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STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the Frontiersmen of the 341st SW (Space Wing) from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, leads the way for the team at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the Frontiersmen of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

Schriever Air Force Base, Colorados 310th Space Group "Bombardiers" cheers on team members during the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 opening ceremonies at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Schriever Air Force Base, Colorados 310th Space Group "Bombardiers" ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Jerry Delebreau, USAF, 45th Space Wg, Patrick Air Force Base, security forces Supertendent of Trag and Resources, nails a target the marksmanship exercise durg the Air Force Space Command GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, Space and Missile Competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfightg skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readess and combat capabilities through preparation, novation and sharg; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas...

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Jerry Delebreau, USAF, 45th Space Wg, Patrick A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Jerry Delebreau, USAF, 45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, security forces Superintendent of Trainin... More

Lieutenant Colonel Joe Hogler, USAF, 30th Range Squadron, and 30th Space Wing mascot, "Hawkman" greet the competitors from the 30th Security Forces Squadron during the security force tactics competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Lieutenant Colonel Joe Hogler, USAF, 30th Range Squadron, and 30th Spa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

Under the gaze of evaluator STAFF Sergeant Eric Strudland, USAF, 30th Space Wing Security Forces Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, STAFF Sergeant Jeremy White, USAF, security forces troop, 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, competes in the marksmanship competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de...

Under the gaze of evaluator STAFF Sergeant Eric Strudland, USAF, 30th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Under the gaze of evaluator STAFF Sergeant Eric Strudland, USAF, 30th Space Wing Security Forces Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force ... More

U.S. Marine Corps II Marine Expeditionary Forces (IIMEF) and 2d Marine Division Combat Camera Marines work to install hoses onto e equipment after repositioning it here on Jan. 8, 2006. 2d Marine Division Combat Camera and II Marine Expeditionary Forces Combat Camera vans are re-configured to provide greater support to major subordinate commands here on Jan. 8, 2006. 2d Marine Division is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to conduct counter-insurgency operations to isolate and neutralize anti-Iraqi forces; support e continued development of Iraqi Security Force; support Iraqi reconstruction and democratic elections; and to facilitate e creation of a secure environment...

U.S. Marine Corps II Marine Expeditionary Forces (IIMEF) and 2d Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Marine Corps II Marine Expeditionary Forces (IIMEF) and 2d Marine Division Combat Camera Marines work to install hoses onto... More

US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) James Evans, assigned to Team Alpha, Task Force 1-26 (TF 1-26) Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 1ST Infantry Division, provides security on a stairwell while his team clears the rooms behind him during Exercise NOBLE SHEPHARD, a mission rehearsal exercise conducted at the USA 7th Army Training Commands Hohenfels Combat Maneuver Training Center (CMTC), located on the Hohenfels Training Area (HTA), in Hohenfels, Germany (DEU)

US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) James Evans, assigned to T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hohenfels Cmtc Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Ethan Anderson, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Scott Schulz and Quartermaster 2nd Class Kevin Smith, both assigned to Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit (IUWU) 103, stand lookout during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 22, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Sarah E. Bitter) (Released)

U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Scott Schulz and Qu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nab Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Sarah E. Bitter, USN Release Status: Rel... More

U.S. Navy Sailors, from Inshore Boat Unit (IBU) 52, conduct maneuvers onboard their 27-foot SeaArk RAM Series Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and it also include Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Sarah E. Bitter) (Released)

U.S. Navy Sailors, from Inshore Boat Unit (IBU) 52, conduct maneuvers ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nab Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Sarah E. Bitter, USN Release Status: Rel... More

U.S. Navy Storekeeper 1ST Class Nora McDonald, left, uses binoculars while Engineman 3rd Class Jay Gipson checks his communication equipment onboard their 27-foot SeaArk RAM Series Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 24, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Rialyn C. Rodrigo) (Released)

U.S. Navy Storekeeper 1ST Class Nora McDonald, left, uses binoculars w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nab Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Rialyn C. Rodrigo, USN Release Status: R... More

U.S. Coast Guard personnel from the Maritime Safety Security Team 91103 conduct maneuvers onboard their 25-foot response boat during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 29, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Jennifer A. Villalovos) (Released)

