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SGT. Robert D. Gray guides a 31st Tactical Fighter Wing F-100 Super Sabre aircraft into its fortified parking place, following a close air support mission over South Vietnam. Wing pilots flew 23,069 sorties since deploying to Vietnam one year ago

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tuy Hoa Air Base Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Robert McIntosh of the 303rd Tactical Fighter Squadron is briefed on the day's sorties during Exercise CORONET CARD

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CORONET CARD Base: Norvenick Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Robert Watson Release Status: More

SSGT Donald Anderson, boom operator for emergency refueling operations, stands by prior to a flight in an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft code-named Looking Glass. The aircraft acts as the backup command and control post for the Strategic Air Command's (SAC) underground command center. Its crew would assume all functions in the event that SAC's underground center was destroyed by enemy attack. Three Looking Glass sorties are flown daily by the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) and the 4th ACCS

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

The air crew of an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft, background, which functions as the backup command and control post of Strategic Air Command (SAC), poses for a group photograph prior to a mission. In the event that SAC's underground command center was destroyed by enemy attack, the crew of the flying command center, code-named Looking Glass, would assume all functions from the air. Three Looking Glass sorties are flown daily by the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) and the 4th ACCS

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

Weather officers CPT Ivan Friend, left, and CPT Alan Haberecht, along with engineer CPT George Auten pose for a photograph aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft code-named Looking Glass. The aircraft acts as the backup command and control post for the Strategic Air Command's (SAC) underground command center. Its crew would assume all functions in the event that SAC's underground center was destroyed by enemy attack. Three Looking Glass sorties are flown daily by the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) and the 4th ACCS

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

An EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft refuels a second Stratolifter assuming the position of Looking Glass, the code name for the backup command and control post of Strategic Air Command (SAC). In the event that SAC's underground command center was destroyed by enemy attack, the crew of the flying command center would assume all functions from the air. Three Looking Glass sorties are flown daily by the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) and the 4th ACCS

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

SGT Thomas Buhr repairs a radio system aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft code-named Looking Glass. The aircraft acts as the backup command and control post for the Strategic Air Command's (SAC) underground command center and its crew would assume all functions in the event that SAC's underground center was destroyed by enemy attack. Three Looking Glass sorties are flown daily by the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) and the 4th ACCS

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

Air crew members aboard an EC-135 Stratolifter aircraft code-named the Looking Glass monitor information for the Strategic Air Command (SAC) during a flight. In the event that SAC's underground command center was destroyed by enemy attack, the crew of the flying command center would assume all functions from the air. Three Looking Glass sorties are flown daily by the 2nd Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS) and the 4th ACCS

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

Pilots from the 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron (19th TFS) take part in a briefing prior to a competition in which they will attempt to break the record for the total number of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft sorties flown in one day. The 19th TFS pilots pl

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lemuel Casillas, USAF Release More

An AIRMAN makes an entry on an aircraft status board during a competition in which 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron (19th TFS) pilots and members of the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Unit will attempt to break the record for the total number of F-16 sorties flo

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lemuel Casillas, USAF Release More

A close-up view of the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (19th AMU) sign, showing sorties flown by 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron (19th TFS) F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft. Squadron pilots and members of the 19th AMU took part in the competition to break th

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lemuel Casillas, USAF Release More

Pilots of the 19th Tactical Fighter Squadron (19th TFS) take part in a briefing prior to a competition in which they will attempt to break the record for the total number of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft sorties flown in one day. The 19th TFS pilots plan

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lemuel Casillas, USAF Release More

Aviation Structural Mechanic H (Hydraulics) 2nd Class Almanzas, Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 34 (VAQ-34) checks for hydraulic leaks on an A-3 Skywarrior aircraft between sorties during the US 3rd Fleet North Pacific Exercise (NORPACEX). The joint Air Force and Navy exercise not only provides training for fighter pilots and tactical controllers, but also tests the ability of those services to operate together for the defense of Alaska

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT W. Thornton Release Status: Relea More

Sergeant (SGT) Jeff Hooks, 507th Tactical Air Control Center Squadron, works on a switch board during Exercise CORONET STROKE'88. The objectives of the exercise are to establish and maintain a netted tactical air control system, set up a composite air surveillance system, and control sorties flown by various aircraft to test their combat capabilities under difficult field conditions. CORONET STROKE'88 represents the largest single-service netting of tactical communication in Air Force history

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Kelvin Davis Release Status: R More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Michele Adam, left, and Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jaymes Allen give first aid to the victim of a simulated chemical attack during Exercise CORONET STROKE'88. The objectives of the exercise are to establish and maintain a netted tactical air control system, set up a composite air surveillance system, and control sorties flown by various aircraft to test their combat capabilities under difficult field conditions. CORONET STROKE'88 represents the largest single-service netting of tactical communication in Air Force history

