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Nellie Barone, an employe of Grumman Aerospace Corp., goes over some paperwork in the corporate office. Grumman provides technical representatives to local commands and to units visiting the naval air station. These representatives help keep Navy aircraft and other equipment working properly

Nellie Barone, an employe of Grumman Aerospace Corp., goes over some p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Landenberger Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A gun crew from the South Korean air force's 1ST Seawall Battalion drills with an M167 Vulcan Air Defense System during the air base ground defense exercise FOAL EAGLE '89. Several South Korean units joined United States Air Force security police personnel from various United States and Pacific commands are taking part in the exercise

A gun crew from the South Korean air force's 1ST Seawall Battalion dri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '89 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Val Gempis Relea... More

Armed with an M60E3 machine gun, STAFF Sergeant Neil Porter of the 51st Security Police Squadron (51st SPS) waits in ambush during the air base ground defense Exercise FOAL EAGLE '89. The 51st SPS is acting as the aggressor force during the exercise. Air Force security police personnel from various United States and Pacific commands are taking part in the exercise

Armed with an M60E3 machine gun, STAFF Sergeant Neil Porter of the 51s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '89 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Val Gempis Relea... 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

SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), pumps air into an M2A Burner Unit as AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, verifies that the hard to see flames are lit on all burners insuring full and proper operation. CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (center), Air Force Space Command's CHIEF of Food and Lodging Services, evaluates the process as the two military chefs from the 90th Space Wing, F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, compete against other teams for the Safety Event. IAN 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....

SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), pumps air into an M2A Burn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), pumps air into an M2A Burner Unit as AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, verifie... 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

A competition judge tkes bucket from the tke-off site t the "Helicopter Hover Competition." During this competition, Pilot's nd Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide the helicopter with dngling bucket of wter through numerous obstcles without spilling the contents. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier spce nd missile competition, is four-dy event hosted nnully t Vndenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best nd demonstrte the commnds wrfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE cretes competition-tough crews; improves rediness nd combt cpbilities through preprtion, innovtion nd shring; enhnces esprit de corps nd strengthens temwork cross ll mission...

A competition judge tkes bucket from the tke-off site t the "Helicopte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A competition judge takes a bucket from the take-off site at the "Helicopter Hover Competition." During this competition, Pilot'... 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

A USAF C-17 Globemaster III aircraft flies directly over the parade grounds, during the US Transportation Commands Change of Command Ceremony at Scott AFB, IL

A USAF C-17 Globemaster III aircraft flies directly over the parade gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer J. Tovar, USAF Release St... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Golf/Company, Battalion Landing Team (BLT), 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, yells an order to his squad during a live-fire, company size, frontal assault, conducted during Exercise Iron Magic 03, a training exercise held in the US Central Commands (USCENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR), to support Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Golf/Company, Battalion L...

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

A US Army (USA) AH-64A Apache helicopter from Task Force 2-6 Cavalry, stands ready at an undisclosed airfield in the Central Commands Area Of Responsibility (AOR), in Manama, Bahrain, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Army (USA) AH-64A Apache helicopter from Task Force 2-6 Cavalry, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Manama Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Brien Ahom, USN Release Status: Released to ... More

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

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

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

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level-3 (MOPP-3) gear, US Marine Corps (USMC) members with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a simulated chemical decontamination training exercise onboard the USS NASSAU (LHA-4) in the US Central Commands (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level-3 (MOPP-3) gear, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Alexander J. Whitne... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John Baker removes a landing gear safety guard as he prepares a KC-135R Stratotanker for take-off for a refueling mission. The 319th EARS conducts combat and combat-support air refueling and airlift missions across US Central Commands (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) supporting Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, SOUTHERN WATCH, and IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John Baker removes a lan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM, SOUTHERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: SSG... 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

040824-F-6701P-014 (Aug. 24, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) security forces Airmen from all over Germany (DEU) do sit ups during tryouts for the US Air Force Europe (USAFE) 2004 Defender Challenge team at Vogelweh Air Base (AB), DEU. Defender Challenge is a security forces competition pitting competitors from major USAF commands against one another over a series of events ranging from marksmanship to tactics.U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Justin Pyle (RELEASED)

040824-F-6701P-014 (Aug. 24, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) security forces ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vogelweh Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: R... More

