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General Jerome F. O'Malley, Commander in CHIEF of the Pacific Air Force (CINCPACAF), inspects the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during a visit to the base

General Jerome F. O'Malley, Commander in CHIEF of the Pacific Air Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joe Coleman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A flight deck crewman prepares to signal the pilot of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft for takeoff from the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62), during operations off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon

A flight deck crewman prepares to signal the pilot of an F-14 Tomcat a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

First Lieutenant (1LT) Joseph Rohret pilots a KC-135 Extender aircraft during Exercise HARVEST COCONUT

First Lieutenant (1LT) Joseph Rohret pilots a KC-135 Extender aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HARVEST COCONUT Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT B. Zimmerman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft pilot adjusts his chemical-biological warfare gear in the cockpit of his aircraft during Exercise TEAM SPIRIT '85

An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft pilot adjusts his chemical-biological ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '85 Base: Suwon Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mike Dial Release Status: ... More

Major (MAJ) James P. Robinson, instructor pilot, climbs aboard a 337th Bomber Squadron B-1B aircraft as Captain (CPT) Lance E. Dickinson, offensive systems officer, stands by during a drill.  Sergeant (SGT) Richard L. Kreutz, 96th Organizational Maintenance Squadron, prepares the ground communication cord

Major (MAJ) James P. Robinson, instructor pilot, climbs aboard a 337th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Jr. Release Status: Releas... More

Lieutenant (LT) Cliff Skelton, a pilot with the Navy's Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team, boards his F/A-18 Hornet aircraft in preparation for an aerial display at the base open house

Lieutenant (LT) Cliff Skelton, a pilot with the Navy's Blue Angels Fli...

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: Lono Kollars Release Status: Released... More

A bombardier/navigator sits in the cockpit of his Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) A-6E Intruder aircraft following his return to the air station from the Persian Gulf along with other members of Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) and Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3). The U.S. Navy personnel are being honored for their participation in Operation Desert Storm during homecoming ceremonies at the station

A bombardier/navigator sits in the cockpit of his Attack Squadron 35 (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Tom Stewart (left), a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft pilot with the 308th Fighter Squadron (FS), 56th Fighter Wing (FW), conduct preflight check inside the cockpit of his aircraft before a training mission at Luke Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ). The mission of the 56th FW is to train F-16 pilots and crew chiefs while providing agile combat support to aerospace expeditionary forces

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Tom Stewart (left), a USAF F-16 Fighti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Luke Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Angela Clemens, USAF Release Status:... More

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon performs refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon performs refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon performs refueling operations with a KC-10 Extender while conducting air patrols and possible air strikes in Iraqi and Syrian airspace in support of Operation Inherent Res... More

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joseph Asenuga, an F-15C student

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joseph Asenuga, an F-15C student

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joseph Asenuga, an F-15C student pilot with the 173rd Fighter Wing, takes notes during the pre-flight briefing along with his fellow students and instructors on October 15, 2020 at Kingsl... More

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Austin Hurley, 44th Fighter

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Austin Hurley, 44th Fighter

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Austin Hurley, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares for flight April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS is one of two F-15 Eagle units in the Asian-Western Pacific area of ... More

Left side profile medium close-up of Squadron Leader Paul Day, Royal Air Force Memorial Flight, R.A.F. Coningsby, as he sits in the cockpit of his Spitfire, a British World War II era fighter, prior to take-off for an aerial demonstration during the Battle of Britain ceremony. This is the 29th annual and final gathering of pilots who took part in the aerial battle with the Germans

Left side profile medium close-up of Squadron Leader Paul Day, Royal A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tony Tolley, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Marvin Jackson repairs navigation system components of an F-4E Phantom II aircraft during US Southern Command canal defense exercise Black Fury II. Units of the Army, Navy and Air Force are taking part in the exercise. This shot takes place at Howard Air Force Base, Canal Zone

AIRMAN 1ST Class Marvin Jackson repairs navigation system components o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mark L. Comerford Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A Fresh flower wreath is presented to a pilot of one of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing's new F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft

A Fresh flower wreath is presented to a pilot of one of the 8th Tactic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Ted Koniares Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

