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The drill team, armed with M1 rifles, participates in the 1984 Peacekeeper Challenge. The annual competition tests security police in various areas of base defense. (SUBSTANDARD)

The drill team, armed with M1 rifles, participates in the 1984 Peaceke...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mike Billing Release Status: ... More

Medium shot, right front view, high angle, STAFF Sergeant Brian Schamm, USAF, 89th Security Forces Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, digs a foxhole for a defensive fighting position during a deployment to Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. During the deployment, wing personnel will be evaluated on Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense. The primary objectives of this exercise are to train and prepare troops for Aerospace Expeditionary Force deployments. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-06362 or search 000404-F-0352L-005)

Medium shot, right front view, high angle, STAFF Sergeant Brian Schamm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joseph Lozada Release Status: Released t... More

Tent interior, medium shot, left front view, STAFF Sergeant John P. Schloe, USAF, Visual Information SPECIALIST, 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, deployed to Fort AP Hill, Virginia, trouble shoots a lap top computer, female airman standing behind him, while participating in the Crisis Look 00-03 exercise. During this deployment, wing personnel will be evaluated on Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense

Tent interior, medium shot, left front view, STAFF Sergeant John P. Sc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS LOOK 00-03 Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Ronnel Villodres, 89th Transportation Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, guards the 89th Communications Squadron tent during a deployment at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. During the deployment, wing personnel will be evaluated on ABILITY TO SURVIVE AND OPERATE (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-03206 or search 000405-F-0352L-013 )

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Ronnel Villodres, 89th Transportation ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ABILITY TO SURVIVE AND OPERATE (ATSO) Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sce... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Eric Sawyer, representing the 11th Wing at Defender Challenger 2000, takes aim at targets in the Combat Rifle range during the competition at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

SENIOR AIRMAN Eric Sawyer, representing the 11th Wing at Defender Chal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Janice H. Cannon, USAF Release Sta... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Craig A. Crose, US Air Force Academy, conquers the High Step obstacle during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the Annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talent and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skill events over 6 days

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Craig A. Crose, US Air Force Academy, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major ... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Kevin E. Kapich, US Air Force Academy, cautiously maneuvers through the High Step obstacle during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the Annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talent and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skill events over 6 days

SENIOR AIRMAN Kevin E. Kapich, US Air Force Academy, cautiously maneuv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

A member of the Royal Air Force team completes the "belly crawl" obstacle in the Fitness Challenge during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

A member of the Royal Air Force team completes the "belly crawl" obsta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Patrick Spencer clears the "Vertical Wall," which is the last obstacle on the course during a physical fitness event for DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. SRA Spencer is part of the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) team participating here. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Patrick Spencer clears the "Vertical Wall,"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN John J. Hill and USAF AIRMAN First Class Craig A. Crose, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, take on the first obstacle during the Fitness Challenge during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is an annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN John J. Hill and USAF AIRMAN First Class Cr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Efrain Espinoza, from team Air Force Space Command, prepares to engage on targets down range with a M60 machine gun. This took place during a simulated gas attack scenario for a Combat Weapons event at DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Efrain Espinoza, from team Air Force Space ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Timothy J. Arnold, a machine gunner for team Air Mobility Command, fires heavy rounds from his 7.62mm M60 General Purpose Machine Gun on targets (Not shown) from atop of a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at the Combat Weapons event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Timothy J. Arnold, a machine gunner for te...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ivin Osores, Air Force Space Command, fires his M16A2 rifle down range during the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ivin Osores, Air Force Space Command, fires...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1... More

US Air Force Airmen First Class Louis Figueroa responds to a simulated medical emergency, with first aid treatment to SENIOR AIRMAN Angelic Biehk, who is acting out the pain and trauma, during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland AFB, Texas. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over a period of six days

