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STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Robert Brown, Military Airlift Command Airlift Control Element radio and digital data operator, communicates with the outbound air traffic during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command exercise re

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Robert Brown, Military Airlift Command Airlift C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released... More

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Mohammed Atmeh, Azarq Air Base commander, gives an enthusiastic thumbs up signal after flying a 33rd Tactical Fighter Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Centr

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Mohammed Atmeh, Azarq Air Base commander, giv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Robert Evans, radio operator, 3rd Combat Control Group, converses over lunch with Mohammed Sobbhy Mohammed and Yessef Abed Shaban, members of the Jordanian military during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US C

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Robert Evans, radio operator, 3rd Combat Control...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released... More

A member of the US military goes through the chow line at base camp during Exercise SHADOW HAWK, a phase of BRIGHT STAR 87. The US Central Command/Joint Chiefs of STAFF exercise provides US forces with the opportunity to operate with Jordanian military forces, work in a desert environment and check the effectiveness of a joint communications network

A member of the US military goes through the chow line at base camp du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK / BRIGHT STAR 87 Base: Aqaba Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott, USN Release Status: Relea... More

Two U.S. Army soldiers in a foxhole in the desert, one mans an M-60 7.62mm machine gun, while the other keeps a lookout. Egyptian Army soldier are in the background. All are participating in BRIGHT STAR '83, the joint U.S. and Egyptian military training exercise. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Two U.S. Army soldiers in a foxhole in the desert, one mans an M-60 7....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Military personnel from U.S. and Egyptian units discuss logistics during Exercise Bright Star '90

Military personnel from U.S. and Egyptian units discuss logistics duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '90 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Alan Wycheck Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A member of Company C, 7th Infantry Division, guides an M-2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle along a bridge during exercise Bright Star '90

A member of Company C, 7th Infantry Division, guides an M-2 Bradley in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: Wadi El Natrun Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

An M-113 armored personnel carrier moves along the desert during Exercise Bright Star '89

An M-113 armored personnel carrier moves along the desert during Exerc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '89 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

An M-1 Abrams main battle tank, foreground, and M-113 armored personnel carriers, background, move along the desert during exercise Bright Star '89

An M-1 Abrams main battle tank, foreground, and M-113 armored personne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Bright Star '89 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Bright Star 94 sign in front of tent city

Bright Star 94 sign in front of tent city

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Bright Star Base: Cairo Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Greg Suhay Release Status: Released to Public... More

Soldiers boarding a plane at Hunter Army Airfield for Bright Star '97

Soldiers boarding a plane at Hunter Army Airfield for Bright Star '97

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '97 Base: Hunter Army Air Field State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

At Cairo West Air Base, Egypt, Army personnel help unload a UH-60A Blackhawk helicopter from an Air Force C-5 Galaxy. The Blackhawk and Army personnel arrived in Egypt for Exercise BRIGHT STAR 99/00. BRIGHT STAR provides the opportunity to enhance military cooperation with the US, Egypt, and other coalition countries; strengthening the joint commitment to regional stability and other mutual interests. Military forces at all levels are provided the unique opportunities to strengthen military relationships and to become familiar with coalition forces' personnel, equipment, and tactics

At Cairo West Air Base, Egypt, Army personnel help unload a UH-60A Bla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 99/00 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Major Command Shown: USCENTCOM Sce... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Soza Jose, 204th Security Forces Squadron, Heavy Weapons Unit, Texas Air National Guard (ANG) operates a medal post driver as he sets up the perimeter at Tent City, Cairo, Egypt, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02. Bright Star is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military cooperation among US Military our key allies, and our regional partners

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Soza Jose, 204th Security Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Cairo West Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rel... More

An Egyptian military member finds refuge from the mid-day sun in the shade of one of the taxis allowed entrance to Cairo West Air Base. Due to dangerous driving conditions in Egypt, US military members participating in BRIGHT STAR 01/02 must be escorted on and off base via contracted taxis. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation between the US, key allies, and regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

An Egyptian military member finds refuge from the mid-day sun in the s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Th... More

Left to right: General Sheta, Egyptian training authority and lead Egyptian planner for BRIGHT STAR 01/02; Navy Captain Martin Drake, CHIEF of STAFF for Bright Star; Army Major General James Comstock, Commander; and Army First Lieutenant Zahi Bourjelli, executive officer; discuss various issues affecting the troops participating in the exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