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Kelvin Davis Release Status: Release More

Sergeant (SGT) Ray Hurmon receives a message in the control center during a simulated chemical attack in support of Exercise CORONET STROKE'88. The objectives of the exercise are to establish and maintain a netted tactical air control system, set up a composite air surveillance system, and control sorties flown by various aircraft to test their combat capabilities under difficult field conditions. CORONET STROKE'88 represents the largest single-service netting of tactical communication in Air Force history

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Kelvin Davis Release Status: Release More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Rick Villanweal plots interceptor tracks on a screen inside the command center during Exercise CORONET STROKE'88. The objectives of the exercise are to establish and maintain a netted tactical air control system, set up a composite air surveillance system, and control sorties flown by various aircraft to test their combat capabilities under difficult field conditions. CORONET STROKE'88 represents the largest single-service netting of tactical communication in Air Force history

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Kelvin Davis Release Status: Rel More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Joseph C. Thobald, left, and Sergeant (SGT) Ronald K. Sonsteng check filters in a satellite communication van during Exercise CORONET STROKE'88. The objectives of the exercise are to establish and maintain a netted tactical air control system, set up a composite air surveillance system, and control sorties flown by various aircraft to test their combat capabilities under difficult field conditions. CORONET STROKE'88 represents the largest single-service netting of tactical communication in Air Force history

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lem Robson Release Status: Re More

Weapons controller First Lieutenant (1LT) Michelle J. Pool, 726th Tactical Control Squadron, works an OJ-108 radar scope during Exercise CORONET STROKE'88. The objectives of the exercise are to establish and maintain a netted tactical air control system, set up a composite air surveillance system, and control sorties flown by various aircraft to test their combat capabilities under difficult field conditions. CORONET STROKE'88 represents the largest single-service netting of tactical communication in Air Force history

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lem Robson Release Status: Rele More

A radio tower is silhouetted against the sky during Exercise Coronet Stroke '88. The objectives of the exercise are to establish and maintain a netted tactical air control system, set up a composite air surveillance system, and control sorties flown by various aircraft to test their combat capabilities under difficult field conditions. Coronet Stroke '88 represents the largest single-service netting of tactical communication in Air Force history

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CORONET STROKE '88 Base: Travis Field, Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

Captain (CPT) Steve Lisi, 71st Tactical Control Flight, defends a communication control site during a simulated chemical attack in support of Exercise CORONET STROKE'88. The objectives of the exercise are to establish and maintain a netted tactical air control system, set up a composite air surveillance system, and control sorties flown by various aircraft to test their combat capabilities under difficult field conditions. CORONET STROKE'88 represents the largest single-service netting of tactical communication in Air Force history

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Kelvin Davis Release Status: Release More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Othello Bland, front, and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Shawn E. Ott track aircraft on a monitor screen inside a radar van during Exercise CORONET STROKE'88. The objectives of the exercise are to establish and maintain a netted tactical air control system, set up a composite air surveillance system, and control sorties flown by various aircraft to test their combat capabilities under difficult field conditions. CORONET STROKE'88 represents the largest single-service netting of tactical communication in Air Force history

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Monroe State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lem Robson Release Status: Released to Publ More

A view of the deployment area for the 21st Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 21st Tactical Air Support Squadron during Exercise CORONET STROKE'88. The objectives of the exercise are to establish and maintain a netted tactical air control system, set up a composite air surveillance system, and control sorties flown by various aircraft to test their combat capabilities under difficult field conditions. CORONET STROKE'88 represents the largest single-service netting of tactical communication in Air Force history

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Savannah Field Training Center State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lem Robson Release Status More

The interface control officer and control technician work on a radar scope in the message processing center during Exercise CORONET STROKE'88. The objectives of the exercise are to establish and maintain a netted tactical air control system, set up a composite air surveillance system, and control sorties flown by various aircraft to test their combat capabilities under difficult field conditions. CORONET STROKE'88 represents the largest single-service netting of tactical communication in Air Force history

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lem Robson Release Status: Re More

An aerial view of the 507th Tactical Control Wing field headquarters during Exercise CORONET STROKE'88. The objectives of the exercise are to establish and maintain a netted tactical air control system, set up a composite air surveillance system, and control sorties flown by various aircraft to test their combat capabilities under difficult field conditions. CORONET STROKE'88 represents the largest single-service netting of tactical communications in Air Force history

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CORONET STROKE Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

Weapons crewmen take a break between aircraft sorties on board the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) while the ship operates in support of Operation Deny Flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Raymond T. Conway Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

The previous day's reporting figures, total sorties, which fires, number of pounds of retardant and hours flown are discussed at a brief

