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A left front view of a C-141 aircraft from the 60th Air Wing, Travis AFB, California. The aircraft will deploy a US Central Command Team from MacDill AFB, Florida, to Southwest Asia (SWA)

A left front view of a C-141 aircraft from the 60th Air Wing, Travis A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VIGILANT WARRIOR Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Major GEN. Carl F. Franklin (Left), the Joint Task Force, Southwest Asia Commander, greets Brigadier GEN. William R. Looney II (Right), the 1ST Fighter Wing commander and the Air Power Expeditionary Force commander at Azaraq Air Base, Jordan, after he arrived in his F-15C Strike Eagle Aircraft. An ancillary mission of the Force is to assist US Air Force and other multinational forces operating in Saudi Arabia and other nearby countries patrol the no-fly zone over southern Iraq

Major GEN. Carl F. Franklin (Left), the Joint Task Force, Southwest As...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR POWER EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Base: Azraq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Paul R. Caron Release ... More

An overall view of the north side of the building that was severely bomb damaged in the Khobar Towers complex. The explosion of a fuel truck set off by terrorists at 2:55 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 25, 1996, outside the northern fence of the Khobar Towers complex near King Abdul Aziz Air Base, killed 19 and injured over 260. The facility housed U.S. service members and served as the headquarters for the 4404th Wing (Provisional), Southwest Asia

An overall view of the north side of the building that was severely bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Dhahran Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sean Worrell Release Status: Released to... More

US Navy Boatswain's Mate Second Class John R. DesChamps Jr. loads machinery onto the Landing Dock Ship, USS OAK HILL (LSD 51) with the ship's crane while preparing for departure from a Kuwaiti port. The ship is in Kuwait as part of an Southwest Asia build-up of forces in response to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

US Navy Boatswain's Mate Second Class John R. DesChamps Jr. loads mach...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Two US Marines draw their 9mm pistols to cover a hatch opening (Not shown) during a security drill on the Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). The Marines are part of the ship's security force while it is deployed to the Persian Gulf for the Southwest Asia build-up

Two US Marines draw their 9mm pistols to cover a hatch opening (Not sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Charles Neff, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

US Navy Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN Jose Garcia, from Weapons department, inspects the inside of a 500 pound bomb before putting in its nose piece and sending it up to the flight deck of the Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier, USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). The ship is deployed to the Persian Gulf as part of Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN Jose Garcia, from Weapons departme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Charles Neff, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

US Navy Damage Controlman 1ST Class (Surface Warfare) John T. Brown, Landing Signal Enlisted, directs a US Navy HH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, with a sling load of cargo, toward the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer, USS JOHN S. McCAIN (DDG 56). The AEGIS destroyer is deployed to the Persian Gulf while conducting Maritime Interception Operations in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Damage Controlman 1ST Class (Surface Warfare) John T. Brown, L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SWA Buildup Base: USS John S. Mccain (DDG 56) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw) Gloria J. Barry, USN Release Status: Released t... More

US Navy GUNNER's Mate Missles Second Class Sam Burton, displays a clear and bright fuel sample to the pilot of a US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter, as the Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer, USS JOHN S. McCAIN (DDG 56), serves as a ready Helicopter Refueling Deck while conducting Maritime Interception Operations in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy GUNNER's Mate Missles Second Class Sam Burton, displays a clea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John S. Mccain (DDG 56) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gloria J. Barry, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

An F/A-18 Hornet launches past sailors on the flight deck of USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) while underway in the Arabian Sea. The ship is in to the area as part of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapon's inspections

An F/A-18 Hornet launches past sailors on the flight deck of USS GEORG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Viano Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An F/A-18 Hornet launches past the flight-deck island of USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) while underway in the Arabian Sea. The ship is in to the area as part of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapon's inspections