US Air Force Airmen First Class Louis Figueroa responds to a simulated...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Royal Air Force Regiment's Corporal Antony Doherty fires his M203 grenade launcher at targets down range during the combat weapons competition of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Camp Bullis, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

Royal Air Force Regiment's Corporal Antony Doherty fires his M203 gren...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: M... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Christopher Enfinger, Air Education and Training Command, negotiates the low crawl obstacle during the CHIEF's Challenge portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Christopher Enfinger, Air Education an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Craig Crose, US Air Force Academy, maneuvers his way through an obstacle while competing in the CHIEF's Challenge portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Craig Crose, US Air Force Academy, man...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

U.S. civilian contractors launch a Scan Eagle unmanned

U.S. civilian contractors launch a Scan Eagle unmanned

U.S. civilian contractors launch a Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle drone system at Al Asad, Iraq, Mar. 4, 2020. Scan Eagle provides capabilities ranging from intelligence and reconnaissance to surveillance f... More

Coalition partners and security force members discuss

Coalition partners and security force members discuss

Coalition partners and security force members discuss perimeter emplacements during base defense training in Erbil, Iraq, March 14, 2018. This training is part of the overall Combined Joint Task Force – Operati... More

Military Working Dog, Jago bites a training tool during

Military Working Dog, Jago bites a training tool during

Military Working Dog, Jago bites a training tool during a demonstration at a provider collaboration, Sept. 15, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 23d Medical Group held this to allow base and community prov... More

Golf carts rest in a line prior to a Safeside reunion

Golf carts rest in a line prior to a Safeside reunion

Golf carts rest in a line prior to a Safeside reunion golf tournament, Nov.6, 2017, in Valdosta, Ga. Biennially the Safeside Association holds a reunion to interact with their past and present comrades from the... More

A Parerescueman from the 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS)

A Parerescueman from the 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS)

A Parerescueman from the 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS) runs down a staircase during a full mission profile exercise, Dec. 12, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 38th RQS conducted the training in preparation f... More

A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry

A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry

A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment (Charger Company), 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division tactically reloads his rifle at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 5, 2020. (U.S.... More

Air Force members, wearing chemical warfare gear, carry a "patient" from an ambulance. The men are undergoing base defense training, part of exercise Team Spirit '81

Air Force members, wearing chemical warfare gear, carry a "patient" fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '81 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Paul Hayashi Release Status... More

Security police parachutists are about to land during chemical base defense training, part of exercise Team Spirit '81

Security police parachutists are about to land during chemical base de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '81 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mike Billing Release Status... More

Security policemen, wearing chemical warfare gear, close the base gate during base defense training, part of exercise Team Spirit '81

Security policemen, wearing chemical warfare gear, close the base gate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '81 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mark Bateman Release Status:... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Teresa Rozier (left) and Chaplain Rob Sugg (right) both from the 89th Airlift Wing, Chapel Office, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, review their communication call signs at a deployed site at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. During the deployment to Exercise Crisis Look 00-03, wing personnel will be evaluated on Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense. The primary objectives of this exercise are to train and prepare troops for Aerospace Expeditionary Force deployments

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Teresa Rozier (left) and Chaplain Rob ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS LOOK 00-03 Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant John Miller, Photojournalist for the 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, has his face comouflaged during a deployment at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. During the deployment, wing personnel will be evaluated on ABILITY TO SURVIVE AND OPERATE (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense

US Air Force Technical Sergeant John Miller, Photojournalist for the 8...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ABILITY TO SURVIVE AND OPERATE (ATSO) Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sce... More

A member of the 174TH Security Police Squadron, New York Air National Guard, armed with a 7.62mm M60 general purposed machine gun, attempts to breach the perimeter through a wooded area, as he plays the role of the aggressor, during the Base Defense "Phase II" portion of the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). The photograph is intended time lapsed photography

A member of the 174TH Security Police Squadron, New York Air National ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Syracuse State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Pamela Allen Release Status: Released to Public... More

