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A Kazakhstan soldier, armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, mans a check point during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The ...

A Kazakhstan soldier, armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, mans a c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kazakhstan soldier, armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, mans a check point during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping... More

Two Kazakhstan Soldiers, one armed with a 5.56 mm AK-74 assault rifle, man an entry check point during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other ...

Two Kazakhstan Soldiers, one armed with a 5.56 mm AK-74 assault rifle,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Kazakhstan Soldiers, one armed with a 5.56 mm AK-74 assault rifle, man an entry check point during the start of Central Asi... More

United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, exercise Centrasbat 2000 Director, meets with his advance team deployed from United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort...

United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, exercise Centrasbat 2000 D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, exercise Centrasbat 2000 Director, meets with his advance team deployed from United... More

United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Scott Brogli, deployment manager for Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM), ensures the safe delivery of equipment into the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special ...

United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Scott Brogli, deployment ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Scott Brogli, deployment manager for Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.... More

Mr. Richard Jones, United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, watches through binoculars for members of the 82nd Airborne Division (not shown), deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S...

Mr. Richard Jones, United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, watches thr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Mr. Richard Jones, United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, watches through binoculars for members of the 82nd Airborne Division... More

An international mix of paratroopers from Kazakhstan and the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, descend into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S...

An international mix of paratroopers from Kazakhstan and the 82nd Airb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An international mix of paratroopers from Kazakhstan and the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, descend into t... More

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip-C" helicopter, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 september 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM...

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip-C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip-C" helicopter, during an international mass jump into Kaza... More

United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, give their Kazakhstan counterparts a feel for US protective equipment during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants ...

United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, give their Kazakhstan counter... More

United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, get some media attention during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the US and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from ...

United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, get some media attention duri... More

A Turkish paratrooper after inserting into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division...

A Turkish paratrooper after inserting into the drop zone as part of an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Turkish paratrooper after inserting into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, t... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march into the parade grounds carrying 7.62mm M240 Machine Guns and prepare for the start of the CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on Sepember 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne ...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (No... More

A Kazakhstan Army interpreter gets ready for the CENTRASBAT 2000 opening ceremonies in Kazakhstan. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT 00 will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations

A Kazakhstan Army interpreter gets ready for the CENTRASBAT 2000 openi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CENTRASBAT 00 Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Major Command Shown: US CENTCOM Scene Camera Opera... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include...

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill rou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Batta... More

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 20... More

Exercise participants from Azerbaijan pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan...

Exercise participants from Azerbaijan pass in review during CENTRASBAT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Exercise participants from Azerbaijan pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening cere... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march onto the parade grounds for the start of the Centrasbat 2000 opening ceremonies on Sept. 13, 2000. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march onto the parade grounds for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Major Command Shown: US CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Sta... More

Performers in traditional Kazakhstan costume get ready for CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan...

Performers in traditional Kazakhstan costume get ready for CENTRASBAT ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Performers in traditional Kazakhstan costume get ready for CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening cerem... More

Lieutenant General Sat Tokpakbaev, the Kazakhstan Minister of Defense, addresses participants at the opening ceremonies of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan on Sept. 13, 2000. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations

Lieutenant General Sat Tokpakbaev, the Kazakhstan Minister of Defense,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CENTRASBAT 2000 Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremy T. Lock, USAF Relea... More

A reinforced squad of soldiers armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifles moves across open terrain during exercise Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ) Wednesday 15 September2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the 82nd ABN Div and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 ...

A reinforced squad of soldiers armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifles...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A reinforced squad of soldiers armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifles moves across open terrain during exercise Central Asian... More

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C" helicopter, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM...

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C" helicopter, during an international mass jump into Kaza... More

Paratroopers of the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, pose for a group shot with Kazakhstan Army personnel at Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ). CENTRASBAT 2000 is a peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the 82nd ABN Div and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The ...