An F/A-18 Hornet launches past the flight-deck island of USS GEORGE WA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Viano Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Navy Sailor stands at the end of a pier in Manama, Bahrain to prepare for the arrival of Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS TARAWA (LHA 1), and its escort ships (Not Shown). The ARG (Amphibious Ready Group) is in the Persian Gulf as part of the Southwest Asia buildup

A U.S. Navy Sailor stands at the end of a pier in Manama, Bahrain to p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Manama Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Major Command Shown: 980311-N-1717N-001 Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Charles Neff, USN Release Status: Release... More

A Royal Australian Boeing 707 does a fly-by, flanked by British Royal Navy FA2 Sea Harriers from the Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6) (Not shown). The British and Australian forces are operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A Royal Australian Boeing 707 does a fly-by, flanked by British Royal ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHC Alexander C. Hicks, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A British Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier takes off from the flight deck of Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6). The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier takes off from the flight deck o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

(left to right) British Royal Navy Officer Candidates Danny Boswell, Trish Kohn, and Andy Smith sharpen their fire fighting abilities during a drill on the Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F 98), while on station in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

(left to right) British Royal Navy Officer Candidates Danny Boswell, T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Conventry (F 98) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A US Navy SEAL carefully guides his Mark V speed boat away from a pier in Kuwait where boats, from Special Boat Unit 12, are deployed as part of the Southwest Asia buildup

A US Navy SEAL carefully guides his Mark V speed boat away from a pier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Charles Neff, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A pair of British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornados cruise over Kuwait near the Iraqi border as part of the Southwest Asia build-up

A pair of British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornados cruise over Kuwait nea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy SEALS, from SEAL Team 8, shoots a Colt 5.56mm M-4 Carbine rifle on a firing range in Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia buildup. Some of the M4s have a M203 Grenade Launcher attached

A US Navy SEALS, from SEAL Team 8, shoots a Colt 5.56mm M-4 Carbine ri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Charles Neff, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view over the shoulders of a British Royal Air Force pilot (Left seat) and co-pilot (Right seat) as they sit in the cockpit of a British VC-10 K3 tanker as it rolls down a runway in Kuwait. This mission is part of the Southwest Asia build-up

A view over the shoulders of a British Royal Air Force pilot (Left sea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A pair of British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornados fly below the fuel hose of a British VC-10 K3 tanker (Aircraft not shown) prior to refueling over Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia build-up

A pair of British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornados fly below the fuel hos...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy SEALs shoot and sight in their Colt 5.56mm M-4 Carbine rifles on a firing range in Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia buildup

US Navy SEALs shoot and sight in their Colt 5.56mm M-4 Carbine rifles ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Charles Neff, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy SEAL (Squatting), from SEAL Team 8, uses the scope on his Colt 5.56mm M-4 Carbine rifle, with M203 Grenade Luncher attached, to help other SEALS sight in their weapons on a firing range in Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia buildup

A US Navy SEAL (Squatting), from SEAL Team 8, uses the scope on his Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Charles Neff, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy Instrumentman 3rd Class Laurence Burt, from Special Boat Unit 12, talks on a satellite telephone during an exercise in the Persian Gulf as part of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Instrumentman 3rd Class Laurence Burt, from Special Boat Unit ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Charles Neff, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy Aviation Electrician Third Class (NAC) Carlotta A. Gallo, of HC-5, "Providers," hooks the load during vertical replenishment operations on board the Kilauea Class Ammunition Ship, USNS KILAUEA (T-AE 26), in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Aviation Electrician Third Class (NAC) Carlotta A. Gallo, of H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Kilauea (T-AE 26) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Aw) Gloria J. Barry, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

US Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class (Air Crew) James E. Hunsuckle, from Helicopter Squadron HC-5 "Providers," during flight in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class (Air Crew) James E. H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Aw) Gloria J. Barry, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Santa greets USAF Airmen returning home from a deployment to Southwest Asia, in support of OPERATION DESERT FOX, upon their return to McGuire AFB, New Jersey. The AIRMAN arrived at McGuire AFB Christmas Eve in time to spend the holiday with their families