LT. Patricia A. Denkler, assigned to Training Squadron 4 (VT-4), performs a preflight check on a TA-4J Skyhawk aircraft. Denkler became the first Navy woman to be carrier qualified in a jet aircraft when she landed aboard the aircraft carrier USS LEXINGTON (AVT-16) in September

LT. Patricia A. Denkler, assigned to Training Squadron 4 (VT-4), perfo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 T.P. Mcauliffe Release Statu... More

Ground crewmen from the 183rd Tactical Fighter Group attach a baggage pod to the wing of an F-4D Phantom II aircraft during Exercise Coronet Brave

Ground crewmen from the 183rd Tactical Fighter Group attach a baggage ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CORONET BRAVE Base: Raf Finningley Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Don Sutherland Release... More

A member of the 90th Security Police Group, wearing rain gear, patrols the flight line in front of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft

A member of the 90th Security Police Group, wearing rain gear, patrols...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Buster Kellum Release S... More

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. straps himself into an Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) A-6E intruder aircraft being readied for launch on the deckof the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69)

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. straps himself into an Attack...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 F. R. Volpe Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An US Air Force (USAF) F-4 Phantom II aircraft is refueled in flight by a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during Theater Force Employment Exercise IV

An US Air Force (USAF) F-4 Phantom II aircraft is refueled in flight b...

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

Maintenancemen inspect the cockpit of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft prior to flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63)

Maintenancemen inspect the cockpit of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft prior t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Ronald W. Bayles Release Status: Released to Public... More

A close-up view of an ERA-3B Skywarrior aircraft on the ramp during the US 3rd Fleet North Pacific Exercise (NORPACEX).  The joint Air Force and Navy exercise not only provides training for fighter pilots and tactical controllers, but also tests the ability of those services to operate together for the defense of Alaska

A close-up view of an ERA-3B Skywarrior aircraft on the ramp during th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT W. Thornton Release Status: Relea... More

Aviation ordnancemen load an AIM-54A Phoenix missile onto a Fighter Squadron 1 (VF-1) F-14A Tomcat aircraft

Aviation ordnancemen load an AIM-54A Phoenix missile onto a Fighter Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Paul Pappas, USN Release St... More

A squadron member photographs the pilot and radar intercept officer of a Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) F-14A Tomcat aircraft before they depart on a mission from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm

A squadron member photographs the pilot and radar intercept officer of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: SRA Chris U. Putman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

SGT. Bradley Russell, crew chief, secures CAPT. Cesar Rodriguez into the cockpit of a 58th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle aircraft prior to a mission during Operation Desert Storm

SGT. Bradley Russell, crew chief, secures CAPT. Cesar Rodriguez into t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public C... More

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Bruce Shipp, pilot of an F-15 Eagle Fighter aircraft, prepares for takeoff to attack enemy positions in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm.

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Bruce Shipp, pilot of an F-15 Eagle Fighter aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Lee. F. Corkran Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

U.S. Air Force GEN. Merrill"Anthony"McPeak, U.S. Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, holds a Press Conference at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on April 28, 1993, to discuss the subject of Women Pilots in Combat Aircraft.  Accompanying the CHIEF of STAFF are three Female Pilots. OSD Package No. A07D-00196 (DOD PHOTO by Robert D. Ward) (Released)

U.S. Air Force GEN. Merrill"Anthony"McPeak, U.S. Air Force CHIEF of ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status: ... More

A crewmember aboard a USAF MH-53 PAVE LOW helicopter assigned to the 352ND Special Operations Group (SOG), 21ST Special Operations Squadron (SOS), Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, UK, mans the crew door during takeoff at RAF Kinloss, Foress Scotland. The helicopter and crew deployed to RAF Kinloss to assist in the recovery of two USAF F-15C Eagle aircraft, that went down during a training mission over Scotland

A crewmember aboard a USAF MH-53 PAVE LOW helicopter assigned to the 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Kinloss, Scotland Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C James L. Harper Jr, USAF Release Status: Released to Publ... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant William Zimmerman, crewchief from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, watches as the nose-gear of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft is cycled up timing the procedure to make sure it is within specifications at Malacky Air Base, Republic of Slovakia. The 555th Fighter Squadron is taking part in weapons training deployment

