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Flight crew personnel from Marine Aircraft Group 11 prepare an A-6 Intruder aircraft for takeoff. The group is participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units the opportunity to practice realisti

Flight crew personnel from Marine Aircraft Group 11 prepare an A-6 Int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., taxis down the runway after landing at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

AIRMAN Angela Pitts (right) and SENIOR AIRMAN Candie Delagarza (left), 334th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC, use an air crew radio to coordinate flight times for the F-15E Strike Eagle missions at the Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

AIRMAN Angela Pitts (right) and SENIOR AIRMAN Candie Delagarza (left),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A U.S. Army target missile, or drone, is fired from McGregor Range. The Roving Sands exercise, conducted annually in the southwest portion of the United States is the largest air defense exercise in the free world

A U.S. Army target missile, or drone, is fired from McGregor Range. Th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: White Sands Missile Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C... More

Dutch military personnel fire stinger missiles as part of the live fire exercise at the range. This exercise, conducted annually in the southwest portion of the United States, is the largest air defense exercise in the free world

Dutch military personnel fire stinger missiles as part of the live fir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Roving Sands 95 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

Medical supplies and equipment are being inventoried at the United States Army Field Hospital. The Roving Sands exercise, conducted annually in the southwest portion of the United States is the largest air defense exercise in the free world

Medical supplies and equipment are being inventoried at the United Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Mcgregor Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A single UH-1 helicopter and crew from the German Army, 2nd LTG1 provides transportation for distinguished visitors to the many German units participating in this exercise at the Oro Grande Range. Challenged by the desert environment and technical integration with a variety of United States and multinational services, personnel participate in the largest air defense exercise in the free world

A single UH-1 helicopter and crew from the German Army, 2nd LTG1 provi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Roving Sands 95 Base: Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT.... More

An NKC-135 Stratotanker aircraft taxis down the flight line. The aircraft is participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units the opportunity to practice realistic, low-level overland intercept tr

An NKC-135 Stratotanker aircraft taxis down the flight line. The airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

An F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 21st Tactical Fighter Wing is refueled by a 2nd Bombardment Wing KC-10 Extender aircraft. The wings are participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units the opportun

An F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 21st Tactical Fighter Wing is refueled...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

An A-6 Intruder aircraft from Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11) comes in for a landing. The group is participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units the opportunity to practice realistic, low-lev

An A-6 Intruder aircraft from Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11) comes ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A close up view of a simulated SCUD missile mounted on top a dump truck near Roswell. A simulated missile site has been constructed using artificial missiles as targets in the annual air defense exercise

A close up view of a simulated SCUD missile mounted on top a dump truc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. M... More

A right side view of a US Air Force F-4 Phantom from the Idaho Air National Guard lands at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A right side view of a US Air Force F-4 Phantom from the Idaho Air Nat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A US Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4), Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., lands in the desert of New Mexico to pickup the survivors of a simulated F-18 crash during the annual air defense exercise

A US Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Sea... More

STAFF SGT. Kirk Weinert, a member of the maintenance team from the 124th Fighter Group, Boise, Idaho, does his preflight checks on a F-4 Phantom at the Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

STAFF SGT. Kirk Weinert, a member of the maintenance team from the 124...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Sea... More

An air-to-air view of United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft deployed from UMFA (AW)-224 (Bangles), Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station, South Carolina, to Biggs Army Airfield, Texas, for participation in this annual air defense exercise

An air-to-air view of United States Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

British Army Lieutenant (LT) Norris Montgomery, Command Post Officer, 16th Regiment Royal Artillery, Woolwich, United Kingdom (UK), reviews a map with a US Air Force (USAF) pilot, to determine the location of a firing unit during an air defense exercise. The Command Post is responsible for coordinating information between the firing units and all the other commands

British Army Lieutenant (LT) Norris Montgomery, Command Post Officer, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher... More

The United States Army train loaded with German Air Force trucks and equipment at the Roswell Industrial Air Station during the annual air defense exercise. This exercise is the largest air defense exercise held in the free world

The United States Army train loaded with German Air Force trucks and e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Roving Sands 95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Mar... More

A right side view of a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 17th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, SC, as it takes off from the Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A right side view of a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from the 17th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A right side view of a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston Air Force Base, SC, as it taxis down the ramp after landing at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A right side view of a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Charlest...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A US Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4), Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., lands in the desert of New Mexico to pickup the survivors of a simulated F-18 crash during the annual air defense exercise