Santa greets USAF Airmen returning home from a deployment to Southwest...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT FOX Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

From the March 2000 AIRMAN Magazine article "No More Guessing Games." AIRMAN at Hill AFB, Utah supported the December swapout of F-16s deployed to Southwest Asia with Aerospace Expeditionary Force 1. A solid schedule, designed by airmen to better serve theater commanders, gives each airman a set time for rest at home after contingency support duty

From the March 2000 AIRMAN Magazine article "No More Guessing Games." ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hill Air Force Base State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Gary Coppage Release Status: Released t... More

US Air Force (USAF), and Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Phillip Wells, Crew CHIEF, 93rd Fighter Squadron, signals to the pilot of a USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, before launching a mission in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. A GBU-12 500-pound laser guided bomb, an AIM-9N/P Sidewinder Missile and a AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-air Missile are mounted on the wing pylon of the aircraft

US Air Force (USAF), and Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Phillip Wells, Crew...

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

A US Air Force (USAF) 93rd Fighter Squadron, F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft, armed with GBU-12 500-pound laser guided bombs, AIM-9N/P Sidewinder Missiles and AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-air Missiles, taxies onto the flight line at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, for a mission in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

A US Air Force (USAF) 93rd Fighter Squadron, F-16C Fighting Falcon air...

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

Arriving at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, only days before, F-15E Strike Eagles from the 366th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, prepare to fly their first bombing missions in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM into Afghanistan from a base in Southwest Asia. As the crewchief watches, the pilot (left), call sign "Slokes", and the weapon system operator (WSO) in the aircraft for a mission, call sign "Snitch", prepare to strap-on their F-15E. The 366th AEW is one of the Air Force's "on-call 911" fighter wings, ready to deploy at a moments notice

Arriving at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, only days before, F-15E Strike E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator... More

An MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft crew from the 347th Rescue Wing (RW), 71st Rescue Squadron (RS) from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, deployed to Southwest Asia, downloads its cargo of four-wheeled "Dune Buggy" All Terrain Cycle (ATC) using a Hyster materials handling forklift

An MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft crew from the 347th Rescue Wing (RW)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2001 Country: Southwest Asia Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF ... More

Deployed to Southwest Asia, British airborne forces and Pararescuemen from the 106th Rescue Wing (RW), North Hampton Beach, Long Island, New York, brief their pending jump mission from an MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft from the 347th Rescue Wing (RW), 71st Rescue Squadron (RS) out of Moody Air Force Base, Georgia

Deployed to Southwest Asia, British airborne forces and Pararescuemen ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2001 Country: Southwest Asia Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF ... More

The Commander of United States Forces Central Command (CENTCOM), General (GEN) Tommy Franks, shakes hands with SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Ron Brown of the 210th Electronic Instrumentation Squadron, on a base in Southwest Asia, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The Commander of United States Forces Central Command (CENTCOM), Gener...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael R. Nixon, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Looking through the cockpit window of a KC-10 Extender at its sisters sitting across on the ramp. These KC-10 Extenders are assigned to the 366th Air Expeditionary Group deployed to Southwest Asia 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

Looking through the cockpit window of a KC-10 Extender at its sisters ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael R. Nixon, USAF Relea... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxi's to its parking area at a base in Southwest Asia, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

An F-16 Fighting Falcon taxi's to its parking area at a base in Southw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael R. Nixon, USAF Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Mark Courder, Network Communications SPECIALIST, 366th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, climbs a platform ladder while deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Mark Courder, Network Commun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael R. Nixon, USAF Relea... More

Members of the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron (RHS) smooth out freshly poured concrete while deployed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The 823d RHS is constructing a new ramp to allow more parking space for US and coalition aircraft participating in the war on terrorism

Members of the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron (RHS) smooth out freshly poure...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael D. Gaddis, USAF Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) William Bedell, 320th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), presents a folded American Flag to USAF Colonel (COL) Mark O. Schissler, Commander, 320th AEW, during a Prisoner of War (POW)/Missing in Action (MIA) Observance Ceremony conducted on Memorial Day at an undisclosed forward-deployed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) William Bedell, 320th Air E...