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant William Zimmerman, crewchief from the 555t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malacky Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Leigh Vollmer (left), a member of the National Football League (NFL), Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cheerleading Squad, sits inside the cockpit of a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft as USAF Major (MAJ) Mike Pelletier, a Fighter Pilot assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, briefs her on the instrumentation and flight control. Members of the squad are visiting with deployed military personnel at Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Leigh Vollmer (left), a member of the National Football League (NFL), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF R... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dave Rose, Pilot, 57th Wing, Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV), assisted by USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) John Barr, Dedicated FA-22 Crewchief board a FA-22 Raptor fighter aircraft. USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Douglas Jones (rear), FA-22 Crewchief stands by for last minute flight preparation. Both crew chiefs are assigned to the 57th Wing at Nellis

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dave Rose, Pilot, 57th Wi...

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

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Chad Greer, an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft pilot from the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, reads over his forms before a sortie during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., on Oct. 28, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Beth Slater) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Chad Greer, an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft pilo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Beth Slater, USAF Release Status: R... More

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron line up before take off April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS prepared more than 10 F-15s to go to Guam in support of an aviatio... More

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Superhornet performs refueling operations

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Superhornet performs refueling operations

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Superhornet performs refueling operations with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over Iraq and Syria in support of Operation In... More

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender productions superintendent,

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender productions superintendent,

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender productions superintendent, 380th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, checks the forms of the aircraft prior to takeoff at Al Dhafra Airbase, United Arab Emirates, in support of Opera... More

An overhead air-to-air close-up view of the tandem cockpit of an F-16B Fighting Falcon aircraft

An overhead air-to-air close-up view of the tandem cockpit of an F-16B...

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

Midshipman Cindy Mason, in the rear, and LT. Mary Jorgenson, a pilot with Fighter Squadron 126 (VF-126, gives the thumbs-up signal prior to taking off on a familiarization flight in a TA-4 Skyhawk aircraft. Mason is participating in a one-week aviation training program for students enrolled in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC)

Midshipman Cindy Mason, in the rear, and LT. Mary Jorgenson, a pilot w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Terry C. Mitchell Release S... More

Royal Air Force pilot LT. Clarke, aboard his Mirage aircraft, prepares for flight during exercise Pacific Consort

Royal Air Force pilot LT. Clarke, aboard his Mirage aircraft, prepares...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PACIFIC CONSORT Base: Raaf Williamstown Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bertram Mau Release Status: Rel... More

A close-up view of a pilot aboard an F-105 Delta Dart aircraft, before flight, during exercise Gangbuster XI. The pilot is a 128th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 116th Tactical Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guardsman

A close-up view of a pilot aboard an F-105 Delta Dart aircraft, before...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GANGBUSTER XI Base: Stewart Airfield, Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A catapult officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) signals with two fingers that an F-14A Tomcat aircraft is ready to be launched. The aircraft is armed with AIM-54A Phoenix missile on the fuselage station

A catapult officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) si...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saratoga (CV 60) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 William A. Shayka Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

The radar intercept officer aboard a Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2) F-14A Tomcat aircraft checks the sky behind him as the aircraft banks into a turn during a flight off of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV 61)

The radar intercept officer aboard a Fighter Squadron 2 (VF-2) F-14A T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: LTC David Baranek Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air to air left side view of a Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) F-14A Tomcat aircraft

An air to air left side view of a Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) F-14A ...