Left to right: General Sheta, Egyptian training authority and lead Egy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Left to right: General Sheta, Egyptian training authority and lead Egyptian planner for BRIGHT STAR 01/02; Navy Captain Martin D... More

Joe Perfetto, an Able-Bodied SEAMAN on the Argonaut, performs gangway watch while Egyptian Army troops download cargo in support of BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Argonaut left its port in New York carrying various supplies including morale and welfare equipment for the troops participating in BRIGHT STAR 01/02. After two weeks at sea, the ship arrived at its destination, the Port of Dakaylah in Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation between the US, key allies, and regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to...

Joe Perfetto, an Able-Bodied SEAMAN on the Argonaut, performs gangway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Joe Perfetto, an Able-Bodied SEAMAN on the Argonaut, performs gangway watch while Egyptian Army troops download cargo in support... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine stands guard on the port deck of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) BOB HOPE CLASS; Large, Medium-Speed RO-RO ship USNS PILILAAU (T-ARK 304) at the Port of Dekheila, Egypt, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02. Bright Star is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military cooperation among US Military, our key allies, and our regional partners

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine stands guard on the port deck of the M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Port Of Dekheila Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Statu... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment, Fort Carson, Colorado, take a moment to eat lunch near cargo containers on the dock at the Port of Dekheila, Egypt, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02. Bright Star is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military cooperation among US Military, our key allies, and our regional partners

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment, F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Port Of Dekheila Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Major Command Shown: Joint Scene Camera Operator: SSGT P... More

Germn Army Mjor Johnnes Bckus, M.D., Germn Division Specil Opertions, Regensburg, Germny, shres informtion, nd points out wht the inside of the Germn mbulnce looks like, to medicl personnel from the 14th Field Hospitl, Fort Benning, Georgi, who re prticipting in the BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise t Mubrk Militry City. BRIGHT STAR is multintionl exercise involving more thn 74,000 troops from 44 countries tht is designed to enhnce regionl stbility nd militry-to-militry coopertion mong the US, our key llies, nd our regionl prtners. It prepres US Centrl Commnd to rpidly deploy nd employ the rmed forces to deter ggressors nd, if necessry, fight...

Germn Army Mjor Johnnes Bckus, M.D., Germn Division Specil Opertions, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: German Army Major Johannes Backus, M.D., German Division Special Operations, Regensburg, Germany, shares information, and points... More

US Military Personnel assigned to the US Central Command (USCENTCOM), MacDill AFB, Florida (FL) meet in a conference room at Mubarak Military City, Egypt to discuss the itinerary for Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02 on the opening day of the Exercise. Bright Star is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military cooperation among US Military, our key allies, and our regional partners

US Military Personnel assigned to the US Central Command (USCENTCOM), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Major Command Shown: Army Scene Camera Operator: SS... More

During BRIGHT STAR mss-csulties exercise, Army firefighters in Turnout Ger tke extr cution while securing simulted csultys neck to minimize ny possible spinl injuries. The simultion ws five-ton truck flipping while crrying 12 pssengers nd hving both Egyptin nd Americn rmed forces respond for emergency ttention. BRIGHT STAR is multintionl exercise involving more thn 74,000 troops from 44 countries tht is designed to enhnce regionl stbility nd militry-to-militry coopertion mong the US, our key llies, nd our regionl prtners. It prepres US Centrl Commnd to rpidly deploy nd employ the rmed forces to deter ggressors nd, if necessry, fight...

During BRIGHT STAR mss-csulties exercise, Army firefighters in Turnout...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Army firefighters in Turnout Gear take extra caution while securing a simulated c... More

Egyptian Marines carry their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibious assault boat onto the Navy assault craft. Marines and naval personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Marines carry their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release ... More

An Egyptian Marine waits to leave the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) and jump into the smaller assault boat to start the high-speed part of the simulated beach assault. Marines and Navy personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

An Egyptian Marine waits to leave the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Egyptian Marine waits to leave the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) and jump into the smaller assault boat to start the high-... More

A pair of Marine Corps Super AH-1W Super Cobra Attack helicopters line up at a target range as one fires a TOW missile at a designated target on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional...

