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Two members of the 15th Air Base Wing Fire Department train in rescue procedures on the Pacific Air Forces newly assigned F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft

Two members of the 15th Air Base Wing Fire Department train in rescue ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lono Kollars Release Status: Releas... More

A view of the damage done to the fire department building after a tornado struck the base

A view of the damage done to the fire department building after a torn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Altus Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Steven M. Turner Release Status: Re... More

Two fire rescue team members, wearing protective masks and clothing, prepare to put an "injured" crewman on a litter during a space shuttle emergency landing exercise. The C-141B Starlifer aircraft in the background is being used to simulate the shuttle orbiter

Two fire rescue team members, wearing protective masks and clothing, p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bert Mau Release Status: Released t... More

Members of a depot maintenance team reconstruct a C-130 Hercules aircraft as they mate a replacement nose to C-130 tail number 37896. A cockpit fire destroyed the original nose of the aircraft, necessitating this unique repair project

Members of a depot maintenance team reconstruct a C-130 Hercules aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John A Bauer Release Status:... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Pat Sheehan places a fresh oxygen cylinder in A1C Kevin Johnson's backpack while fighting a fire at the 58th Tactical Training Wing Complex

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Pat Sheehan places a fresh oxygen cylinder in...

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: SRA John King Release Status: Released to... More

Airmen wearing oxygen breathing tanks enter the 58th 58th Tactical Training Wing building to fight a fire

Airmen wearing oxygen breathing tanks enter the 58th 58th Tactical Tra...

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: SRA John King Release Status: Released to... More

Rescue personnel wearing fire suits evacuate "casualties" from the flight line during a joint US Air Force/Panama Canal Commission disaster preparedness exercise

Rescue personnel wearing fire suits evacuate "casualties" from the fli...

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

Private First Class (PFC) Robert Young, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 17th Infantry, aims an M60 machine gun during the joint service combined arms live fire Exercise CALFEX III at Yukon Range

Private First Class (PFC) Robert Young, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 17th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CALFEX III Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MS... More

SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Mark McCarthy, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 17th Infantry, monitors local radio operations during the joint service combined arms live fire Exercise CALFEX III at Yukon Range

SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Mark McCarthy, Company C, 2nd Battalion,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CALFEX III Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MS... More

The Adak warehouse is engulfed in flames during a fire caused by a propane leak.  Equipment unable to be salvaged stands in the right, foreground

The Adak warehouse is engulfed in flames during a fire caused by a pro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A volunteer firefighter from the Moose Creek fire department rests while fighting a fire caused by a propane leak at the Adak warehouse

A volunteer firefighter from the Moose Creek fire department rests whi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pub... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Jeffery Scales uses a hose to dispense a dry chemical fire suppressant during a fire fighting exercise. Scales is wearing a proximity suit

SENIOR AIRMAN Jeffery Scales uses a hose to dispense a dry chemical fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Boyd Belcher Release Stat... More

Firefighters from the Vandenburg Air Force Base fire department, known as the "Hot Shots," take a break under a tree at a staging area near Dos Pueblos High School. The firefighters are joining units from state and local agencies in battling the brush fires that are sweeping through the area

Firefighters from the Vandenburg Air Force Base fire department, known...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Santa Barbara State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AIRMAN 1ST Class Crosson Release Status: Rel... More

An exterior view of the new hangar facility under construction for the 66th Air Rescue Squadron. Construction began in October 1992 and is scheduled for completion by November 1993. The complex will include test support facilities, a fire protection pump house, hangar space for the squadron's four HH-60G Pave Hawk helicotpers and work space for 60 operations and 70 maintenance personnel

An exterior view of the new hangar facility under construction for the...

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: A1C Cynthia Howell Release Status: Relea... More

Wearing fire protective gear SSGT Jim Harrenston and SRA Marcus Millinton, from the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron/Civil Engineer Flight (CES/CEF), Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho approach a simulated burning F-16 aircraft, looking for a safe way to extract the pilot. They are participating in an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), designed to test a unit's ability to operate in a simulated wartime environment. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Wearing fire protective gear SSGT Jim Harrenston and SRA Marcus Millin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 95-02 Base: Cold Lake State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Marlene Barry Rel... More

A U.S. Air Force K-loader moves pallets of relief supplies for loading onto a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft which will fly the supplies into Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Three-year-old relief effort has been able to resume their relief mission after a five month hold due to aircraft receiving ground fire over Sarajevo. The personnel are attached to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany

A U.S. Air Force K-loader moves pallets of relief supplies for loading...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE PROMISE Base: Ancona Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Bruce Sherwood Release Status: Released ... More

