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U.S. Air Force 36th Aircraft Squadron loadmasters, SENIOR AIRMAN Jacob Scott (right) and STAFF SGT. Brian Digsby (left), go over final weights and balances in a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft before departing for Exercise Keen Sword 2004 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 36th Aircraft Squadron loadmasters, SENIOR AIRMAN Jacob...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jacob Scott, conduct preflight during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN Javier Cruz) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jacob Scott, conduct preflight during exe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Javier Cruz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules crew chiefs, Airmen First Class Joseph Caladino, (right), and Aron Curley, walking on the flightline during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules crew chiefs, Airmen First Class Joseph C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft lands during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Cherie A. Thurlby) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft lands during ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-2 aircraft taxis down the runwayduring exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral defense exercise where members of U.S. Forces in Japan and the Japanese Self -Defense Forces increase their defensive readiness through training in air, ground and sea operations. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Cherie A. Thurlby) (Released)

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-2 aircraft taxis down the run...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft 67th Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft 67th Fighter Squadron sit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Paul Riley, (left), 18th Maintenance Group aircraft armament, shakes hand with Japan Air Self-Defense Force 2nd LT. Mitsuhiro Kawano, (right), after a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Paul Riley, (left), 18th Maintenance Group a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, from the 14th Fighter Squadron, exits a hardened aircraft shelter during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004. Keen Sword 05 is a joint, bilateral defense exercise where members of U.S. Forces Japan and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces increase their defensive readiness through training in air, ground and sea operations. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Cherie A. Thurlby) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, from the 14th Fighter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Todd Giggy, an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepares to take off for a mission during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Todd Giggy, an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft, takes off during exercise Keen Sword 2005, at Yokota, Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 10, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT Steve Medina, C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft crew chief, 36th Airlift Squadron, pauses during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT Steve Medina, C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Ricardo Santiago, crew chief, salutes a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft as it taxis on the flightline during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Ricardo Santiago, crew chief, salutes a C-13...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Ricardo Santiago, crew chief, marshalls a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Ricardo Santiago, crew chief, marshalls a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, (right), SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Leste, (2nd from right), and STAFF SGT. Paul Riley, (left), 18th Maintenance Group aircraft armament systems specialists, discuss munitions loading procedured with Japan Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 1ST LT. Kimiyasu Kono, (2nd from left), during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training, in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, (right), SENIOR AIRMAN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

MASTER SGT. Jeff Collins, (right), 18th Maintenance Group aircraft armament systems specialist, shares a laugh with Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training, in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

MASTER SGT. Jeff Collins, (right), 18th Maintenance Group aircraft arm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force LT. COL. Kevin Robbins (right), an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, together with STAFF SGT. Kevin Hall, a crew chief, conduct pe-flight check of their F-15 aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. The purpose of Keen Sword 05 is to increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground and sea operations, and to improve interoperability between the two countries╒ forces. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force LT. COL. Kevin Robbins (right), an F-15 Eagle aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off for a sortie during exercise Keen Sword 2005 from Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Fighter Squadron, K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Dominick Petersen, 374th Security Forces Squadron, removes a cordon around an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 10, 2004.(US Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Dominick Petersen, 374th Security Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft, takes off during exercise Keen Sword 2005, at Yokota, Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 10, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force MASTER SGT. Robin Baird, C-130 Hercules, loadmaster, 36th Airlift Squadron, communicates on a radio during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force MASTER SGT. Robin Baird, C-130 Hercules, loadmaster, 36...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jacob Scott, unloads a cargo pallet from a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN Javier Cruz) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jacob Scott, unloads a cargo pallet from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Javier Cruz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

From left to right, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STAFF SGT. Paul Riley and SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Lester, 18th Maintenance Group, aircraft armament systems specialists, load an AIM-9 missile on a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, while Japanese 2nd LT. Mitsuhiro Kawano, (right), looks on during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

From left to right, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A Japanese F-2 support fighter aircraft, takes off during Exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Quinton T. Burris) (Released)

