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AIRMAN First Class (A1C), Michael Croft, and A1C, Jerry Lucks, USAF, Liquid Fuels Specialists, 92ND Civil Engineers Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA installs a hand pump on the heating fuel container at Camp Airey, during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), CRISIS REACH 01-49

AIRMAN First Class (A1C), Michael Croft, and A1C, Jerry Lucks, USAF, L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 01-49. Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Sean Morgan, USAF, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron, tightens a rope to secure a tent to the ground at Fairchild AFB, Washington. The 92nd participated in an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) CRISIS REACH 01-49. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0304060 or search 010417F7253S004)

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Sean Morgan, USAF, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 01-49 Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Tien Ho and SRA, David Lawhorn, USAF, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA finish setting up ground communications for a radio connection at Camp Airey, during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), CRISIS REACH 01-49

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Tien Ho and SRA, David Lawhorn, USAF, 92nd Securi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 01-49 Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

STAFF SGT. Michael Samaniego (right), 92nd Maintenance Squadron, AIRMAN 1ST Class Eric Bartholomew (center), 92nd Transportation Squadron, and STAFF SGT. Scott Drew (back), 92nd Transportation Squadron, attempt to prevent Anti-American protestors from entering Camp Airey. The event took place during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) CRISIS REACH 01-49 on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington

STAFF SGT. Michael Samaniego (right), 92nd Maintenance Squadron, AIRMA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

In full Close Proximity Fire-Fighting Suit, AIRMAN Zack Wiens, USAF, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron, Firefighter, radios in to main fire engine on the current status of the aircraft simulated cockpit fire, during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Crisis Reach 01-49 on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington

In full Close Proximity Fire-Fighting Suit, AIRMAN Zack Wiens, USAF, 9...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

AIRMAN (AMN), Matt Newbold and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Scott Larsen (background), assigned to the 92ND Civil Engineers Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA, build a shelter for a newly purchased boiler at Camp Airey, during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), CRISIS REACH 01-49

AIRMAN (AMN), Matt Newbold and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Scott Larsen (ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 01-49 Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSgt) Larra Erwin, SSgt Phil Wunkleman, SENIOR AIRMAN Joe Poplar, AIRMAN (AMN) Erik Waldrod, AMN Kyle Dos, of the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron, prepare to clear out a smoke filled cockpit during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) EXERCISE CRISIS REACH 01-49, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Members are wearing aluminized turnout gear or Crash/Fire/Rescue Suit (CFR) and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Gear is used by fire fighters in high heat applications

STAFF Sergeant (SSgt) Larra Erwin, SSgt Phil Wunkleman, SENIOR AIRMAN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 01-49 Base: Airway Heights State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command S... More

US Navy AIRMAN Apprentice Mike Mullen washes the suds off of the wing of an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) on the flight deck of USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75)

US Navy AIRMAN Apprentice Mike Mullen washes the suds off of the wing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Audrey L. Robards, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Josh Walker from the 823rd Red Horse Squadron, Hurlbert Field, Florida, nails down a roof truss during the construction of the Las Palmas School, Paraguay, Exercise NEW HORIZONS. Combined Task Force Guarani Springs conducts engineer and medical operations in Paraguay enabling joint training. The task force will renovate, construct and improve the infrastructure of four schools, four water wells, two medical clinics, and conduct multiple Medical Readiness Training Exercises (MEDRETES), and Veterinarian Readiness Training Exercises (VETRETES) as agreed to by the government of Paraguay

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Josh Walker from the 823rd Red Horse S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZONS Base: Las Palmas Country: Paraguay (PRY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Maritza Fernandez, USAF Release Status: Re... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Kwang Kim, Electrician from the 823rd Red Horse Squadron, Hurlbert Field, Florida, wires a light fixture for the new clinic at Tadeo, Paraguay, during Exercise NEW HORIZONS. Combined Task Force Guarani Springs conducts engineer and medical operations in Paraguay, enabling joint training. The task force will renovate, construct and improve the infrastructure of four schools, four water wells, two medical clinics, and conduct multiple Medical Readiness Training Exercises (MEDRETES), and Veterinarian Readiness Training Exercises (VETRETES) as agreed to by the government of Paraguay

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Kwang Kim, Electrician from the 823rd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZONS Base: Tadeo Country: Paraguay (PRY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Maritza Fernandez, USAF Release Status: Release... More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jose Fuentes Aguilar (foreground) and US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Levi Thomas (background) nail decking into place during the construction of the Tadeo Clinic, Paraguay, Exercise NEW HORIZONS. Combined Task Force Guarani Springs conducts engineer and medical operations in Paraguay , enabling joint training. The task force will renovate, construct and improve the infrastructure of four schools, four water wells, two medical clinics, and conduct multiple Medical Readiness Training Exercises (MEDRETES), and Veterinarian Readiness Training Exercises (VETRETES) as agreed to by the government of Paraguay