A U.S. Air Force K-loader moves pallets of relief supplies for loading onto a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules which will fly the supplies into Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The three-year-old relief effort has been able to resume their relief mission after a five month hold due to aircraft receiving ground fire over Sarajevo. The personnel are attached to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany

A U.S. Air Force K-loader moves pallets of relief supplies for loading...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE PROMISE Base: Ancona Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bruce Sherwood Release Status: Released to Pub... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Mike Decallo (right), U.S. Air Force, talks to United Nations ground crew members as they prepare to unload a C-130 Hercules loaded with humanitarian relief supplies. The three-year-old relief effort has been able to resume its missions after a five month hold due to aircraft receiving ground fire over Sarajevo

SENIOR AIRMAN Mike Decallo (right), U.S. Air Force, talks to United Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE PROMISE Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Charlie Parshley Release S... More

Members of the 12th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Flight practice emergency decontamination procedures during a major accident response exercise

Members of the 12th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Flight pra...

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: Jeri Ray Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A crew of fire fighters from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire Department respond to a simulated smoking C-130 aircraft on the flight line. They were participating in the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection that was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication disruptions

A crew of fire fighters from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peterson Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C L. A. Smith Release Status: Rele... More

A US Air Force (USAF) Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), several US Army (USA) M981 Fire Support Vehicles (FISTV) from the 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia and the 1ST of the 10th Field Artillery, out of Fort Benning, Georgia, on the Udairi Range in Northern Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 1998

A US Air Force (USAF) Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), several US Ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 1998 Base: Udairi Range Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. Mossman, USAF Release Stat... More

US Air Force Captain Dan Ward an Electrical Engineer assigned to Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts is a magician who practices sleight of hand, swallows fire, juggles and knots together animal balloons. From the March 2000 AIRMAN Magazine article "Based in Beantown," depicting how good an assignment to Hanscom, AFB can be up in the northeast

US Air Force Captain Dan Ward an Electrical Engineer assigned to Hansc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hanscom Air Force Base State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Gary Coppage Release Status... More

Straight on rear view medium shot as US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Valerie Nickolaus, Aircraft Crew CHIEF, 6th Aircraft Generation Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, prepares to extinguish any fire that may occur during a KC-135 Stratotanker engine startup

Straight on rear view medium shot as US Air Force AIRMAN First Class V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Mona Franklin, USAF Release Status... More

A maintenance crew troubleshoots an air conditioning malfunction on a F-16 Falcon. The 169th Fighter Wing of the South Carolina Air National Guard, McEntire Air National Guard Station, is deployed to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to participate in Exercise Combat Hammer. It's flying squadron, the 157th Fighter Squadron, is one of several units operating in this 'live-fire' weapons testing mission. The 157th FS will fire Highspeed Anti-Radiation Missiles (H.A.R.M.) and AGM-65G 'Maverick' missiles (Not shown) to test their pilots abilities, their unit tactics, and the effectiveness of missile systems

A maintenance crew troubleshoots an air conditioning malfunction on a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMBAT HAMMER '2000 Base: Hill Air Force Base State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 157th Fighter Squadron (FS) Swamp Fox, 169th Fighter Wing (FW) of the South Carolina Air National Guard, McEntire Air National Guard Station engages it's target. The 169th FW is deployed to Hill Air Force Base, Utah to participate in Combat Hammer. It's flying squadron, the 157th FS, is one of several units operating in this 'live-fire' weapons testing mission. The 157th FS will fire AGM-88 Highspeed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) and AGM-65G Maverick missiles to test their pilots abilities, their unit tactics, and the effectiveness of missile systems

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 157th Fighter Squadron (FS) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMBAT HAMMER State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Edward Snyder Release Sta... More

A KC-135 Stratotanker, 169th Fighter Wing (FW) of the South Carolina Air National Guard, McEntire Air National Guard Station, in flight for use as tanker support for EXERCISE COMBAT HAMMER at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The 169th FW's flying squadron, the 157th Fighter Squadron (FS), is one of several units operating in this 'live-fire' weapons testing mission. The 157th FS will fire AGM-88 Highspeed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM) and AGM-65G Maverick missiles to test their pilots abilities, their unit tactics, and the effectiveness of missile systems

A KC-135 Stratotanker, 169th Fighter Wing (FW) of the South Carolina A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMBAT HAMMER Base: Hill Air Force Base State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT... More

US Air Force SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Ivan Godwin (Left, in uniform) and SENIOR AIRMAN Michael Stothers (In fire retardant suit), 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, demonstrate how to operate a fire truck water hose with the help of a Slovak boy during the 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, A-10 static display open house at 33rd Air Base, Malacky, Slovakia, July 22nd, 2000. Nearly 200 people and eight A-10's from Spangdahlem AB deployed to Slovakia for a two-week training exercise which allowed US and Slovak Air Forces an opportunity to share tactics, techniques and procedures

US Air Force SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Ivan Godwin (Left, in uniform) and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: 33rd Kuchyna Air Base Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Esperanza Berrios, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Two members from team Air Force Material Command (AFMC) stand ready to fire their Beretta M-9 pistols on pop up targets during phase three of a pistol event for DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

Two members from team Air Force Material Command (AFMC) stand ready to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

Royal Air Force Regiment's Corporal Antony Doherty (Grenadier and kneeling) and Flight Lieutenant Kristian Cressy (M16 rifleman and lying down) fire at targets down range as an evaluator looks on during the combat weapons competition of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Camp Bullis, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

Royal Air Force Regiment's Corporal Antony Doherty (Grenadier and knee...

