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Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

CAPT. Rick Chase, space intelligence officer, and Navy LT. CMDR. Gary Van Horn man the phones in the Space Defense Operations Center at the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

CAPT. Rick Chase, space intelligence officer, and Navy LT. CMDR. Gary ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cheyenne Mountain Complex State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Bob Simons Release Stat... More

A diver inspects the grate covering an opening in the walls of an artesian well beneath the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

A diver inspects the grate covering an opening in the walls of an arte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Simulated C-130 aircraft crash casualty, Paul Shields of the 21st LSS/LGTTS, suffering from a simulated abdominal wound is treated by AIRMAN 1ST Class Kevin Bradley of the 21st Space Wing's Medical Group. Emergency personnel from the Fire Department, Search & Recovery, Bioenvironmental, Mobil Command and Control and the Medical group all responded to this part of the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection that was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, ...

Simulated C-130 aircraft crash casualty, Paul Shields of the 21st LSS/...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Simulated C-130 aircraft crash casualty, Paul Shields of the 21st LSS/LGTTS, suffering from a simulated abdominal wound is trea... More

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

An airman first class operates a teletype machine for the Emergency Broadcast System at the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

An airman first class operates a teletype machine for the Emergency Br...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

The honorable Daniel S. Goldin, NASA Administrator, is given a tour of the facilities at Cheyenne Mountain by Major Terry Turner of the 1ST Command and Control Squadron in the Space Control Center

The honorable Daniel S. Goldin, NASA Administrator, is given a tour of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cheyenne Mountain Air Station State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: J. Carol Floyd Release Status:... More

An Air Force security policeman uses a mirror to check underneath a vehicle at the entrance to the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

An Air Force security policeman uses a mirror to check underneath a ve...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Air Force personnel at work at the Missile Warning Agency inside the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Air Force personnel at work at the Missile Warning Agency inside the N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A UH-60 Medivac helicopter from Fort Carson, Colo. comes in for a landing at the site of a simulated C-130 aircraft crash. Emergency personnel from the Fire Department, Search & Recovery, Bioenvironmental, Mobil Command and Control and the Medical group all responded to this part of the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection that was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication disruptions

A UH-60 Medivac helicopter from Fort Carson, Colo. comes in for a land...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C L. A. Smith Release Status: Rele... More

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain Public domain photograph of mountain range, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The entrance to the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

The entrance to the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Bob Simons. Release Statu... More

Second Lieutenant (2LT) Renee Sahut and 2LT Bernard Williams, orbital analysts, work at display consoles in the Space Surveillance Center at the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Second Lieutenant (2LT) Renee Sahut and 2LT Bernard Williams, orbital ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Military and civilian personnel work out with weight lifting equipment in the gymnasium of the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Military and civilian personnel work out with weight lifting equipment...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Two airmen use a rowboat for an inspection of an artesian well beneath the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Two airmen use a rowboat for an inspection of an artesian well beneath...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

American and Canadian members, working in the North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) center inside of Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, keep an eye on the sky looking for threats aimed at our continent. This image was used in the January 1996 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

American and Canadian members, working in the North American Aerospace...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mountain State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Two members of the 721st Fire Department prepare to transport a simulated victim to an ambulance. The fireman put the victim on a backboard during this ORI scenario. They were participating in the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication disruptions

Two members of the 721st Fire Department prepare to transport a simula...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CONDOR CONTEST Base: Cheyenne Mountain Air Station State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

A right side view of U.S. Air Force GEN Daniel James, seated at a console in the Cheyenne Mountain command post

A right side view of U.S. Air Force GEN Daniel James, seated at a cons...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cheyenne State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A truck is checked by an Air Force security policeman at the entrance to the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

A truck is checked by an Air Force security policeman at the entrance ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Air Force personnel at work in the Computer Center at the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Air Force personnel at work in the Computer Center at the North Americ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Sergeant (SGT) William Peacock, a power production engineer, monitors the power plant control board inside the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Sergeant (SGT) William Peacock, a power production engineer, monitors ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Second Lieutenant (2LT) Karen Coleman monitors one of the graphic display consoles at the Missile Warning Agency inside the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Second Lieutenant (2LT) Karen Coleman monitors one of the graphic disp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

The power plant inside the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

The power plant inside the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Personnel from the 47th Information Services Group man the Cheyenne Mountain Tactical switch board in the Cheyenne Mountain complex near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Personnel from the 47th Information Services Group man the Cheyenne Mo...

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

SRA Scott Holt, computer repair specialist, 47th Information Services Group, NORAD, Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, checks the output on the Lexidata Display Generator. Exact Date Shot Unknown

SRA Scott Holt, computer repair specialist, 47th Information Services ...