A US Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Sea... More

US Air Force CAPT. Karen Brown, a T-38 Talon Instructor Pilot with the 87th Flying Training Squadron, Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas, performs a preflight check of the aircraft prior to take off for another mission during the annual air defense exercise

US Air Force CAPT. Karen Brown, a T-38 Talon Instructor Pilot with the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

Freshly sanitized operating instruments are ready for the field operating room of the 131st Field Hospital, at the Oro Grande Range. The 131st is a multinational and multi-service unit providing health care at the base camp or in the field with rotating medical teams. Challenged by the desert environment and the technical integration with a variety of United States and multinational services, personnel participate in the largest air defense exercise in the free world for ten days

Freshly sanitized operating instruments are ready for the field operat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Roving Sands 95 Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

Soldiers of the 29th Infantry Division practice Air

Soldiers of the 29th Infantry Division practice Air

Soldiers of the 29th Infantry Division practice Air Defense techniques at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait January 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Kelly Gary)

SENIOR AIRMAN Brian E. Smith, a technical controller from the 53rd Combat Communication Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., ensures communication equipment is on-line at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

SENIOR AIRMAN Brian E. Smith, a technical controller from the 53rd Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AIRMAN ... More

A close up view of CAPT. Ross Swezey, an F-4 Phantom pilot from the 192nd Reconnaissance Squadron, Reno, Nev., in the cockpit as he arrives at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A close up view of CAPT. Ross Swezey, an F-4 Phantom pilot from the 19...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 334th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC, takes off from the Roswell Industrial Air Center as another F-15E aircraft taxis down the runway during the annual air defense exercise

A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 334th Fighter Squadron, Sey...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Sea... More

A field operating room of the 131st Field Hospital stands ready at the Oro Grande Range. The 131st is a multinational and multi-service unit providing health care at the Oro Grande base camp, or in the field units with rotating medical teams. Challenged by the desert environment and technical integration with a variety of United States and multinational services, personnel participate in the largest air defense exercise in the free world for ten days

A field operating room of the 131st Field Hospital stands ready at the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Roving Sands 95 Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

An air to air underside view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), Naval Air Station Miramar, Calif., equipped with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile as it flies a close air support mission during the annual air defense exercise

An air to air underside view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

Inflight view of a T-33 Silver Star trainer's wingtip, shows the shape of the Air Launch Cruise Missile (ALCM) which is simulated during the joint air defense exercise, that will test the response of the air intercept and air defense capabilities of the American and Canadian Forces, supporting the mission of NORAD (North American Air Defense command)

Inflight view of a T-33 Silver Star trainer's wingtip, shows the shape...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR Base: Cold Lake State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lance Cheung Release ... More

British Army Lance Bombardier Vicky Errington, Air Defense Systems Operator, 16th Regiment Royal Artillery, Woolwich, UK, inside the Engagement Control Station controls the Rapier FSC short-range ground based air defense system, during an air defense exercise

British Army Lance Bombardier Vicky Errington, Air Defense Systems Ope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher... More

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 416th Bombardment Wing prepares to land. The wing is participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units the opportunity to practice realistic, low-level overl

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 416th Bombardment Wing prepare...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

An EF-111 Raven aircraft from the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing is refueled by a 2nd Bombardment Wing KC-10 Extender aircraft. The wings are participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units the oppor

An EF-111 Raven aircraft from the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing is refue...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A simulated SCUD missile site has been constructed using fake missiles and dump trucks near Roswell. The imitation missiles are used as targets in the annual air defense exercise

A simulated SCUD missile site has been constructed using fake missiles...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. M... More

CAPT. Matt Murray (3rd from right), a F-4 Phantom pilot from the 334th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC, speaks to a fellow pilots after arriving at the Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

CAPT. Matt Murray (3rd from right), a F-4 Phantom pilot from the 334th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Sea... More

United States Army Air Defense personnel "live fire" a Patriot missile from McGregor Range. The "Roving Sands" exercise, conducted annually in the southwest portion of the United States is the largest air defense exercise in the free world

United States Army Air Defense personnel "live fire" a Patriot missile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: White Sands Missile Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C... More

A 3/4 right rear view of a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 334th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC, takes off from Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A 3/4 right rear view of a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 33...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Ni... More

A medium right side view of two US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 188th Fighter Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, take off from Albuquerque Airport during the annual air defense exercise