U.S. Army SGT. Michael Hensley, Jumpmaster, Task Force, 1ST Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, yells out commands to the Soldiers from Echo Company, 207th Aviation Battalion, participating in the airborne operation aboard the C-23 Sherpa aircraft on Oct. 15, 2004, Fort Richardson, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by TECH. SGT. Keith Brown) (Released)

U.S. Army SGT. Michael Hensley, Jumpmaster, Task Force, 1ST Battalion,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Richardson State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Keith Brown, USAF Release Status: Release... 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

Two US Navy (USN) (brown shirt) Plane Captains, Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class (AM1) Eric Wickham (left) and AIRMAN (AN) Jeffrey Meadows, observe flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). The WASHINGTON and its Carrier Strike Group are currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean, participating in the Partnership of the Americas, a maritime training and readiness deployment with Caribbean and Latin American countries in support of the US Southern Commands (SOUTHCOM) objectives for enhanced maritime security

Two US Navy (USN) (brown shirt) Plane Captains, Aviation Structural Me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Rex Nelson, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... 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

A U.S. Navy Chaplain gives the benediction at a Ceremony held for the dis-establishment of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Fleet Forces Command at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 31, 2006. The dis-establishment and renaming is part of a realignment of the functions of the two commands and streamlines the chain of command. Unification of the duties of the two commands in Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command clarifies and advances the process of providing a primary advocate and representative for Fleet personnel, training, requirements, maintenance and operational issues. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Michael Cole) (Released)

A U.S. Navy Chaplain gives the benediction at a Ceremony held for the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Michael Cole, USN Release Status:... More

The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS MCFAUL (DDG 74) participates in Decorama 2006 at Naval Station Norfolk on Dec. 15, 2006. Decorama is an annual competition in which ship and shore commands compete for a chance to win Morale, Welfare, and Recreation gift certificates. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Seamen Apprentice Scott C. Rancilio) (Released)

The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS MCFAUL ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Scott C. Rancilio, USN Release Status: Released... More

U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert Dienno, dog handler, Provost

U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert Dienno, dog handler, Provost

U.S. Marine Cpl. Robert Dienno, dog handler, Provost Marshall’s Office, K9 Section, Marine Corps Base, Camp Smedley D. Butler, holds his Military Working Dog (MWD) back from biting a protective body suit while ... More

The heads of the Army's major commands gather for a conference. They are, from left: Secretary of the Army M.P. Stone, GEN R. W. RisCassi, GEN J. J. Lindsay, GEN C.E. Saint, GEN J. W. Foss, GEN W. G. T. Tuttle Jr., LGEN D.R. Palmer, LGEN R.D. Hammond, MGEN E.R. Cromartie, MGEN J. E. Major, MGEN J. R. Piatak, MSG of the Army J. W. Gates, MGEN S.H. Hyman, MGEN D.C. Hilbert, LGEN J. H. Corns, LGEN H.J. Hatch, LGEN T. D. Rodgers, GEN E. H. Burba Jr., GEN H.N. Schwarzkopf, GEN L.C. Menetrey, GEN J. R. Galvin and CHIEF of STAFF GEN C.E. Vuono

The heads of the Army's major commands gather for a conference. They a...

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

Armed with an M16A1 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher, STAFF Sergeant Gil Martin of the 51st Security Police Squadron makes his way to an assembly area on the perimeter of the base during the air base ground defense Exercise FOAL EAGLE '89. Air Force security police personnel from various United States and Pacific commands are taking part in the exercise

Armed with an M16A1 rifle equipped with an M203 grenade launcher, STAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '89 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Val Gempis Relea... More

An asbestos sample is examined by a Directorate of Occupational Health and Preventive Medicine (DOH/PM) technician. DOH/PM, which is based at the hospital, provides health services for the 75 commands in the Rhode Island/southeastern Massachusetts area

An asbestos sample is examined by a Directorate of Occupational Health...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport Naval Hospital State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Fontaine Release Status: Rele... More

An asbestos sample is examined by a Directorate of Occupational Health and Preventive Medicine (DOH/PM) technician. DOH/PM, which is based at the hospital, provides health services for the 75 commands in the Rhode Island/southeastern Massachusetts area