U.S. Coast Guard personnel from the Maritime Safety Security Team 9110...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nab Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Jennifer A. Villalovos, USN Release Statu... More

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposalman 2nd Class Thayer Jones, from Naval Special Clearance Team 1, suits up in a explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Imperial Beach, San Diego, Calif., on Aug. 30, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined antiterrorism and force protection exercise designed to demonstrate and test the harbor defense, coastal warfare and expeditionary support capabilities of Navy Expeditionary Combat commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Patrick M. Kearney) (Released)

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposalman 2nd Class Thayer Jones, from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Imperial Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Patrick M. Kearney, USN Release Status:... More

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardi, USAF, (right), mascot for the Frontiersmen of the 341st SW (Space Wing) from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, gives a high five to his arriving teammates as they arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the nds warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the...

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardi, USAF, (right), mascot for the Frontiersmen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardi, USAF, (right), mascot for the Frontiersmen of the 341st SW (Space Wing) from Malmstrom Air Force Bas... More

Californias Vandenberg Air Force Base 30th Space Wing's mascot, "Hawkman," watches as a rival teams entrance to the hangar during the opening ceremonies of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Californias Vandenberg Air Force Base 30th Space Wing's mascot, "Hawkm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force, Colorado, pressurize the M2A Burner unit at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, during a lull in the chef safety competition for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork...

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), from the 21st Space Wing, Pe... More

Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing Commander, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, and his wife, Candi, wait for the opening ceremonies of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 to begin. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command." (SUBSTANDARD)

Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing Commander, Vandenberg Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wings mascot "Snark" rallies his team during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air Force Space Command, space and missile competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. "Snark" is nicknamed after the SNARK missiles launched from Cape Canaveral. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission...

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wings mascot "Snark" rallies his te...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wings mascot "Snark" rallies his team during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air... More

Technic Sergeant Ward, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Cifornia, firing range instructor, briefs the 341st Space Wing, Mmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, security forces team on the marksmanship event requirements. The team have their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and magazines ready. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annuly at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across...

Technic Sergeant Ward, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Cif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Technical Sergeant Ward, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, firing range instructor, briefs the 341st Space... More

The crew of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Helicopter Flight Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, approaches an obstacle where they must pass a bucket of water through without spilling the contents, during the Helicopter Hover Competition, at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely on their flight engineers to guide the helicopter through the course. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat...

The crew of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Helicopter Fligh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The crew of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Helicopter Flight Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, approaches an obs... More

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (BW), some carrying 5.56mm M16A1 rifles attend a pre-deployment briefing, during Phase I of the base wide pre-deployment for the Air Combat Commands (ACC), up-coming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (BW), some c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joanna E. Hensley, USAF Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (BW), checks in their baggage Phase I of the base wide pre-deployment for the Air Combat Commands (ACC), up-coming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (BW), checks...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joanna E. Hensley, USAF Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Daryl Page (right), Crewchief, Air Combat Commands (ACC) Viper East F-16 Demonstration Team, prepares to marshal out their F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter prior to a demonstration flight at Lajes Field, Azores. The Viper East team is at Lajes Field on a two-fold mission, performing during the Community Appreciation Day air show and testing the airfields BAK-12 arresting cable

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Daryl Page (right), Crewchie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lajes Field State: Azores Country: Portugal (PRT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michelle Michaud, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A US Army (USA) Task Force 1-26 (TF 1-26) Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 1ST Infantry Division, M2A2 ODS (Operation Desert Storm Improvements) Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), followed by a USA High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), returns to Logistics Support Area (LSA) Anaconda during Exercise NOBLE SHEPHARD, a mission rehearsal exercise conducted at the USA 7th Army Training Commands Hohenfels Combat Maneuver Training Center (CMTC), located on the Hohenfels Training Area (HTA), in Hohenfels, Germany (DEU)

A US Army (USA) Task Force 1-26 (TF 1-26) Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hohenfels Cmtc Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Ricky R Melton, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

U.S. Navy Sailors, from Inshore Boat Unit (IBU) 52, conduct maneuvers onboard their 27-foot SeaArk RAM Series Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and it also include Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Sarah E. Bitter) (Released)