The U.S. Air Force Academy Saber Drill Team prepares for the arrival of the DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 official party at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 29th, 2000, during opening ceremonies for the exercise. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills events over six days

The U.S. Air Force Academy Saber Drill Team prepares for the arrival o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Seth Arthur runs through the"Tangle Foot" obstacle during the physical fitness event for DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Seth Arthur runs through the"Tangle Foot" o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Forces Europe representative, STAFF Sergeant Vance D. Burke, crosses the finish line of the obstacle course during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000, at Lackland Air Force base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Forces Europe representative, STAFF Sergeant Vance D. Burke, cr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

British Forces Corporal Mark Holyday, a team member from the Royal Air Force Regiment, aims his 7.62mm L1A1 rifle at targets downrange in the Combat Rifle event of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense and policing skills over six days

British Forces Corporal Mark Holyday, a team member from the Royal Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force Reserve competitor SENIOR AIRMAN Joseph LaRochelle apprehends an infiltrator for the Base Response event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by the Air Force Security Forces. The competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force Reserve competitor SENIOR AIRMAN Joseph LaRochelle appreh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

US Air Force Captain Steve Sugiyama fires his M16A2 rifle down range as US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Corey E. Morgan, from the 11th Wing team and armed with an M16A2 rifle with grenade launcher, watches his accuracy during the combat rifle event at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force Captain Steve Sugiyama fires his M16A2 rifle down range a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Anthony Bechtold, Air Force Special Operations Command, dressed in chemcial gear and armed with an M16A2 rifle, mentally prepares himself for the next phase of the combat rifle competition at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Anthony Bechtold, Air Force Special Operat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

Both evaluators and team competitors armed with M16A2 rifles vigorously start the introduction phase of the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

Both evaluators and team competitors armed with M16A2 rifles vigorousl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1... More

After completing the Combat Rifle event at Defender Challenge 2000, STAFF Sergeant Duane Fowler, of the Air Force Reserve Command, still retains the intensity in his eyes at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

After completing the Combat Rifle event at Defender Challenge 2000, ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Janice H. Cannon, USAF Release Sta... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Orin Richardson, Air Force Space Command competitor, takes sharp aim with an M16A2 rifle, while range official US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Marc Hawsey, watches intently during the Combat Rifle portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Orin Richardson, Air Force Space Command c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jerry Zabokrtsky fires his M16 rifle from the standing position down range at various targets during the combat rifle competition portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Camp Bullis, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jerry Zabokrtsky fires his M16 rifle from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1... More

US Air Forces in Europe, Security Policeman, AIRMAN First Class Louis Figueroa administers first aid to simulated accident victim USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Angelic Biehl of the 820th Security Forces Group during the Base Response portion of Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces and showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over a period of 6 days

US Air Forces in Europe, Security Policeman, AIRMAN First Class Louis ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Air Force Materiel Command PETTY Officer Second Class Scott S. Faculak, fires at targets to zero his power M60 weapon during the combat weapons competition of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Camp Bullis, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

Air Force Materiel Command PETTY Officer Second Class Scott S. Faculak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: M... More

Air Force Reserve Command's STAFF Sergeant Duane Fowler rounds the last turn towards the finish line during the CHIEF's Challenge portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

Air Force Reserve Command's STAFF Sergeant Duane Fowler rounds the las...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

An 11th Wing, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC, team member negotiates one of the many obstacles during the CHIEF's Challenge portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. This event pits individuals against the obstacle course at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The Defender Challenge competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

An 11th Wing, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC, team member negot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Members of the 11th Wing, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC, pose with awards won for competing in DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

Members of the 11th Wing, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC, pose ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Doug Jones, Instructor, Airbase Defense School, 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron (GCTS), Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Air Field (AAF), Nevada (NV), returns fire while posing as a hostile enemy attempting to infiltrate a forward deployed air base during a Silver Flag Alpha training. SSGT Jones wears a Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES), it detects if they are shot by the defenders. The 99th GCTS trains all of Air Combat Commands Security Forces on base defense in a hostile environment, and is the oldest school on ground air base defense tactics in existence