A Japanese F-2 support fighter aircraft, takes off during Exercise Kee...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Quinton T. Burris Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conduct a pre-flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004. Keen Sword 05 is a joint, bilateral defense exercise where members of U.S. Forces Japan and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces increase their defensive readiness through training in air, ground and sea operations. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Cherie A. Thurlby) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, con...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, taxi out for a mission during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Michael Simon, an F-15 Eagle aircraft crew chief from the 18th Maintenance Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepares to launch his aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Michael Simon, an F-15 Eagle aircraft crew c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class John Wessel, a weapons load crew member from the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, waits for an aircraft during an end of runway check during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral defense exercise where members of U.S. Forces in Japan and the Japanese Self -Defense Forces increase their defensive readiness through training in air, ground and sea operations. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Cherie A. Thurlby) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class John Wessel, a weapons load crew membe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A U.S. Air Force 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft, prepares to launch during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 10, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry airbor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force crew chief STAFF SGT. Ricardo Santiago foreground, and loadmaster MASTER SGT. Robin Baird, background, conduct a pre-flight check on a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force crew chief STAFF SGT. Ricardo Santiago foreground, and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force personnel prepare a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, for an air drop during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force personnel prepare a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker refueler aircraft, with a drogue refueling pod attached, sits on the flightline during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 12, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker refu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, takes off during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Cherie A. Thurlby) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, takes off duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

From left-right, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STAFF SGT. Paul Riley and SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Lester, 18th Maintenance Group, aircraft armament systems specialists, Japanese 2nd LT. Mitsuhiro Kawano, (right), load an AIM-9 missile on a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

From left-right, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STAFF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Cason Conley (right), crew chief, assists 67th Fighter Squadron pilot MAJ. Wes Smith (left), in the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Cason Conley (right), crew chief, as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

From right to left, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STAFF SGT. Paul Riley and SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Lester, 18th Maintenance Group aircraft armament systems specialists, load an AIM-7 missile on a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training, in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

From right to left, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, takes off during Exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Quinton T. Burris) (RELEASED)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, takes off duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Quinton T. Burris Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Fighter Squadron, K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off for a mission during exercise Keen Sword 2005 from Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Fighter Squadron, K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, 36th Airlift Squadron, and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, 909th Air Refueling Squadron, parked on the flightline during exercise Keen Sword 2005, at Yokota, Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 10, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, 36th Airlift Squadron, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S Air Force 18th Wing and the 374th Airlift Wing E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft, K-135 Stratotanker refueler aircraft and F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, sit on the flightline during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 10, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S Air Force 18th Wing and the 374th Airlift Wing E-3 Sentry airborne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force 718th Maintenance Squadron crew chief SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Pilkington, conducts a pre-flight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker refueler aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 12, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 718th Maintenance Squadron crew chief SENIOR AIRMAN Rob...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, take off during Exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Quinton T. Burris) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, take off during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Quinton T. Burris Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force LT. GEN. Thomas C. Waskow, (left), commander U.S. Forces Japan), shakes hands with Japan Air Self-Defense Force COL. Masanori Hiramoto, (right), Fighter Group commander, 7th Wing, during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force LT. GEN. Thomas C. Waskow, (left), commander U.S. Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare to taxi out for a mission during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force 36th Aircraft Squadron loadmasters, SENIOR AIRMAN Jacob Scott (left) and STAFF SGT. Brian Digsby (right), go over final weights and balances in a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft before departing for Exercise Keen Sword 2004 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 36th Aircraft Squadron loadmasters, SENIOR AIRMAN Jacob...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

U.S. Air Force 718th Maintenance Squadron crew chief TECH. SGT. Andrew Kyle, takes refuge underneath a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during pouring rain during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 12, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 718th Maintenance Squadron crew chief TECH. SGT. Andrew...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot CAPT. Daniel Bradford (front), and 718th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, TECH. SGT. Andrew Kyle (back), conduct a preflight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker refueler aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 12, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot CAPT. Daniel Bradfor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, takes off during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) and Sailors, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), carry a simulated injured patient from a JGSDF CH-47 Chinook to the s... More

