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Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat (left) receives military honors upon his arrival in the United States. He is accompanied by US Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance (right)

Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat (left) receives military honors upon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bailey Release Status: Released ... More

Egyptian Air Vice Marshall MAJ. GEN. Zeiko prepares to board the aircraft, at the conclusion of his visit to Washington, D.C

Egyptian Air Vice Marshall MAJ. GEN. Zeiko prepares to board the aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Clawson Release Status: Released to P... More

Marine MAJ Gerald Ogenbrood, McDill Air Force Base, Florida, is carried from a 55th Aeromedical Airlift Squadron C-9A Nightingale aircraft. Ogenbrood was one of four Americans wounded during the assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat

Marine MAJ Gerald Ogenbrood, McDill Air Force Base, Florida, is carrie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Firefighters from the 62nd Civil Engineering Squadron, McChord Air Force Base and the Egyptian Air Force provide first aid to hurt United States Air Force personnel during a combined aircraft response exercise

Firefighters from the 62nd Civil Engineering Squadron, McChord Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRON COBRA Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Paul R. Caron ... More

Egyptian Major General Amin Hussein Ahmed Ibrahim, (left), and United States Central Command Deputy Commander in CHIEF Lieutenant General Michael DeLong, USMC, share thoughts during the press conference at the Egyptian Military Media Center in Cairo, Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Major General Amin Hussein Ahmed Ibrahim, (left), and United ...

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

A Spanish Navy, Beach MASTER, directs an M1037 HMMWV from the sea craft onto the Egyptian beaches. Marines and naval personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A Spanish Navy, Beach MASTER, directs an M1037 HMMWV from the sea craf...

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

Two USMC CH-47 Chinook helicopters fly over the Distinguished Visitors tents and assembly area at El Omayed beach, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian armed forces conduct amphibious assault operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Two USMC CH-47 Chinook helicopters fly over the Distinguished Visitors...

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

Pfc. Anthony Gonzales, a radio/telephone operator assigned

Pfc. Anthony Gonzales, a radio/telephone operator assigned

Pfc. Anthony Gonzales, a radio/telephone operator assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division declinates a lightweight laser designator range finder at... More

A pair of Egyptian Mil Mi-8 Hip Helicopters fire missiles

A pair of Egyptian Mil Mi-8 Hip Helicopters fire missiles

A pair of Egyptian Mil Mi-8 Hip Helicopters fire missiles onto the live-fire range at the start of the culminating joint combined arms live-fire exercise of Exercise Bright Star 2017 at Mohamed Naguib Military ... More

M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank crews assigned to Charlie

M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank crews assigned to Charlie

M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank crews assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division engage targets at the conclusion of the culminating joi... More

Egyptian soldiers participate in a field training exercise

Egyptian soldiers participate in a field training exercise

Egyptian soldiers participate in a field training exercise with their U.S. counterparts from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division during Bright Star 2017, Sept.... More

Vice President Walter Mondale (right) bids farewell to Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat (left) prior to his departure from a state visit to the US

Vice President Walter Mondale (right) bids farewell to Egyptian Presid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Vesser Release Status: Released t... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Lieutenant Aladin Alaeldin, an Egyptian platoon commander, (center), talks with Marines at the small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Numerous nations participating in BRIGHT STAR 01-02 gathered at the small arms firing range to shoot and learn about each countries' weapons systems as part of the affiliation training phase of the exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to...

First Lieutenant Aladin Alaeldin, an Egyptian platoon commander, (cent...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: First Lieutenant Aladin Alaeldin, an Egyptian platoon commander, (center), talks with Marines at the small arms firing range jus... More

Corporal Scott Bender, USMC, talks with an Egyptian soldier about a camera encased in a BLIMP, a case to suppress the camera sound, at a small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Numerous nations participating in BRIGHT STAR 01-02 gathered at the small arms firing range to shoot and learn about each countries' weapons systems as part of the affiliation training phase of the exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly...