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Doug Jones, Instructor, Airb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Robe... More

Airman 1st Class Orlando Chapman, 23d Civil Engineer

Airman 1st Class Orlando Chapman, 23d Civil Engineer

Airman 1st Class Orlando Chapman, 23d Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighter, looks down a hose during a structural training exercise, Oct. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 23d CES held the training... More

A 96th Security Forces Squadron base defense operations

A 96th Security Forces Squadron base defense operations

A 96th Security Forces Squadron base defense operations center controller plots a cordon area using the android tactical assault kit July 5 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ATAK is a new communication system ... More

U.S. civilian contractors retrieve a ScanEagle unmanned

U.S. civilian contractors retrieve a ScanEagle unmanned

U.S. civilian contractors retrieve a ScanEagle unmanned aerial vehicle after flight using a universal sky hook at Al Asad, Iraq, Apr. 26, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Derek Mustard)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Schmidt, 820th Combat

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Schmidt, 820th Combat

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Schmidt, 820th Combat Operations Squadron (COS) NCO in charge of aircrew flight equipment, ensures an MC-6 parachutes lines’ serviceability, Oct. 4, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base,... More

John Gayle, Mayor of Valdosta, left, U.S. Air Force

John Gayle, Mayor of Valdosta, left, U.S. Air Force

John Gayle, Mayor of Valdosta, left, U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer Short, 23d Wing commander, middle, and Bill Slaughter, Chairman of the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners, right, display a proclamation duri... More

Members of the 151st Air Refueling Wing’s Wing Inspection

Members of the 151st Air Refueling Wing’s Wing Inspection

Members of the 151st Air Refueling Wing’s Wing Inspection Team prepare for the start of an exercised active shooter event October 15, 2019 at Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base, Utah. The exercise tested ... More

U.S. Army Spc. David Sheriff of the 1st Battalion,

U.S. Army Spc. David Sheriff of the 1st Battalion,

U.S. Army Spc. David Sheriff of the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, puts on protective paw coverings for Ddagmar, a military working dog, at Al Asad Air B... More

Italian army Lt. Gilberti Pier Luigi, jump master,

Italian army Lt. Gilberti Pier Luigi, jump master,

Italian army Lt. Gilberti Pier Luigi, jump master, looks out from the back hatch of a CH-47 Chinook during Leapfest, Aug. 6, 2017, in West Kingstown, RI. The Rhode Island National guard hosted the 34th annual e... More

US Air Force Members of the 89th Security Forces Squadron from Andrews Air Force Base prepare a tent for their workstation during a deployment at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. During the deployment to Exercise Crisis Look, wing personnel will be evaluated on Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense. The primary objectives of this exercise are to train and prepare troops for Aerospace Expeditonary Force deployments

US Air Force Members of the 89th Security Forces Squadron from Andrews...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS LOOK 00-03 Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Medium shot, right rear view, a member of the 89th Airlift Wing, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland clears his M-16 rifle, into a red safety barrel, during a deployment at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. During the deployment, wing personnel will be evaluated on Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense. The primary objectives of this exercise are to train and prepare troops for Aerospace Expeditionary Force deployments

Medium shot, right rear view, a member of the 89th Airlift Wing, Andre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joseph Lozada Release Status: Released t... More

Medium close up, left side view, STAFF Sergeant John Schloe, USAF, Visual Information SPECIALIST, 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, applies simulated M9 detection paper to the Communications tent during a deployment at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. M9 paper detects certain liquid agents and must be used on ensembles, equipment, and facilities. During the deployment, wing personnel will be evaluated on Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-06370 or search 000405-F-0352L-008)