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jose Fuentes Aguilar (foreground) and U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZONS Base: Tadeo Country: Paraguay (PRY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Maritza Fernandez, USAF Release Status: Release... More

A 28th Medical Group member applies first aid to SENIOR AIRMAN Kauppila during a wing exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. The exercise is part of the 28th Bomb Wing's preparation for its upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). Both are dressed Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, including the MCU-2/P protective mask

A 28th Medical Group member applies first aid to SENIOR AIRMAN Kauppil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

US Navy AIRMAN Keith Lough prepares to raise the Stars and Stripes as USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) enters the harbor of Marmaris, Turkey, while the crew prepares for four days of liberty in the area. Truman is on its maiden deployment and is scheduled to return to its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia

US Navy AIRMAN Keith Lough prepares to raise the Stars and Stripes as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Ryan A. Davis, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force, Colorado, pressurize the M2A Burner unit at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, during a lull in the chef safety competition for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork...

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), from the 21st Space Wing, Pe... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class James Sheeder from the 494th Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, signals aircrew for "chocks out". The F-15 Eagle aircraft has a two-person crew, the pilot, Lieutenant Colonel James Jay Silvia and a weapons systems officer, and Captain Adrian Clarke, both from the 494th Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class James Sheeder from the 494th Fighter S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joanna E. Reihle, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Brent Gagnon, 51st Security Forces Squadron, prepares to fire a 9mm pistol during a small arms firing competition in support of national police week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Brent Gagnon, 51st Security Forces Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, hosted a Recruiting Exposition on Armed Forces Day. Members of the 127th Wing Squadrons showed their Employers and guests who are interested in joining the Air National Guard, what their jobs are all about. US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Slayden talks with a guest who is interested in joining the Air National Guard

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, hosted a Recruiting Expos...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Selfridge Air Natl Guard Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Glenn Wilkewitz, USAF Rel... More

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, hosted a Recruiting Exposition on Armed Forces Day. Members of the 127th Wing Squadrons showed their Employers and guests who are interested in joining the Air National Guard, what their jobs are all about. US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Soda explains the work he does in making bombs

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, hosted a Recruiting Expos...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Selfridge Air Natl Guard Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Glenn Wilkewitz, USAF Rel... More

Captain (CAPT) Sushil Ramrakha, USAF, a KC-135R Stratotanker pilot, and AIRMAN 1ST Class Fausto Olivo, USAF, (right), KC-135R crewchief, perform pre-flight aircraft checks before a refueling mission over the Adriatic Sea. CAPT Ramrakha and about 20 other aircrew members and maintenance personnel are deployed from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, to the 16th Expeditionary Operations Group, a small US detachment located on this French air base. The McConnell active duty personnel join the primarily Air National Guard flying and maintenance operations here. The group flies aerial refueling missions in support of NATO Operation JOINT FORGE, refueling US and NATO aircraft, patrolling the ...

Captain (CAPT) Sushil Ramrakha, USAF, a KC-135R Stratotanker pilot, an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Captain (CAPT) Sushil Ramrakha, USAF, a KC-135R Stratotanker pilot, and Airman 1st Class Fausto Olivo, USAF, (right), KC-135R c... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Tim Bhan of the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, Combat Mobility Flight, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, prepares a hardened shelter with sandbags during the Inspector General Exercise 01-03A at the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, Savannah, Georgia

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Tim Bhan of the 62nd Aerial Port Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Crtc Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Kenneth W. ... More

US Air Force AIRMAN Coles and US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Lovins from the 4th SVS serve morning breakfast at the dining tent. This is in support of the 4th Fighter Wing Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise

US Air Force AIRMAN Coles and US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Lovins from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Goldsboro State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Raheem Moore, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

127th Communications flight personnel, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, deployed to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, work together to install 29 miles of LAN cable to connect 250 computers to the bases computer network. In addition they will be connecting 9,500 feet of fiber optic cable to the bases existing computer network. Here, US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ken Slayden connects a cable for the fiber optic cable install

127th Communications flight personnel, Selfridge Air National Guard Ba...