Corporal Scott Bender, USMC, talks with an Egyptian soldier about a ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal Scott Bender, USMC, talks with an Egyptian soldier about a camera encased in a BLIMP, a case to suppress the camera sou... More

Egyptian Soldiers demonstrate the Misr 7.62mm (Soviet AKM, AK-47) assault rifle during a small arms training class at a firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt, part of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Soldiers demonstrate the Misr 7.62mm (Soviet AKM, AK-47) assa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea... More

THE Spanish Navy Amphibious Assault Ship (LPD), JUAN DE AUSTRIA (L 51) sit anchored off shore as landing craft approach an Egyptian Navy VYDRA CLASS (LCU) as US, Spanish and Egyptian armed forces conduct amphibious assault operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

THE Spanish Navy Amphibious Assault Ship (LPD), JUAN DE AUSTRIA (L 51)...

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

Army 1st Lt Michael Cheney, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry

Army 1st Lt Michael Cheney, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry

Army 1st Lt Michael Cheney, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and an Egyptian officer strategize prior to a combined arms rehearsal during the command-p... More

From (left to right), former President Gerald R. Ford, Richard Nixon, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and former President Jimmy Carter wave good-by as they prepare to depart for Egypt. They will attend the funeral for slain Egyptian President Anwar Sadat

From (left to right), former President Gerald R. Ford, Richard Nixon, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Clawson Release Status: Released... More

Egyptian President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak and his wife are accompanied by COL John Bacs, Vice Commander, Air Force District of Washington, as they walk away from a Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 (HMX-1) VH-3D Sea King helicopter. The Mubaraks and their party have come to the base to begin their journey back to Egypt following a state visit

Egyptian President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak and his wife are accompanied...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kenneth Noyes Release Status: Rel... More

Surrounded by Army firefighters in Turnout Gear, a simulated patient lies in agony while an Egyptian medical officer asks his American counterparts questions on how they apply medical attention to the patient. The event is part of a mass-causality simulation during BRIGHT STAR at Mubarak Military City, Egypt. The simulation was a five-ton truck flipping while carrying 12 passengers and having both Egyptian and American armed forces respond for emergency attention. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional...

Surrounded by Army firefighters in Turnout Gear, a simulated patient l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Surrounded by Army firefighters in Turnout Gear, a simulated patient lies in agony while an Egyptian medical officer asks his Am... More

Navy SEAMAN Chris Martin gives the thumbs-up to close the hatch after all the Egyptian Marines in their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) boats clear the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility). Marines and Navy personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if...

Navy SEAMAN Chris Martin gives the thumbs-up to close the hatch after ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Navy SEAMAN Chris Martin gives the thumbs-up to close the hatch after all the Egyptian Marines in their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflata... More

A Marine from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, sits atop a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) M1045 TOW Carrier on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. The other HMMWVs have .50 RAMO M2HB-QCB machine guns on ring mounts. Marines conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to...

A Marine from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, sits atop ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, sits atop a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) M1045... More

Egyptian Army Soldier carry a flower wreath presented by the Egyptian Minister of Defense during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if...

Egyptian Army Soldier carry a flower wreath presented by the Egyptian ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Egyptian Army Soldier carry a flower wreath presented by the Egyptian Minister of Defense during the Battle of El Alamein Memori... More

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles and a FN 7.62mm MAG general purpose machine gun disembark from a USN Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC), on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles and a FN...

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

USMC, M1A1 Main Battle Tanks (MBT) assigned to the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, CA prepare to fire at designated targets on the Egyptian firing range, at Mubarak Military City, as US, Spanish and Egyptian armed forces conduct amphibious assault operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

USMC, M1A1 Main Battle Tanks (MBT) assigned to the 1ST Tank Battalion,...

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

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment,

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment,

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division stabilize an M1 Abrams battle tank during an equipment offload in preparation for Exercise Bright Star 20... More

U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Wade, 2nd Battalion, 7th

U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Wade, 2nd Battalion, 7th

U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Wade, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division battalion commander and senior leadership from the Egyptian armed forces watch the conclusion ... More

Exercise Bright Star 2017 director, Air Force Maj.

Exercise Bright Star 2017 director, Air Force Maj.

Exercise Bright Star 2017 director, Air Force Maj. Gen. Jon Mott receives on a brief on the operation and capabilities of an M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry ... More

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber accelerates for takeoff from Cairo West airport during BRIGHT STAR '83, the joint U.S. and Egyptian military training exercise. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber accelerates for takeoff fr...

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

Aerial view of Cairo West Airport the staging site for aircraft participating in BRIGHT STAR '83, the joint U.S. and Egyptian military training exercise. Three U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers are on the parking ramp. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Aerial view of Cairo West Airport the staging site for aircraft partic...

