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US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mark Dimalanta, from the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, prepares tubes of food for U-2 aircraft pilots to consume during flights. SSGT Dimalanta is part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mark Dimalanta, from the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, prepares tubes of food for U-2 aircraft pilots to consume during flights. SSGT Dimalanta is part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

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Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH

Base: Prince Sultan Air Base

Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lori M. Stewart, USAF

Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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28/10/2000

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Explore: expeditionary reconnaissance squadron

A US Air Force (USAF) MQ-1 Predator armed with an AGM-114 Hellfire missile and assigned to the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), taxis out to the runway at Tallil Air Base (AB), Iraq, in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) MQ-1 Predator armed with an AGM-114 Hellfire missile and assigned to the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), taxis out to the runway at Tallil Air Base (AB), Iraq, in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) ground crews from the 922nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), work to remove ground support equipment from the flight line, prior to conducting a mission from Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey, during Combined Task Force, Operation NORTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF) ground crews from the 922nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), work to remove ground support equipment from the flight line, prior to conducting a mission from Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey, during Combined Task Force, Operation NORTHERN WATCH

A US Air Force (USAF) U-2R Dragon Lady aircraft assigned to the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, takes off for a mission from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) U-2R Dragon Lady aircraft assigned to the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, takes off for a mission from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mark Dimalanta, from the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, prepares tubes of food for U-2 aircraft pilots to consume during flights. SSGT Dimalanta is part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mark Dimalanta, from the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, prepares tubes of food for U-2 aircraft pilots to consume during flights. SSGT Dimalanta is part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

A US Air Force (USAF) RC-135V Rivet Joint aircraft assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (RES) approached the extended refueling arm of a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing (ARW) during aerial refueling conducted in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

A US Air Force (USAF) RC-135V Rivet Joint aircraft assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (RES) approached the extended refueling arm of a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing (ARW) during aerial refueling conducted in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Gonzales, a Crew CHIEF for the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), unscrews the engine of a Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for repairs at Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq (IRQ), in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Gonzales, a Crew CHIEF for the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), unscrews the engine of a Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for repairs at Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq (IRQ), in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Gonzales, a Crew CHIEF for the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), unscrews the engine of a Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for repairs at Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq (IRQ), in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Gonzales, a Crew CHIEF for the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), unscrews the engine of a Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for repairs at Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq (IRQ), in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

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A US Air Force (USAF) U-2R Dragon Lady aircraft assigned to the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, takes off for a mission from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) U-2R Dragon Lady aircraft assigned to the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, takes off for a mission from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mark Dimalanta, from the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, prepares tubes of food for U-2 aircraft pilots to consume during flights. SSGT Dimalanta is part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mark Dimalanta, from the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, prepares tubes of food for U-2 aircraft pilots to consume during flights. SSGT Dimalanta is part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

A US Air Force (USAF) RC-135V Rivet Joint aircraft assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (RES) approached the extended refueling arm of a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing (ARW) during aerial refueling conducted in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

A US Air Force (USAF) RC-135V Rivet Joint aircraft assigned to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (RES) approached the extended refueling arm of a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing (ARW) during aerial refueling conducted in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) John Long, a Pilot assigned to the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron, 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, is assisted by Airmen from the Physiological Support Division, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), 363rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), as he dons his 1034 pressure suit at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) John Long, a Pilot assigned to the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron, 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, is assisted by Airmen from the Physiological Support Division, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), 363rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), as he dons his 1034 pressure suit at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Jonathon Guertin, U-2 aircraft Pilot, 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, relaxes as USAF Physiological Systems Technicians, wait for his body to get acclimated to the specialized full pressure flight suit. MAJ Guertin is deployed to Prince Sultan AB, Saudi Arabia, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Jonathon Guertin, U-2 aircraft Pilot, 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, relaxes as USAF Physiological Systems Technicians, wait for his body to get acclimated to the specialized full pressure flight suit. MAJ Guertin is deployed to Prince Sultan AB, Saudi Arabia, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

A U-2 aircraft from the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, takes off for its daily mission during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The 363d ERS is part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, that enforces the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression

A U-2 aircraft from the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, takes off for its daily mission during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The 363d ERS is part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, that enforces the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression

A US Air Force (USAF) U-2R Dragon Lady aircraft assigned to the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, shortly after take off at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) U-2R Dragon Lady aircraft assigned to the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, shortly after take off at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

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LT. A.A. Perfect briefs F-111 aircraft pilots from the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing on flying procedures. The Strike Command Bombing Competition is held between the United States and Royal Air Forces

LT. A.A. Perfect briefs F-111 aircraft pilots from the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing on flying procedures. The Strike Command Bombing Competition is held between the United States and Royal Air Forces

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mark Dimalanta, from the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, prepares tubes of food for U-2 aircraft pilots to consume during flights. SSGT Dimalanta is part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Mark Dimalanta, from the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, prepares tubes of food for U-2 aircraft pilots to consume during flights. SSGT Dimalanta is part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

A quartet of Yak-50 aircraft pilots demonstrate formation flying at the 2007 Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Air Show on Feb. 24, 2007.(U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Annette Spurgeon) (Released)

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US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Ryan McDonald (left) and USAF SSGT Scott Lorincz, 100th Operations Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, set up an AN/TMQ-53 Tactical Meteorological Observing System (TMOS). The system provides weather data which is relayed to flight operations and transmitted to the aircraft pilots

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Ryan McDonald (left) and USAF SSGT Scott Lorincz, 100th Operations Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, set up an AN/TMQ-53 Tactical Meteorological Observing System (TMOS). The system provides weather data which is relayed to flight operations and transmitted to the aircraft pilots

A-37 Dragonfly aircraft pilots discuss the flight plan prior to boarding their aircraft during Exercise AIR WARRIOR

A-37 Dragonfly aircraft pilots discuss the flight plan prior to boarding their aircraft during Exercise AIR WARRIOR

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Scott Lorincz, 100th Operation Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, collects weather data from the AN/TMQ-53 Tactical Meteorological Observing System (TMOS). The data is relayed to flight operations and transmitted to the aircraft pilots

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Scott Lorincz, 100th Operation Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, collects weather data from the AN/TMQ-53 Tactical Meteorological Observing System (TMOS). The data is relayed to flight operations and transmitted to the aircraft pilots

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Chuck Diven and USAF MAJ Julie Kruse, E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft Pilots assigned to the 970th Expeditionary Air Borne Control Squadron, board their aircraft to perform pre-flight inspections before launch a mission from Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Chuck Diven and USAF MAJ Julie Kruse, E-3A Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft Pilots assigned to the 970th Expeditionary Air Borne Control Squadron, board their aircraft to perform pre-flight inspections before launch a mission from Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey

Lieutenant Colonel Jim L. Ridenour, left, commander, 24th Composite Squadron, briefs O-2A aircraft pilots on the day's flight schedule during the AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) training exercise

Lieutenant Colonel Jim L. Ridenour, left, commander, 24th Composite Squadron, briefs O-2A aircraft pilots on the day's flight schedule during the AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) training exercise