Medium close up, left side view, STAFF Sergeant John Schloe, USAF, Vis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS LOOK 00-03 Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Medium shot, side view, Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Francis Estevez, USAF, 89th Airlift Wing, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, (left) greets deployed member, STAFF Sergeant Watkins, USAF, at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. During the deployment, wing personnel will be evaluated on Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense

Medium shot, side view, Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Francis Estevez,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS LOOK 00-03 Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

US Air Force members of the 89th Communications Squadron and 89th Transportation Squadron lay face down after a mock fist-fight during a deployment at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. The riot served as an exercise for the 89th Security Forces Squadron. During the deployment, wing personnel will be evaluated on ABILITY TO SURVIVE AND OPERATE (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense

US Air Force members of the 89th Communications Squadron and 89th Tran...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ABILITY TO SURVIVE AND OPERATE (ATSO) Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sce... More

USAF Exercise Evaluation Team (EET) members question (center) Lieutenant Riley, USAF, 89th Security Forces Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, about the squadrons handling of a mock fist-fight between the 89th Transportation Squadron and 89th Communications Squadron during a deployment at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. During the deployment, wing personnel will be evaluated on Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0106379 or search 000406F0352L009 )

USAF Exercise Evaluation Team (EET) members question (center) Lieutena...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS LOOK 00-03 Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A member of the 174TH Security Police Squadron, New York Air National Guard takes aim with his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, as he defends a wooded area near the base perimeter during the Base Defense "Phase II" portion of the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). The rifle is equipped with a blank firing device

A member of the 174TH Security Police Squadron, New York Air National ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Syracuse State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Pamela Allen Release Status: Released to Public... More

The U.S. Air Force Academy Saber Drill Team performs for distinguished guests and DEFENDER CHALLENGE team members (Not shown) at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 29th, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills events over six days

The U.S. Air Force Academy Saber Drill Team performs for distinguished...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force Reserve Command STAFF Sergeant Gabriel Zarrero, displays superb athletic skill as he completes the Swing, Stop, and Jump Obstacle during the Fitness Challenge Event of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000, a competition at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 30th, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force Reserve Command STAFF Sergeant Gabriel Zarrero, displays ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Nearing exhaustion, Corporal William Griffiths, Royal Air Force Regiment, races towards the finish line during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the Annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by the Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talent and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skill events over 6 days

Nearing exhaustion, Corporal William Griffiths, Royal Air Force Regime...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force AIRMAN Bryan Mancuso, Air Force Special Operations Command, competes in the Fitness Challenge during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force AIRMAN Bryan Mancuso, Air Force Special Operations Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

The obstacle course took its toll on US Air Force AIRMAN Scott Paneton, a team member for US Air Forces Europe, who allows members of the event staff to assist him during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000, at Lackland Air Force base, Texas. Safety was paramount this humid day. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

The obstacle course took its toll on US Air Force AIRMAN Scott Paneton...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force Captain Steve Heffington (Top), team captain for Pacific Air Forces, assists AIRMAN First Class Ryan Ormberg (Foreground) in sighting his M-60 machine gun with binoculars during the zero out weapons portion of the Combat Weapons event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force Captain Steve Heffington (Top), team captain for Pacific ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

A US Air Force Special Operations Command Security Forces member finds his mark during the DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 pistol competition at Lackland AFB, Texas. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities in 7 Physical Fitness events, Base Defense, and Policing skills, over six days

A US Air Force Special Operations Command Security Forces member finds...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Targeting from a laying position, US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jamie Newman, representative for Air Mobility Command, prepares to fire on targets downrange, during the Combat Rifle event at Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense and policing skills over six days

Targeting from a laying position, US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jamie Ne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Vincent Ouchana (Left), Rifleman, and SENIOR AIRMAN Efrain Espinoza, Grenadier, Air Force Space Command competitors, fire downrange and engage pop-up targets at the Combat Weapon event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at US Army post, Camp Bullis, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Vincent Ouchana (Left), Rifleman, and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