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

United States Central Command Deputy Commander in CHIEF Lieutenant General Michael DeLong, USMC, answers questions during exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02s initial press conference at the Egyptian Military Media Center in Cairo, Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

United States Central Command Deputy Commander in CHIEF Lieutenant Gen...

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

US Army (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Hackett, Defense Logistics Agency, finds a quiet place to make a phone call outside the Egyptian Officers Club at Mubarak Military City, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02. Bright Star is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military cooperation among US Military, our key allies, and our regional partners

US Army (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Hackett, Defense Logistics Agen...

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

An Egyptian soldier armed with a 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifle listens intently during a small arms training course held at the small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

An Egyptian soldier armed with a 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifle listens in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea... More

A Spanish Army M60A3 TTS Main Battle Tank (MBT) comes ashore at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A Spanish Army M60A3 TTS Main Battle Tank (MBT) comes ashore at El Oma...

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

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

Personnel assigned to the Egyptian Armed Forces rush from their Zodiac...

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

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), U.S. Secretary of Defense and U.S. Air Force GEN. Richard B. Myers (center), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, meet with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (right foreground) at the Pentagon, Washington D.C., on Mar. 5, 2002.(DoD photo by Robert D. Ward) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), U.S. Secretary of Defense and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward, Dod Release Status: Rel... More

Egyptian Special Forces paratroopers descend during

Egyptian Special Forces paratroopers descend during

Egyptian Special Forces paratroopers descend during an Egyptian military demonstration for observers during Bright Star 2017, Sept. 19, 2017, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt. Started in 1981, Bright Star... More

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment,

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment,

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and the Egyptian armed forces participate in a field training exercise during Bright Star 2017, Sept. 15, 201... More

Egyptian M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks maneuver through

Egyptian M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks maneuver through

Egyptian M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks maneuver through their lanes while previously engaged targets smolder in the background during the culminating combined arms live-fire exercise of Exercise Bright Star 201... More

An Egyptian soldier holds a defensive position during

An Egyptian soldier holds a defensive position during

An Egyptian soldier holds a defensive position during a troop transport during an Egyptian military demonstration for observers during Bright Star 2017, Sept. 19, 2017, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt. M... More

An Egyptian service member transports simulated prisoners

An Egyptian service member transports simulated prisoners

An Egyptian service member transports simulated prisoners during an Egyptian military demonstration for observers during Bright Star 2017, Sept. 19, 2017, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt. During Bright S... More

An Egyptian air force officer and a U.S. Air Force officer discuss flight operations during Bright Star '82., a combined exercise involving the armed forces of the U.S., Egypt, Sudan, Somalia, and Oman

An Egyptian air force officer and a U.S. Air Force officer discuss fli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '82 Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber lands at Cairo West airport during BRIGHT STAR '83, the joint U.S. and Egyptian military training exercise. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber lands at Cairo West airpor...

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

A C-141B aircraft from the 62nd Air Wing McChord Air Force Base, practices take-offs and landings. The training, included joint planning and operations between Egyptian and United States forces

A C-141B aircraft from the 62nd Air Wing McChord Air Force Base, pract...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRON COBRA Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AMN Marvence D. Br... More

This is the Egyptian Flag Fin marking that is painted on the tail fin of an Arab Republic of Egypt Air Force (EAF) C-130H Hercules parked at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA). The Egyptians are at McChord AFB to participate in the US Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition

This is the Egyptian Flag Fin marking that is painted on the tail fin ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lance Cheung, USAF Release Sta... More

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, an Egyptian medical technician and Army Fire Fighter Sergeant James Ussery, USA, check the injuries of a simulated casualty. The simulation was a five-ton truck flipping while carrying 12 passengers and having both Egyptian and American armed forces respond for emergency attention. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, an Egyptian medical tec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, an Egyptian medical technician and Army Fire Fighter Sergeant James Ussery, USA, ... More

Egyptian Marines wait on the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) with their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibious assault boats. The LCU will take the Egyptian Marines approximately two miles out to sea at which point the Marines begin a simulated amphibious attack on the beach as part of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

Egyptian Marines wait on the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) with the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Egyptian Marines wait on the Navy LCU (Landing Craft Utility) with their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibious assault bo... More

A Marine Corps armored vehicle launches a Mine Clearing Land Charge (MCLC) to demonstrate how to clear the ground of land mines on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an in-stride breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and...