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft, takes off during exercise Keen Sword 2005, at Yokota, Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 10, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, takes off during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 10, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft takes off during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 10, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force 36th Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft, prepares to launch during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 10, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Cason Conley, F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft crew chief, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, stands in a heavy downpour on the flightline after launching an aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Cason Conley, F-15 Eagle fighter air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, carries equipment on the flightline during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft 67th Aircraft Maintenance...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) E2-C aircraft taxis down the runwayduring exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral defense exercise where members of U.S. Forces in Japan and the Japanese Self -Defense Forces increase their defensive readiness through training in air, ground and sea operations. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Cherie A. Thurlby) (Released)

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) E2-C aircraft taxis down the ru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Four F-15 Eagle aircraft from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force fly in fromation during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

Four F-15 Eagle aircraft from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force fly in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force aircraft mechanics from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, watch as a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle aircraft take off for a mission from Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, during exercise Keen Sword on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. In the foreground is an F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron from Kadena AB. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force aircraft mechanics from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron crewmembers, prepare to board an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft, during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 10, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron crewmembers, prepar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft loadmaster MASTER SGT. Robin Baird, communicates on a radio during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft loadmaster MASTER SGT. Ro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft takes off for an air drop during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft takes off for an air dr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, takes off for an air drop during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, takes off for an air d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force personnel prepare a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, for an air drop during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force personnel prepare a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

From front to back, SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Lester, STAFF SGT. Paul Riley and SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Lester, 18th Maintenance Group aircraft armament systems specialists, load an AIM-9 missile on a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training, in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

From front to back, SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Lester, STAFF SGT. Paul Rile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, (left), aircraft armament systems specialist, 18th Maintenance Group, prepares to load an AIM-7 munition on a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft while Japanese 2nd LT. Mitsuhiro Kawano (right), looks on during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, (left), aircraft armame...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

US Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle fighter aircraft, parked on the flightline during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

US Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft and Japan Air Self-Defense Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare to taxi out for a mission while a crew chief inspect the aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the 67th Fighter Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force personnel prepare a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, for an air drop during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force personnel prepare a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force 718th Maintenance Squadron crew chief SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Pilkington, inspects the refueling drogue on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 12, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 718th Maintenance Squadron crew chief SENIOR AIRMAN Rob...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force 718th Maintenance Squadron crew chief TECH. SGT. Andrew Kyle (front) and SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Pilkington (back), conduct a preflight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker refueler aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 12, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 718th Maintenance Squadron crew chief TECH. SGT. Andrew...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, (right), and STAFF SGT. Paul Riley, 18th Maintenance Group aircraft armament systems specialists, prepare to load an AIM-7 missile on a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training, in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, (right), and STAFF SGT....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, pilots, 67th Fighter Squadron, together with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 pilots, 7th Wing, attend a preflight briefing during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, pilots, 67th Fighter Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Joshua Hartviggen (left) and AIRMAN 1ST Class Joseph Fleming, both weapons load crew members from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inspect an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) during a pre-flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004. To the left is an AIM-9M Sidewinder heat-seeking air-to-air missile. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Cherie A. Thurlby) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Joshua Hartviggen (left) and AIRMAN 1S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle fighter aircraft, 7th Wing, parked on the flightline during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A US Navy (USN) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Bill Koyama, F/A-18C Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft Pilot, Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA-192, Golden Dragons), Carrier Air Wing (CVW-5), embarked aboard the Kitty hawk Class Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), prepares for a catapult launch to participate in Exercise Keen Sword 2003, a regularly scheduled joint and bi-lateral training exercise between US military and Japanese Self Defense Force (JSDF) units to train and evaluate wartime functions and cooperation in the Pacific

A US Navy (USN) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Bill Koyama, F/A-18C Horne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ted Banks, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Masaaki Matsukawa, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF), presents an exercise overview brief to a visiting American General at the Hijudai training area, Japan, during KEEN SWORD 03/FOREST LIGHT 03-01. Exercise KEEN SWORD 03 is a bilateral defense exercise training to defending Japan against foreign aggression. The goal, interoperability between the Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF), US Navy, US Air Force, US Marine Corps, and to exercise the command and control systems of the JASDF

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Masaaki Matsukawa, Japanese Ground Self-Defe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KEEN SWORD 03/FOREST LIGHT 03-01 Base: Hijudai State: Kyushu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremy T. Lock... More