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: SSGT Mike Kenner, USAF Release Status... More

STAFF Sergeant Mike Chrivia and AIRMAN First Class Scott Sorensoen, both Airfield Managers with the 48th Operational Support Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, United Kingdom check the aircraft resisting cables on the RAF Lakenheath runway. Part of there duties is to check the runway for possible hazards on the flightline that might cause damage to the aircraft

STAFF Sergeant Mike Chrivia and AIRMAN First Class Scott Sorensoen, bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: 48th Fighter Wing, USAFE Scene Camera Operat... More

STAFF Sergeant. Tasheka Morrow (left) and AIRMAN Darek Hart, stock new supplies in the 48th Medical Group Supply warehouse, at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Both are medical materials technicians with the 48th Medical Support Squadron. Part of their duties is to order and receive new medical and dental supplies for the 48th Medical Group

STAFF Sergeant. Tasheka Morrow (left) and AIRMAN Darek Hart, stock new...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: 48th Medical Group Scene Camera Operator: TS... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Ed Wells, 23rd Fighter Squadron, runs for cover at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, during a Phase II Local Salty Nation exercise. Spangdahlem personnel participated in a Phase I at the beginning of the week followed up by a Phase II in preparation for a Phase I Operational Readiness Inspection and a NATO Tactical Evaluation

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Ed Wells, 23rd Fighter Squadron, runs ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Timothy Cook, USAF Release Status: ... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Sherri Barter, 31st Maintenance Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) on oil samples with an atomic emmission spectrometer which helps detect possible impending engine problems at Malacky Air Base, Republic of Slovakia. The 555th Fighter Squadron deployed to Slovakia with 220 personnel from Aviano, Air Base, Italy to take part in weapons training

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Sherri Barter, 31st Maintenance Squadron, A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malacky Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

A traditional ribbon cutting for the 228 new Castle Terrace residences, is performed by the 60th Air Mobility Wing Commander, Brigadier General Thomas P. Kane (second from left). Also present are representatives from the Hunt Corporation, the U.S. Navy's Engineering Field Activities West, the housing office, the 60th Civil Engineering Commander Willie Dean, AIRMAN First Class Quentin Perez, his wife Kathelyn and daughter Kissaya Gonzalez

A traditional ribbon cutting for the 228 new Castle Terrace residences...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: Krist... More

STAFF Sergeant Mack Alf and SENIOR AIRMAN Jeremy Freeman, from the 31st Munitions Squadron Camp Darby, Italy, puts an engine into a 6K forklift. 31st Munitions Squadron is a 129-person, Geographically Separated Unit (GSU), assigned to the 31st Logistics Group, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, Italy. The 31st Munitions Squadron (31 MUNS) operates on US Army installation, Camp Darby, Italy, which is located approximately 280 miles southwest of Aviano AB. 31st MUNS are responsible for USAFE's largest and most dispersed conventional munitions stockpile, providing a unique capability to globally distribute munitions using air, sea, over-the-road and rail transportation

STAFF Sergeant Mack Alf and SENIOR AIRMAN Jeremy Freeman, from the 31s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Camp Darby, Italy Base: Camp Darby, Livorno State: Toscana Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: 31st Fighter Wing... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Michael Squyers, from the 31st RED HORSE Flight, Camp Darby, Italy, takes off rust from a crane hood track system. The 31st RED HORSE Flight provides a highly mobile civil engineer response force to support contingency and special operations worldwide. The primary mission is to set-up field and contingency operations to support large-scale missions. Activities include heavy damage repair, barebase development and heavy engineering operations. The 31st RED HORSE Flight possess special capabilities, such as water-well drilling, explosive demolition, quarry operations, concrete mobile operations, material testing, expedient facility erection, and concrete and asphalt paving

SENIOR AIRMAN Michael Squyers, from the 31st RED HORSE Flight, Camp Da...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Darby, Livorno State: Toscana Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dennis Henry Release Status... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Ken Tockey, an air transportation specialists from the 374th Transportation Squadron/ Combat Mobility Element (CME), Yokota Air Base, Japan (AFPN), inspect a 26-foot high velocity parachute for wear and tear prior to an airdrop mission here. These parachutes are used for Pacific Air Force unilateral container delivery system airdrop training. The CME won the Best Combat Readiness Unit in the Air Force for the year 2000

SENIOR AIRMAN Ken Tockey, an air transportation specialists from the 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Air Traffic Control Journeyman, SENIOR AIRMAN Jeffery Forgey of the 86th Operation Support Squadron adjusts the frequency on a radar module at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

Air Traffic Control Journeyman, SENIOR AIRMAN Jeffery Forgey of the 86...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Recruiting Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: US... More

Ground Radio Maintenance Journeyman, SENIOR AIRMAN Jesse Jeffers of the 86th Communications Squadron repairs a Ultra High Frequency Amplitude Modulated Transmitter at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