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

A Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron pilot sits in the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft

A Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron pilot sits in the cockpit ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, El Centro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chuck Mussi Release Stat... More

Lieutenant (LT) Lori Melling, Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 33 (VAQ-33), sitting in the cockpit of an A-7 Corsair II aircraft, awaits takeoff during the US 3rd Fleet North Pacific Exercise (NORPACEX).  The joint Air Force and Navy exercise not only provides training for fighter pilots and tactical controllers, but also tests the ability of those services to operate together for the defense of Alaska

Lieutenant (LT) Lori Melling, Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 33 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT W. Thornton Release Status: Relea... More

A maintenance crewman cleans the windshield of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft parked aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)

A maintenance crewman cleans the windshield of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Trottier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crewman sits in the cockpit of an A-7E Corsair aircraft from Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) on the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

A crewman sits in the cockpit of an A-7E Corsair aircraft from Attack ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gary P. Bonaccorso, USN Release Status: Released to ... More

LTJG Naugton inspects practice bombs on his Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90

LTJG Naugton inspects practice bombs on his Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

COL. Rick N. Parsons, commander, 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing, secures a safety belt in the cockpit of his F-15C Eagle aircraft as he prepares to deploy to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Shield

COL. Rick N. Parsons, commander, 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing, secures a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

CAPT. William J. "Fox" Fallon, commander, Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8), and his pilot prepare to disembark from an Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) A-6E Intruder aircraft upon their arrival at the air station. The attack and fighter squadrons of CVW-8 have returned to Oceana following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CAPT. William J. "Fox" Fallon, commander, Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Eight United States Air Force F-15 "Eagles" from the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, arrived today in Townsville, Australia. The USAF premier fighter aircraft will participate in this years Joint Exercise "TANDEM THRUST '97". TANDEM THRUST is a US Pacific Command sponsored exercise to test the capability of Australian and US command and control procedures

Eight United States Air Force F-15 "Eagles" from the 44th Fighter Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST '97 Base: Townsville State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Efrain Gonzalez, U... More

The crewchief signals a quick stop to the F-15E Strike Eagle, 366th Air Expeditionary Wing, 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, to check the brakes. Visible is part of the aircrafts load, a rack of GBU-12 500-pound bombs with CCG MAU-169 guidance system, and one of the LANTRIN Navigation and Targeting System pods. The aircraft is preparing for its first bombing mission into Afghanistan, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar

The crewchief signals a quick stop to the F-15E Strike Eagle, 366th Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator... More

Captain (CAPT) Jim Worley, an F-15 Eagle pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron (FS), scans the sky for adversary aircraft during Exercise COPE NORTH 02-1

Captain (CAPT) Jim Worley, an F-15 Eagle pilot assigned to the 44th Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 02-1 Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Ope... More

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Robert Pekarek, a F-15C Eagle aircraft pilot assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron, 18th Fighter Wing, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, gives a thumbs-up from the cockpit of his aircraft, during exercise Combat Archer, a Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) hosted by the 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron located at Tyndall, AFB, Florida (FL)

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Robert Pekarek, a F-15C Eagle aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael Ammons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Anthony Walley, Pilot, Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-103), Jolly Rogers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), inspects the MAU-169/B Paveway II Computer Control Group on a 500-pound GBU-12 ordnance attached to an F-14B Tomcat aircraft during a pre-flight inspection. The VF-103 is part of Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17), embarked on board the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) participating in NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Exercise DESTINED GLORY 2002

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) Anthony Walley, Pilot, Fighter Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESTINED GLORY Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2(Sw) David Valdez... More

Kameron Ballard-Huffman surveys his surroundings while sitting in the cockpit of an US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft belonging to the 18th Fighter Squadron (FS), during his Fighter Pilot for a Day activities at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). Looking on are First Lieutenant (1LT) Michael Pickett (right), from the 355th Fighter Squadron (FS) and 1LT Allena Lewis, with the 18th FS

Kameron Ballard-Huffman surveys his surroundings while sitting in the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jo... More

A pilot and radar intercept officer from Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) sit in the cockpit of their F-14A Tomcat aircraft on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

A pilot and radar intercept officer from Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Steven C. Hurd Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft simulator

A view of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft simulator

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

Staff Sergeants (SSGT) John Howerton and Jeff Maker, 36th Tactical Fighter Wing ground crew members, lift the forward panel of an F-15C Eagle aircraft to check a radar processor during Exercise OKSBOEL '86

Staff Sergeants (SSGT) John Howerton and Jeff Maker, 36th Tactical Fig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OKSBOEL '86 Base: Alborg Air Station Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Re... More

Pilots and radar intercept officers wait in the cockpits of their F-14A Tomcat aircraft during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). They are participating in NATO Exercise DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86

Pilots and radar intercept officers wait in the cockpits of their F-14...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don K... More

A technician stands in the cockpit of an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft of the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron parked on the flight line

A technician stands in the cockpit of an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft of th...