Paratroopers of the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Paratroopers of the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, pose for a group shot with Kazakhstan Army per... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include...

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill rou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Batta... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army get ready to pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, ...

Members of the Kazakhstan Army get ready to pass in review during CENT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Army get ready to pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion) 2000 opening... More

Exercise participants pass in review during the CENTRASBAT 2000 opening ceremonies on Sept. 13, 2000, in Kazakhstan. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations

Exercise participants pass in review during the CENTRASBAT 2000 openin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CENTRASBAT 00 Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Major Command Shown: US CENTCOM Scene Camera Opera... More

The Kazakhstan honor guard performs during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT 2000), Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

The Kazakhstan honor guard performs during the opening ceremonies of C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Kazakhstan honor guard performs during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT 2000), Al... More

A Kazakhstan soldier salutes during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan,...

A Kazakhstan soldier salutes during the opening ceremonies of Central ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kazakhstan soldier salutes during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, K... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines, carrying Simonov 7.62mm Self-Loading Rifles with bayonets affixed, during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, ...

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill rou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines, carrying Simonov 7.62mm Self-Loading Rifles with b... More

U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Richard Jones, enjoys the CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, ...

U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Richard Jones, enjoys the CENTRASBAT (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Richard Jones, enjoys the CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremon... More

Members of the Turkish Army compete in a tug-of-war competition during a sporting event held at Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The tug-of-war competition was one of many sports played between participating countries. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th ...

Members of the Turkish Army compete in a tug-of-war competition during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Turkish Army compete in a tug-of-war competition during a sporting event held at Central Asian Peacekeeping Batt... More

A small formation of Kazakhstan soldiers. Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT)2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The United Kingdom, ...

A small formation of Kazakhstan soldiers. Central Asian Peackeeping Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A small formation of Kazakhstan soldiers. Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT)2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 Se... More

Soldiers from the United States 3rd Army and representatives from the Kazakhstan Army pose in front of 3rd Army headquarters at Fort McPherson, Georgia, during recent visit. Kazahkstan is a former Soviet Block Country in Central Asia

Soldiers from the United States 3rd Army and representatives from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sean Quinn, USA CIV Release Status: Released t... More

Exercise Centrasbat 2000 base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan...

Exercise Centrasbat 2000 base camp and training area near Almaty, Kaza...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Exercise Centrasbat 2000 base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Centra... More

United States Army SPECIALIST Chris Hall briefs United States Army Captain Amy Sanders on cell phone use during advance team deployment from United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, ...

United States Army SPECIALIST Chris Hall briefs United States Army Cap...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Specialist Chris Hall briefs United States Army Captain Amy Sanders on cell phone use during advance team de... More

United States Army SPECIALIST Chris Hall briefs United States Army Captain Amy Sanders on cell phone use during advance team deployment from United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, ...

United States Army SPECIALIST Chris Hall briefs United States Army Cap...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Specialist Chris Hall briefs United States Army Captain Amy Sanders on cell phone use during advance team de... More

United States Army SPECIALIST Kilian deployed from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Navy Seabee Britt deployed from Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) ensure the safe delivery of equipment into the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the start of exercise CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd...

United States Army SPECIALIST Kilian deployed from the 82nd Airborne D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Specialist Kilian deployed from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Navy Seabee Brit... More

Kazakhstan CHIEF Military Inspector Major General Temerbekov welcomes United States Army Private First Class Aaron Tibbets, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, into Kazakhstan during an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peaekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000...

Kazakhstan CHIEF Military Inspector Major General Temerbekov welcomes ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan Chief Military Inspector Major General Temerbekov welcomes United States Army Private First Class Aaron Tibbets, 82n... More

Major General Temerbekov, Kazakhstan CHIEF Military Inspector, welcomes United States Army 82nd Airborne Division Private First Class Aaron Tibbets into Kazakhstan during an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd ...