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

A simulated bomb was located in a men's room on the first floor of Cheyenne Mountain. After the area was evacuated and guards posted to seal off the entrance, an explosive team with a sniffing dog were called into verify that the package contained explosives. They were participating in the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication disruptions

A simulated bomb was located in a men's room on the first floor of Che...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CONDOR CONTEST Base: Cheyenne Mountain Air Station State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

A sign at Peterson Air Force Base announces the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection being conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo.,13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism and communication disruptions

A sign at Peterson Air Force Base announces the 21st Space Wing's Oper...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CONDOR CONTEST Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Lisa Fullencamp takes a report and logs names (simulated casualties) in the casualty report from the Battle STAFF. As part of the ORI, when simulated casualties were declared dead it was the responsibility of the Personnel Control Center and the Casualty Reporting Team to request replacements, notify the next of kin, and start survivor benefits. The 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb ...

AIRMAN 1ST Class Lisa Fullencamp takes a report and logs names (simula...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Airman 1st Class Lisa Fullencamp takes a report and logs names (simulated casualties) in the casualty report from the Battle St... More

US Ambassador to Canada Gordon Giffin (center) with US Air Force General Myers (left) and USAF Lieutenant General George Macdonald, Vice Commander, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) (right) in front of the Cheyenne Mountain Complex tunnel entrance in Colorado

US Ambassador to Canada Gordon Giffin (center) with US Air Force Gener...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Senator Gary Hart, Democrat-Colorado, second from the right, receives a briefing during a visit to the Space Defense Center inside the Cheyenne Mountain Complex. Also attending the briefing are from the left: Lieutenant General (LGEN) R.C. Stovel of Canada, deputy commander in chief, North America Air Defense Command (NORAD); General (GEN) Daniel James Jr., commander in chief, NORAD; and Major General (MGEN) J.E. Paschall, vice commander, Air Defense Command

Senator Gary Hart, Democrat-Colorado, second from the right, receives ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jody Tedesco Release Status: Released t... More

Sergeant Anthony Bolden (1), alarm monitor, and SENIOR AIRMAN Stanley Walker, security controller, perform security duties at the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Sergeant Anthony Bolden (1), alarm monitor, and SENIOR AIRMAN Stanley ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Rele... More

The Command Post of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex. Computer generated images are projected on two large display screens

The Command Post of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Che...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Bob Simons Release Status... More

German Air Force Lieutenant General Peter A. Vogle visits with US Air Force Colonel Gary Sugart, CHIEF of staff, Cheyenne Mountain Operation Center, inside the Cheyenne Mountain industrial area, Colorado

German Air Force Lieutenant General Peter A. Vogle visits with US Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Officers monitor communications and command consoles in the command post of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Officers monitor communications and command consoles in the command po...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A member of the Emergency Service Team, armed with an M-16 weapon, is strategically positioned outside of the Granite Inn Dining Facility, Cheyenne Mountain AFS in response to a simulated hostage situation. His job is to ensure that the perpetrator does not escape or cause additional trouble. He was participating in the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication...

A member of the Emergency Service Team, armed with an M-16 weapon, is ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the Emergency Service Team, armed with an M-16 weapon, is strategically positioned outside of the Granite Inn Dinin... More

Members of the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colo. quickly assemble AM1 matting. This matting is used by Rapid Runway Repair teams to repair runways damaged by bomb attacks. They were participating in the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection that was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication disruptions

Members of the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colo. quick...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C L. A. Smith Release Status: Rele... More

Weather technician, SENIOR AIRMAN Wes B. Robinson, 21st Operation Support Weather Squadron, prepares a pre-flight weather briefing. Using the latest in weather tracking computer and related equipment he is able to more accurately forecast the type of weather that pilots may encounter during their flying missions. He is participating in the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection that was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery,...

Weather technician, SENIOR AIRMAN Wes B. Robinson, 21st Operation Supp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Weather technician, Senior Airman Wes B. Robinson, 21st Operation Support Weather Squadron, prepares a pre-flight weather brief... More

After a simulated fire on a C-130 aircraft on the flight line, AIRMAN 1ST Class Camby P. Gallagher of the 21st Medical Squadron uses the proper procedures when treating the victim of smoke inhalation. They were participating in the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection that was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication disruptions

After a simulated fire on a C-130 aircraft on the flight line, AIRMAN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C L. A. Smith Release Status: Rele... More

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The command Post of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex. Computer generated images are projected on two large display screens

The command Post of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Che...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Bob Simons Release Status... More

The power plant inside the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

The power plant inside the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A TECH Controller with the 47th Information Services Group, NORAD, Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, talks to a subscriber in the Mission Essential Back-up Room during an equipment check. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A TECH Controller with the 47th Information Services Group, NORAD, Che...