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

Commander (CDR) A.F. Richardson, Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) performs a preflight check on his A-7E Corsair II aircraft during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CNV 69)

Commander (CDR) A.F. Richardson, Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) performs a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Lieutenant (LT) Lori Melling, Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 33 (VAQ-33), pose for a picture in front of their A-7 Corsair II aircraft during the US 3rd Fleet North Pacific Exercise (NORPACEX).  The joint Air Force and Navy exercise not only provides training for fighter pilots and tactical controllers, but also tests the ability of those services to operate together for the defense of Alaska

Lieutenant (LT) Lori Melling, Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 33 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT W. Thornton Release Status: Relea... More

Captain Michael "Omar" Bradley, Air Force pilot exchange officer, takes a self-portrait after being catapulted from the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64). Bradley, stationed at Naval Air Station, Miramar, teaches F-14 Tomcat aircraft radar intercept duties to transitioning naval aviators as part of the Navy-Air Force pilot exchange program

Captain Michael "Omar" Bradley, Air Force pilot exchange officer, take...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: CAPT. Michael Bradley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

MAJ. George R. Blair Jr., chief of scheduling for the 12th Training Wing, stands on the flight line with a group of T-37B Tweet aircraft

MAJ. George R. Blair Jr., chief of scheduling for the 12th Training Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland Release Status: Re... More

A right side view of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft preparing for a catapult launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV 61).  The RANGER is participating in flight operations off the coast of Southern California

A right side view of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft preparing for a catapult...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ranger (CV 61) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul Pappas, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

An air-to-air overhead view of a 363rd Tactical Fighter Wing F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft during Operation Desert Storm. The aircraft is armed with cluster bombs.

An air-to-air overhead view of a 363rd Tactical Fighter Wing F-16C Fig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Marvin Lynchard Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

STAFF SGT. David Owings, crew chief, communicates with MAJ. Joe Bowley, a fighter pilot with the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing, as Bowley performs a preflight check of his F-117 Stealth Fighter aircraft in preparation for redeployment to the United States in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm.

STAFF SGT. David Owings, crew chief, communicates with MAJ. Joe Bowley...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Kimberly Yearyean Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A pilot and radar intercept officer, both of Fighter Squadron 124 (VF-124), walk off the flight line after a flight in their F-14A Tomcat aircraft

A pilot and radar intercept officer, both of Fighter Squadron 124 (VF-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Christopher A. Kice Release ... More

CMDR. Donnie L. Cochran, executive officer of Fighter Squadron 1 (VF-1), sits in the cockpit of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61)

CMDR. Donnie L. Cochran, executive officer of Fighter Squadron 1 (VF-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 William S. Hall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy F-14D Tomcat crew walks to their aircraft at Roswell Industrial Air Center prior to take off for another mission during the annual air defense exercise

A US Navy F-14D Tomcat crew walks to their aircraft at Roswell Industr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS '95 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA And... More

US Navy Lieutenant Jack Strickland a fighter pilot with Fighter Squadron One Four Three (VF-143), embraces his wife Ganene during home coming celebrations for VF-143 on board Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. VF-143 is part of Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) embarked on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), which recently completed a regularly scheduled deployment to the Mediterranean, that included operations in the Adriatic Sea and Persian Gulf

US Navy Lieutenant Jack Strickland a fighter pilot with Fighter Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Dennis C. Dube, USN Release St... More

Captain William Thompson, USAF, (left), fighter pilot, 494th Fighter Squadron briefs Mr. Ray G. Smith (center), National Commander of the American egion, and Mrs. Kristine S. West (right), National President of the American egion Auxiliary, on the capabilities of the F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft. The 48th Fighter Wing arranged a tour of RAF akenheath for Mr. Smith and his party. The party was briefed on the history, on-going construction and current events on akenheath. Mr. Smith and his party will visit several military installations throughout Europe is to gain firsthand knowledge of United States Military and Diplomatic activities in the area and report his findings to the American...