Major General Temerbekov, Kazakhstan CHIEF Military Inspector, welcome...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Major General Temerbekov, Kazakhstan Chief Military Inspector, welcomes United States Army 82nd Airborne Division Private First... More

Performers in traditional Kazakhstan costume get ready for CENTRASBRT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sept. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan...

Performers in traditional Kazakhstan costume get ready for CENTRASBRT ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Performers in traditional Kazakhstan costume get ready for CENTRASBRT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening cerem... More

A Turkish soldier holds his country's flag during the opening ceremonies of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, United ...

A Turkish soldier holds his country's flag during the opening ceremoni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Turkish soldier holds his country's flag during the opening ceremonies of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBA... More

United States Army General Tommy R. Franks Commander in CHIEF, United States Central Command, watches the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Wednesday 13 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other...

United States Army General Tommy R. Franks Commander in CHIEF, United ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army General Tommy R. Franks Commander in Chief, United States Central Command, watches the opening ceremonies of... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, deployed from Fort Bragg North Carolina, check out their photos published in a Kazakhstan newspaper prior to the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group,...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, deployed from Fort ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, deployed from Fort Bragg North Carolina, check out their photos published in... More

A member of the Turkish Army passes in review during CENTRABAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on Sepember 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, United ...

A member of the Turkish Army passes in review during CENTRABAT (Centra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the Turkish Army passes in review during CENTRABAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies o... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march onto the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000 opening ceremonies, Sept. 13, 2000, in Kazakhstan. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march onto the parade grounds for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CENTRASBAT 00 Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Major Command Shown: US CENTCOM Scene Camera Opera... More

Lieutenant General Sat Tokpakbaev, Kazakhstan minister of defense addresses the participants at the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping BAttalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Wednesday 13 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan ...

Lieutenant General Sat Tokpakbaev, Kazakhstan minister of defense addr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lieutenant General Sat Tokpakbaev, Kazakhstan minister of defense addresses the participants at the opening ceremonies of Centr... More

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRABAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on Sepember 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRABAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 200... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include...

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill rou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Batta... More

Kazakhstan soldiers demonstrate check point operations during the start of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations

Kazakhstan soldiers demonstrate check point operations during the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CENTRASBAT 2000 Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release... More

CENTRASBAT 2000 starts with a hostage scenerio demonstration in Kazakhstan. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations

CENTRASBAT 2000 starts with a hostage scenerio demonstration in Kazakh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CENTRASBAT 00 Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Major Command Shown: US CENTCOM Scene Camera Opera... More

A Kazakhstan soldier, armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, mans a check point during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The ...

A Kazakhstan soldier, armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, mans a c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kazakhstan soldier, armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, mans a check point during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping... More

United States Army CHIEF Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbiologist and CHIEF of Veterinary Services, 46th Medical Detachment in Bahrain, visits the Green Market in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to inspect food sources prior to the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. Barnes and his staff are responsible for ensuring the safety and hygene of food and water sources for all CENTRASBAT 2000 participants. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including ...

United States Army CHIEF Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbiologist and Chief of Veterinary Services, 46th Medical Det... More

United States Army CHIEF Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbiologist and CHIEF of Veterinary Services, 46th Medical Detachment in Bahrain, visits the Green Market in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to inspect food sources prior to the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. Barnes and his staff are responsible for ensuring the safety and hygene of food and water sources for all CENTRASBAT 2000 participants. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including ...

United States Army CHIEF Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbiologist and Chief of Veterinary Services, 46th Medical Det... More

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division...

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the U... More

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and ...

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the U... More

Family members of United States Embassy employees watch for members of the 82nd Airborne Division, deployed from Fort Bragg North Carolina, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include ...

Family members of United States Embassy employees watch for members of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Family members of United States Embassy employees watch for members of the 82nd Airborne Division, deployed from Fort Bragg Nor... More

A United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper give Larissa Uvalieva a Kazakhstan news reporter a feel for U.S. battle gear during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately ...