A Marine Corps armored vehicle launches a Mine Clearing Land Charge (M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine Corps armored vehicle launches a Mine Clearing Land Charge (MCLC) to demonstrate how to clear the ground of land mines ... More

A Spanish soldier looks over his shoulder just prior firing his Heckler & Koch G35E 5.56mm weapon on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Numerous nations participating in BRIGHT STAR 01-02 gathered at the small arms firing range shoot and learn about each countries' weapons systems as part of the affiliation training phase of the exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed enhance regional stability and military--military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces...

A Spanish soldier looks over his shoulder just prior firing his Heckle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Spanish soldier looks over his shoulder just prior to firing his Heckler & Koch G35E 5.56mm weapon on an Egyptian firing range... More

Lieutenant General (LGEN), Michael DeLong, (center) USMC, Deputy Commander-in-CHIEF, US Central Command, Brigadier General (BGEN), Muller (left), German Army and General Amin, Egyptian Army salute while attending the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional...

Lieutenant General (LGEN), Michael DeLong, (center) USMC, Deputy Comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lieutenant General (LGEN), Michael DeLong, (center) USMC, Deputy Commander-in-CHIEF, US Central Command, Brigadier General (BGEN... More

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles and a FN 7.62mm MAG general purpose machine gun practice their beach assault techniques at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles and a FN...

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

General (GEN), Tommy R. Franks (seated front row second from the left), USA, Commander-in CHIEF, US Central Command shares a laugh with distinguished military visirs from various countries, inside the VIP section during a fire power demonstration at Mubarak Military City in Egypt, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. A large picture of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak hangs inside the VIP section. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military--military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed...

General (GEN), Tommy R. Franks (seated front row second from the left)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: General (GEN), Tommy R. Franks (seated front row second from the left), USA, Commander-in CHIEF, US Central Command shares a lau... More

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

Egyptian, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), Magdy, (right) Commander, Egyptian...

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

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle, 1ST Fighter Wing (FW), Langley Air Force Base (AFB), Virginia (VA), in flight over the Egyptian desert on its first leg home after participating in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from a forward operating base (FOB). The Eagle is armed with AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle, 1ST Fighter Wing (FW), Langley Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mark Bucher, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Egyptian military aircraft landed on Joint Base

An Egyptian military aircraft landed on Joint Base

An Egyptian military aircraft landed on Joint Base Andrews, Md., on April 21, 2020, with medical supplies to help with the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. Air Force military members unloaded the materials from the a... More

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Terrence McKenrick, U.S. Army Central

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Terrence McKenrick, U.S. Army Central

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Terrence McKenrick, U.S. Army Central deputy commanding general, gives opening remarks at a senior leader seminar during Bright Star 2017, Sept. 18, 2017, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Eg... More

Cpl. Dalton Wright, a medic assigned to Heaquarters

Cpl. Dalton Wright, a medic assigned to Heaquarters

Cpl. Dalton Wright, a medic assigned to Heaquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division looks around for obstacles before directi... More

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Terrence McKenrick, U.S. Army Central

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Terrence McKenrick, U.S. Army Central

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Terrence McKenrick, U.S. Army Central deputy commanding general, and Egyptian senior leaders watch a combined arms live fire exercise demonstration during Bright Star 2017, Sept. 20, 2017, a... More

Toy tanks depicting the friendly and enemy elements

Toy tanks depicting the friendly and enemy elements

Toy tanks depicting the friendly and enemy elements on the battlefield are placed into strategic positions on a terrain model at the field training site at the Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt, Sept. 9. The ... More

Thomas Goldberger, The U.S. Embassy’s Charge d’ Affaires

Thomas Goldberger, The U.S. Embassy’s Charge d’ Affaires

Thomas Goldberger, The U.S. Embassy’s Charge d’ Affaires to Egypt, answers questions from the media during the conclusion of Bright Star 2017, Sept. 20, 2017, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt. Bright Star... More

Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat waves as he departs from a state visit to the US

Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat waves as he departs from a state vis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

Vice President Walter Mondale (left of center) escorts Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat (right) prior to Sadat's departure from a state visit to the US

Vice President Walter Mondale (left of center) escorts Egyptian Presid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Vesser Release Status: Released t... More