A pair of Marine Corps Super AH-1W Super Cobra Attack helicopters line...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A pair of Marine Corps Super AH-1W Super Cobra Attack helicopters line up at a target range as one fires a TOW missile at a desi... More

As one Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) waits in the background, numerous members of the Spanish Navy download supplies and cargo from a "parked" LCM in support of BRIGHT STAR 01-02 at El Omayed Beach in Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

As one Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) waits in the background, numerou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: El Omayed Beach Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More

STAFF Sergeant Jeffery Metcalf, USMC, pours water into a hose held by Lance Corporal (LCP) Erik Clemente-Garcia, USMC, to flush out the Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) to continue a supply of purified water to countless Marines participating in this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. LCP Dantay Parker, USMC, looks on. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and...

STAFF Sergeant Jeffery Metcalf, USMC, pours water into a hose held by ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Jeffery Metcalf, USMC, pours water into a hose held by Lance Corporal (LCP) Erik Clemente-Garcia, USMC, to flush ... More

Members of the Spanish Navy watch as their comrades arrive at the beach to help download cargo from a Spanish Naval vessel. Numerous members of the Spanish Navy downloaded supplies in support of BRIGHT STAR 01-02 at El Omayed Beach in Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Members of the Spanish Navy watch as their comrades arrive at the beac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: El Omayed Beach Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta... More

Nighttime photography showing a convoy of High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) enroute from Charlie Range at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Nighttime photography showing a convoy of High-Mobility Multipurpose W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City State: Cairo Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patric... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL), Leon Behan, USMC, 3RD Battalion, 11th Marines, 29 Palms, CA, learns how to fire the German Army MG3 machine gun during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Lance Corporal (LCPL), Leon Behan, USMC, 3RD Battalion, 11th Marines, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US... More

A French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit maneuvers a rack of bread dough towards the over during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The French Field Bakery Unit, which has the capability to feed more than 10,000 troops a day, helped to provi USA Soldiers, German Army Soldiers and French Army Soldiers with fresh bread at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly ploy and employ the forces need to...

A French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit maneuvers a ra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit maneuvers a rack of bread dough towards the over during Exercise BRIGHT ... More

A Member of the British Army band blows a cornet during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time t to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 cntries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among r key allies, and r regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with...

A Member of the British Army band blows a cornet during the Battle of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Member of the British Army band blows a cornet during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR ... More

Three Egyptian Army Soldiers and one Kuwaiti Soldier practice beach assault techniques at El Omayed, Egypt as Coalition Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Three Egyptian Army Soldiers and one Kuwaiti Soldier practice beach as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, USAF Release ... More

A Kuwaiti Flag flies from a guidon carried by a Kuwaiti Soldier, at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A Kuwaiti Flag flies from a guidon carried by a Kuwaiti Soldier, at Mu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US... More

An Egyptian Armed Force Zodiac Boat speed towards the beach at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Egyptian and Spanish forces conduct amphibious operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

An Egyptian Armed Force Zodiac Boat speed towards the beach at El Omay...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R... More

A wide angle shot showing the beach and staging area at El Omayed Egypt as Egyptian Armed Forces practice beach assault exercises, while conducting amphibious operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A wide angle shot showing the beach and staging area at El Omayed Egyp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R... More

Captain (CPT), Haiko Wompener, Commander of the German 2nd Airborne Division, receives a battalion gift from the French Forces Commander at Mubarak Military City's French/German camp during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Captain (CPT), Haiko Wompener, Commander of the German 2nd Airborne Di...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City State: Cairo Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patric... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier aircraft lands on the flight deck aboard the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Assault Ship, USS Tarawa (LHA 1) while underway in the Red Sea. Tarawa is in route to the Mediterranean Sea to participate in exercise BRIGHT STAR, a multinational exercise held every two years in Egypt. Bright Star is the largest and most significant coalition military exercise conducted by the US Central Command (USCENTCOM). The exercise is an important part of the USCENTCOM theater engagement strategy and is designed to improve readiness and interoperability and strengthen the military and professional relationships among US, Egyptian and participating forces