Captain William Thompson, USAF, (left), fighter pilot, 494th Fighter S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Captain William Thompson, USAF, (left), fighter pilot, 494th Fighter Squadron briefs Mr. Ray G. Smith (center), National Command... More

A fighter pilot shuts down his F-16CJ engine after arriving at an air base in Southwest Asia. The pilot and aircraft are newly assigned to the 366th Air Expeditionary Group (deployed) in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

A fighter pilot shuts down his F-16CJ engine after arriving at an air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Michael R. Nixon, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A Royal Air Force GR4 Tornado performs refueling operations

A Royal Air Force GR4 Tornado performs refueling operations

A Royal Air Force GR4 Tornado performs refueling operations with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over Iraq and Syria in support of Operation Inh... More

A Japanese national television crew documents the briefing of U.S. Air Force and Japanese Air Self Defense Force pilots during exercise Cope North '80. A U.S. Air Force F-4E Phantom II aircraft pilot assigned to the 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing is to the left

A Japanese national television crew documents the briefing of U.S. Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH '80 Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Curt Eddings ... More

MAJ Strangler, an F-4 Phantom II aircraft pilot, speaks to his crew chief about the readiness of the aircraft

MAJ Strangler, an F-4 Phantom II aircraft pilot, speaks to his crew ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT William W. Magel Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

TECH. SGT. Lee Schading Langley Air Force Base, Va....A 94th Tactical Fighter Squadron pilot looks out from the cockpit of his F-15 Eagle aircraft during exercise Coronet Archer. OFFICIAL U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO (RELEASED)

TECH. SGT. Lee Schading Langley Air Force Base, Va....A 94th Tactical ...

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

MAJ. Robert Adams, a T-37 Tweet aircraft pilot instructor with the 560th Flying Training Squadron, maintains exact altitude and distance from another T-37 while demonstrating fingertip formation during a training flight

MAJ. Robert Adams, a T-37 Tweet aircraft pilot instructor with the 560...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Bill Thompson Release Status: Rel... More

The pilot of a Naval Air Reserve Fighter Squadron 301 (VF-301) F-14A Tomcat aircraft salutes prior to being launched from the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64)

The pilot of a Naval Air Reserve Fighter Squadron 301 (VF-301) F-14A T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Richard Beth Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

An air-to-air left front view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 15 (VFA-15) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft

An air-to-air left front view of a Strike Fighter Squadron 15 (VFA-15)...

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

A pilot takes a self portrait from the cockpit of an Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) A-73 Corsair II aircraft. Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7) is assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69), which is in the Mediterranean Sea o

A pilot takes a self portrait from the cockpit of an Attack Squadron 4...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A 6th Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force pilot exits his RF-111 aircraft after completing a mission during Reconnaissance Air Meet"88. The international competition is being hosted by the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at Bergstrom Air Force Base

A 6th Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force pilot exits his RF-111 airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bergstrom Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Alan R. Wycheck, USAF Release Stat... More

The Attack Squadron 85 (VA-85) A-6E Intruder aircraft on CMDR. Dave Polatty, deputy commander, Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1), arrives at the station. The wing, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), has just returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The Attack Squadron 85 (VA-85) A-6E Intruder aircraft on CMDR. Dave Po...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Women pilots of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 34 (VAQ-34) pose for a photograph in front of an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft

Women pilots of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 34 (VAQ-34) pose ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Lemoore State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas Milne Release Status... More

US Air Force First Lieutenant Nick Stengle a fighter pilot with the 492nd Fighter Squadron explains the cockpit of an F-15E aircraft to seven-year-old Michael Thomas and his family at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Michael Thomas and his family was one of sixteen children who visited RAF Lakenheath as part of "When You Wish Upon A Star," Dream making for sick children program. The program is a local program designed to help sick and terminally ill children with a chance to fulfill a wish. The program is similar to the Make-A-Wish program in the United States

US Air Force First Lieutenant Nick Stengle a fighter pilot with the 49...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul R. Caron, Jr., USAF Release Status: Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Julie Moore, one of two female USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilots, waits for her ground crew to prepare her aircraft for parking after returning from a training mission during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG 04-03, being conducted at Osan Air Base (AB), Kyonggi-do Province, Republic of Korea (KOR)