An asbestos sample is examined by a Directorate of Occupational Health...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport Naval Hospital State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Fontaine Release Status: Rele... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Dominic J. Alexander and US Air Force SSGT Ben L. Dolan, armed with an M60 Machine Gun, compete during PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE '96. Fourteen security police teams representing 12 Air Force major commands, the Royal Air Force and the Canadian Forces Air Command, fought it out during a week of grueling competition called PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE. This image was used in the January 1996 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Dominic J. Alexander and US Air Force SSGT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE '96 Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... 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

A member of the McConnel Air Force Base, Kansas Security Force Defender Challenge Team, fires an M-9 handgun at pop up targets during the M-9 competition during Air Mobility Commands DEFENDER CHALLENGE. Defender Challenge is an exercise, which determines the best security, forces squadron in Air Mobility Command with the winner of AMCs competition going on to the Air Forces wide Defender Challenge

A member of the McConnel Air Force Base, Kansas Security Force Defende...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major C... More

A USAF C-17 Globemaster III aircraft approaches the parade grounds, during the US Transportation Commands Change of Command Ceremony at Scott AFB, IL

A USAF C-17 Globemaster III aircraft approaches the parade grounds, du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer J. Tovar, USAF Release St... More

Hawaiian Dancers from the Halau Hula Olana dance group perform a hula dance during the Commander-in-CHIEF US Pacific Commands Change of Command Ceremony at, Marine Corps Base, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. During the Ceremony Admiral Dennis C. Blair relinquished his command to Admiral Thomas B. Fargo

Hawaiian Dancers from the Halau Hula Olana dance group perform a hula ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL I. M. Gilbert Release Sta... More

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CAPT) James Spencer, 319th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS), checks the intake blades as part of a pre-flight inspection on a USAF KC-135R Stratotanker for a refueling mission. The 319th EARS conducts combat and combat-support air refueling and airlift missions across US Central Commands (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) supporting Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, SOUTHERN WATCH, and IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CAPT) James Spencer, 319th Expeditionary ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM, SOUTHERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

A US Air Force (USAF) KC-135R Stratotanker flies overhead heading to a refueling mission. These KC-135R Stratotankers and crews conduct combat and combat-support air refueling and airlift missions across US Central Commands (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) supporting Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, SOUTHERN WATCH, and IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) KC-135R Stratotanker flies overhead heading to a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM, SOUTHERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS: (Flight II) Guided Missile Destroyer (Aegis), USS DONALD COOK (DDG 75), showing the USN LOS ANGELES CLASS: Attack Submarine, USS TOLEDO (SSN 769), underway in the Central Commands (CENTCOM) Area Of Responsibility (AOR), while conducting operation in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS: (Flight II)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) Scene Camera Operator: JOC(Sw) Alan J. Baribeau, USN Release Status: Released to... More

A US Navy (USN) SEAL Team Member armed with a 5.56mm M4 carbine equipped with the Knights Armament Company (KAC) Modular Weapon System (MWS), gives commands during a downed pilot extraction, during the rescue training exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving all branches of the US Military and is conducted on various ranges at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV)

A US Navy (USN) SEAL Team Member armed with a 5.56mm M4 carbine equipp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... 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

The US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard and Band wait for commands from the Commander of Troops (COT), during the Air Force Tattoo full dress rehearsal, at Bolling Air Force Base (AFB), in District of Columbia (DC)

The US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard and Band wait for commands from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Quinton Russ, USAF R... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines escort the cake at the Marine Corps System Commands 228th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Virginia (VA)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines escort the cake at the Marine Corps Sys...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCSC Scene Camera Operator... More

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Tony Jungblut, a P-3C Orion aircraft Pilot assigned to Patrol Squadron Four Zero (VP-40), scans the sky from the cockpit of his aircraft during a mission flown over the Central Commands (CENTCOM) Area Of Responsibility (AOR) in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM/IRAQI FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Tony Jungblut, a P-3C Orion aircraft Pil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM/ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Release... More

Harkos (A071), a US Air Force (USAF) Military Working Dog (MWD), 407th Expeditionary Security Forcese Squadron (ESFS), follows commands from his handler, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Gregory Manalo, as he completes an obstacle course at the SFS compound. The Military Working Dogs here are deployed with their handlers from a home station for six months in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Harkos (A071), a US Air Force (USAF) Military Working Dog (MWD), 407th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Christina Rumsey, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SrA) Dustin McPhillips, 568th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Ramstein Air Base (AB), Germany (DEU), relaxes on a bench during tryouts for the US Air Force Europe (USAFE) Defender Challenge team at Vogelweh Air Base (AB), DEU. Defender Challenge is a security forces competition pitting competitors from major USAF commands against one another over a series of events from markmanships to tactics