A US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier aircraft lands on the flight de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Brandon A. Teeples, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team member Diane Mckinnis canvasses the neighborhood and talks with residents to ensure that they are getting the assistance from FEMA that they need after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- One month after Hurricane Sandy hit, things are finally starting to look like life is getting back to normal here. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- One month after Hurricane Sandy hit...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy that is properly separated will aid collection people by making the process go faster. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy that i...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- A six foot deep pool at a seaside motel is filled up with sand dumped here by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- A six foot deep pool at a seaside mo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- Rebuilding is in high gear in an effort to be up and running in time for the summer season. Hurricane Sandy damaged much of the town nearly three months ago. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- Rebuilding is in high gear in an ef...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST New Jersey North America Sea Bright US USA... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 2, 2013 -- A home in Sea Bright, which was hit very hard by Hurricane Sandy, suffered very minor damage due to mitigation steps taken during construction last year. Architect Paul Damiano shows the water line from the hurricane on this level of the home, which contains no living space. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 2, 2013 -- A home in Sea Bright, which was hit ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

AS15-92-12545 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of Bright Crater south of Menelaus Crater

AS15-92-12545 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of Bright C...

The original database describes this as: Description: View of Bright Crater south of Menelaus Crater. Image was taken during Revolution 71 of the Apollo 15 mission. Original film magazine was labeled OO,film t... More

Front view of two New Mexico Air National Guard (ANG) A-7D aircraft taxiing on the runway during airlift exercise Bright Star

Front view of two New Mexico Air National Guard (ANG) A-7D aircraft ta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Donald Sutherland ... More

AN air-to-air view of three UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters and three camouflaged A-7 Corsair II aircraft over the airfield during exercise Bright Star '80

AN air-to-air view of three UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: Cairo West Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Bill Thompson Release Status: Released t... More

Egyptian troops prepare to board U.S. helicopters during joint familiarization flights that took place during Exercise Bright Star '80

Egyptian troops prepare to board U.S. helicopters during joint familia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '80 Base: Cairo West Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Bill Thompson Release Status: Releas... More

Egyptian MAJ. GEN. Higazi, left, deputy minister of defense and commander for Egyptian training, and MAJ. GEN. Robert Taylor, deputy commander, Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force, McDill Air Force Base, Fla., greet the airborne troops that participated in Exercise Bright Star '80

Egyptian MAJ. GEN. Higazi, left, deputy minister of defense and comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '80 Base: Cairo West Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Release... More

Two A-7 Corsair II aircraft come in for landing during exercise Bright Star '80

Two A-7 Corsair II aircraft come in for landing during exercise Bright...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '80 Base: Cairo West Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to ... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Janice D. McCarely, an administrative specialist with the 226th Combat Communications Squadron, carries a typewriter to her desk as SGT. Wilma L. Walls organizes her area in the field office they will use during exercise Bright Star '80

SENIOR AIRMAN Janice D. McCarely, an administrative specialist with th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '80 Base: Cairo West Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Bill Thompson Release Status: Releas... More

An air-to-air left side view of an A-6E Intruder aircraft assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS EISENHOWER (CVN-69) as it flies over an Egyptian pyramid during Exercise Bright Star '83

An air-to-air left side view of an A-6E Intruder aircraft assigned to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Parsley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

An aerial bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69), right, conducting underway replenishment with the Ashtabula Class oiler USS CALOOSAHATCHEE (AO-98), center, during Exercise Bright Star '83. The Forrest Sherman Class destroyer USS MANLEY (DD-940) is underway to the left

An aerial bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Parsley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Army Rangers relax inside a barracks at the Sudanese Armor School during the joint Exercise Bright Star '83

Army Rangers relax inside a barracks at the Sudanese Armor School duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Country: Sudan (SDN) Scene Camera Operator: Joint Service Audiovisual Team Release Status: Released to Public... More

Crewman exit an E-3A AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) aircraft upon their return from a mission as part of exercise Bright Star '83

Crewman exit an E-3A AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Joint Service Audiovisual Team Release Status: Released to Pub... More

An Egyptian F-4 Phantom II aircraft is positioned for in-flight refueling from a KC-10 Extender aircraft during the joint exercise Bright Star '83

An Egyptian F-4 Phantom II aircraft is positioned for in-flight refuel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Joint Service Audiovisual Team Release Status: Released to Public... More

American soldiers demonstrate the capabilities of an M-163A1 Vulcan Air Defense System (VADS) mounted on an M-113 armored personnel carrier, as Egyptian soldiers observe during the joint Exercise Bright Star '83