Ground Radio Maintenance Journeyman, SENIOR AIRMAN Jesse Jeffers of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Recruiting Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: US... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tonya Smedes, USAF, and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Roger Bullington, USAF, 5th Communications Squadron, check the Land Mobile Radio Antenna for damage, on top of Bldg 1085 during PRAIRIE KNIGHT 01-03 at Minot AFB

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tonya Smedes, USAF, and AIRMAN First Class (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PRAIRIE KNIGHT 01-03 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Brandon Hinton, a dog handler from the 100th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, poses with his 4-year old patrol dog, War, at the entrance of the obstacle tunnel. Hinton and War participated at the dog handler's obstacle course during the 1ST Inter-Service United Kingdom K-9 Trails held at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. The competition was held between dog handlers from the Royal Air Force Police Dog Section out of RAF Marham, 100th Security Forces Squadron out of RAF Mildenhall and 48th Security Forces Squadron out RAF Lakenheath

SENIOR AIRMAN Brandon Hinton, a dog handler from the 100th Security Fo...

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: TSGT Paul R. Ca... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SrA) Tanya M. Brown 51st Mission Support Squadron (MSS) tries the hat dance during the performance of the Seoul Performing Arts Company at Osan Air Base, Republic of South Korea. In combined celebration of America's Independence Day and the 40th anniversary of the Republic of Korea Air Force Operations Command, the Seoul Performing Arts Company performed for the Osan Air base community. The show featured fan dances, traditional dances, percussion instruments, musicals and more. Supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Seoul Performing Arts Company has played an active role in bringing the uniqueness of Korean culture and arts to the rest of the world. The group...

SENIOR AIRMAN (SrA) Tanya M. Brown 51st Mission Support Squadron (MSS)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Senior Airman (SrA) Tanya M. Brown 51st Mission Support Squadron (MSS) tries the hat dance during the performance of the Seoul ... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Bracero, 31st SFS, Aviano AB, Italy, applies camo just prior to deploying to the field on day 4 of his Ground Combat Skills training, a week long training regiment consisting of 3 days of classroom work and 2 days in the field. Trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills.USAF PHOTO by TSgt Dave Ahlschwede

AIRMAN 1ST Class Bracero, 31st SFS, Aviano AB, Italy, applies camo jus...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel... More

AIRMAN First Class Daniel Healy, 89th Civil Engineering Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, tramples through mud in a field tactics training class during Phoenix Readiness

AIRMAN First Class Daniel Healy, 89th Civil Engineering Squadron, Andr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby Release Status: Released ... More

AIRMAN First Class Laliejane Cariaso, a Fitness Center SPECIALIST with the 319th Services Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, learns how to apply camouflage makeup prior to tactics training, during Phoenix Readiness

AIRMAN First Class Laliejane Cariaso, a Fitness Center SPECIALIST with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Steven M. Turner Release Status: Released to... More

Major Robert Black 51FW/JAG, and SENIOR AIRMAN April Harris were beaten by terrorist, the penalty for being the highest and lowest ranking, to prove to the rest of the hostages that they meant business during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

Major Robert Black 51FW/JAG, and SENIOR AIRMAN April Harris were beate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT ... More

STAFF Sergeant Michael Fairbanks and SENIOR AIRMAN Aaron Hoeffling, 36th Fighter Squadron Weapons, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, detach a AIM 120 Air to Air missile from an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

STAFF Sergeant Michael Fairbanks and SENIOR AIRMAN Aaron Hoeffling, 36...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY MIDNIGHT Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Wilbert Jones, USAF, and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Kheino Phidd, USAF, 8TH Medical Group provide medical attention to SRA Kim Augustines, USAF, 8TH Communications Squadron during a mass casualty exercise at Kunsan AB, Korea

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Wilbert Jones, USAF, and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison, USAF Release St... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Albert Weaver 51st MXS allows a tractor trailer of bomb parts access to the bomb yard during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

SENIOR AIRMAN Albert Weaver 51st MXS allows a tractor trailer of bomb ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRRE/CERE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT ... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Jeff Schmidt, USAF, 8TH Communications Squadron, armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, performs a Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) sweep inside the perimeter of the Network Control Center after a simulated mortar attack during exercise "Beverly Bulldog" at Kunsan AB, Korea

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Jeff Schmidt, USAF, 8TH Communications Squadron, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

AIRMAN First Class George Zillman, USAF, 55th Maintenance Squadron, briefs 38th Reconnaissance Squadron members, at the Mobility Processing Center during the Operational Readiness Exercise at Offutt AFB. The units are training in preparation for an upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)

AIRMAN First Class George Zillman, USAF, 55th Maintenance Squadron, br...