Air Force Reserve Command security forces chases an infiltrator during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by the Air Force Security Forces. The competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

Air Force Reserve Command security forces chases an infiltrator during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

US Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Kyle Daniell, a Air Force Special Operations competitor, takes sharp aim with an M16A2 rifle during the Combat Rifle portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Kyle Daniell, a Air Force Special Operat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

Air Education and Training Command security forces competitor US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Marco A. Talamantez has the duty of entry control at the Base Response scenario during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by the Air Force Security Forces. The competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

Air Education and Training Command security forces competitor US Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jerry Zabokrtsky of the Air Force Material Command aims his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, from the kneeling supported position, and fires down range during the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. The Exercise is as annual Air Force wide competition, sponsored by Air Force Security Forces, which showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 7 physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over a period of 6 days

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jerry Zabokrtsky of the Air Force Material...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHELLENGE 2000 Base: Camp Bvllis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A... More

Air National Guard team members Technical Sergeant Chuck Harrison, SENIOR AIRMAN Andrew Moya, STAFF Sergeant Bradly Bunch and SSGT Joseph Stickle pose for a photograph in the back of their vehicle after competing in the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. The Exercise is as annual Air Force wide competition, sponsored by Air Force Security Forces, which showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 7 physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over a period of 6 days

Air National Guard team members Technical Sergeant Chuck Harrison, SEN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHELLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

An Air Force Material Command team member takes careful steps during the CHIEF's Challenge portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. This event pits individuals against the obstacle course at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The Defender Challenge competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

An Air Force Material Command team member takes careful steps during t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Members of Air Force Space Command pose with awards won for competing in DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

Members of Air Force Space Command pose with awards won for competing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Members from the 11th Wing, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC, celebrate the Sandler Cup award presented to them during the closing ceremonies of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

Members from the 11th Wing, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC, cel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Members of Air Force Special Operations Command pose with awards won for competing in DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

Members of Air Force Special Operations Command pose with awards won f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Patrick Spencer, Air Force Materiel Command, receives his award for winner of the Chiefs Challenge during the closing ceremonies of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Patrick Spencer, Air Force Materiel Command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

US Air Force AIRMAN Craig Crose, US Air Force Academy, hurdles the Belly Buster obstacle during the CHIEF's Challenge portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force AIRMAN Craig Crose, US Air Force Academy, hurdles the Bel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Instructors at the Air base Defense School, 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron (GCTS), Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Air Field (AAF), Nevada (NV), pose as a hostile force attempting to breach the defenses of a simulated forward deployed air base. The instructors wear Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) it detects if they are shot by the defenders. They are also armed with 5.56 M16A2 assault rifles with MILES attachments. The 99th GCTS trains all of Air Combat Commands Security Forces on base defense in a hostile environment, and is the oldest school on ground air base defense tactics in existence

Instructors at the Air base Defense School, 99th Ground Combat Trainin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Robe... More

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cristian Ring, 820th

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cristian Ring, 820th

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cristian Ring, 820th Base Defense Group fire team member, climbs a rope as part of an obstacle course during an air assault assessment, Dec. 15, 2015, at Camp Blanding, Fla. Airm... More

Airman 1st Class Jordon Torres, 23d Maintenance Squadron

Airman 1st Class Jordon Torres, 23d Maintenance Squadron

Airman 1st Class Jordon Torres, 23d Maintenance Squadron (MXS), munitions specialist, right, and Airman 1st Class Colten Carey, 23d MXS precision guided munitions technician, hooks a sling onto a Joint Direct A... More

Airmen from the 824th Base Defense Squadron practice

Airmen from the 824th Base Defense Squadron practice

Airmen from the 824th Base Defense Squadron practice putting a tourniquet on their own arms during advanced combat casualty care (AC3) training at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., May 5, 2020. AC3 is necessary traini... More

