on a chalk board to Japanese and American pilots in a post-mission debriefing during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

Members of Detachment 4, 4th Combat Information Systems Squadron, finish covering a communications network site with camouflage netting during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. The detachment is supporting US Air Force squadrons engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

A ground crew member stands in the rain and directs an F-15 Eagle aircraft from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force into a parking spot on the flight line squadrons during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

Captain (CPT) Larry Thomas, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and Lieutenant (LT) Y. Mizuta of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force walk out to their aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, pumps hydraulic fluid into an F-15 Eagle aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, helps Captain (CPT) Bill Roege strap himself into the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

Members of Det. 4, 4th Combat Information Systems Squadron, secure a communications van under camouflage netting at a communications network site during Exercise Cope North 86-4. The Detachment is supporting U.S. Air Force squadrons engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tech. Sgt. James R. Fergu More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, pulls a hydraulic fluid pump to an F-15 Eagle aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas More

Major (MAJ) Koike, Air Defense Command intelligence officer, briefs Japanese and American pilots with aerial reconnaissance photos taken during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

An F-1 aircraft from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force leads a pair of Japanese F-4EJ Phantom II aircraft down the flight line during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas More

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force airframe repairman services an aircraft-mounted accessory drive during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

Lieutenant (LT) Y. Mizuta of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force gives the thumbs-up sign from the back seat as Captain (CPT) Larry Thomas, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, checks his instruments in the cockpit of an F-15D Eagle aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas More

MAJ Koike, Air Defense Command intelligence officer, briefs Japanese and American pilots with aerial reconnaissance photos taken during exercise Cope North 86-4. U.S. Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

Japanese pilots display a banner bearing the emblems of the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron and the host unit of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on the flight line as a 67th TFS F-15 Eagle aircraft prepares for takeoff at the close of Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons engaged in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

Crew chief Kunichiko Ono, 6th Squadron, 1ST Wing, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, signals to a Japanese F-1 aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, helps CAPT. Bill Roege strap himself into the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle aircraft canopy during exercise Cope North 86-4. U.S. Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt. James R. Ferguson More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, cleans an F-15 Eagle aircraft canopy during exercise Cope North 86-4. U.S. Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt. James R. Ferguson More

Members of Detachment 4, 4th Combat Information Systems Squadron, lift camouflage netting to the top of a communications van while setting up a communications network for Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. The detachment is supporting US Air Force squadrons engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Marta Kimbal, crew chief, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, secures a bolt on an F-15 Eagle aircraft during exercise Cope North 86-4. U.S. Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt. James R. Ferguson More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Keith Asnicar, 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, gives a thumbs-up sign to a pilot of an F-15D Eagle aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Quinton Turner, 18th Equipment Maintenace Squadron, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force airframe repair personnel service an aircraft-mounted accessory drive during Exercise COPE NORTH 86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 86-4 Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson R More

A crew chief from the 304th Tactical Fighter Squadron guides an F-4EJ Phantom II aircraft to the flight line during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas More

F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron are parked on the flight line as another F-15 taxies down the runway beside them during Exercise COPE NORTH'86-4. US Air Force squadrons are engaging in dissimilar air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force squadrons during the exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Nyutabaru Air Base State: Kyashu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt James R. Ferguson Releas More

Sergeant (SGT) K. Sarah of IX Corps and Captain (CPT) E. Saka of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force answer field phones in the IX Corps field van during Exercise YAMA SAKURA XI

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA XI Base: Camp Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Spc Kim R. Archer Release Status: Released to P More

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) T. Shimatsu of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force uses a map to explain battle plans to Captain (CPT) M. Martain and Staff Sergeant (SSG) Smith during Exercise YAMA SAKURA XI

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA XI Base: Camp Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Spc Kim R. Archer Release Status: Released to P More

Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force personnel in samurai costumes give a demonstration of self-defense techniques during Exercise YAMA SAKURA XI

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA XI Base: Camp Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Spc Jose Trejo Release Status: Released to Publ More

Captain (CPT) J. Elcavce of the IX Corps and CPT Shimufuji of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force point to a position on a map during Exercise YAMA SAKURA XI

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA XI Base: Camp Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Spc Kim R. Archer Release Status: Released to P More

Major General (MGEN) Hisato Tobyama, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, and Lieutenant General (LGEN) Charles W. Dyke, commander of the US Army, Japan, and IX Corps, sign a policy for the operational plan developed for YAMA SAKURA XI

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA XI Base: Camp Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Spc Kim R. Archer Release Status: Released to P More

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Charles W. Dyke, commander of the US Army, Japan, and IX Corps, greets several non-commissioned officers of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise YAMA SAKURA XI

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA XI Base: Camp Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Spc Kim R. Archer Release Status: Released to P More

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) M. Caffie of the 47th Infantry Division, Army National Guard, discusses tactics with officers of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise YAMA SAKURA XI

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA XI Base: Camp Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Spc Jose Trejo Release Status: Released to Publ More