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

In MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), and his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle at the ready, SENIOR AIRMAN Joseph Mattox, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes cover by an abandoned building while members of his fire team advance to clear the building. As part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training, the mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

In MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), and his Colt 5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel... More

Ready for the Fuels and Tire Changing event, from left to right, STAFF Sergeants Jason Arindain, Jerry Woiton, SENIOR AIRMAN Tre Norris, and AIRMAN First Class Jason Carbonneau, all Petroleum, Oil, and Fuel Specialists, with the 48th Supply Squadron

Ready for the Fuels and Tire Changing event, from left to right, STAFF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AIRMAN 1ST... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jad Auon, Air Transportation SPECIALIST, 86th Contingency Response Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, assembles a tent at the airfield in Accra, Ghana, Operation FOCUS RELIEF

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jad Auon, Air Transportation SPECIALI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOCUS RELIEF Base: Accra Country: Ghana (GHA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamela Farlin, US... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Dearl R. Stevens, a crew chief, 555th Fighter Squadron, marshals an F-16CG Fighting Falcon during Exercise LOCAL SALTY NATION, Aviano Air Base, Italy

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Dearl R. Stevens, a crew chief, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LOCAL SALTY NATION Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camer... More

US Air Force Captain (CPT) Kris Caple (right) and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Elizebeth Orr (left), 55th Medical Operations Squadron, treat a civilian, Lauren Boyer, who volunteered to be a casualty during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE). The exercise tested emergency teams ability to respond to an aircraft accident during an air show, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska

US Air Force Captain (CPT) Kris Caple (right) and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) ...

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

AIRMAN First Class Jason Jacobs, on his knee, and SENIOR AIRMAN Julio Figueroa from the 52nd Security Forces Squadron guard STAFF Sergeant James Blakely a 23rd Fighter Squadron Crew CHIEF, and volunteer bad guy during a security test at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany

AIRMAN First Class Jason Jacobs, on his knee, and SENIOR AIRMAN Julio ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jo... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rafael Marrero-Rivera, from the 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, carefully utilizes a compass to align a SATCOM satellite transmitter/receiver during set up at the initial site in Lemvig, Denmark TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY 2001

SENIOR AIRMAN Rafael Marrero-Rivera, from the 603rd Air Control Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY 2001 Base: Lemvig Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: T... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Toby Scott, Fire Fighter, 305th Civil Engineering Squadron, uses the Hurst Cutter to pry open a car door during a "Vehicle Extraction" training exercise at McGuire AFB, New Jersey (NJ)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Toby Scott, Fire Fighter, 305t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command Scene Came... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Michael Zedro, Fire Fighter, 305th Civil Engineering Squadron, begins a "Dashboard Roll" utilizing a 60-inch push ram during a "Vehicle Extraction" training exercise at McGuire AFB, New Jersey (NJ). The ram exerts force to roll the dashboard off a victim trapped in a car

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Michael Zedro, Fire Fighter, 305th Ci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command Scene Came... More

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Christi Hayburn climbs up onto the running board of a convoying M-939 A2 5 ton truck to show SENIOR AIRMAN Daxton Newberry where to station his equipment at a main site near Tranum, Denmark, during TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY 2001

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Christi Hayburn climbs up onto the running boar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONRY 2001. Base: Tranum Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: ... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jeffrey Merrick (foreground) and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Franklin Conrey, 492nd Fighter Squadron, use an MJ-1B weapons loader to transport a GBU-12 Precision Guided Bomb, after downloading it from a 48th Fighter Wing, F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jeffrey Merrick (foreground) a...

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: SRA Joanna E. R... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Chad Burton, Maintenance Controller, 100th Communications Squadron, makes an entry in a log book, Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Chad Burton, Maintenance Controller, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Carly S. Burke, USAF Release S... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Nick Masi, 39th Security Forces Squadron, sites his target, as he readies to fire his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle in preparation for the US Air Forces in Europe Defender Challenge. Areas of training for the Defender Challenge include tactics, fitness and weapons. Training took place at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

SENIOR AIRMAN Nick Masi, 39th Security Forces Squadron, sites his targ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tanaya M. Harms, USAF Release Status:... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Eric Westad, 39th Security Forces Squadron, augmentee responds, with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, to a Security Forces alarm. The heighten measures were taken after Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, implemented an increased security posture following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

SENIOR AIRMAN Eric Westad, 39th Security Forces Squadron, augmentee re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