U.S. Navy Sailors, from Inshore Boat Unit (IBU) 52, conduct maneuvers ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Sarah E. Bitter, USN ... More

U.S. Navy Sailors, from Inshore Boat Unit (IBU) 52, conduct maneuvers onboard two 27-foot SeaArk RAM Series Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and it also include Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Sarah E. Bitter) (Released)

U.S. Navy Sailors, from Inshore Boat Unit (IBU) 52, conduct maneuvers ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Sarah E. Bitter, USN ... More

U.S. Navy Quartermaster 1ST Class Rhonda Aubert, from Inshore Boat Unit (IBU) 51, mans a .50 caliber machine gun during a gunner's watch during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 28, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Jennifer A. Villalovos) (RELEASED

U.S. Navy Quartermaster 1ST Class Rhonda Aubert, from Inshore Boat Uni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Jennifer A. Villalovos,... More

U.S. Navy MASTER-at-Arms Jason Pingeton, from Mobile Security Squadron (MSS) 3, instructs Sailors during field training during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 29, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Jennifer A. Villalovos) (Released)

U.S. Navy MASTER-at-Arms Jason Pingeton, from Mobile Security Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Jennifer A. Villalovos,... More

U.S. Coast Guard personnel from the Maritime Safety Security Team 91103 use their Integrated Anti-Swimmer equipment while training with divers during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 29, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Jennifer A. Villalovos) (Released)

U.S. Coast Guard personnel from the Maritime Safety Security Team 9110...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Jennifer A. Villalovos,... More

Two U.S. Navy Sailors, one manning a .50 caliber machine gun, conduct a security watch on the perimeter of their camp during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 30, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Jennifer A. Villalovos) (Released)

Two U.S. Navy Sailors, one manning a .50 caliber machine gun, conduct ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nab Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Cale Bentley, USN Release Status: Releas... More

Airmen using a weapons loader position an AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missile beneath the fuselage of an F-4 Phantom aircraft during the combat readiness competition Sabre Spirit 88. Teams from 11 Pacific-area commands are competing for honors in ten catego

Airmen using a weapons loader position an AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air mis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Daniel C. Perez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Brigadier General (BGEN) Peter Hayes, Vice Commander, 7th Air Force, speaks at the opening ceremony for the combat readiness competition SABRE SPIRIT 88, during which teams from 11 Pacific-area commands will compete for honors in ten categories related to

Brigadier General (BGEN) Peter Hayes, Vice Commander, 7th Air Force, s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Daniel C. Perez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing competitors cheer during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air Force Space Command, Space and Missile Competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing competitors cheer during the e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

Rudolfo Fernandez conductor of the Lompoc Pops Orchestra leads the orchestra in a rendition of the theme from the movie "2001 A Space Odyssey" during the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 opening ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Rudolfo Fernandez conductor of the Lompoc Pops Orchestra leads the orc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Security Force participants, from the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, race to the next target while competing in the marksmanship competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. The airmen are carrying Colt 5.56 mm M16As with the lead airman carrying a 40 mm M203 grenade launcher attached to his weapon. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and...

Security Force participants, from the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Security Force participants, from the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, race to the next target while comp... More

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighter assigned to the 28th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), 28th Bomb Wing (BW), use a P-23 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle to extinguish a mock fire during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE), during Phase I of the base wide pre-deployment preparation for the Air Combat Commands (ACC) upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (DK)

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighter assigned to the 28th Civil Engineering...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joanna E. Hensley, USAF Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Donald Nesbitt (left), 325th Bomb Squadron B-2 Bomber Pilot, from Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO), is interviewed by Mr. Jon Anderson (right), a radio host with News Talk Radio K57, Guam, while he is TDY to Andersen AFB, Guam (GU), participating in Exercise CORONET BUGLE 49, which is part of Air Combat Commands (ACC) ongoing Global Power mission

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Donald Nesbitt (left), 325th Bomb Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tia Schroeder, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