A United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper give Larissa U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper give Larissa Uvalieva a Kazakhstan news reporter a feel for U.S. battle... More

Exercise Director Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolia Pospelov welcomes observers, including United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones, to an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the US and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including ...

Exercise Director Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolia Pospelov welcomes observe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Exercise Director Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolia Pospelov welcomes observers, including United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. ... More

Kazakhstan performers demonstrate their long equestrian heritage as part of the gala concert during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT 2000), Almaty, Kazakhstan, Wednesday 13 September 2000. The gala Concert was a show put on by Kazakhstan showing a variety of traditional dances and cultural events. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 Sep 00. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, ...

Kazakhstan performers demonstrate their long equestrian heritage as pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan performers demonstrate their long equestrian heritage as part of the gala concert during the opening ceremonies of C... More

Members of the Uzbekistan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, ...

Members of the Uzbekistan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Centr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Uzbekistan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies ... More

US Army General Henry H. Shelton, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, tours the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 training site in Kazakhstan (KAZ) on 14 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and ...

US Army General Henry H. Shelton, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, tou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army General Henry H. Shelton, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, tours the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) ... More

United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Director, exercise Centrasbat 2000 and United States Central Command staff meets with Kazakhstan Colonel Ryskin prior to inspecting the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North ...

United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Director, exercise Centras...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Director, exercise Centrasbat 2000 and United States Central Command staff meets wi... More

United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Williamson, Communications officer in charge, looks over a phone roster with United States Marine STAFF Sergeant Jesse Shurn during advance team deployment from United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,...

United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Williamson, Communications ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Williamson, Communications officer in charge, looks over a phone roster with United ... More

United States Air Force Combat Camera Videographer STAFF Sergeant Jason Wilkerson interviews United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones after an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division...

United States Air Force Combat Camera Videographer STAFF Sergeant Jaso...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Air Force Combat Camera Videographer Staff Sergeant Jason Wilkerson interviews United States Ambassador to Kazakh... More

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Mr. Richard Jones, meets members of the 82nd Airborne Division, 782nd Forward Surgical Team deployed from Fort Bragg North Carolina prior to an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. ...

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Mr. Richard Jones, meets membe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Mr. Richard Jones, meets members of the 82nd Airborne Division, 782nd Forward Surgical ... More

Turkish paratroopers, with the Turkish National Flag, assemble after inserting into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT). The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 exersise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S...

Turkish paratroopers, with the Turkish National Flag, assemble after i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Turkish paratroopers, with the Turkish National Flag, assemble after inserting into the drop zone as part of an international m... More

The Green Market in Almaty, Kazakstan, is a local food market where food microbiologists, deployed from the 46th Medical Detachment in Bahrain, test food and water quality for the training area prior to the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for...

The Green Market in Almaty, Kazakstan, is a local food market where fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Green Market in Almaty, Kazakstan, is a local food market where food microbiologists, deployed from the 46th Medical Detachm... More

Government representatives from participating countries, including United States Army General Tommy R. Franks (third from left), Commander in CHIEF, United States Central Command, Kazakhstan Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Sat Tokpakbaev (center) and Colonel General Anatoly Sergeev (third from right), Russian Commander, salute the pass and revue during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, ...

Government representatives from participating countries, including Uni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Government representatives from participating countries, including United States Army General Tommy R. Franks (third from left)... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss, march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRABAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, ...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss, ma... More

US Air Force Combat Camera Photojournalist, STAFF Sergeant Jeremy Lock documents a press conference after the opening ceremonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, ...

US Air Force Combat Camera Photojournalist, STAFF Sergeant Jeremy Lock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Combat Camera Photojournalist, Staff Sergeant Jeremy Lock documents a press conference after the opening ceremonie... More

US Army Captain Joseph Chapman, C Company, 782nd Forward Surgical Team (FST) Fort Bragg, North Carolina, tends to a patient during exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September2000. The patient is being treated for dehydration. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from the US Army's 82nd ...