An AIRMAN from the US Air Force (USAF) 51st Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) connects power wires which provides cooling to the pet kennel, during the Non-Combatants Evacuation Operation (NEO) exercise at Osan AB, Republic of Korea (ROK)

An AIRMAN from the US Air Force (USAF) 51st Civil Engineering Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT George Thompson, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Prior to allowing entry, SENIOR AIRMAN Aaron Bowman, 39th Security Forces Squadron augmentee, checks identifications cards at a security check point after Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, implemented increased security postures following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

Prior to allowing entry, SENIOR AIRMAN Aaron Bowman, 39th Security For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: ... More

AIRMAN First Class Lisa Grealish, USAF, 568th Security Forces, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, checks the identification of personnel in the M35 "deuce and a-half" truck. All vehicles and personnel are subject to a through check and search before access to the base. Force protection measures increased worldwide due to recent terrorist attacks against the United States, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

AIRMAN First Class Lisa Grealish, USAF, 568th Security Forces, Ramstei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamel... More

US Navy (USN) SENIOR CHIEF PETTY Officer (SCPO) Paul J. Fitz-Randolph (left) and USN Captain (CPT) Thomas A. Hejl, Commanding Officer, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), cut the grand opening cake in celebration of the opening of the recently renovated Command Retention Center, aboard ship. USS Kitty Hawk operates out of Yokosuka Navel Base, Japan, and is the world's only permanently forward deployed aircraft carrier. Official Navy PHOTO by Photographer's Mate AIRMAN Ronald Gutridge

US Navy (USN) SENIOR CHIEF PETTY Officer (SCPO) Paul J. Fitz-Randolph ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Ronald Gutridge, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

On the flightdeck of the KC-135, AIRMAN First Class Katherine B. Shoemake, USAF, boom operator, 351st Air Refueling Squadron, performs a quick inspection on her oxygen mask, to her left, to ensure she has proper flow before taking off for a training mission. The mask at the upper right is an in flight emergency quick don oxygen mask

On the flightdeck of the KC-135, AIRMAN First Class Katherine B. Shoem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rasheen A. Douglas, USAF Relea... More

On increased alert, SENIOR AIRMAN Kevin Gallagher, USAF, 100th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK, with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 at the ready, employs proper security procedures for personnel leaving the base. The base is now operating in a Force Protection Condition in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on the morning of 11 September 2001

On increased alert, SENIOR AIRMAN Kevin Gallagher, USAF, 100th Securit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Carly S. Burke, USAF Release ... More

22nd Fighter Squadron Members, AIRMAN First Class Ian M. Griffin-Inbales, USAF, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Thomas R. Kietar and SSGT Joseph Armijo (at the end of the line) take a break and enjoy the free coffee delivered by MASTER Sergeant Micheal Kirsch (second from right) via the "Snack Wagon". First Sergeants of different squadrons rotate schedules and personally deliver snacks and drinks to troops around the base donated by different vendors from the commissary. The First Sergeants found that the front line troops greatly appreciate this service and improves the general morale

22nd Fighter Squadron Members, AIRMAN First Class Ian M. Griffin-Inbal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Danielle Avery-Hull, USAF, (right), a Postal Clerk with the 786 Communications Squadron on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, checks the Identification of Ms Cathy Hayes before issuing mail

SENIOR AIRMAN Danielle Avery-Hull, USAF, (right), a Postal Clerk with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Latoni... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Jermaine Cathcart, USAF, postal clerk, 786 Communications Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, receives a bag of mail at the Kapaun Air Station Post Office. This is the first shipment of the mail since the terrorist act in the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

SENIOR AIRMAN Jermaine Cathcart, USAF, postal clerk, 786 Communication...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jocel... More

Weather specialist, SENIOR AIRMAN Casey Gibbons, USAF, 31st Operations Support Squadron, Weather Flight, Aviano Air Base, Italy, completes a visual inspection of the sky and checks recent precipitation levels from the rain gauge

Weather specialist, SENIOR AIRMAN Casey Gibbons, USAF, 31st Operations...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL CAPTURE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Op... More

AIRMAN Heather Poland, USAF, Individual Equipment Unit (IEU) clerk, 48th Supply Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, stocks cold weather gear in the equipment warehouse. The IEU unit processes and sorts over 50 items on a daily basis

AIRMAN Heather Poland, USAF, Individual Equipment Unit (IEU) clerk, 48...

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: SSGT Tony R. To... More

Parked inside a hardened shelter, an F-15E Strike Eagle is refueled by SENIOR AIRMAN Roderick Farris, USAF, a fuels distribution specialist, 48th Supply Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, using an R11 Refueler truck

Parked inside a hardened shelter, an F-15E Strike Eagle is refueled by...