A medium right side view of two US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Albuquerque State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland AFB, N.M., flies over the Australian coastline. The F-16 participating in Australia's largest air defense exercise, PITCH BLACK '96, held at RAAF bases at Darwin, and Tindal in the Northern Territory and RAAFB Curtain in Western Australia. U.S. forces including Air Force F-16 and F-15 fighters, B-52 bombers, KC-10 tankers, C-141 transports and E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft; Marines and Army teamed up with troops from Australia and Singapore during 15 July to 2 August 1996.Published in AIRMAN Magazine November 1996Exact Date Shot Unknown

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PITCH BLACK '96 Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A Canadian Forces' CF-18B Hornet fighter taxis out for take-off from 4 Wing Cold Lake. The 410 Fighter Squadron aircraft are playing the aggressors in the air defense exercise that will test the response of the air intercept and air defense capabilities of the American and Canadian Forces, supporting the mission of NORAD (North American Air Defense command)

A Canadian Forces' CF-18B Hornet fighter taxis out for take-off from 4...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR Base: Cold Lake State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Diane S. Robinson Rele... More

MASTER GUNNERY (MGYSGT) Simon Noble, line chief, Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), monitors flight operations. The group is participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units the opportunity to pra

MASTER GUNNERY (MGYSGT) Simon Noble, line chief, Marine Aircraft Group...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A simulated SCUD missile site has been constructed using fake missiles and dump trucks near Roswell. The imitation missiles are used as targets in the annual air defense exercise

A simulated SCUD missile site has been constructed using fake missiles...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. M... More

Chamber of Commerce personnel along with United States military personnel greet members of the Netherlands Air Force at the Roswell Industrial Air Station as part of the arrival ceremony for the Dutch during this exercise. The exercise, conducted annually in the southwest portion of the United States, is the largest air defense exercise in the free world

Chamber of Commerce personnel along with United States military person...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Roving Sands 95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Mar... More

A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 334th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC, sits on a ramp at sunrise during the annual air defense exercise

A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 334th Fighter Squadron, Sey...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

US Air Force CAPT. Karen Brown, a T-38 Talon Instructor Pilot with the 87th Flying Training Squadron, Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas, zips up her G-suit prior to climbing into the aircraft during the annual air defense exercise

US Air Force CAPT. Karen Brown, a T-38 Talon Instructor Pilot with the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

US Air Force CAPT. Karen Brown, a T-38 Talon Instructor Pilot with the 87th Flying Training Squadron, Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas, performs a preflight check of the aircraft prior to take off for another mission during the annual air defense exercise

US Air Force CAPT. Karen Brown, a T-38 Talon Instructor Pilot with the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

An air to air right side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), Naval Air Station Miramar, Calif., as it flies a close air support mission during the annual air defense exercise

An air to air right side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A US Navy F-14D Tomcat crew walks to their aircraft at Roswell Industrial Air Center prior to take off for another mission during the annual air defense exercise

A US Navy F-14D Tomcat crew walks to their aircraft at Roswell Industr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

LAC Paul McNear and his police dog, King, from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Security Section pose at the front gate area during Iron Fist '95, an air defense exercise between U.S. Air Force F-15s and RAAF F-18s from Squadrons 3 and 77

LAC Paul McNear and his police dog, King, from the Royal Australian Ai...

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

Two Canadian Forces' CF-18B Hornet fighters fly overhead with one breaking right for landing at 4 Wing Cold Lake. The 410 Fighter Squadron aircraft are playing the aggressors in the air defense exercise that will test the response of the air intercept and air defense capabilities of the American and Canadian Forces, supporting the mission of NORAD (North American Air Defense command)

Two Canadian Forces' CF-18B Hornet fighters fly overhead with one brea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR Base: Cold Lake State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Diane S. Robinson Rele... More

An EF-111 Raven aircraft from the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing is refueled by a 2nd Bombardment Wing KC-10 Extender aircraft. The wings are participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units the oppor

An EF-111 Raven aircraft from the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing is refue...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

MASTER Sergeant Billy Joe Chapman, flight engineer, 98th Air Refueling Group, adjusts controls aboard a 2nd Bombardment Wing KC-10 Extender aircraft before flight. The group is participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the y

MASTER Sergeant Billy Joe Chapman, flight engineer, 98th Air Refueling...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A US Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4), Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., lands in the desert of New Mexico to pickup the survivors of a simulated F-18 crash during the annual air defense exercise

A US Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Sea... More

A US Air Force T-38 Talon from the 87th Flying Training Squadron, Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas, sits on the ramp at sunrise during the annual air defense exercise