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

US Army (USA) General (GEN) Tommy Franks, Commander, United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), thanks and talks to troops from the 320th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) at a forward-deployed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Army (USA) General (GEN) Tommy Franks, Commander, United States Cen...

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

With a US Air Force (USAF) B-1B Lancer as a backdrop, USAF Colonel (COL) James M. Kowalski, Commander, 28th Bomb Wing (BW), is interviewed by MSNBC on the Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB) flightline. COL Kowalski answered questions concerning the Wing's pending deployment to Southwest Asia

With a US Air Force (USAF) B-1B Lancer as a backdrop, USAF Colonel (CO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Robert Guajardo, 379 Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron (SFS), checks for proper identification during a desert sand storm at a forward-deployed base in Southwest Asia

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Robert Guajardo, 379 Expeditio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Terry L. Blevins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Edward Griggs, Crew CHIEF, 363rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), performs maintenance on a half siren on a USAF E-3C Sentry Airborne Warning And Controls System (AWACS) aircraft on the flight line at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Edward Griggs, Crew CHIEF, 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

An unidentified US Air Force (USAF) F-16CJ Fighting Falcon aircraft Pilot (left) assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), 379th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), South Carolina (SC), Air National Guard (ANG), talks with ground crew personnel during a preflight inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

An unidentified US Air Force (USAF) F-16CJ Fighting Falcon aircraft Pi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Edward E. Snyder, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Brian Nesbitt (left) a Crew CHIEF assigned to the157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), 379th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), South Carolina (SC), Air National Guard (ANG), uses hand signals to communicate with aircraft, on the flight line at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Brian Nesbitt (left) a Crew ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Edward E. Snyder, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

An unidentified US Air Force (USAF) F-16CJ Fighting Falcon aircraft Pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), 379th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), South Carolina (SC), Air National Guard (ANG), checks an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), during the preflight inspection of his aircraft, at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Two USAF C-21 Lear Jet aircraft are visible in the background

An unidentified US Air Force (USAF) F-16CJ Fighting Falcon aircraft Pi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Edward E. Snyder, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

US Air Force (USAF) F-16CJ Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), 379th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), South Carolina (SC), Air National Guard (ANG), are marshaled onto the flight line, in preparation for their next combat mission, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) F-16CJ Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 15...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Edward E. Snyder, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A US Air Force (USAF) pilot exits his USAF F-15C Eagle aircraft after a mission at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Eagle is armed with AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles

A US Air Force (USAF) pilot exits his USAF F-15C Eagle aircraft after ...

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

US Air Force (USAF) aircraft maintenance members, deployed to the 363rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMS), prepare a USAF F-15C Eagle aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron (FS), Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, for departure at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Eagle is armed with AIM-120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM)

US Air Force (USAF) aircraft maintenance members, deployed to the 363r...

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

US Air Force (USAF) Munitions Specialists Technical Sergeant (TSGT) James Towle (left) 104th Fighter Wing (FW), Massachusetts (MA), Air National Guard (ANG) and USAF SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Lizette Rovaldi, 103rd FW, Connecticut (CT), ANG, hook cables to a Mark 82 500- pound general purpose bomb while deployed with the 387th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG) to Southwest Asia in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Munitions Specialists Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Ja...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mark Fortin, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Michael Rac, Production Superintendent, deployed from 9th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), to the 363rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), loads flags an American Flag in the wing storage compartment on a U-2R Dragon Lady aircraft, at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Michael Rac, Production Sup...

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

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

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) John Long, a Pilot assigned to the 99t...