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: SRA James L. Ha... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Steven Perkins, USAF, 86th Transportation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, performs minor maintenance on a vehicle engine

SENIOR AIRMAN Steven Perkins, USAF, 86th Transportation Squadron, Rams...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Latoni... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Donna Williams (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN (SA) Frances Wright, from the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Band, energetically sing a duet at the Stars and Stripes Forever Memorial Service, held in the Sakura Shell amphitheater on Yokota Air Base, Japan. The service was for those who lost their lives in the September 11th suicide plane attacks in the United States

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Donna Williams (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN (SA) Fra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joann S. Makinano, USAF Release Status: Release... More

On the flightline a security policeman, armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, from the117th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), 117th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Birmingham, Alabama Air National Guard, checks the line badge of an airman at the Entry Control Point (ECP) during Operation NOBLE EAGLE

On the flightline a security policeman, armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Birmingham State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Sce... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Roger Rose, USAF, 2nd Communications Squadron, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, loads a crate of personal baggage for personnel deploying in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Roger Rose, USAF, 2nd Communications Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Co... More

STAFF Sergeant Robert Furbush, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Fields, USAF, 39th Wing Honor Guard members, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, retire the American flag. The flag was flown at half-staff since September 11, 2001 as a sign of respect for those lost in the recent terrorist attack. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. Starting Sept. 22, 2001 the flag will be displayed at full staff

STAFF Sergeant Robert Furbush, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn M. Bolen, USAF Release Status: R... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Cook, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Fields, USAF, 39th Wing Honor Guard members, prepare to hoist the American flag to the top from half-staff before lowering it during a retreat ceremony, September 21, 2001, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The flag was flown at half-staff since September 11, 2001 to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks on the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the...

SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Cook, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Field...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Cook, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Fields, USAF, 39th Wing Honor Guard members, prepare to hoist t... More

133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Dan Colon, 133 Communications Flight, inspects incoming mail before it is brought on base for distribution

133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minneapolis-St Paul Iap/Ars State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Activated in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Brian Lakes (left), STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Christopher Willden, and SRA Cory Rudy, Traditional Guardsmen, 151st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), begin the mobility processing line at the Utah Air National Guard

Activated in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Salt Lake City Iap State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jerry Achan, USAF, 12th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), mans a machine gun nest with a FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), to provide backup protection for a gate at Randolph AFB, Texas. Armed with a 5.56 mm M16A1 rifle a 12th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) member conducts a 100 percent ID check at Randolph AFB, Texas, as part of heightened security measures. Heighten security at Randolph AFB began shortly after terrorists hijacked commercial jetliners and crashing them into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jerry Achan, USAF, 12th Security Forces Squadron (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: David L. Terry, CIV, USAF Release Statu... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Abraham Velasco, USAF, with an M1903 Springfield rifle at shoulder arms, leads the 129th Rescue Wings Honor Guard in presenting the nations colors during a memorial ceremony held for the victims of the terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center (WTC) and the Pentagon. The ceremony held at Moffett Federal Airfield, home of the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, and NASAs Ames Research Center

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Abraham Velasco, USAF, with an M1903 Springfield r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moffett Federal Air Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 129th Rescue Wing, ANG Scene... More

Surrounded by concrete barricades, entry deterrent signs, and police crossing tape, with "God Bless America" displayed on the overhead marquee, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Sean Judy, USAF, 138th Security Police Squadron (SFS), 138th Fighter Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard Base, Tulsa, stands guard at the bases main gate

Surrounded by concrete barricades, entry deterrent signs, and police c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tulsa International Airport State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator: M... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SA) Hashim Haskins, an F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief guides Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Kurt Neubauer in, as he completes his 3000 flying hours in F-16 fighter

SENIOR AIRMAN (SA) Hashim Haskins, an F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Hart Jr. USA... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Tashina Wright, USAF, 107th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Security Forces Squadron (SFS) gives her brother a goodbye hug before deployment to Andrews AFB, Maryland, in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Tashina Wright, USAF, 107th Air Refueling Wing (AR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Niagara Falls State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Den... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Tim Smith, USAF, 375th Logistics Support Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, South Carolina, rolls up the refueling hose into the R-11 fuel truck after refueling a C-17 at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The C-17A returned from delivering troops and cargo to forward locations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Tim Smith, USAF, 375th Logistics Support Squadron,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