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

Members of the transportation flight prepare their wounded for transport after a building fire during Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea's Initial Response Readiness Exercise/ Combat Employment Readiness Exercise

Members of the transportation flight prepare their wounded for transpo...

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

A members of the Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, fire department, dressed in protective gear, gives the all clear sign after a fire at the transportation flight during Osan's Initial Response Readiness Exercise/ Combat Employment Readiness Exercise

A members of the Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, fire department, dr...

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

Members of the Readiness Processing Unit (RPU) at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, prepare to evacuate their facility due to a simulated fire. Members of the RPU are simulating the bed down of follow-on forces during the recent Operational Readiness Inspection

Members of the Readiness Processing Unit (RPU) at Kunsan Air Base, Rep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James D. Mossman, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Members of Aerospace Medicine (AMDS) and Civil Engineer Firefighters (CEF) work together to help smoke victims during a simulated fire at the in-processing line at the Challenger Club, on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, during their Operational Readiness Exercise (ORI)

Members of Aerospace Medicine (AMDS) and Civil Engineer Firefighters (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Beatrice Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A firemen assigned to the 8th Civil Engineering Squadron, 8th Support Group, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, prepares to battle a simulated fire at the Readiness Processing Unit (RPU). War fighting skills were put to the test this week during their semi-annual Operational Readiness Inspection

A firemen assigned to the 8th Civil Engineering Squadron, 8th Support ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James D. Mossman, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

US Air Force Fire Fighters from the 51st Civil Engineering Squadron carry out a bus accident victim on a backboard during the Operational Readiness Inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

US Air Force Fire Fighters from the 51st Civil Engineering Squadron ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Scottie T. Mccord, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Flames burn the cockpit and front section of a mock-up aircraft inside the fire pit at Langley AFB, Virginia during a fire training scenario for the 1ST Fighter Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)

Flames burn the cockpit and front section of a mock-up aircraft inside...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David Mccarrison Release Status:... More

In full Close Proximity Fire-Fighting Suit, AIRMAN Zack Wiens, USAF, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron, Firefighter, radios in to main fire engine on the current status of the aircraft simulated cockpit fire, during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Crisis Reach 01-49 on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington

In full Close Proximity Fire-Fighting Suit, AIRMAN Zack Wiens, USAF, 9...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSgt) Larra Erwin, SSgt Phil Wunkleman, SENIOR AIRMAN Joe Poplar, AIRMAN (AMN) Erik Waldrod, AMN Kyle Dos, of the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron, prepare to clear out a smoke filled cockpit during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) EXERCISE CRISIS REACH 01-49, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Members are wearing aluminized turnout gear or Crash/Fire/Rescue Suit (CFR) and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Gear is used by fire fighters in high heat applications

STAFF Sergeant (SSgt) Larra Erwin, SSgt Phil Wunkleman, SENIOR AIRMAN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 01-49 Base: Airway Heights State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command S... More

Members of the Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Fire and Rescue battle a live fire at the "Burn Building" training facility Dover, DE. The fire fighters at Dover AFB train hard to uphold the title "Best in AMC."

Members of the Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Fire and Rescue battle ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William M. Plate Jr., USAF CIV. Release... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Brent Gagnon, 51st Security Forces Squadron, prepares to fire a 9mm pistol during a small arms firing competition in support of national police week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Brent Gagnon, 51st Security Forces Squadron...