U.S. Air Force 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot CAPT. Daniel Bradford (left), and 718th Maintenance Squadron crew chief TECH. SGT. Andrew Kyle, conduct a preflight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker refueler aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 12, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot CAPT. Daniel Bradfor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force EC-1 ECM training aircraft, lands during Exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Quinton T. Burris) (RELEASED)

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force EC-1 ECM training aircraft, lands durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Quinton T. Burris Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force 18th Maintenance Group personnel, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force troops, stand in formation during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training, in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 18th Maintenance Group personnel, and Japan Air Self-De...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force CAPT Russ Hall (left), an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, together with Japan Air Self-Defense Force LT. COL. Fukunaga Mitshushi, 7th Air Wing/ Flight Group CHIEF of STAFF, discuss exercise procedures during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CAPT Russ Hall (left), an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 35th Fighter Wing takes off for a mission during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral defense exercise where members of U.S. Forces in Japan and the Japanese Self -Defense Forces increase their defensive readiness through training in air, ground and sea operations. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Cherie A. Thurlby) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 35th Fighter W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft, takes off during exercise Keen Sword 2005, at Yokota, Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 10, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force personnel prepare a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, for an air drop during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force personnel prepare a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force 909th Air Refueling Squadron personnel, board a KC-135 Stratotanker refueler aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 12, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 909th Air Refueling Squadron personnel, board a KC-135 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, takes off during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force 18th Maintenance Group personnel, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force troops, conduct a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training, in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 18th Maintenance Group personnel, and Japan Air Self-De...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Cason Conley, F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft crew chief, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to removes equipment on the flighline after launching an aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Cason Conley, F-15 Eagle fighter air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft takes off during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Cherie A. Thurlby) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft takes off durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, (right), aircraft armament systems specialist, 18th Maintenance Group, prepares to load an AIM-7 munition on a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, while Japanese 2nd LT. Mitsuhiro Kawano (left), looks on during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, (right), aircraft armam...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J fighter aircraft, 7th Wing, parked on the flightline during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force CAPT Russ Hall (left), an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, together with Japan Air Self-Defense Force LT. COL. Fukunaga Mitshushi, 7th Air Wing/ Flight Group CHIEF of STAFF, discuss exercise procedures during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CAPT Russ Hall (left), an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Exercises like Keen Sword demonstrate t... More

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 7th Wing F-15J Eagle fighter aircraft, prepares to land during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 7th Wing F-15J Eagle fighter aircraft, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) and Sailors, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), carry a simulated injured patient from a JGSDF CH-47 Chinook to the s... More

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 7th Wing mechanics, inspect an F-15J Eagle fighter aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 7th Wing mechanics, inspect an F-15J Eagl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The U.S.-Japan relationship is vit... More

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, establish a mobile command post for exercise Keen Sword on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 27, 2020. The command post is built on a mobile expan... More

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare to jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is an annual exercise which stre... More

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 7th Wing F-15DJ Eagle fighter aircraft, lands during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force 7th Wing F-15DJ Eagle fighter aircraft,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

Members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) carry a simulated injured patient from a JGSDF CH-47 Chinook to the medical ward of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a Me... More

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The objects in this collection are from The U.S. National Archives and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was established in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt. NARA keeps those Federal records that are judged to have continuing value—about 2 to 5 percent of those generated in any given year. There are approximately 10 billion pages of textual records; 12 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings; 25 million still photographs and graphics; 24 million aerial photographs; 300,000 reels of motion picture film; 400,000 video and sound recordings; and 133 terabytes of electronic data. The Defense Visual Information Distribution Service provides a connection between world media and the American military personnel serving at home and abroad. All of these materials are preserved because they are important to the workings of Government, have long-term research worth, or provide information of value to citizens.

Disclaimer: A work of the U.S. National Archives and DVIDS is "a work prepared by an officer or employee" of the federal government "as part of that person's official duties." In general, under section 105 of the Copyright Act, such works are not entitled to domestic copyright protection under U.S. law and are therefore in the public domain. This website is developed as a part of the world's largest public domain archive, PICRYL.com, and not developed or endorsed by the U.S. National Archives or DVIDS.  https://www.picryl.com

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