From the ramp at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Channa Johnson, USAF, videographer, 786th Communications Squadron (CS), Ramstein AB, Germany, shoots a C-17A Globemaster III landing. SRA Johnson deployed to Sigonella to document airfield and Air Force operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

From the ramp at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, SENIOR AIRMAN (SR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF), SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Gaylon Hoebelheinrich, Crew CHIEF, 93rd Fighter Squadron, prepares to launch an USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft, armed with AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-air Missiles, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, for a mission in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF), SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Gaylon Hoebelheinrich, Crew C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

With the work continuing on into the night, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Terry, AIRMAN First Class Sean, and SRA Danny, all from the 366th Air Expeditionary Group Communications Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, set up a light-all unit for night time operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

With the work continuing on into the night, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Terry,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tiffany Page, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ronnie Brickey, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Apprentice, 48th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), operates the MK III RONS Robotics system. The MK III RONS Robotics system is an all-terrain, tracked vehicle with manipulator arm and cameras. It is deployed for remote investigation, handling, and disposal of explosive materials

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ronnie Brickey, Explosive...

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: SSGT Tony R. To... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Channa Johnson, US Air Force (USAF), videographer, 786th Communications Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, documents dawn takeoffs at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

SENIOR AIRMAN Channa Johnson, US Air Force (USAF), videographer, 786th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

Technical Sergeant Glenn Holly, US Air Force (USAF), (left), 62nd Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS), McChord AFB, Washington, and SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Justus, USAF, 436th AGS Dover AFB, prepare to change out a tire on the main landing gear of a C-5A Galaxy at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Technical Sergeant Glenn Holly, US Air Force (USAF), (left), 62nd Airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), John Northcutt (center), USAF, Exercise Evaluator with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron questions SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Joseph Deslauriers (left) and SSGT Paul Williams both USAF, 51 Civil Engineers Squadron, on an exercise scenario, during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), John Northcutt (center), USAF, Exercise Evaluat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Johnny Saldivar, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Dzeidzic, 568th Security Forces Squadron, meets some the New England Patriots cheerleaders backstage during the"Citizen Patriot Tour"2001 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Dzeidzic, 568th Security Forces Squadron, meets ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jocelyn M. Boussard, USAF Release Stat... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C), William Lacy, USAF, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire Department puts a fire hose away after a fire drill during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

AIRMAN First Class (A1C), William Lacy, USAF, 51st Civil Engineer Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Samantha J. Shieh, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Cynthia Conteras, USAF, an Entry Controller, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, directs a vehicle over the Under Carriage Surveillance System (UCSS) at the Entry Control Point (ECP) to Aviano AB. The UCSS is an advanced camera system used to detect suspicious devices under vehicles. It is in use during the heightened awareness of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM continues

SENIOR AIRMAN Cynthia Conteras, USAF, an Entry Controller, 31st Securi...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Chris Wright, USAF, 25th Fighter Squadron, Crew CHIEF, dressed in Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear preps a LAU-131 rocket pod during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Chris Wright, USAF, 25th Fighter Squadron, Crew C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Chenzira Mallory, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Duriel Smith, a Benchstock Clerk with the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing, opens a package received in supply for distribution. The 192nd FW is located just outside of Richmond at Byrd Field in Sandston, Virginia

SENIOR AIRMAN Duriel Smith, a Benchstock Clerk with the Virginia Air N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Vikki Bruemmer, US Air Force (USAF), loadmaster, 17th Airlift Squadron, Charleston AFB, South Carolina, directs a K-loader at the back of the C-17A Globemaster III at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Sicily. Air Force members deployed to NAS Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

SENIOR AIRMAN Vikki Bruemmer, US Air Force (USAF), loadmaster, 17th Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

Happy Halloween! October 31st and SENIOR AIRMAN Garth Horton, USAF, crewchief, 437th Aircraft Generation Squadron, Charleston AFB, South Carolina, gets in the spirit as he marshals out an aircraft at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily. Air Force members are deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Happy Halloween! October 31st and SENIOR AIRMAN Garth Horton, USAF, cr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

AIRMAN Jacob Zangerle, USAF, fuels specialist, 436th Supply Squadron, Dover AFB, Delaware, mans his R-11 fuel truck as he refuels a C-17A Globemaster III at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily. Air Force members are deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

AIRMAN Jacob Zangerle, USAF, fuels specialist, 436th Supply Squadron, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

AIRMAN (AMN) Justin Brock, with the 366th Explosive Munitions Squadron (EMS), from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, sights the front section of a GBU-12 500-pound laser guided bomb during assembly

AIRMAN (AMN) Justin Brock, with the 366th Explosive Munitions Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Southwest Asia Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Rel... More

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