MAJ. GEN. Shabana of Egypt (left), and Air Force CHIEF of STAFF GEN. Lew Allen salute during the Egyptian air force commander's arrival for a visit

MAJ. GEN. Shabana of Egypt (left), and Air Force CHIEF of STAFF GEN. L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Williams Release Status: Released to ... More

Former Presidents Gerald Ford (left) and Richard Nixon chat for a moment as they prepare to depart for Egypt. They will attend the funeral for slain Egyptian President Anwar Sadat

Former Presidents Gerald Ford (left) and Richard Nixon chat for a mome...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Clawson Release Status: Released... More

Military leaders involved in this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise were introduced to the press from around the world at the Egyptian Military Media Center in Cairo. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Military leaders involved in this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise we...

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

SEAMAN Chris Martin, USN, gives the thumps up signal as Egyptian Marines clear the LCU (Landing Craft Utility) ramp in their RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) amphibious assault boats. Members of American and Egyptian Armed Forces work e-by-e to simulate a Marine amphibious assault on the beach as part of BRIGHT STAR 01-02. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

SEAMAN Chris Martin, USN, gives the thumps up signal as Egyptian Marin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SEAMAN Chris Martin, USN, gives the thumps up signal as Egyptian Marines clear the LCU (Landing Craft Utility) ramp in their RHI... More

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

A Marine Corps Super AH-1W Cobra Attack helicopter flies by an M1A1 Ab...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine Corps Super AH-1W Cobra Attack helicopter flies by an M1A1 Abrams MBT (Main Battle Tank) flying the Marine Corps flag. ... More

A Spanish Army M109A5 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer comes ashore at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A Spanish Army M109A5 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer comes ashore at El...

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

A Spanish Army M60A3 TTS Main Battle Tank (MBT) travels along the beach at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A Spanish Army M60A3 TTS Main Battle Tank (MBT) travels along the beac...

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

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles practice their beach assault techniques at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles practice...

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

An Afghan woman and her child receive toys from U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Catherine Lobbestale (right) from the 14th Combat Support Hospital, Task Force Med Falcon, during a Humanitarian Civic Aid at the Egyptian Hospital. (U.S. Army photo by SPC. Leslie Angulo) (Released)

An Afghan woman and her child receive toys from U.S. Air Force STAFF S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Bagran Airfield Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operator... More

A tank crew assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry

A tank crew assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry

A tank crew assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division moves from a secondary battle postion to their primary battle position at the field trainin... More

U.S. and Egyptian senior leaders watch a combined arms

U.S. and Egyptian senior leaders watch a combined arms

U.S. and Egyptian senior leaders watch a combined arms live fire exercise demonstration during Bright Star 2017, Sept. 20, 2017, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt. Bright Star is a combined command-post an... More

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment,

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment,

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division stabilize an M1 Abrams battle tank during an equipment offload in preparation for Exercise bright Star 20... More

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment,

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment,

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and the Egyptian armed forces participate in a field training exercise during Bright Star 2017, Sept. 15, 201... More

U.S. Army Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry

U.S. Army Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry

U.S. Army Soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division stands watch during a field training exercise during Bright Star 2017, Sept. 16, 2017, at Mohamed Na... More

Three Egyptian soldiers role play as enemy combatants

Three Egyptian soldiers role play as enemy combatants

Three Egyptian soldiers role play as enemy combatants during an Egyptian military demonstration for observers during Bright Star 2017, Sept. 19, 2017, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt. The bilateral exerc... More

Lieutenant General el Orabi, chief of staff, Egyptian Armed Forces (right), walks to a waiting car upon his arrival for a visit. He is accompanied by Lieutenant General (LGEN) James A. Williams, director, Defense Intelligence Agency

Lieutenant General el Orabi, chief of staff, Egyptian Armed Forces (ri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Clawson Release Status: Released... More

Egyptian Army paratroopers wait in a double line to board a C-141B Starlifter aircraft assigned to the 7th Airlift Squadron from McChord Air Force Base. The troops will be practicing parachute jumps from the aircraft

Egyptian Army paratroopers wait in a double line to board a C-141B Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRON COBRA Base: Inshas Air Base Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Paul R. Caron Release Status: Releas... More

Egyptian Troops enthusiastically await take-off in a C-141B assigned to the 62nd Air Wing, McChord Air Force Base. They will fly to Inshas Air Base, in Egypt where they will be conducting mass halo jumps

Egyptian Troops enthusiastically await take-off in a C-141B assigned t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRON COBRA Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AMN Marvence D. Br... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Misty Wyen, 1ST Combat Camera Squadron waits inside a vehicle for her Egyptian escort during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02. Bright Star is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military cooperation among US Military our key allies, and our regional partners

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Misty Wyen, 1ST Combat Camer...