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SrA) Dustin McPhillips, 568th Secur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vogelweh Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Chad Watkins, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Base Honor Guard Team at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, use 5.56 mm M16A4 rifles to practice for a 21-gun salute ceremony on September 8, 2004. Members of the Base Honor Guard practice weekly for events on and off Base, such as Change of Commands Ceremonies, Promotion Ceremonies and Funeral Services. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by 1ST Class Joshua E. Coleman) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Base Honor Guard Team at Spangda...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua E. Coleman, USAF Release Stat... 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

US Navy (USN) Sailors from various commands throughout Hawaii (HI) stand at parade rest waiting to carry out the American Football Conference (AFC) flag during the pre-game show for the National Football Leagues (NFL) 2006 Pro Bowl football game

US Navy (USN) Sailors from various commands throughout Hawaii (HI) sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aiea State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis C. Cantrell, Usn Release Status: Released to P... More

A US Navy (USN) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to the "Bluetails" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). The WASHINGTON and its Carrier Strike Group are currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean, participating in the Partnership of the Americas, a maritime training and readiness deployment with Caribbean and Latin American countries in support of the US Southern Commands (SOUTHCOM) objectives for enhanced maritime security

A US Navy (USN) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to the "Bluetails" of C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christopher Stephens, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... 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 Adm. John B. Nathman (left) and former admirals of U.S. Navy Atlantic Fleet and Fleet Forces Command accept awards at a ceremony for the dis-establishment of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Fleet Forces Command at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 31, 2006. The dis-establishment and renaming is part of a realignment of the functions of the two commands and streamlines the chain of command. Unification of the duties of the two commands in Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command clarifies and advances the process of providing a primary advocate and representative for Fleet personnel, training, requirements, maintenance and operational issues. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication...

U.S. Navy Adm. John B. Nathman (left) and former admirals of U.S. Navy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Navy Adm. John B. Nathman (left) and former admirals of U.S. Navy Atlantic Fleet and Fleet Forces Command accept awards at ... More

A night view of the Sailor's Choice Award recipient display awarded to the U.S. Navy Transient Personnel Unit, Norfolk, Va., on Dec. 15, 2006, during Decorama 2006. This is an annual event in which ship and shore commands compete for a change to win Morale, Welfare and Recreation gift certificates. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Scott C. Rancilio) (Released)

A night view of the Sailor's Choice Award recipient display awarded to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Scott C. Rancilio, USN Release Status: Released... More

Brigadier General (BGEN) Frank K. Martin, CHIEF of Security Police, United States (US) Air Force, takes aim with a Stinger anti-aircraft guided missile while visiting an 8th Security Police Squadron outpost during the air base ground defense Exercise FOAL EAGLE '89. Air Force security police personnel from various United States and Pacific commands are taking part in the exercise

Brigadier General (BGEN) Frank K. Martin, CHIEF of Security Police, Un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '89 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Val Gempis Relea... More

Two employees of the Directorate of Occupational Health and Preventive Medicine (DOH/PM) environmental health division conduct a demonstration of a machine used to check the respiratory system. DOH/PM, which is based at the hospital, provides health services for the 75 commands in the Rhode Island/southeastern Massachusetts area

Two employees of the Directorate of Occupational Health and Preventive...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport Naval Hospital State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ron Fontaine Release Status: Rele... More

Competing at PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE '96, US Air Force Technical Sergeant William A. Torian jumps onto a ladder. Fourteen security police teams representing 12 Air Force major commands, the Royal Air Force and the Canadian Forces Air Command, fought it out during a week of grueling competition called PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE. This image was used in the January 1996 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

Competing at PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE '96, US Air Force Technical Sergean...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE '96 Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Competing at PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE '96, US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Joseph A. Weyers (left) and US Air Force Technical Sergeant Kevin Westermeyer (right) conquer the monkey bars. Fourteen security police teams representing 12 Air Force major commands, the Royal Air Force and the Canadian Forces Air Command, fought it out during a week of grueling competition called PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE. This image was used in the January 1996 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

Competing at PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE '96, US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jos...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE '96 Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Royal Navy and U.S. Army personnel work on a damaged Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 helicopter to prepare it for loading on the Russian Antonev AN-124-100 "Ruslan" (NATO code name "Condor") in the background. The Sea King sheared its tail rotor as a result of a hard landing on the Fort Bragg, N.C. reservation while participating in Exercise PURPLE STAR (Combined Joint Task Force 96 individual commands used their own code names for the exercise). The U.S. Army units used Exercise "ROYAL DRAGON"; U.S. Air Force units used Exercise "BIG DROP III" as their code name, while the 17,000 British forces involved used Exercise "PURPLE STAR."