Captain (CPT) Salmon, 49th Infantry Division, Army National Guard, and Captain (CPT) Saeki, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, discuss logistics during Exercise YAMA SAKURA XI

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA XI Base: Camp Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Spc Kim R. Archer Release Status: Released to P More

Captain (CPT) L. Green Bell, IX Corps reserve, explains tactics to officers of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise YAMA SAKURA XI

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: YAMA SAKURA XI Base: Camp Sendai Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Spc Kim R. Archer Release Status: Released to P More

A member of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force shows Corporal (CPL) Max Hutchinson, right, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, how to wax a ski during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with in the Kotani and Hirosaki Training Areas

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

PFC Jerald Reese, Company C, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, takes a pair of snowshoes from a Special Forces advisor 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 Areas

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

Private 2 (PSC) David Rau, left, and Private 1 (PFC) Jason Hubbs, both of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, wax their skis 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 Areas

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

SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Reginald Johnson, left, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, helps Sergeant (SGT) Kon Jiro of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force set up an M47 Dragon medium anti-tank assault weapon 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 Areas

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

SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Steven Reitam, left, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, shows Sergeant (SGT) Imamura of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force how to properly hold an M16 rifle equippped with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with members of the

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

STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Danny Bess, left, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, examines a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force 84 mm recoilless rifle 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

Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force inspect a US Army M60 general-purpose machine gun 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

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

Private 1 (PFC) Dane Azill, left, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, explains the construction of a snow boot to PFC Fuminori Sato 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

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

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, prepare to fire their weapons from a prone position in a snow-covered field during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. The soldier in the foreground is armed with an M16A1 rifle and the soldier in the rear has an M60 general-purpose machine gun. 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 Areas

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

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force practice basic skiing techniques 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 Areas

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

Members of the 3rd Bn., 22nd Inf., 25th Inf. Div., practice skiing while towing a loaded sled 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 Areas

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

Members of the 3rd Bn., 22nd Inf., 25th Inf. Div., learn to ski down a slalom course 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 Areas

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

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force practice basic skiing techniques 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 Areas

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

Members of the 3rd Bn., 22nd Inf., 25th Inf. Div., and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force practice basic skiing techniques 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 in the Kotani and Hirosaki Training Areas

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

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force practice basic skiing techniques 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 Areas

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

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, learn to ski while being towed by a tractored snow vehicle 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 Areas

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

Members of the 3rd Bn., 22nd Inf., 25th Inf. Div., carry their skis while snowshoeing single file across a field 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 Areas

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 P More

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, practice basic skiing techniques 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 Areas

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

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force carry their weapons while skiing through a forested area during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. The lead skier is carrying an M60 general-purpose machine gun. 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 Areas

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

A Marine holds his M-16A2 rifle out of the water as he crosses a stream at the Northern Training Area (NTA) during a demonstration for observers from the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Gray Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Japanese crew chief from the 201st Tactical Fighter Squadron prepares to launch a Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH'87-3

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James R. Ferguson Release Status: Release More

A starboard quarter view of the Japanese training ship KATORI (TV-3501) underway in the harbor. The KATORI, along with other ships from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, is visiting Naval Operating Base, Norfolk

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: An P. A. Mata Release Status: Release More

Members of the 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force are taught basic skiing techniques 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 Areas. (SUBSTANDARD IMAGE)

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

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer ASAYUKI (DD-132) lies tied up alongside the destroyer USS INGERSOLL (DD-990).

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Release Status: Rele More

A pilot of the Japanese 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff as crew chiefs ready a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-1 aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH 88-3

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 88-3 Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT J. Ferguson Release Status: Released More

Members of the 132nd Tactical Fighter Wing, Iowa Air National Guard and members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force eat lunch in the mess hall during Exercise COPE NORTH 88-3

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 88-3 Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT J. Ferguson Release Status: Released More

Air traffic controllers of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force monitor flight operations during Exercise COPE NORTH 88-3

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 88-3 Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT J. Ferguson Release Status: Released More

A member of the 132nd Tactical Fighter Wing, Iowa Air National Guard and a member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force complete refueling forms during Exercise COPE NORTH 88-3

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 88-3 Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT J. Ferguson Release Status: Released More

Colonel (COL) Gerald W. Swartzbaugh, commander, 132nd Tactical Fighter Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, and Major General (MGEN) Norio Asakurra, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, observe flight operations during Exercise COPE NORTH 88-3

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 88-3 Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT J. Ferguson Release Status: Released More

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force YS-11 aircraft flies over the base during Exercise COPE NORTH 88-3

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 88-3 Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT J. Ferguson Release Status: Released More

An air-to-air right side view of 432nd Tactical Fighter Wing F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft, foreground, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle aircraft in formation during Exercise COPE NORTH 88-3

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 88-3 Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT J. Ferguson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

A bow view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer HIEI (DD-142) moored to a pier with the destroyer ASAGUNO (DD-115) nested alongside

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

A starboard view of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer HATSUYUKI (DD-122) underway.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sea Of Japan Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Raszler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files