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Julie Moore, one of two fem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Corey Clements, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Miguel Valenzuela, a photographer with the 56th Communications Squadron (CS), 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ), documents aircraft avionics technicians from the 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMXU) working on a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Luke AFB. The mission of the 56th FW is to train F-16 pilots and crew chiefs while providing agile combat support to aerospace expeditionary forces

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Miguel Valenzuela, a phot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Luke Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Angela Clemens, USAF Release Status:... More

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Austin Hurley, 44th Fighter

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Austin Hurley, 44th Fighter

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Austin Hurley, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, climbs up to the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS participates in multiple exercises throughout ... More

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Locke Williams, 44th

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Locke Williams, 44th

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Locke Williams, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, takes a screw driver out of a tool box April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. When performing maintenance on aircra... More

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Quentin Freeman, 44th

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Quentin Freeman, 44th

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Quentin Freeman, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, secures a panel on an F-15 Eagle April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th AMU assists the 44th Fighter Squa... More

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. sits in the cockpit of an A-6 Intruder aircraft from Medium Attack Squadron 115 (VA-115) prior to a test flight

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. sits in the cockpit of an A-6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jane Kinney Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

Crewmen board an F-4 Phantom II aircraft for their final flight from the base. The Phantom has been replaced by F-16 Fighting Falcons as the official mission's essential fighter aircraft

Crewmen board an F-4 Phantom II aircraft for their final flight from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Fred Josey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Technical Sergeant Tim W. Wade, assistant non-commissioned officer in charge of the test cell, sits in the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle aircraft during an engine test

Technical Sergeant Tim W. Wade, assistant non-commissioned officer in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bitburg Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jose Lopez Jr. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

An Australian pilot gives a thumbs up sign from the cockpit of his aircraft during the reconnaissance Exercise PHOTO FINISH '85

An Australian pilot gives a thumbs up sign from the cockpit of his air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PHOTO FINISH '85 Base: Mcclellan Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

A pilot straps himself into the cockpit of his EA-6B Prowler aircraft at the start of flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60)

A pilot straps himself into the cockpit of his EA-6B Prowler aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Shayka Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dan MaGill and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Mark Bergum, kneeling, both of the 335th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron/Aircraft Generation Squadron, load the M-61A 20 mm cannon magazine of an F-4E Phantom II aircraft during Exercise AMALGAM CHIEF'88.  The exercise is a test of the Air Force's ability to intercept enemy missiles and aircraft in the event of an attack on the continental United States

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dan MaGill and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Mark Ber...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lemuel Casillas Re... More

A view of two F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) in flight, as seen from the right-hand seat aboard an Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) KA-6D Intruder aircraft. Both squadrons are based aboard the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)

A view of two F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Ac) Scott Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) air crewman walks past one of his squadron's A-6E Intruder aircraft on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). The EISENHOWER is on station in the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

An Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) air crewman walks past one of his squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Sidoti Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

STAFF SGT. David Owings, crew chief, communicates with MAJ. Joe Bowley, a fighter pilot with the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing, as Bowley prepares his F-117 Stealth Fighter aircraft for takeoff. Bowley is returning to the United States following deployment to the region during Operation Desert Storm.

STAFF SGT. David Owings, crew chief, communicates with MAJ. Joe Bowley...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Kimberly Yearyean Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

The pilot of a Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircraft makes preparations for launch on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The ROOSEVELT is on station in the northeastern Mediterranean to support Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid Kurdish refugees in southern Turkey and northern Iraq

The pilot of a Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircraft makes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt(CVN 71) Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Gregg L. ... More

CAPT. Hall, a pilot from Marine Attack squadron 231 (VMA-231), adjusts his headgear before taking off on a demonstration flight in an AV-8B Harrier II aircraft in preparation for a flyover during the National Victory Celebration. The day-long event will be held in honor of the coalition forces that liberated Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm

CAPT. Hall, a pilot from Marine Attack squadron 231 (VMA-231), adjusts...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

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