American soldiers demonstrate the capabilities of an M-163A1 Vulcan Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Joint Service Audiov... More

A front view of a B-52 bomber aircraft as ground crewman perform maintenance during exercise Bright Star '83

A front view of a B-52 bomber aircraft as ground crewman perform maint...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Joint Service Audiovisual Team Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A view of M-1010 ambulances at the 3653rd Tactical Hospital during the multinational joint service Exercise Bright Star '85

A view of M-1010 ambulances at the 3653rd Tactical Hospital during the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. David Nol... More

Members of the 584th Maintenance Co. remove an engine from a truck at the Theater Army Area Command (TAACOM) maintenance area during the multinational joint service exercise Bright Star '85. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Members of the 584th Maintenance Co. remove an engine from a truck at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Kites Release Statu... More

Military personnel work in the operations center at the U.S. Central Command Headquarters during the multinational joint service exercise Bright Star '85

Military personnel work in the operations center at the U.S. Central C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Stan Tarver R... More

An Army chaplain administers to the spiritual needs of a "casualty" during the multinational joint service exercise Bright Star '85

An Army chaplain administers to the spiritual needs of a "casualty" du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. David Nol... More

GEN. Robert C. Kingston, commander-in-chief, Central Command, and Egyptian military officers observe an operation during the multinational joint service Exercise Bright Star '85

GEN. Robert C. Kingston, commander-in-chief, Central Command, and Egyp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. David Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

M-60 main battle tanks participate in a combined arms live fire demonstration during the multinational joint service exercise Bright Star '85

M-60 main battle tanks participate in a combined arms live fire demons...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Base: Wadi Natrun Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Philip Wiggins Release Status: Released to... More

Egyptian marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) prepare for an amphibious landing during the multinational joint service Exercise Bright Star '85

Egyptian marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Garland Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Camouflage netting conceals the communications center of the 1ST Marine Amphibious Force during the multinational joint services Exercise Bright Star '85

Camouflage netting conceals the communications center of the 1ST Marin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Base: El Hammam Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. L. C. Clipper Release Status: Released to P... More

An Egyptian military tractor-trailer transports an AAVP-7A1 tracked assault amphibian vehicle during the multinational, joint service Exercise Bright Star '87

An Egyptian military tractor-trailer transports an AAVP-7A1 tracked as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '87 Base: El Hammam Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. Vincent E. Aldridge Release Status: Release... More

STAFF SGT. Joseph Lavigne of the Air Force Commissary Service acts as cashier at the Tactical Field Exchange set up for the exercise Shadow Hawk segment of Bright Star '87. In this U.S. Central Command/Joint Chiefs of STAFF exercise, U.S. forces operate w

STAFF SGT. Joseph Lavigne of the Air Force Commissary Service acts as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '87SHADOW HAWK Base: King Faisal Air Base State: Al Jafr Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Scot... More

Members of the US military use a computer terminal to search through files maintained by Personnel Support for Contingency Operations (PERSCO), 363rd Combat Support Group during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command e

Members of the US military use a computer terminal to search through f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released... More

Colonel (COL) Jay Calloway, commander, 363rd Tactical Fighter Wing, speaks with Jordanian military officials shortly after his arrival to participate in Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command exercise represents a Join

Colonel (COL) Jay Calloway, commander, 363rd Tactical Fighter Wing, sp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released... More

US military personnel go through the chow line at base camp during Exercise SHADOW HAWK, a phase of BRIGHT STAR 87. The US Central Command/Joint Chiefs of STAFF exercise provides US forces with the opportunity to operate with Jordanian military forces, work in a desert environment and check the effectiveness of a joint communications network

US military personnel go through the chow line at base camp during Exe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK / BRIGHT STAR 87 Base: Aqaba Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott, USN Release Status: Relea... More

United States and Jordanian pilots attend a pre-flight briefing during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command exercise represents a Joint Chiefs of STAFF effort to evaluate procedures used to deploy US tactical and log

United States and Jordanian pilots attend a pre-flight briefing during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released... More

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dan Dick, 33rd Tactical Fighter Squadron commander, explains flight maneuvers as Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Mohammed Atmeh, Azarq Air Base commander, stands by during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Centr

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dan Dick, 33rd Tactical Fighter Squadron comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released... More