A US Air Force T-38 Talon from the 87th Flying Training Squadron, Laug...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A US Navy E-2C Hawkeye taxis down the runway after landing at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A US Navy E-2C Hawkeye taxis down the runway after landing at Roswell ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11), Naval Air Station Miramar, Calif., parks on the ramp after completing a mission during the annual air defense exercise

A US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11), Naval Air Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A US Navy F-14D Tomcat takes off from Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A US Navy F-14D Tomcat takes off from Roswell Industrial Air Center du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Ni... More

An air to air left side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), Naval Air Station Miramar, Calif., as it flies a close air support mission during the annual air defense exercise

An air to air left side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Roland Reves from the 21st Airlift Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California, flips over roller plates on a C-5 Galaxy aircraft in preparation to download four Army helicopters (not shown), two cargo palettes (not shown), and a government vehicle (not shown), to be used in Exercise ROVING SANDS '96, the largest annual joint air defense exercise

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Roland Reves from the 21st Airlift Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

Technical Sergeant Rich Zak, a KC-10 tanker boom operator from the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard. They are participating in Australia's largest air defense exercise, PITCH BLACK '96, held at RAAF bases at Darwin, and Tindal in the Northern Territory and RAAFB Curtain in Western Australia. U.S. forces including Air Force's F-16 and F-15 fighter, B-52 bombers, KC-10 tankers, C-141 transports and E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft; Marines and Army teamed up with troops from Australia and Singapore during 15 July to 2 August 1996.Published in AIRMAN Magazine ...

Technical Sergeant Rich Zak, a KC-10 tanker boom operator from the 79t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Technical Sergeant Rich Zak, a KC-10 tanker boom operator from the 79th Air Refueling Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., ... More

A B-52 from the 93rd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is silhouetted against the morning sun at Royal Australian Air Base Darwin. The B-52s are participating in Australia's largest air defense exercise, PITCH BLACK '96, held at RAAF bases at Darwin, and Tindal in the Northern Territory and RAAFB Curtain in Western Australia. U.S. forces including Air Force F-16 and F-15 fighters, B-52 bombers, KC-10 tankers, C-141 transports and E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft; Marines and Army teamed up with troops from Australia and Singapore during 15 July to 2 August 1996.Published in AIRMAN Magazine November 1996 Exact Date Shot Unknown

A B-52 from the 93rd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is silh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PITCH BLACK '96 Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A 2nd Bombardment Wing KC-10 Extender aircraft refuels an NKC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. The aircraft are participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units the opportunity to practice realistic, low

A 2nd Bombardment Wing KC-10 Extender aircraft refuels an NKC-135 Stra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

An F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 21st Tactical Fighter Wing is refueled by a 2nd Bombardment Wing KC-10 Extender aircraft. The wings are participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units the opportun

An F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 21st Tactical Fighter Wing is refueled...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Glenda S. Lynchard, Videographer, deployed from the 2nd Combat Camera Squadron, March Air Force Base, Ca., videotapes German Air Force activities during the annual air defense exercise

AIRMAN 1ST Class Glenda S. Lynchard, Videographer, deployed from the 2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. S... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Wally Shellhouse, a electronic switch operator from the 53rd Combat Communication Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., operates his switch panel at the Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

SENIOR AIRMAN Wally Shellhouse, a electronic switch operator from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AIRMAN ... More

A 3/4 right rear view of a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 334th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC, lands at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A 3/4 right rear view of a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 33...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A 3/4 right front view of a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 334th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC, lands at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A 3/4 right front view of a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A right side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11), Naval Air Station Miramar, Calif., taxis down the runway after landing at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A right side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 11 (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

US Navy aviation ordnancemen lift an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile from a transport cradle. The ordnancemen will load the missile onto the F/A-18 Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113), Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., for another mission during the annual air defense exercise

US Navy aviation ordnancemen lift an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile from a t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

An air to air right side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), Naval Air Station Miramar, Calif., as it flies a close air support mission during the annual air defense exercise

An air to air right side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A US Navy A-6E Intruder from Attack Squadron 196 (VA-196), Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., taxis down the ramp to the arming area at Roswell Industrial Air Center prior to take off for another mission during the annual air defense exercise

A US Navy A-6E Intruder from Attack Squadron 196 (VA-196), Naval Air S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