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

US Army (USA) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeffery Palmer, 410th Military Police Squadron, and soldiers from his unit show their Egyptian military counterparts an M998 High-Mobility Multi Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) at the port of Alexandra, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01-02. Bright Star is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military cooperation among US Military, our key allies, and our regional partners

US Army (USA) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeffery Palmer, 410th Military Po...

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

Egyptian soldiers dress-up the distinguished visitors tent on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, will conduct an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance ional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our...

Egyptian soldiers dress-up the distinguished visitors tent on an Egypt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Egyptian soldiers dress-up the distinguished visitors tent on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in ... More

Marine Corps Super AH-1W Cobra Attack helicopters fires its 20mm M197 nose gun at designated targets on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this years BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough...

Marine Corps Super AH-1W Cobra Attack helicopters fires its 20mm M197 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Marine Corps Super AH-1W Cobra Attack helicopters fires its 20mm M197 nose gun at designated targets on an Egyptian firing range... More

A Marine fro the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Pals, California, fractured his ar during a tank qualification exercise on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt, catches up on a little reading about his Battalions Cobat Operations. Marines conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire deonstration in front of nuerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcoe and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a ultinational exercise involving ore than 74,000 troops fro 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and...

A Marine fro the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Pals, California, fractured hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, fractured his arm during a tank qualification exercise on an Egyptia... More

Egyptian Army, Major (MAJ), Medht Elessawi (left) and MAJ, Charles McClean, USAF, assigned to the US Central Command, MacDill AFB, FL work on computer simulated war games during the Command Post Exercise (CPX) at Mubarak Military City`s Coalition Operations Center during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Egyptian Army, Major (MAJ), Medht Elessawi (left) and MAJ, Charles McC...

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

US military personnel unload emergency supplies from Egypt from an Egyptian C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft at Little Rock Air Force Base (AFB), Arkansas (AR), in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort

US military personnel unload emergency supplies from Egypt from an Egy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE Sc... More

Army Spc Willie Craft, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment,

Army Spc Willie Craft, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment,

Army Spc Willie Craft, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, and Egyptian Chefs Ahmed Galal, and Yehia Elhalby, prepare steaks to serve to U.S. personnel participating in Exercis... More

Army Sgt 1st Class Nicholas Fleeger, 2nd Battalion,

Army Sgt 1st Class Nicholas Fleeger, 2nd Battalion,

Army Sgt 1st Class Nicholas Fleeger, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, S3 non-commissioned officer in charge, provides feedback during an after action r... More

Spc. Courtney Holman, a tank mechanic assigned to Juliet

Spc. Courtney Holman, a tank mechanic assigned to Juliet

Spc. Courtney Holman, a tank mechanic assigned to Juliet Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, guides an M88 Recovery Vehicle into ... More

An Egyptian military officer gives exercise commands

An Egyptian military officer gives exercise commands

An Egyptian military officer gives exercise commands during an Egyptian military demonstration for observers during Bright Star 2017, Sept. 19, 2017, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt. Egypt. More than 200... More

An Egyptian service member places an Egyptian national

An Egyptian service member places an Egyptian national

An Egyptian service member places an Egyptian national flag during an Egyptian military demonstration for observers during Bright Star 2017, Sept. 19, 2017, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt. Bright Star 2... More

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division prepare several M1A2 Abrams tanks for a field training exercise during Bright Star 2017, Sept. 12, ... More

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak prepares to speak to the people on hand to greet him as he arrives for a visit to Washington, D.C

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak prepares to speak to the people on ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William M. Firaneck Release Status: R... More

COL John Bacs, Vice Commander, Air Force District of Washington, accompanies Egyptian President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak and his wife as they walk toward the president's aircraft. The Mubaraks and their party have come to the base to begin their journey back to Egypt following a state visit. A Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 (HMX-1) VH-3D Sea King helicopter is in the background

COL John Bacs, Vice Commander, Air Force District of Washington, accom...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kenneth Noyes Release Status: Rel... More

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