U.S. military personnel direct the driver of a tank transporter which is moving an M-2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle for redeployment to Egypt at the conclusion of Exercise Shadow Hawk, a phase of Bright Star '87. The U.S. Central Command/Joint Chiefs of STAFF exercise provided U.S. forces with the opportunity to operate with Jordanian military forces, work in a desert environment and check the effectiveness of a joint communications network

U.S. military personnel direct the driver of a tank transporter which ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWKBRIGHT STAR '87 Base: Aqaba Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to ... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Richard Klamerus of the 341st Services Squadron serves up breakfast at the field conditions chow hall during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, the Jordan/US segment of BRIGHT STAR'87. SHADOW HAWK is a combined effort of the Joint Chiefs of Sta

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Richard Klamerus of the 341st Services Squadron se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: King Faisal Air Base, Al Jafr Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Stat... More

Airmen from the 4th Services Squadron remove camouflage netting as part of redeployment operations during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command exercise represents a Joint Chiefs of STAFF effort to evaluate procedures

Airmen from the 4th Services Squadron remove camouflage netting as par...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released... More

Members of the US military dish out soup in the mess tent during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command exercise represents a Joint Chiefs of STAFF effort to evaluate procedures used to deploy US tactical and logistica

Members of the US military dish out soup in the mess tent during Exerc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tyrone Sanders, 437th Avionics Maintenance Squadron, checks his headset during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command/Joint Chiefs of STAFF exercise SHADOW HAWK, A phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. THE US

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tyrone Sanders, 437th Avionics Maintenance Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: King Faisal Air Base, Al Jafr Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kelvin Davis Release Status... More

Colonel (COL) Jay Calloway, commander, 363rd Tactical Fighter Wing, speaks with Jordanian military officials shortly after his arrival to participate in Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command exercise represents a Join

Colonel (COL) Jay Calloway, commander, 363rd Tactical Fighter Wing, sp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released... More

Major (MAJ) Scott Gough files his flight plans in the 33rd Flight Operations area prior to a mission during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command exercise represents a Joint Chiefs of STAFF effort to evaluate procedur

Major (MAJ) Scott Gough files his flight plans in the 33rd Flight Oper...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released... More

Members of the 493rd Military Police Detachment are silhouetted by the setting sun while on patrol around the Joint Operations Center during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command/Joint Chiefs of STAFF exercise provide

Members of the 493rd Military Police Detachment are silhouetted by the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: King Faisal Air Base, Al Jafr Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kelvin Davis Release Status... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Rick E. Gray, Joint Communications Support Element, uses a teletype machine to transmit weather information during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command/Joint Chiefs of STAFF exercise provides US

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Rick E. Gray, Joint Communications Support Eleme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: King Faisal Air Base, Al Jafr Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Stat... More

Members of the 4th Services Squadron serve food in the mess tent during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command exercise represents a Joint Chiefs of STAFF effort to evaluate procedures used to deploy US tactical and lo

Members of the 4th Services Squadron serve food in the mess tent durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released... More

Members of the U.S. Central Command board 437th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft during Exercise Shadow Hawk, a phase of Bright Star '87. The U.S. Central Command/Joint Chiefs of STAFF exercise provides U.S. forces with the opportunity to

Members of the U.S. Central Command board 437th Military Airlift Wing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWKBRIGHT STAR '87 Base: King Faisal Air Base State: Al Jafr Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT.... More

Members of the US and Jordanian military retrieve parachute release cords inside a 437th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command exercise represents a Joint Chiefs

Members of the US and Jordanian military retrieve parachute release co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A 437th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft is silhouetted by the setting sun as it stands on the flight line during Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87, a phase of BRIGHT STAR'87. The US Central Command/Joint Chiefs of STAFF exercise provides US forces

A 437th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft is silhouette...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: King Faisal Air Base, Al Jafr Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Stat... More

Deployed U.S. military personnel attend a Protestant service conducted by Chaplain (1ST LT.) Michael Heuer during exercise Shadow Hawk '87, as phase of Bright Star '87. The U.S. Central Command exercise represents a Joint Chiefs of STAFF effort to evaluat

Deployed U.S. military personnel attend a Protestant service conducted...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '87 Base: Azraq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Bob Simons Release Status: Rele... More