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

As part of the ORI a major accident involving a pick-up truck and a snow plow was staged at the Civil Engineering compound. Fire trucks and medical personnel treated the injured and removed them from the scene while fire personnel put out the fires. They were participating in the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication disruptions

As part of the ORI a major accident involving a pick-up truck and a sn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CONDOR CONTEST Base: Cheyenne Mountain Air Station State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

A simulated C-130 aircraft crash casualty is loaded into an ambulance for transporting to a local hospital by Medical Group personnel and firemen. Emergency personnel from the Fire Department, Search & Recovery, Bioenvironmental, Mobil Command and Control and the Medical group all responded to this part of the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection that was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication ...

A simulated C-130 aircraft crash casualty is loaded into an ambulance ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A simulated C-130 aircraft crash casualty is loaded into an ambulance for transporting to a local hospital by Medical Group per... More

(Left to right) US Air Force Brigadier General Thomas L. Baptiste, Commander, Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center, US Senator Mary Landrieu, Democrat from Louisiana, Senator Robert Smith, Republican from New Hampshire and USAF General Richard Myers, Commander in CHIEF, North American Aerospace Defense Command, stand in front of the Cheyenne Mountain Complex tunnel entrance

(Left to right) US Air Force Brigadier General Thomas L. Baptiste, Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cheyenne Mountain Complex State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Stat... More

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A sign at the entrance to Peterson Air Force Base, home of the US Air Force Space Command and the North America Air Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

A sign at the entrance to Peterson Air Force Base, home of the US Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Pu... More

The Command Post of the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex. Computer-generated images are projected on two large display screens

The Command Post of the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Cheyenne Mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Rele... More

Air Force personnel monitor graphic display terminals at the Missile Warning Agency inside the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Air Force personnel monitor graphic display terminals at the Missile W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Colonel Smith stands by the road near the entrance tunnel of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Colonel Smith stands by the road near the entrance tunnel of the North...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Electronic Systems Security Assessment personnel, AIRMAN 1ST Class Stacey L. Price (foreground) and SENIOR AIRMAN Kathryn Stevens, from the 39th Intelligence Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev. monitor base phone and fax lines (COMSEC/OPSEC) inside the 21st Space Wing's Communications Squadron building. They were participating in the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection that was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and...

Electronic Systems Security Assessment personnel, AIRMAN 1ST Class Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Electronic Systems Security Assessment personnel, Airman 1st Class Stacey L. Price (foreground) and Senior Airman Kathryn Steve... More

After a simulated C-130 aircraft crash, members from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire Department and the 21st Medical Squadron move severely injured victims to a UH-60 Medivac helicopter from Fort Carson. Emergency personnel from the Fire Department, Search & Recovery, Bioenvironmental, Mobil Command and Control and the Medical group all responded to this part of the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection that was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage ...

After a simulated C-130 aircraft crash, members from the 21st Civil En...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: After a simulated C-130 aircraft crash, members from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire Department and the 21st Medical Sq... More

Simulated casualty, SENIOR AIRMAN Eli Feagaimaalii of the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron lies motionless on the ground after receiving simulated critical neck wounds (moulaged) during a simulated crash of a C-130 aircraft. He was participating in the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection that was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication disruptions

Simulated casualty, SENIOR AIRMAN Eli Feagaimaalii of the 21st Civil E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C L. A. Smith Release Status: Rele... More

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A left side view of U.S. Air Force GEN Daniel James, seated at a console in the Cheyenne Mountain command post

A left side view of U.S. Air Force GEN Daniel James, seated at a conso...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cheyenne State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A technician monitors generator control panels in the power plant of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

A technician monitors generator control panels in the power plant of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Rele... More

Air Force members work at the computer center at the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Air Force members work at the computer center at the North American Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Rele... More

GS-11 Mr. Charles H. Stoopes, photo systems supervisor with the 47th Information Services Group, Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, uses a microscope to help in repairing a fiber optic cable. Exact Date Shot Unknown

GS-11 Mr. Charles H. Stoopes, photo systems supervisor with the 47th I...

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

SRA Scott Holt, computer repair specialist, 47th Information Services Group, NORAD, Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, checks a circuit board from the Mission Essential Back-up System for cracks and flaws prior to installation. Exact Date Shot Unknown

SRA Scott Holt, computer repair specialist, 47th Information Services ...