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Jim E. Harring poses for

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Jim E. Harring poses for

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Jim E. Harring poses for a picture during the U.S. Air Force 70th birthday celebration, Sept. 16, 2017, in Valdosta, Ga. Harring enlisted in the Army Air Corps on Jan. 8, 1947 and was ... More

An Airman assigned to the 23d Wing drags his comrade

An Airman assigned to the 23d Wing drags his comrade

An Airman assigned to the 23d Wing drags his comrade to safety during high-threat evasion and Tactical Combat Casualty Care training, Oct. 25 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The new, three-day combined train... More

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Max Biser, bottom left,

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Max Biser, bottom left,

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Max Biser, bottom left, 820th Base Defense Group fire team member, climbs a tower as part of an obstacle course during an air assault assessment, Dec. 15, 2015, at Camp Blanding, Fl... More

Col. Benito Barron,. 820th Base Defense Group commander,

Col. Benito Barron,. 820th Base Defense Group commander,

Col. Benito Barron,. 820th Base Defense Group commander, receives his last salute from Master Sgt. Aaron Hellman, 820th Combat Operations Squadron first sergeant, during the 820th BDG change of command ceremony... More

Norwegian soldiers of the Telemark Battalion fire an

Norwegian soldiers of the Telemark Battalion fire an

Norwegian soldiers of the Telemark Battalion fire an FGM-148 Javelin during a combined arms live fire training exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June 17, 2020. Coalition forces’ training is used to enhance ba... More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dontavian Staggs, 820th Base

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dontavian Staggs, 820th Base

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dontavian Staggs, 820th Base Defense Group fire team leader, jumps over an obstacle during an air assault assessment, Dec. 15, 2015, at Camp Blanding, Fla. During this exercise, Airmen... More

A U.S. Soldier of the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment,

A U.S. Soldier of the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment,

A U.S. Soldier of the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, kneels behind cover during a live-fire exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, March 5, 2020. (U.S. Army ... More

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Pomeranz, 569th

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Pomeranz, 569th

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Pomeranz, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron member, pilots the turret of a Humvee during a simulated ground attack as part of exercise Operation Varsity 19-04 at Kapaun Air ... More

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Ramirez and his military working

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Ramirez and his military working

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Ramirez and his military working dog, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, walk down the firing line at a live fire exercise at Al Asad A... More

Security policemen, wearing chemical warfare gear, undergo base defense training, part of exercise Team Spirit '81

Security policemen, wearing chemical warfare gear, undergo base defens...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '81 Base: Taegu Air Base Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: A1C Bob Brown Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Air Force Major John Beery, psychologist for the 89th Medical Operations Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, lays simulated sandbags around a medical tent at a deployed site at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. During the deployment to Exercise Crisis Look 00-03, wing personnel will be evaluated on Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense. The primary objectives of this exercise are to train and prepare troops for Aerospace Expeditionary Force deployments

US Air Force Major John Beery, psychologist for the 89th Medical Opera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS LOOK 00-03 Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jeremy Caskey, Graphic Artist for the 89th Communications Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, after applying his camouflage ensemble during a deployment at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. During the deployment, wing personnel will be evaluated on ABILITY TO SURVIVE AND OPERATE (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jeremy Caskey, Graphic Artist for the 89th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ABILITY TO SURVIVE AND OPERATE (ATSO) Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sce... More

US Air Force AIRMAN Scott J. Paneton, US Air Forces Europe team member, completes the "tough nut" obstacle during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force AIRMAN Scott J. Paneton, US Air Forces Europe team member...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Guy L. Dashner, Air Combat Command, takes on the "reverse climb" obstacle in the Fitness Challenge during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Guy L. Dashner, Air Combat Command, takes ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

A DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 competitor races up the front of the Jump and Land portion of the Physical Fitness Challenge at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense and policing skills over six days

A DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 competitor races up the front of the Jump an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

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