Two US Army (USA) Soldiers, Team Charlie, 3rd Platoon (PLT), Task Force 1-26 (TF 1-26) Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 1ST Infantry Division, cautiously inspect a second floor window as they pass beneath it while participating in a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training program in the replicated town of Balad during Exercise NOBLE SHEPHARD, a mission rehearsal exercise conducted at the USA 7th Army Training Commands Hohenfels Combat Maneuver Training Center (CMTC), located on the Hohenfels Training Area (HTA), in Hohenfels, Germany (DEU)

Two US Army (USA) Soldiers, Team Charlie, 3rd Platoon (PLT), Task Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hohenfels Cmtc Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Billy Brothers, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

U.S. Navy Storekeeper 1ST Class Ronilo Cortez, from Inshore Boat Unit (IBU) 52, mans a .50 caliber machine gun onboard his 27-foot SeaArk RAM Series Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Rialyn C. Rodrigo) (Released)

U.S. Navy Storekeeper 1ST Class Ronilo Cortez, from Inshore Boat Unit ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nab Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Rialyn C. Rodrigo, USN Release Status: R... More

At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, the two chefs from the 91st Space Wing pass through an arch of axe handles formed by their fellow Minot Air Force Base members. The members are sending their blessing to the chefs in their up coming competition at GURADIAN CHALLENGE 01. The chefs will have to prepare meals for fifty people, then fire thirty rounds with M16s from various positions and targets. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat...

At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, the two chefs from the 91st ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, the two chefs from the 91st Space Wing pass through an arch of axe handles formed by t... More

Technical Sergeant Richard B. Greer USAF, 91 Space Wing's Facility Maintenance Team (FMT), Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, checks his equipment in preparation for the FMT evaluation at Vandenberg Air Force Base during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Technical Sergeant Richard B. Greer USAF, 91 Space Wing's Facility Mai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Mascot, "Snark the Shark" from the 45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force Base Florida, takes over for conductor, Rudolfo Fernandezs Lompoc POP's Orchestra, during opening ceremonies for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Mascot, "Snark the Shark" from the 45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

Colonel Mark Owen, USAF, (in flightsuit), commander of the 30th Operations Group, sits with the "home-team", Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, 30th Space Wing Red-Tail Hawks, at the opening ceremonies of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Colonel Mark Owen, USAF, (in flightsuit), commander of the 30th Operat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, 45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, security forces team member, adjusts his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles sights at the firing range during the marksmanship portion for the Air Force Space Command GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, Space and Missile Competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and sile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all...

SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, 45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, 45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, security forces team member, adjusts his Col... More

The gas attack begins and Security Forces participants, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, quickly don gas masks as part of the marksmanship competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The gas attack begins and Security Forces participants, 30th Space Win...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

With a event judge watching, members of the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, race to the finish line to complete the marksmanship competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. The airmen are carrying Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and wearing flack jackets. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the nds warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the...

With a event judge watching, members of the 30th Space Wing, Vandenber...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With a event judge watching, members of the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, race to the finish line to c... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Dennis Meadows, an Instructor at the Air Combat Commands (ACC) Aircrew Life Support Instructor Course at Camp Barkeley, Texas (TX), discusses a map position with student USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Shane Williams, 731st Airlift Squadron

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Dennis Meadows, an Instr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Barkeley State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tracy Reisinger, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Two USAF M1038 High-Mobility Multi Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) cargo/troop carriers and a commercial vehicle travel along a dirt road at Camp Barkeley, Texas (TX), during the Air Combat Commands (ACC) Aircrew Life Support Instructor Course

Two USAF M1038 High-Mobility Multi Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Barkeley State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tracy Reisinger, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Timothy Atkinson, 28th Medical Operations Squadron (MDOS), 28th Bomb Wing, examines an accident victim during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE), during Phase I of the base wide pre-deployment preparation for the Air Combat Commands (ACC) upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (DK)

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Timothy Atkinson, 28th Medical Opera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joanna E. Hensley, USAF Re... More

U.S. Marine Corps CPL. Justin McElderry, CPL. Ira Goldfrank, and SGT. Fitzgeral McQueen of 2d Marine Division steady an air condition unit during its repositioning. 2d Marine Division Combat Camera and II Marine Expeditionary Forces Combat Camera vans are re-configured here on Jan. 8, 2006, in an effort to provide greater support to major subordinate commands. 2d Marine Division is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to conduct counter-insurgency operations to isolate and neutralize anti-Iraqi forces; support the continued development of Iraqi Security Force; support Iraqi reconstruction and democratic elections; and to facilitate the creation of a secure environment that...