US Army Captain Joseph Chapman, C Company, 782nd Forward Surgical Team...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army Captain Joseph Chapman, C Company, 782nd Forward Surgical Team (FST) Fort Bragg, North Carolina, tends to a patient dur... More

Members of the Turkish Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

Members of the Turkish Army march into the parade grounds for the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Turkish Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 20... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutanent Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special ...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutanent Colonel Rick Bloss (No... More

US Army General Henry Shelton, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, visits with USA soldiers participating in Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 exercise, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 14 September 2000. GEN Tommy R. Franks, USA, Commander in CHIEF, United States Central Command is in background. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne...

US Army General Henry Shelton, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, visits...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army General Henry Shelton, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, visits with USA soldiers participating in Central Asian Peaceke... More

A US Army soldier and a Kazakhstan Army soldier take lunch break during the range training portion of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 exercise, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 14 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan (KAZ) in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell,...

A US Army soldier and a Kazakhstan Army soldier take lunch break durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Army soldier and a Kazakhstan Army soldier take lunch break during the range training portion of Central Asian Peacekeepin... More

A Kazakhstan soldier, armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, mans a check point during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The ...

A Kazakhstan soldier, armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, mans a c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kazakhstan soldier, armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, mans a check point during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping... More

United States Army STAFF Sergeant Kelly Riley deployed from the 307th Linguist Company, Fort Lewis Washington, speaks in Russian to Artillery Officer Lieutenant Andre about CENTRASBAT 2000 at the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, ...

United States Army STAFF Sergeant Kelly Riley deployed from the 307th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Staff Sergeant Kelly Riley deployed from the 307th Linguist Company, Fort Lewis Washington, speaks in Russia... More

United States Army SPECIALIST Kilian deployed from the 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg North Carolina, and Navy Seabee Britt deployed from Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) ensure the safe delivery of equipment into the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd ...

United States Army SPECIALIST Kilian deployed from the 82nd Airborne D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Specialist Kilian deployed from the 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg North Carolina, and Navy Seabee Britt ... More

United States Air Force Combat Camera Videographer STAFF Sergeant Jason Wilkerson interviews United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones after an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300...

United States Air Force Combat Camera Videographer STAFF Sergeant Jaso...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Air Force Combat Camera Videographer Staff Sergeant Jason Wilkerson interviews United States Ambassador to Kazakh... More

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones meets with emergency surgical teams from the US and Kazakhstan prior to an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the US and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from...

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones meets with em...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones meets with emergency surgical teams from the US and Kazakhstan prior t... More

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones watches for members of the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division, deployed from Fort Bragg North Carolina, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the US and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants ...

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones watches for m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones watches for members of the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division, ... More

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exersise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division...

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the U... More

Soldiers of the Uzbekistan Army march for a "pass and review" during the opening ceremonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft...

Soldiers of the Uzbekistan Army march for a "pass and review" during t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Soldiers of the Uzbekistan Army march for a "pass and review" during the opening ceremonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeep... More

US Army Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, pose for a picture with a Kazakhstan Army soldier during exercise Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the 82nd ABN Div and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, ...

US Army Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, Nort...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, pose for a picture with a Kazakhstan Army sol... More

Soldiers of the British Army (United Kingdom) march for a "pass and review" during the opening cermonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces ...

Soldiers of the British Army (United Kingdom) march for a "pass and re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Soldiers of the British Army (United Kingdom) march for a "pass and review" during the opening cermonies of exercise Central As... More

Members of the Russian Military pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, ...