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

Three young spectators anxiously await the return of US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing (AW), returning home at Charleston, West Virginia (VA), following a five-month deployment to Southwest Asia, supporting Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Three young spectators anxiously await the return of US Air Force (USA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston State: West Virginia (WV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT William J. Hinamon, USAF Release Status... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jamison, Reservist, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-234 (VMGR-234), conducts a preflight inspection on a USMC KC-130 Hercules, VMGR-234, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (AB), Kuwait. US Marines are currently deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jamison, Reservist, Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-234 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jamison, Reservist, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-234 (VMGR-234), conducts a preflight inspection on a USMC KC-130 Hercules, VMGR-234, at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (AB), Kuwait. US Marines are currently deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jamison, Reservist, Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-234 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Fletcher Boyd, Motor Transportation Operations-371 (MT OPS), fills a container with fuel for generators from a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) 7-ton truck at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (AB), Kuwait. US Marines are currently deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Fletcher Boyd, Motor Tran...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: Motor T Ops-371 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Wil... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Robert Gomez, Reservist, Airframer, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-234 (VMGR-234), aboard a USMC KC-130 Hercules, VMGR-234, bound for Al Kut, Iraq, reads a magazine to pass the time. US Marines are currently deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Robert Gomez, Reservist, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-234 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Matthew Chapman (right), Reservist, and USMC GUNNERY Sergeant (GYSGT) Mattox, Reservist, both with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-234 (VMGR-234), sit in the shade from the wing of their aircraft at the Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) in Iraq before departing to Al Kut, Iraq. US Marines are currently deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. (SUBSTANDAND}

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Matthew Chapman (right), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-234 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Released to Pu... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Terry G. Robling (center), Commanding General, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wind (MAW), speaks with fellow Marines in Camp Teufel-Hunden at Bagram Air Base (AB) in Afghanistan. US Marines are currently deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Terry G. Robling (cent...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bagram Air Base State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: VMA-513 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC R... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Adam Peers, Reservist, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-234 (VMGR-234), Fort Worth, Texas (TX), drives a stake into the ground, with the help of a Third Country National (TCN), before attaching concertina wire to it at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (AB), Kuwait. US Marines are currently deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Adam Peers, Reservist, Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-234 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, ... More

A Third Country National (TCN) assist US Marine Corps (USMC) Reservists Lance Corporal (LCPL) Micah Rodriguez (right), Mortuary Affairs SPECIALIST, wash a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) before they are loaded onto Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS) at Mohammed Al Ahmed Naval Base, Kuwait. US Marines deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

A Third Country National (TCN) assist US Marine Corps (USMC) Reservist...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mohammed Al Ahmed Naval Base Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Containers assigned to the US Marine Corps (USMC) Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) sit at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The containers are destined for a port in Kuwait for loading onto a Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS). US Marines deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

Containers assigned to the US Marine Corps (USMC) Maritime Preposition...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ali Al Salem Air Base Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AAV7A1 Assault Amphibian Vehicles (AAV) destroyed by friendly fire during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM sits at Camp Fox, Kuwait, waiting for shipment to a port in Kuwait for loading onto a Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS). US Marines deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AAV7A1 Assault Amphibian Vehicles (AAV) destr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Fox State: Al Jahrah Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from Marine Air Group-39 (MAG-39) painted a mural on a road barricade at Ali Al Salem Air Base (AB), Kuwait. US Marines deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from Marine Air Group-39 (MAG-39) paint...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ali Al Salem Air Base Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: MAG-39 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: ... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AAV7A1 Assault Amphibian Vehicles (AAV) destroyed by friendly fire during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM sits at Camp Fox, Kuwait, waiting for shipment to a port in Kuwait for loading onto a Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS). US Marines deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AAV7A1 Assault Amphibian Vehicles (AAV) destr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Fox State: Al Jahrah Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Dave Hoover, completes a pre-flight equipment check with the pilot Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Dave "Omar" Bradley, before he takes off from Richmond International Airport (RIC), Virginia (VA), heading for Southwest Asia. Both are assigned to the 192nd Fighter Wing (FW), Virginia Air National Guard (ANG)