U.S. Marine Corps CPL. Justin McElderry, CPL. Ira Goldfrank, and SGT. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Marine Corps CPL. Justin McElderry, CPL. Ira Goldfrank, and SGT. Fitzgeral McQueen of 2d Marine Division steady an air cond... More

U.S. Navy LT. j.g. Steve Bower, left, from Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron (NCWRON) 5, escorts Mexican Navy officers to observe drills during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 29, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Jennifer A. Villalovos) (Released)

U.S. Navy LT. j.g. Steve Bower, left, from Naval Coastal Warfare Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Jennifer A. Villalovos,... More

U.S. Navy MASTER-at-Arms 2nd Class Bradley Wolfe, from Mobile Security Squadron (MSS) 3, Detachment 33, mans a .50-caliber machine gun, while on security watch during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 29, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Jennifer A. Villalovos) (Released)

U.S. Navy MASTER-at-Arms 2nd Class Bradley Wolfe, from Mobile Security...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Jennifer A. Villalovos,... More

U.S. Navy Engineman 2nd Class Jerediah, manning a .50 caliber machine gun, and MASTER at Arms SEAMAN Brenna Karleskind, armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with 40 mm M203 grenade launcher, provide security at an entry control point during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 30, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Jennifer A. Villalovos) (RELEASED)

U.S. Navy Engineman 2nd Class Jerediah, manning a .50 caliber machine ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Jennifer A. Villalovos,... More

With STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, as Iron Mike, the Knights of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, celebrate the start of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 with a cheer. The cheer is led by Brigadier General Robert Kehler, (left), 21st Space Wing commander, and Lieutenant Colonel Michael Peel, (center) 21st Space Wing project officer, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's mier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through...

With STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, as Iron Mike, the Knights of the 2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, as Iron Mike, the Knights of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, celebra... More

Chief Master Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (left), Air Force Space Command's Chief of Food and Lodging Services, briefs Senior Airman Marilyn Machay, USAF, 90th Space Wing missile chef, on what to expect in their food preparation evaluation at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Chief Master Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (left), Air Force Space Comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Colls, USAF, 21st Space Wg military chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fires his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle durg the zerog portion of the chef marksmanship competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfightg skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readess and combat capabilities through preparation, novation and sharg; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas...

AIRMAN First Class Frank Colls, USAF, 21st Space Wg military chef from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, 21st Space Wing military chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fires his Colt 5.5... More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, adjusts the flame on an M2A burner unit as evaluator MASTER Sergeant John Fitzgerald, USAF, observes the process. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 kicks off at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and...

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), chef competitor from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, ad... More

Members of the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, enjoy a moment of camaraderie, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, during a lull in the chef safety competition for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Members of the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Col...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Security Forces team from 310th Space Group "Bombardiers," Schreiver Air Force Base, Colorado, welcome back their team member, SENIOR AIRMAN Douglas James after his great performance during his firearms marksmanship evaluation. They are competing for the best Security Forces Team in GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens...

Security Forces team from 310th Space Group "Bombardiers," Schreiver A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Security Forces team from 310th Space Group "Bombardiers," Schreiver Air Force Base, Colorado, welcome back their team member, S... More

Led by Technical Sergeant Timothy Winfree, USAF, (center), security forces troops from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, engage in the tactics competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Led by Technical Sergeant Timothy Winfree, USAF, (center), security fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Patrick Fitch, Baggage Handler Augmentee, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), 28 Bomb Wing (BW) checks bag tags during Phase I of the base wide pre-deployment for the Air Combat Commands (ACC), up-coming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Patrick Fitch, Baggage Ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joanna E. Hensley, USAF Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jason Blackford, 28th Medical Operations Squadron (MDOS), 28th Bomb Wing, records vital information on an accident victim during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE), during Phase I of the base wide pre-deployment preparation for the Air Combat Commands (ACC) upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (DK)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jason Blackford, 28th Med...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joanna E. Hensley, USAF Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Matthew Reinhart, and AIRMAN (AMN) Jason Florom, both Firefighters assigned to the 28th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), 28th Bomb Wing (BW), prepare an accident victim for transport during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE), during Phase I of the base wide pre-deployment preparation for the Air Combat Commands (ACC) upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (DK)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Matthew Reinhart, and AIRMAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joanna E. Hensley, USAF Re... More