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

Airmen examine a generating engine in the power plant of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Airmen examine a generating engine in the power plant of the North Ame...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

An airman inspects battery connections in a physical plant area of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

An airman inspects battery connections in a physical plant area of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Two airmen work on the water-handling system for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Two airmen work on the water-handling system for the North American Ae...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A view of the renovated North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Command Center

A view of the renovated North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Base State: Colorado(CO) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: J. Carol Floyd Release Status... More

When the Inspector General's ORI team stages an armed robbery at the base Shoppette, a simulated gunshot victim was the result. The 21st Medical Group, STAFF Sergeant Kevin R. Bradley (orange vest) and AIRMAN 1ST Class Mark Sherwin, tried to revive the simulated victim. The 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication disruptions

When the Inspector General's ORI team stages an armed robbery at the b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Gary R. Coppage Release Status... More

At the entrance to Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, the ORI scenario was: "Workman down with broken ankle on roof of air conditioning mechanical bay." Responding to the radio call, the fire department, after locating the victim, put a splinter on his legs, placed him onto a stokes litter, rigged a hoist and performed a vertical rescue by lowering him off the roof for transport to the hospital. They were participating in the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft...

At the entrance to Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, the ORI scenario was...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: At the entrance to Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, the ORI scenario was: "Workman down with broken ankle on roof of air conditio... More

In a secure area of building 845, 21st Space Wing's Headquarters, Brigadier General Jerry Perryman, Commander 21st SW, Colonel John Perioni and COL. Gregory Keethler receive information from battle staff members about the ongoing situation during the 21st Space Wing's ORI. The Operational Readiness Inspection was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft, and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communications disruptions

In a secure area of building 845, 21st Space Wing's Headquarters, Brig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C William T. Wells Release Status:... More

A crew of fire fighters from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire Department respond to a simulated smoking C-130 aircraft on the flight line. They were participating in the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection that was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication disruptions

A crew of fire fighters from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C L. A. Smith Release Status: Rele... More

Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, Operations Center Commander, Brigadier General Robert Latiff (Left), stands with US Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, General Michael Ryan (Center), and USAF General Richard B. Myers, Commander in CHIEF, North American Aerospace Defense Command, outside the Cheyenne Mountain Complex tunnel entrance

Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, Operations Center Commander, Brigadier Ge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cheyenne Mountain Complex State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Stat... More

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain

Colorado - Alamosa through Cheyenne Mountain Public domain photograph - aerial photo, work of US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Security police law enforcement specialist checks the identification of an Air Force LTC arriving in his automobile at the NORAD Cheyenne Mountain Complex near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Security police law enforcement specialist checks the identification o...

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

A technician examines large coil springs that are used to support the underground steel buildings of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex. The springs are designed to absorb the shock of a nuclear blast

A technician examines large coil springs that are used to support the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Rele... More

The System Control Division area at the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

The System Control Division area at the North American Air Defense Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Bob Simons. Release Statu... More

Air Force personnel in the dining hall at the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Air Force personnel in the dining hall at the North American Air Defen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Air Force personnel at work in the Air Defense Operations Center at the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Air Force personnel at work in the Air Defense Operations Center at th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

The tunnel entrance to the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Command Cheyenne Mountain Complex

The tunnel entrance to the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Space Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

GS-11 Charles A. Bruce, shift supervisor, 47th Information Services Group, NORAD, Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, diagnoses faults on digital and analog circuits using a GENRAD Automatic Test Equipment System. Exact Date Shot Unknown

GS-11 Charles A. Bruce, shift supervisor, 47th Information Services Gr...

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

Two airmen look over some papers in the power plant control room of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Two airmen look over some papers in the power plant control room of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Local civilian emergency medical personnel and the "Flight for Life" helicopter crew prepare to fly one of the simulated burn victims to a local hospital. This 'major accident' involving a pick-up truck and a snow plow and was staged at the Civil Engineering Compound. Fire trucks and medical personnel and security police responded to the alarm. Medical personnel treated the injured while fire personnel put out the fires. They were participating in the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, ...

Local civilian emergency medical personnel and the "Flight for Life" h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Local civilian emergency medical personnel and the "Flight for Life" helicopter crew prepare to fly one of the simulated burn v... More

These six diesel generators supply power to the Cheyenne Mountain Air Station. During the ORI it was the responsibility of Damage Control Center (DCC) and the Mission Control Center (MCC) to ensure that all systems continued to work and support the Air Station. The scenario was part of the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication disruptions

These six diesel generators supply power to the Cheyenne Mountain Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CONDOR CONTEST Base: Cheyenne Mountain Air Station State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Tunnel entrance to the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, Colorado

Tunnel entrance to the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, Colorado

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Alex Lloyd, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

With the Cheyenne Mountain and blue Colorado sky as a backdrop an M-109A self-propelled howitzer waits with gun tube raised for firing orders. Members of the 29th Field Artillery were taking part in a firing exercise on one of Fort Carson's many ranges

With the Cheyenne Mountain and blue Colorado sky as a backdrop an M-10...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Carson State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Michael L Kna... More

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