A mosque, a stop on a tour taken by a participant in the joint Exercise SHADOW HAWK'87. The US Central Command/Joint Chiefs of STAFF exercise is part of BRIGHT STAR'87

A mosque, a stop on a tour taken by a participant in the joint Exercis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Stewart Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

U.S. Army and Egyptian Army troops file off an Egyptian Air Force C-130 transport at Cairo-West airport. In the foreground a USAF C-130 Hercules and in the background a USAF KC-10 tanker. Personnel and aircraft are participating in BRIGHT STAR '83, the joint U.S. and Egyptian military training exercise. Exact Date Shot Unknown

U.S. Army and Egyptian Army troops file off an Egyptian Air Force C-13...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

An M-1 Abrams main battle tank moves across the desert during Exercise Bright Star '89

An M-1 Abrams main battle tank moves across the desert during Exercise...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '89 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

An M-1 Abrams main battle tank moves across the desert during exercise Bright Star '89

An M-1 Abrams main battle tank moves across the desert during exercise...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '89 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Desert Operations Category: Combat Camera Place: 3rd Place Exact Date Shot Unknown Caption: UK soldiers and weapons participating in Operation Bright Star

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1997 Title: Desert Operations...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Jean Marc Schaible Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A train hauling M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles belonging to the 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), arrives at the Port of Savannah from Fort Stewart, Ga. The equipment is being deployed for Bright Star '97

A train hauling M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles belonging to the 3rd Infa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '97 Base: Port Of Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Do... More

US Navy (USN) personnel set up port security operation at the Port of Dekheila, Egypt, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02. Bright Star is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military cooperation among US Military, our key allies, and our regional partners

US Navy (USN) personnel set up port security operation at the Port of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Alexandria Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rel... More

A US Army (USA) M977 (8x8) Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck is driven of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) BOB HOPE CLASS; Large, Medium-Speed RO-RO ship USNS PILILAAU (T-ARK 304), at the Port of Dekheila, Egypt, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02. Bright Star is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military cooperation among US Military, our key allies, and our regional partners

A US Army (USA) M977 (8x8) Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck is d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Port Of Dekheila Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Statu... More

US Army (USA) 159th Transportation Detachment Soldiers from Fort Campbell, Kentucky (KY) rest beside the Military Sealift Command (MSC) BOB HOPE CLASS; Large, Medium-Speed RO-RO ship USNS PILILAAU (T-ARK 304), before beginning offloading operations at the Port of Dekheila, Egypt, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02. Bright Star is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military cooperation among US Military, our key allies, and our regional partners

US Army (USA) 159th Transportation Detachment Soldiers from Fort Campb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Port Of Dekheila Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Statu... More

German Army Major Johannes Backus, M.D., German Division Special Operations, Regensburg, Germany, shows medical personnel from several countries including the United States, and Egypt, what the German medical backpack contains. The demonstration is for military personnel participating in the BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise at Mubarak Military City. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary,...

German Army Major Johannes Backus, M.D., German Division Special Opera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: German Army Major Johannes Backus, M.D., German Division Special Operations, Regensburg, Germany, shows medical personnel from s... More

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Egyptian medics attend to Army Sergeant Major Kent, simulating a severe leg injury. The simulation was a five-ton truck flipping while carrying 12 passengers and having both Egyptian and American armed forces respond for emergency attention. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional ners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional...

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Egyptian medics attend ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Egyptian medics attend to Army Sergeant Major Kent, simulating a severe leg injur... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers and military personnel from various allied forces attend a redeployment briefing at Mubarak Military City, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02. Bright Star is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military cooperation among US Military, our key allies, and our regional partners

US Army (USA) Soldiers and military personnel from various allied forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Major Command Shown: jnt Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Egyptian medics place a simulated casualty in their ambulance for simulated medical attention. The simulation was a five-ton truck flipping while carrying 12 passengers and having both Egyptian and American armed forces spond for emergency attention. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving mo than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance gional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our gional partners. It ppas US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggssors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and...

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Egyptian medics place a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Egyptian medics place a simulated casualty in their ambulance for simulated medic... More

Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams MBTs (Main Battle Tank) from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, fire at designated targets on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and...

Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams MBTs (Main Battle Tank) from the 1ST Tank Bat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams MBTs (Main Battle Tank) from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, fire at designated targets o... More

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