U.S. Navy Sailors, from Inshore Boat Unit (IBU) 52, conduct maneuvers onboard their 27-foot SeaArk RAM Series Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and it also include Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Sarah E. Bitter) (Released)

U.S. Navy Sailors, from Inshore Boat Unit (IBU) 52, conduct maneuvers ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Sarah E. Bitter, USN ... More

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposalman 2nd Class Thayer Jones, from Naval Special Clearance Team 1, is assisted by LT. CMDR. Tarabour, left, and an unidentified Sailor, while suiting up in an explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Imperial Beach, San Diego, Calif., on Aug. 30, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined antiterrorism and force protection exercise designed to demonstrate and test the harbor defense, coastal warfare and expeditionary support capabilities of Navy Expeditionary Combat commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Patrick M. Kearney) (Released)

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposalman 2nd Class Thayer Jones, from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Imperial Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Patrick M. Kearney, USN Release Status:... More

SENIOR leadership from the Air Force Space Command and Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, greet competitors from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, as they arrive for the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

SENIOR leadership from the Air Force Space Command and Vandenberg Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, 21st Space Wing chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, pressurizes M2A burner unit as his teammate SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, checks air pressure gage, during chef safety competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize best and demonstrate commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengns teamwork across all mission areas in...

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, 21st Space Wing chef from Pete...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, 21st Space Wing chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, pressurizes the M2A burner ... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, military chefs from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fire their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2s during the chef marksmanship competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork...

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, military chefs from the 21st Space Wing, Pet... More

Sior AIRMAN Vinct G. Ouchana, USAF, (right) with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with an M203 40 mm grade launcher attached, and AIRMAN First Class Ryan S. Overcash, USAF, with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. The team races toward a bunker to begin the marksmanship evt of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day evt hosted annually at Vandberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing;...

Sior AIRMAN Vinct G. Ouchana, USAF, (right) with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Vincent G. Ouchana, USAF, (right) with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher attached, an... More

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 28th Medical Group (MDG), 28th Bomb Wing (BW), prepare an accident victim for transport during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE), during Phase I of the base wide pre-deployment preparation for the Air Combat Commands (ACC) upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (DK)

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 28th Medical Group (MDG), 2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joanna E. Hensley, USAF Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Paul Reiter, a Firefighter assigned to the 28th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), 28th Bomb Wing (BW), records accountability during Phase I of the base wide pre-deployment preparation for the Air Combat Commands (ACC) upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota (DK)

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Paul Reiter, a Firefighter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joanna E. Hensley, USAF Re... More

U.S. Marine Corps CPL. Nicholas Lipinski, a combat lithographer, and CPL. Bryson Jones, a combat photographer, of II Marine Expeditionary Forces (IIMEF) Combat Camera Marines work to install hoses onto equipment after repositioning it here on Jan. 8, 2006. 2d Marine Division Combat Camera and IIMEF Combat Camera vans are re-configured to provide greater support to major subordinate commands here on Jan. 8, 2006. 2d Marine Division is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to conduct counter-insurgency operations to isolate and neutralize anti-Iraqi forces; support the continued development of Iraqi Security Force; support Iraqi reconstruction and democratic elections; and to...

U.S. Marine Corps CPL. Nicholas Lipinski, a combat lithographer, and C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Marine Corps CPL. Nicholas Lipinski, a combat lithographer, and CPL. Bryson Jones, a combat photographer, of II Marine Expe... More

U.S. Navy Sailors, from Inshore Boat Unit (IBU) 52, conduct maneuvers onboard their 27-foot SeaArk RAM Series Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and it also include Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Sarah E. Bitter) (Released)

U.S. Navy Sailors, from Inshore Boat Unit (IBU) 52, conduct maneuvers ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Sarah E. Bitter, USN ... More

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

Air Combat Commands SENIOR AIRMAN Martinez Dzajic displays superb athl...