Royal Navy and U.S. Army personnel work on a damaged Royal Navy Sea Ki...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PURPLE STARROYAL DRAGONBIG DROP III Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (U... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Speaking from the Heart Category: News Place: First Place PortfolioIn a "Fight for the Cure" Cancer rally on the National Mall, a speaker pours from the heart as she speaks out against the disease that claims thousands every year. More than 20,000 attended the rally, including a large representation by military members from local commands

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Speaking from the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Benson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air Force Reserve Commands STAFF Sergeant Jason Shaw 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 Force Reserve Commands STAFF Sergeant Jason Shaw displays superb a...

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

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

Using a Sony video camera, SENIOR AIRMAN Johnson, Videographer, 99th Communications Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, tapes a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter flying through the obstacle course in the Helicopter Hover Competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide the helicopter with a dangling bucket of water through numerous obstacles without spilling the 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;...

Using a Sony video camera, SENIOR AIRMAN Johnson, Videographer, 99th C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Using a Sony video camera, SENIOR AIRMAN Johnson, Videographer, 99th Communications Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, tapes a UH-... 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

Guiding the UH-1N Iroquois via the pilot, scanner First Lieutenant Matt Cotreras, USAF, 37th Helicopter Flight, 90th Space Wing, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, calls the movements to guide a bucket of water dangling from the helicopter through one of the obstacles on the course. The Helicopter Hover Competition course is flown with a crew of three, pilot copilot with a flight engineer, or additional pilot as a scanner. Both pilot copilot fly the entire course the scores awarded are averaged to determine the team score. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Venberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best...

Guiding the UH-1N Iroquois via the pilot, scanner First Lieutenant Mat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Guiding the UH-1N Iroquois via the pilot, scanner First Lieutenant Matt Cotreras, USAF, 37th Helicopter Flight, 90th Space Wing,... 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

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level-3 (MOPP-3) gear, US Marine Corps (USMC) members with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a simulated chemical decontamination training exercise onboard the USS NASSAU (LHA-4) in the US Central Commands (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level-3 (MOPP-3) gear, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Alexander J. Whitne... 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

The Band of Liberty from Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB), Massachusetts (MA) plays during the 21Air Force (AF) Redesignation Ceremony at McGuire AFB, New Jersey (NJ). The 21st AF redesignated to the 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force (EMTF). The 21st EMTF here at McGuire AFB and the 15th EMTF at Travis AFB, California (CA), will take over the lead of Air Mobility Commands (AMC) four subordinate Air Mobility Operations Groups (AMOG). The AMOGs are specialized groups responsible for training and deploying AMC mission support forces. The AMOG provides the organization and management for deployable forces and is able to deploy rapidly anywhere in the world at a moments notice

The Band of Liberty from Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB), Massachusetts (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: Scot... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Darren Zic (left) and USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christine Ringo, Base Honor Guard, furl the 21st Air Force (AF) flag during the 21AF Redesignation Ceremony. The 21st AF redesignated to the 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force (EMTF). The 21st EMTF here at McGuire Air Force Base (AFB) and the 15th EMTF at Travis AFB, California (CA), will take over the lead of Air Mobility Commands (AMC) four subordinate Air Mobility Operations Groups (AMOG). The AMOGs are specialized groups responsible for training and deploying AMC mission support forces. The AMOG provides the organization and management for deployable forces and is able to deploy rapidly...