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Dave Hoover, completes a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Richmond International Airport State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major ... More

Dr. James G. Roche (right), 20th Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) meets Airmen of the 442nd Expeditionary Fighter Wing (EFW) at the A-10A Thunderbolt II staging area, Tallil Air Base (AB), Iraq. The Secretary visited the troops supporting Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM in several locations in Southwest Asia and Iraq

Dr. James G. Roche (right), 20th Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF Release ... More

The US Coast Guard (USCG) ISLAND CLASS: Patrol Craft, USS MONOMOY (WPB 1326) is raised by a floating crane from a cargo ship at the pier in Manama, Bahrain, to take on its new role as a coalition warship of Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia. The 110-foot craft completes the largest number of patrol boats ever assigned to support the Naval Central Forces Command, Fifth Fleet

The US Coast Guard (USCG) ISLAND CLASS: Patrol Craft, USS MONOMOY (WPB...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Manama Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PA2 Zachary A. Crawford, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jesse Hinojoza (left) and MASTER SGT. Narciso, both with the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, rig a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter of movement at a forward-deployed undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, on Oct. 4, 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by CAPT. Aaron Burgstein) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jesse Hinojoza (left) and MASTER SGT. Nar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Southwest Asia Scene Camera Operator: CAPT Aaron Burgstein, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Air Force 379th Air Expeditionary Wing loadmaster SENIOR AIRMAN Cereza Alonzo conducts last minutes checks on a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia on Dec. 2, 2004, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Shane A. Cuomo (Released)

U.S. Air Force 379th Air Expeditionary Wing loadmaster SENIOR AIRMAN C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shane A. Cuomo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Air Force 379th Air Expeditionary Wing aircrew conduct flight operations in a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during a combat mission from a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia, on Dec. 4, 2004, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Shane A. Cuomo) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force 379th Air Expeditionary Wing aircrew conduct flight o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shane A. Cuomo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Air Force 379th Air Expeditionary Wing aircrew and maintenance personnel prepare a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft for a mission at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia, on Dec. 4, 2004, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Shane A. Cuomo) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 379th Air Expeditionary Wing aircrew and maintenance pe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shane A. Cuomo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. and Indonesian military personnel unload relief supplies from a truck that will be loaded on a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Operation Unified Assistance at Sumatra, Indonesia, on Jan. 1, 2005. The supplies is for tsunami victims at Banda Aceh, Indonesia. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. and Indonesian military personnel unload relief supplies from a t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

A Royal Thai Air Force member uses a radio to call for another truck that is needed to offload relief supplies from a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Operation Unified Asistance at Ranong, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

A Royal Thai Air Force member uses a radio to call for another truck t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ranong Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 2nd Class Rick Moore (left), PETTY Officer 1ST Class Scott Henson (middle), and PETTY Officer 3rd Class Chris Enochs, all from Patrol Squadron Eight (VP-8), Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine, conduct a maintenance inspection on a P-3C Orion aircraft during the Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 2nd Class Rick Moore (left), PETTY Officer 1ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Sarayuth Pinthong Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Members of the Royal Thailand Air Force pack water bound for tsunami victims during Operation Unified Assistance at Bangkok International Airport, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF photo by TECH. SGT John M. Foster) (Released)

Members of the Royal Thailand Air Force pack water bound for tsunami v...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bangkok International Airport State: Bangkok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, uses a 70K K-loader to load equipment and supplies onboard a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena AB on Jan. 9, 2005. The relief supplies and equipment are bound for tsunami relief operations at Banda Aceh, Indoneisa. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Michael Pallazola) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, Kadena Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Michael Pallazola, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Steve Walker (extreme right), an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter pilot from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, discusses relief operation procedures with Sri Lankan Air Force Flight LT's Nipuna Thanippuliarachchi (far left) and Deshepriya Silva, at Katunayake Air Force Base, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Steve Walker (extreme right), an HH-60 Pavehawk he...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Katunayake Air Force Base Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