US Navy (USN) Quartermaster Second Class (QM2) Jeremy R. Spaulding and Personnelman Second Class (PN2) Gerardo Arbulu, Search and Rescue (SAR) Swimmers, assigned to USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), retrieve a BQM-74E aerial drone following an air defense exercise with US and Indonesian Naval forces during the Indonesia phase of Exercise COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING (CARAT). CARAT is a regularly scheduled series of bilateral military training exercises with several Southeast Asia nations designed to enhance interoperability of the respective sea services

US Navy (USN) Quartermaster Second Class (QM2) Jeremy R. Spaulding and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Java Sea Scene Major Command Shown: LSD-49 Scene Camera Operator: JO2 (Sw) Brian P. Biller, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Sergeant (SGT) Randy Cook from the 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron checks the controls of an F-15 Eagle aircraft after a sortie. The squadron is participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units

Sergeant (SGT) Randy Cook from the 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

An air-to-air front view of an RF-4C Phantom II aircraft from the 123rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. The wing is participating in Amalgam Warrior '88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units the opportunity to practice reali

An air-to-air front view of an RF-4C Phantom II aircraft from the 123r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR '88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce welcoming committee greets German Air Force personnel as they arrive for participation in the annual air defense exercise. The German troops were deployed from SAM Wing 3, Oldenburg, Germany. This exercise is the largest air defense exercise held in the free world

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce welcoming committee greets German Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Roving Sands 95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Mar... More

United States Army personnel and air force personnel of the Netherlands work together to off-load Dutch trucks and equipment from the United States Army train at the Roswell Industrial Air Station during the annual air defense exercise. This exercise is conducted annually in the southwest portion of the United States

United States Army personnel and air force personnel of the Netherland...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Roving Sands 95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Mar... More

US Navy PETTY Officer 3rd Class Michael J. Zolyniak from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4), Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., plots a course to the survivors of a simulated F-18 crash in the desert of New Mexico during the annual air defense exercise

US Navy PETTY Officer 3rd Class Michael J. Zolyniak from Helicopter An...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Sea... More

A member of the maintenance team from the 334th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC, directs an F-15E Strike Eagle as it arrives at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A member of the maintenance team from the 334th Fighter Squadron, Seym...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Sea... More

A 3/4 right front view of a US Navy A-6E Intruder lands at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A 3/4 right front view of a US Navy A-6E Intruder lands at Roswell Ind...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

US Air Force MAJ. Frank "Zappa" De Martini, a F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and MAJ. Tom "Bit" Bednarek, a weapons system operator, both from the 334th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC, climb into their aircraft for another mission at the Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

US Air Force MAJ. Frank "Zappa" De Martini, a F-15E Strike Eagle pilot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

A US Navy F-14D Tomcat pilot discusses aircraft performance with maintenance personnel after a mission during the annual air defense exercise

A US Navy F-14D Tomcat pilot discusses aircraft performance with maint...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

An air to air right side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 31, Naval Air Station Miramar, Calif., equipped with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile as it flies a close air support mission during the annual air defense exercise

An air to air right side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Ever on Watch Category: Combat Camera; Portfolio Place: 3rd Place Portfolio Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: SPECIALIST Gutierrez, a U.S. Army Military Policeman, uses his high powered binoculars to watch for approaching vehicles, at a Patriot missile site set up on the Fort Bliss, Texas missile range. The soldiers were participating in Exercise Roving Sands 1997, a joint service, and multinational air defense exercise

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Ever on Watch Cat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT.... More

A close up of two Rapier FSC Surface to Air missiles, part of a air defense system of the 16th Regiment Royal Artillery, Woolwich, UK. There were eight of these systems in the area standing guard during an air defense exercise

A close up of two Rapier FSC Surface to Air missiles, part of a air de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher... More

Soldiers of the 29th Infantry Division practice Air

Soldiers of the 29th Infantry Division practice Air

Soldiers of the 29th Infantry Division practice Air Defense techniques at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait January 19, 2017. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Kelly Gary)

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 416th Bombardment Wing prepares to land. The wing is participating in AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford units the opportunity to practice realistic, low-level overl

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 416th Bombardment Wing prepare...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A military band plays as German troops from SAM Wing 3, Oldenburg, Germany, arrive for participation in the annual air defense exercise. This exercise is the largest held in the free world

A military band plays as German troops from SAM Wing 3, Oldenburg, Ger...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Roving Sands 95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Mar... More

United States Army personnel and German Air Force personnel work hand in hand to off-load German trucks and equipment from the United States Army train at the Roswell Industrial Air Station during the annual air defense exercise. This exercise is the largest air defense exercise held in the free world