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Channel Islands Ang Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Jim Helton Release Status: More

An air to air right side view of three US Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons of the 510th Fighter Squadron, return home from a training mission. The aircraft are flying sorties in support of the enforcement of a NATO no fly zone over Bosnia-Herzegovina.(Exact date unknown)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tana R. Hamilton Release More

SGT. Thomas Crawford and STAFF SGT. Derick Clark, F-16 Crew Chiefs, and TECH. SGT. Earl Ballenger, F-16 weapons specialist from the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, remove a practice missile for later sorties

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRON FIST '95 Base: Raaf Williamstown Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Steve Thurow Release Status: Relea More

An air to air left underside view of two US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron, Lakenheath Royal Air Force, England. The aircraft are flying sorties in support of the enforcement of a NATO no fly zone over Bosnia-Herzegovina

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: SRA Conrad M. Evans Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

A silhouette of two US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron, Lakenheath Royal Air Force, England, in flight with sunset in background. The aircraft are flying sorties in support of the enforcement of a NATO no fly zone over Bosnia-Herzegovina

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: SRA Conrad M. Evans Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

An air to air right underside view of two US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron, Lakenheath Royal Air Force, England. The aircraft are flying sorties in support of the enforcement of a NATO no fly zone over Bosnia-Herzegovina

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: SRA Conrad M. Evans Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

Two US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron, Lakenheath Royal Air Force, England, refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker. The aircraft are flying sorties in support of the enforcement of a NATO no fly zone over Bosnia-Herzegovina

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: SRA Conrad M. Evans Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

An air to air rear underside view of two US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron, Lakenheath Royal Air Force, England. The aircraft are flying sorties in support of the enforcement of a NATO no fly zone over Bosnia-Herzegovina

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Camera Operator: SRA Conrad M. Evans Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

STAFF SGT. Randy Troutman, a member of the 53rd Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, performs a basic postflight inspection on the engines of an F-15 Eagle. The three week exercise began 26 Aug 1995 and tested the effectiveness of both Danish and American air defenses. F-15 and F-16 Fighters from the 22nd and 53rd Fighter Squadrons flew three sorties daily, consisting of air to air and air to ground missions. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL WEAPONRY '95 Base: Flyvestation State: Karup Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. M. E. Licoris More

STAFF SGT. Jacob Manning, F-16 Crew CHIEF, 22nd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany connects a fuel line to an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The three week exercise began 26 Aug 1995 and tested the effectiveness of both Danish and American air defenses. F-15 and F-16 Fighters from the 22nd and 53rd Fighter Squadrons flew three sorties daily, consisting of air to air and air to ground missions. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL WEAPONRY '95 Base: Flyvestation State: Karup Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Jeffrey Al More

A Danish F-16 takes off. Personnel and aircraft from the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, along with members of the 110th Air Control Squadron, Tennessee Air National Guard participate with Danish forces. The three week exercise tested the effectiveness of both Danish and American air defenses. F-15 and F-16 Fighters from the 22nd and 53rd Fighters Squadrons flew three sorties daily, consisting of air to air and air to ground missions. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL WEAPONRY '95 Base: Flyvestation State: Karup Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. G. D. Robinso More

Danish F-16 pilots prepare for flight by dressing in essential life support equipment. Personnel and aircraft from the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, along with members of the 110th Air Control Squadron, Tennessee Air National Guard, deployed to participate with Danish forces. The three week exercise tested the effectiveness of both Danish and American air defenses. F-15 and F-16 Fighters from the 22nd and 53rd Fighter Squadrons flew three sorties daily, consisting of air to air and air to ground missions. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL WEAPONRY '95 Base: Flyvestation State: Karup Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. G. D. Robinso More

American F-15s and F-16s fly together as they approach the air field. Personnel and aircraft from the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, along with members of the 110th Air Control Squadron, Tennessee Air National Guard participate with Danish forces. The three week exercise began 26 Aug 1995 and tested the effectiveness of both Danish and American air defenses. F-15 and F-16 Fighters from the 22nd and 53rd Fighter Squadrons flew three sorties daily, consisting of air to air and air to ground missions. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL WEAPONRY '95 Base: Flyvestation State: Karup Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. G. D. Robinso More

Air Force personnel offload equipment at Flyvestation. Personnel and aircraft from the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, along with members of the 110th Air Control Squadron, Tennessee Air National Guard, deployed to participate with Danish forces. The three week exercise tested the effectiveness of both Danish and American air defenses. F-15 and F-16 Fighters from the 22nd and 53rd Fighters Squadrons flew three sorties daily, consisting of air to air and air to ground missions. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL WEAPONRY '95 Base: Flyvestation State: Karup Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. G. D. Robinso More