U.S. Air Force MASTER SGT Jeff Wisley, a member of the Pacific Air Force Tactical Airlift Control Element, Yokota Air Base, Japan, marshals in a C-5 Galaxy aircraft from 60th Airlift Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., during Operation Unified Assistance at Bandanaike International Airport, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 14, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force MASTER SGT Jeff Wisley, a member of the Pacific Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bandanaike International Airport State: Colombo Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

Vinnell Corporation contractor Tom Jaynes works on an aerospace ground equipment towing tractor at the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron/Vehicle Maintenance in Southwest Asia, on Jan. 17, 2005, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Colette M. Bennett) (Released)

Vinnell Corporation contractor Tom Jaynes works on an aerospace ground...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Colette M. Bennett, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Environment, The Honorable B.J. Penn (standing), speaks with US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron 47 (VP-47) during a recent visit to Southwest Asia. Secretary Penn is traveling throughout the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR) to see Naval facilities and meet Sailors. VP-47 is currently on deployment to Southwest Asia in support of maritime patrol operations and the global war on terrorism

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Environment, The...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jennifer L. Bailey, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III aircraft prepares to offload wounded personnel from Balad Air Base, Iraq, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on Jan. 17, 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF SGT. Edward D. Holzapfel) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III aircraft prepares to offload wo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Edward D. Holzapfel Release Sta... More

Six F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 17th Tactical Fighter Squadron fly in formation behind a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during the U.S. Central Command Exercise Quick Force. The exercise is designed to increase combat capabilities and provide a realistic combat environment simulating areas such as Southwest Asia, the Middle East and the Horn of Africa. The refueling is taking place at the Utah Test and Training Range

Six F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 17th Tactical Fighter Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Members of a US Central Command team from the MacDill AFB, Fla. deployment team load a C-141 aircraft before it deploys to Southwest Asia (SWA)

Members of a US Central Command team from the MacDill AFB, Fla. deploy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VIGILANT WARRIOR Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Members of a US Central Command team, from the MacDill AFB, Fla. deployment team load a C-141 aircraft before it deploys to Southwest Asia (SWA)

Members of a US Central Command team, from the MacDill AFB, Fla. deplo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VIGILANT WARRIOR Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

An overall view of the north side of the building that was severely bomb damaged in the Khobar Towers complex. The explosion of a fuel truck set off by terrorists at 2:55 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 25, 1996, outside the northern fence of the Khobar Towers complex near King Abdul Aziz Air Base, killed 19 and injured over 260. The facility housed U.S. service members and served as the headquarters for the 4404th Wing (Provisional), Southwest Asia

An overall view of the north side of the building that was severely bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Dhahran Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sean Worrell Release Status: Released to... More

A view of the east side of the building that was severely bomb damaged in the Khobar Towers complex. The explosion of a fuel truck set off by terrorists at 2:55 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 25, 1996, outside the northern fence of the Khobar Towers complex near King Abdul Aziz Air Base, killed 19 and injured over 260. The facility housed U.S. service members and served as the headquarters for the 4404th Wing (Provisional), Southwest Asia

A view of the east side of the building that was severely bomb damaged...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Dhahran Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sean Worrell Release Status: Released to... More

Onboard the Arleigh Burke Class, Guided Missile Destroyer, USS JOHN S. McCAIN (DDG 56), US Navy Signalman SEAMAN Shelton D. Ruffin flashes a coded message to the USS SEATTLE (AOE-3) (Not shown) during a underway vertical replinishment in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

Onboard the Arleigh Burke Class, Guided Missile Destroyer, USS JOHN S....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John S. Mccain (DDG 56) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gloria J. Barry, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