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Darren Zic (left) and USAF AIR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Darren Zic (left) and USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christine Ringo, Base Honor Guard, f... More

Montage of images from the Marine Corps System Commands 228th Birthday Ball held at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Virginia (VA)

Montage of images from the Marine Corps System Commands 228th Birthday...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCSC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

US Navy (USN) MASTER-at-Arms Third Class (MA3) Shanna Brown, and her Military Working Dog Britt, conduct a drug sweep of the hanger spaces assigned to the Tigers of Patrol Squadron Eight (VP-8), at Naval Air Station (NAS) Brunswick, Maine. Drug sweeps are routinely conducted at the various commands onboard Station

US Navy (USN) MASTER-at-Arms Third Class (MA3) Shanna Brown, and her M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Brunswick State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Shannon R. Smith, Usn Release ... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors from various commands throughout Hawaii (HI) prepare to present the American Football Conference (AFC) flag during the pre-game show for the National Football Leagues (NFL) 2006 Pro Bowl football game

US Navy (USN) Sailors from various commands throughout Hawaii (HI) pre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aiea State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis C. Cantrell, Usn Release Status: Released to P... 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. Congresswoman Thelma Drake from the state of Virginia congratulates a U.S. Navy Sailor for his outstanding performance during a Military Recognition Reception at Crispus Attucks Cultural Center in Norfolk, Va., on Aug. 24, 2006. The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce recognized more than 75 military men and women from 29 Virginia-area commands for their contributions to their command and community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Kenneth R. Hendrix) (Released)

U.S. Congresswoman Thelma Drake from the state of Virginia congratulat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Kenneth R. Hendrix, USN Release Status: Release... 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

U.S. Navy MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa Jr., is interviewed on a pier by the Hawaii Navy News on Oct. 30, 2006. MCPON Campa is currently in the Hawaii region visiting local Navy commands and Sailors. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Ben A. Gonzales) (Released)

U.S. Navy MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Ben Gonzales, USN Release Status: Released to... More

U.S. Navy Adm. John B. Nathman speaks at a Ceremony held for the dis-establishment of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Fleet Forces Command at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., on Oct. 31, 2006. The dis-establishment and renaming is part of a realignment of the functions of the two commands and streamlines the chain of command. Unification of the duties of the two commands in Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command clarifies and advances the process of providing a primary advocate and representative for Fleet personnel, training, requirements, maintenance and operational issues. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Michael Cole) (Released)

U.S. Navy Adm. John B. Nathman speaks at a Ceremony held for the dis-e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT Scene Came... More

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Team, Battle Color Detachment, based out of Marine Barracks 8th and I, perform the Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony, on Tuesday Feb. 27, 2007, aboard the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., parade deck. The Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony performed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., commences the performing 2007 season for the Battle Color Detachment, which consists of over 400 performances in the U.S. and abroad.The Marine Corps Silent Drill Team is world renowned for their ability to meticulously carry out all movements with an M Rifle without spoken commands.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Annette Spurgeon) (Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Team, Battle Color Detachment, base...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 8TH Scene Camera Operator:... More

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Dankovitch, radio operator,

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Dankovitch, radio operator,

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Dankovitch, radio operator, Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, fires his M16 A4 service rifle during a squad live fire defense training ... More

Vice Admiral James A. Lyons, Commander Second Fleet, commands the NATO forces off the coast of Denmark during Exercise NORTHERN WEDDING '82

Vice Admiral James A. Lyons, Commander Second Fleet, commands the NATO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '82 Country: North Sea Scene Camera Operator: JOC James R. Giusti Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A video display screen at the missile launch commander's position in the Ground Launch Cruise Missile (GLCM) training simulator operated by the 868th Tactical Missile Training Squadron (TMTS). Commands are initiated by fingertip contact in the appropriate blocks on the screen

A video display screen at the missile launch commander's position in t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Marshall Release Status... More

Armed with a M167 carbine, Captain Sofronio Propios of the 15th Security Police Squadron keeps watch from the entrance to a bunker during the air base ground defense exercise FOAL EAGLE '89. Air Force security police personnel from various United States and Pacific commands are taking part in the exercise

Armed with a M167 carbine, Captain Sofronio Propios of the 15th Securi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '89 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Val Gempis Relea... More

Canadian Forces Colonel Art Neilson (right), North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) exercise division chief, and his assistant chief, Major Robin Needham, discuss "Red" forces tracks in Northern Canada as they plan the commands semiannual Exercise AMALGAM WARRIOR. This image was used in the January 1996 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

Canadian Forces Colonel Art Neilson (right), North American Aerospace ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AMALGAM WARRIOR Base: Mountain State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val ... 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

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