United States Army personnel and German Air Force personnel work hand ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Roving Sands 95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Mar... More

A 3/4 right side view of a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston Air Force Base, SC, as it taxis down the ramp after landing at Roswell Industrial Air Center during the annual air defense exercise

A 3/4 right side view of a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Char...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

An air to air right underside view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), Naval Air Station Miramar, Calif., equipped with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile as it flies a close air support mission during the annual air defense exercise

An air to air right underside view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Figh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

An air to air right side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), Naval Air Station Miramar, Calif., as it flies a close air support mission during the annual air defense exercise

An air to air right side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

An air to air right side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31), Naval Air Station Miramar, Calif., as it flies a close air support mission during the annual air defense exercise

An air to air right side view of a US Navy F-14D Tomcat from Fighter S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

Corporal Brenden Malyk, A-GUNNER operator and Corporal John G. Notte III, Team Leader, both with the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Cherry Point, North Carolina, uses a Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control system to locate and lock on to hostile aircraft over the NASA Test Site, New Mexico as part of the largest joint air defense exercise Roving Sands '96

Corporal Brenden Malyk, A-GUNNER operator and Corporal John G. Notte I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '96 Base: Nasa Test Site State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

STAFF Sergeant Allen J. Tetreault (left) an F-16 crew chief with the Air National Guard's 150th Fighter Wing, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico discusses flightline procedures with Australian air force counterparts. The 150th FW is participating in Australia's largest air defense exercise, PITCH BLACK '96 at RAAF bases at Darwin, and Tindal in the Northern Territory and RAAFB Curtin in Western Australia. US forces, including Air Force's F-16 and F-15 fighter, B-52 bombers, KC-10 tankers, C-141 transports and E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft; Marines and Army teamed up with troops from Australia and Singapore during 15 July to 2 August 1996

STAFF Sergeant Allen J. Tetreault (left) an F-16 crew chief with the A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PITCH BLACK '96 Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER Sergeant Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public... More

An informal portrait of STAFF Sergeant Paul Irwin, an F-15 crew chief from the 18th Fighter Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, shows the effects of the Australian heat as he launches his aircraft. He is participating in Australia's largest air defense exercise, PITCH BLACK '96, held at RAAF bases at Darwin, and Tindal in the Northern Territory and RAAFB Curtain in Western Australia. U.S. forces including Air Force F-16 and F-15 fighters, B-52 bombers, KC-10 tankers, C-141 transports and E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft. Marine and Army troops teamed up with troops from Australia and Singapore during 15 July to 2 August 1996.Published in AIRMAN Magazine November 1996.Exact Date ...

An informal portrait of STAFF Sergeant Paul Irwin, an F-15 crew chief ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An informal portrait of Staff Sergeant Paul Irwin, an F-15 crew chief from the 18th Fighter Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, shows... More

A close up of a high resolution radar tracker for the Rapier FSC (Field Standard C) system, part of an air defense system of the 16th Regiment Royal Artillery, Woolwich, UK. There were eight of these systems in the area standing guard during an air defense exercise

A close up of a high resolution radar tracker for the Rapier FSC (Fiel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher... More

An A-7D Corsair II aircraft takes part in a ground attack mission during Amalgam '87, a joint U.S./Canadian air defense exercise. The Corsair is armed with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile

An A-7D Corsair II aircraft takes part in a ground attack mission duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Amalgam '87 Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ed Boyce Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A view from the rear seat of an A-7K Corsair II aircraft of the 150th Tactical Fighter Group as it takes off in tandem with an A-7D during Exercise AMALGAM WARRIOR 88. AMALGAM WARRIOR 88, the largest air defense exercise of the year designed to afford un

A view from the rear seat of an A-7K Corsair II aircraft of the 150th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR 88 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

Look alike fake SCUD missile are mounted above 2 1/2 trucks at a site located near Roswell. The Dud Scuds are to be used in the annual air defense exercise as targets for the blue forces located at Fort Bliss, Texas

Look alike fake SCUD missile are mounted above 2 1/2 trucks at a site ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Ma... More

US Navy LT. Guertin, role playing as a survivor from a simulated F-18 crash, uses a portable global positioning system during the annual air defense exercise

US Navy LT. Guertin, role playing as a survivor from a simulated F-18 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Sea... More

A US Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4), Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., races over the desert of New Mexico to the survivors of a simulated F-18 crash during the annual air defense exercise

A US Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Sea... More

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