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

Members of the Vandenberg Honor Guard perform at the arrival ceremony for competitors in GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Members of the Vandenberg Honor Guard perform at the arrival ceremony ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Patrick Air Force Base, Floridas 45th Space Wing's mascot "Sharky," cheers on his team members during the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 opening ceremonies at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Patrick Air Force Base, Floridas 45th Space Wing's mascot "Sharky," ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Irvin Osores, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces team member, takes aim of a sniper while taking cover behind sand bags during the tactics portion of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, Space and Missile. SRA Osores uses a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, and is wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and...

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Irvin Osores, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Irvin Osores, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces team member, takes aim of a sniper while taking cover be... More

The crew of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Helicopter Flight Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, pass a bucket of water through an obstacle during the Helicopter Hover Competition, at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide a bucket of water through numerous obstacles with out spilling contents. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through...

The crew of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Helicopter Fligh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The crew of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Helicopter Flight Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, pass a bucket of ... More

Security forces troops from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, gain tactical entry during the tactics event of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The crew carry Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances...

Security forces troops from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Security forces troops from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, gain tactical entry during the tactics event... More

U.S. Army 2nd LT. Anthony Salamar of Team Alpha, Task Force 1-26th Infantry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1ST Infantry Division, gives commands over his radio to his platoon in the town of Ad Dwar during Mission Rehearsal Exercise Noble Shepherd, at Hohenfels Germany, on March 5, 2006. (U.S. Army photo by SPC. Billy Brothers) (Released)

U.S. Army 2nd LT. Anthony Salamar of Team Alpha, Task Force 1-26th Inf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE SHEPHERD Base: Hohenfels State: Bavaria Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: TF 1-26 Scene... More

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Darnel Kramer, foreground, assigned to Naval Special Clearance Team 1, inspects a bomb disposal robot during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Imperial Beach, San Diego, Calif., on Aug. 30, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined antiterrorism and force protection exercise designed to demonstrate and test the harbor defense, coastal warfare and expeditionary support capabilities of Navy Expeditionary Combat commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Patrick M. Kearney) (Released)

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Darnel Kramer, foreground, assig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Imperial Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Patrick M. Kearney, USN Release Status:... More

SGT. Clarence Hopkins, chief scout for the Light Armored Reconnaissance platoon, calls out commands for his Marines during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel course held aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 9, 2007. The Marines and sailors of LAR are attached to Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, which is scheduled to deploy as the Ground Combat Element for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SGT. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe) (Released)

SGT. Clarence Hopkins, chief scout for the Light Armored Reconnaissanc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: BLT 3/8 Scene Came... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL) B. L. Williams and LCPL C. E. Schie, Military Policemen with Military Police Company, Headquarters Battalion, aim in on a target with the M240G Medium Machine Gun at range 113 during COMBINED ARMS Exercise (CAX) 5-97. Range 113 is a multi-purpose range featuring moving targets, pop-up targets and stationary targets. CAX 5-6/97 is a MAGTF (Marine Air Ground Task level exercise being conducted at MCAGCC (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center), 29 Palms, California. TheCommand element for this exercise is MAGTF-6, which is built around the 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Many commands from II MEF (Marine Expeditionary...

Lance Corporal (LCPL) B. L. Williams and LCPL C. E. Schie, Military Po...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal (LCPL) B. L. Williams and LCPL C. E. Schie, Military Policemen with Military Police Company, Headquarters Battali... More

Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing commander, greets STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the 21st Space Wing Knights of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, as he and his unit arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all...

Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing commander, greets STAFF S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing commander, greets STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the... More

Major General (MGEN) Judd Blaisdell, USAF, (left), Air STAFF, MGEN Tim McMahon, USAF, 20th AF/CC, and Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, (right), 30th SW/CC greet GUARDIAN CHALLENGE competitors from the 50th Space Wing (SW). GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Major General (MGEN) Judd Blaisdell, USAF, (left), Air STAFF, MGEN Tim...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), and AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, missile chefs from the 90th Space Wing, F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, compete as a team for the Best Chef title at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), and AIRMAN First Class Dea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

First Lieutenant Jerry Zeitler, USAF, Deputy Commander of Crew 264 ICBM Operations, 91 Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, simulates punching in launch codes during ICBM Ops event at Vandenberg Air Force Base, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

First Lieutenant Jerry Zeitler, USAF, Deputy Commander of Crew 264 ICB...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin Guiducci, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, receive instructions before firing on their designated targets at the firing range in the marksmanship tactics competition. The event is part of the Air Force Space Command GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, Space and Missile Competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation,...

SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin Guiducci, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces, Patrick Ai... More

Technical Sergeant Dal Lent, USAF, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, signals an "op-four" (bad-guys) team member during the security forces tactics competition. He is wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear as headgear. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Technical Sergeant Dal Lent, USAF, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, sign...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

STAFF Sergeant Mark Tipton, USAF, 20th Air Force Security Forces, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, briefs the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, on what the security forces team will encounter at the tactics event, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and...

STAFF Sergeant Mark Tipton, USAF, 20th Air Force Security Forces, F.E....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Mark Tipton, USAF, 20th Air Force Security Forces, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, briefs the 21st Space Win... More

AIRMAN First Class Rene Marvel, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, carefully prepares the ingredients for presentation during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

AIRMAN First Class Rene Marvel, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M... More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Person Air Force Base, Colorado, uses a scale to carefully measure ingredients as evaluator Masr Sergeant John Fitzgerald, USAF, watches, during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosd annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstra the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creas competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens...

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Person ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, uses a scale to carefully meas... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Luara M. Puza, Air Force chef from Mot Air Force Base, North Dakota, checks the recipe for Mongolian barbecue before addg the mustard to the dish, durg the chef food preparation competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfightg skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readess and combat capabilities through preparation, novation and sharg; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas...

SENIOR AIRMAN Luara M. Puza, Air Force chef from Mot Air Force Base, N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Luara M. Puza, Air Force chef from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, checks the recipe for Mongolian barbecue be... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, carefully measures out the soy sauce part of the dish during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M... More

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (BW), are issued mobility bags during Phase I of the base wide pre-deployment for the Air Combat Commands (ACC), up-coming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing (BW), are is...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joanna E. Hensley, USAF Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Charlotte Avila a member of the Exercise Evaluation Team, 28th Medical Support Squadron (MDSS), 28th Bomb Wing (BW), evaluates mobility folders during Phase I of the base wide pre-deployment for the Air Combat Commands (ACC), up-coming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Charlotte Avila a member of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joanna E. Hensley, USAF Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Daryl Page (top) and Eddie Escamilla, Crewchiefs, aid USAF Captain (CPT) Geoff "HAK" Hickman, Pilot, as he prepares for a practice flight over Lajes Field, Azores. All three are with Air Combat Commands (ACC) Viper East F-16 Demonstration Team, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina (SC), and are at Lajes Field on a two fold mission, performing during the Community Appreciation Day air show and testing the airfields BAK-12 arresting cable with the USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Daryl Page (top) and Eddie E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lajes Field State: Azores Country: Portugal (PRT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michelle Michaud, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

U.S. Navy MASTER-at-Arms 3rd Class Eric McGowan, assigned to Mobile Security Squadron 3, uses a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with 40 mm M203 Grenade launcher during a riot drill during Exercise Seahawk 2006 at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 28, 2006. Seahawk 2006 is a combined anti-terrorism and force protection training involving units under the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) on the West Coast and it also include Sailors from commands based in California, Washington and Oregon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Jennifer A. Villalovos) (Released)

U.S. Navy MASTER-at-Arms 3rd Class Eric McGowan, assigned to Mobile Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Jennifer A. Villalovos,... More

The Knights of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

The Knights of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as mascot Iron Mike, leads the Knights of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, in a rally cheer as the Knights arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as mascot Iron Mike, leads the Kn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, military chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, confirms an instruction while adjusting am M2A burner unit for an M59 field range, during the chef safety competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork...

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, military chef competitor from the 21s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, military chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, confirms ... More

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