Members of the Russian Military pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Cent...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Russian Military pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march onto the parade grounds for the start of the CENTRASBAT (CENTRAL ASIAN PEACEKEEPING BATTALION) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11th to the 20th. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops, including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the 5th ...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (No... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for the start of the CENTRASBAT 2000 opening ceremonies on Sept. 13, 2000. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CENTRASBAT Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Stat... More

United States Army General Tommy R. Franks (right), Commander in CHIEF, United States Central Command, Minister of Defense for Kazakhstan Lieutenant General Sat Tokpakbaev (center) and Russian Commander Colonel General Anatoly Sergeev (left), attend a press conference after the opening ceremonies of Central ASian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Wednesday 13 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel...

United States Army General Tommy R. Franks (right), Commander in CHIEF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army General Tommy R. Franks (right), Commander in Chief, United States Central Command, Minister of Defense for ... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army compete in a tug-of-war competition during a sporting event held at Central ASian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The tug-of-war competition was one of many sports played between participating countries. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th...

Members of the Kazakhstan Army compete in a tug-of-war competition dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Army compete in a tug-of-war competition during a sporting event held at Central ASian Peacekeeping B... More

United States Army Major General Warren Edwards, Deputy Commanding General, Third United States Army, Fort McPherson, Georgia, talks with the Minister of Defense for Kazakhstan Lieutenant General Sat Tokpakbaev as they watch the opening ceramonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almayt, Kazakhstan, Wednesday 13 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's ...

United States Army Major General Warren Edwards, Deputy Commanding Gen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Major General Warren Edwards, Deputy Commanding General, Third United States Army, Fort McPherson, Georgia, ... More

The Kazakhstan Republican Guard performs during the opening ceremonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and ...

The Kazakhstan Republican Guard performs during the opening ceremonies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Kazakhstan Republican Guard performs during the opening ceremonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRA... More

A Member of the Turkish Army competes in the gas mask run, a competition where an individual has to run 100 meters with a gas mask on during a sporting event held at CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan. The gas mask run competition was one of many sports played between participating countries. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the...

A Member of the Turkish Army competes in the gas mask run, a competiti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Member of the Turkish Army competes in the gas mask run, a competition where an individual has to run 100 meters with a gas ma... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army score targets during the range training portion the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 exercise in Kazakhstan (KAZ), 14 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and ...

Members of the Kazakhstan Army score targets during the range training...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Army score targets during the range training portion the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRA... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army train US Army soldiers on firing procedures for Kazakh weapons during the range training portion of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 exercise, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 14 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special ...

Members of the Kazakhstan Army train US Army soldiers on firing proced...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Army train US Army soldiers on firing procedures for Kazakh weapons during the range training portion... More

Participants in the International Conference on Stability and Security in the Central Asian Region in Kazakhstan, stand together for a group photo on September 14th, 2000. The conference is running in concert with CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, ...

Participants in the International Conference on Stability and Security...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Participants in the International Conference on Stability and Security in the Central Asian Region in Kazakhstan, stand togethe... More

An MIL Mi-8 Hip C helicopter in flight over a training site. Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 starts with a hostage scenario demonstration. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, ...

An MIL Mi-8 Hip C helicopter in flight over a training site. Central A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An MIL Mi-8 Hip C helicopter in flight over a training site. Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 starts with... More

US Army General Tommy R. Franks (left), Commander in CHIEF, United States Central Command and an unidentified Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Major General make their way to the viewing platform for the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North ...

US Army General Tommy R. Franks (left), Commander in CHIEF, United Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army General Tommy R. Franks (left), Commander in Chief, United States Central Command and an unidentified Commonwealth of I... More

Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia/Pacific and the Middle East, US Air Force Major General Theodore W. Lay II (Left background) attends an International Conference on Stability and Security in the Central Asian Region in Kazakhstan on September 14th, 2000. The conference is running in concert with CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S...

Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia/Pacific and the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia/Pacific and the Middle East, US Air Force Major General Theodore W. Lay ... More

Kazakhstan Army personnel put final touches on a base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations...

Kazakhstan Army personnel put final touches on a base camp and trainin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan Army personnel put final touches on a base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Cen... More

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