A US Marine cargo truck offloads from a US Navy Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1655) and goes into the well deck of the USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) (Not shown) for a return trip home to Virginia. The Marines traveled to Kuwait as part of an Southwest Asia build-up of forces in response to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

A US Marine cargo truck offloads from a US Navy Landing Craft Utility ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Silhouetted against the sun reflecting water of the Arabian Sea, a disabled Iranian fishing boat sits at anchor while sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) (not shown) examine her for damage prior to rigging up a towing line to the boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Silhouetted against the sun reflecting water of the Arabian Sea, a dis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

AMN Davie Shivers awaits the arrival of aircraft on USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) while working as a "chain chalker" on the ship's flight deck. The ship is in the Arabian Sea as part of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapon's inspections. (Official U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Second Class (NAC) Jeffrey S. Viano, Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific)

AMN Davie Shivers awaits the arrival of aircraft on USS GEORGE WASHING...

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

AMN Samuel Richmond takes a break on his wheel chalk atop the flight-deck of USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) while underway in the Arabian Sea. The ship is in to the area as part of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapon's inspections

AMN Samuel Richmond takes a break on his wheel chalk atop the flight-d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Viano Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

LT Rick Haberlin performs his duties as ship's weapons coordinator in the combat information center onboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) while underway in the Arabian Sea. The ship is in the gulf as part of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapon's inspections

LT Rick Haberlin performs his duties as ship's weapons coordinator in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Vaino Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A sailor aboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) cleans the windshield of an F/A-18 Hornet while underway in the Arabian Sea. The ship is in to the area as part of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapon's inspections

A sailor aboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) cleans the windshield o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Viano Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy Sailors work on the rain-soaked flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), while underway in the Persian Gulf. A F/A-18 Hornet is seen in the foreground while A-6B Prowlers line the far side of the flat top. The ship is in the Gulf as part of an Southwest Asia build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

US Navy Sailors work on the rain-soaked flight deck of the Nimitz Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeffrey S. Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

US Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) 1ST Class Anthony Ocasio dons fire-fighting gear prior to a fire-fighting and mass-casualty drill on the flight deck of Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), while underway in the Persian Gulf. The ship is in the Gulf as part of an Southwest Asia build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapons inspections

US Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) 1ST Class Anthony Ocasio d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SWA Buildup Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeffrey S. Viano, USN Release Status: Relea... More

A member of the boarding team for Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENTRY (F 98), fast ropes from a Royal Navy Lynx HMA-8 helicopter to the deck during boarding exercises in the Persian Gulf. The British vessel in is the gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A member of the boarding team for Broadsword Class Frigate, HMS COVENT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hms Conventry (F 98) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74), Aviation Ordnancemen from VA-143, loads a Sidewinder air-to-air missile (AIM-9) on the port side of a US Navy F-14 Tomcat fighter jet, prior to flight operations. USS JOHN C. STENNIS is deployed in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

Onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw) Gloria J. Barry, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A US Navy Lieutenant, a SEAL from SEAL Team 8, runs down a firing range holding a Colt 5.56mm M4 Carbine Rifle. He's in Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia buildup

A US Navy Lieutenant, a SEAL from SEAL Team 8, runs down a firing rang...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Charles Neff, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornado conducts in-air refueling with a British VC-10 K3 tanker (Not shown) over Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia build-up

A British Royal Air Force GR-1 Tornado conducts in-air refueling with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen aboard a British VC-10 K3 fueling tanker prepare for an air-to-air refueling mission with British GR-1 Tornado jets (Not shown) over Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia build-up

Crewmen aboard a British VC-10 K3 fueling tanker prepare for an air-to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) Jeff Viano, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy SEAL, from SEAL Team 8, shoots a Colt 5.56mm M-4 Carbine rifle on a firing range in Kuwait as part of the Southwest Asia buildup

A US Navy SEAL, from SEAL Team 8, shoots a Colt 5.56mm M-4 Carbine rif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Charles Neff, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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