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

Members of the Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, fire department take part in a Recruiting Exposition on Armed Forces Day. Members of the 127th Wing Squadrons showed their Employers and guests who show an interested in joining the Air National Guard, what their jobs are all about

Members of the Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, fire depar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Selfridge Air Natl Guard Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Glenn Wilkewitz, USAF Rel... More

Dressed in aluminized proximity gear, STAFF Sergeant Dwayne Jackson, 51st CES Fire Department, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, prepares to rescue a pilot from a burning A-10 Thunderbolt II during Exercise BEVERLY MIDNIGHT. The exercise is designed to test people's ability to carry out their wartime tasking, air base ground defense, and ability to recover after attacks

Dressed in aluminized proximity gear, STAFF Sergeant Dwayne Jackson, 5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY MIDNIGHT Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator... More

In MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), and his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle at the ready, SENIOR AIRMAN Joseph Mattox, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes cover by an abandoned building while members of his fire team advance to clear the building. As part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training, the mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

In MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), and his Colt 5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel... More

A US Air Force 55th Civil Engineering Squadron P-23 Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle sprays Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire retardant over simulated aircraft wreckage during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE). The exercise tested medical and emergency response teams' ability to respond to an air show accident and mass casualty incident. Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska

A US Air Force 55th Civil Engineering Squadron P-23 Aircraft Rescue an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: A1C Jak... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Toby Scott, Fire Fighter, 305th Civil Engineering Squadron, uses the Hurst Cutter to pry open a car door during a "Vehicle Extraction" training exercise at McGuire AFB, New Jersey (NJ)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Toby Scott, Fire Fighter, 305t...

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

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Michael Zedro, Fire Fighter, 305th Civil Engineering Squadron, begins a "Dashboard Roll" utilizing a 60-inch push ram during a "Vehicle Extraction" training exercise at McGuire AFB, New Jersey (NJ). The ram exerts force to roll the dashboard off a victim trapped in a car

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Michael Zedro, Fire Fighter, 305th Ci...

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

US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP), assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) fire 9mm hand guns on the Combat Arms Training Range, at Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey, in preparing for an upcoming competition in a regional Defender Challenge Competition

US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP), assigned to the 39th Securit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Nick Masi, 39th Security Forces Squadron, sites his target, as he readies to fire his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle in preparation for the US Air Forces in Europe Defender Challenge. Areas of training for the Defender Challenge include tactics, fitness and weapons. Training took place at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

SENIOR AIRMAN Nick Masi, 39th Security Forces Squadron, sites his targ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tanaya M. Harms, USAF Release Status:... More

Firefighters struggle to contain the fire, after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Members of Al-Qaeda, a terrorist group of fundamentalist Muslims, hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, then deliberately impacted the Pentagon, killing all 64 passengers onboard and 125 people on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Garamone) (Released)

Firefighters struggle to contain the fire, after the September 11, 200...

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

A C-17 Globemaster III tended by Fire Protection services, Naval Air Station, Sigonella, after it landed with hot brakes at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The aircraft and its crews are deployed here to carry troops and cargo to forward locations in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. The aircraft was repaired and was fully mission capable in a matter of hours

A C-17 Globemaster III tended by Fire Protection services, Naval Air S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

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

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

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

A close-up view of GBU-12 500-pound bombs with CCG MAU-169 guidance systems, with a Fire Department City of New York sticker. The munitions are for a strike in Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A close-up view of GBU-12 500-pound bombs with CCG MAU-169 guidance sy...

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

AIRMAN First Class (A1C), William Lacy, USAF, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire Department puts a fire hose away after a fire drill during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

AIRMAN First Class (A1C), William Lacy, USAF, 51st Civil Engineer Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Samantha J. Shieh, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Members of the 615th Tanker Airlift Control Element, from Travis Air Force Base, California, assist the Loadmaster by monitoring the download of a fire truck from a C-141 Starlifter. The C-141 from the 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey delivered the fire truck to the 615th at its forward-deployed location in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Members of the 615th Tanker Airlift Control Element, from Travis Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status... More

Admiral (ADM), Richard W. Miles, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, US Strategic Command tires to recover after he receive a blast of water from a fire hose following a flight aboard an USN E-6B Mercury, Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) aircraft at Offutt AFB, Nebraska

Admiral (ADM), Richard W. Miles, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, US Strategic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bobbie R. Pittard, USAF Release Status... More

Admiral (ADM), Richard W. Miles, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, US Strategic Command receives a blast of water from a fire hose following a flight aboard an USN E-6B Mercury, Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) aircraft at Offutt AFB, Nebraska

Admiral (ADM), Richard W. Miles, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, US Strategic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bobbie R. Pittard, Civilian Release St... More

Admiral (ADM), Richard W. Miles, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), tires to escape a blast of water from a fire hose, manned by his wife, Sheila Mies and Rear Admiral (RADM), Donnelly, Director of USSTRATCOM, following a final flight aboard an USN E-6B Mercury, Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) aircraft at Offutt AFB, Nebraska

Admiral (ADM), Richard W. Miles, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, US Strategic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bobbie R. Pittard, USAF Release Status... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Terrance Carr, 20th Civil Engineering Squadron, Fire Department, operates a K-15 Air Transportable Trans Continental Capable (ATTCC) "Jaguar" Fire Tuck on the flight line at Shaw AFB, South Carolina (SC), during Operational Readiness Exercise Sea Lion 02-02

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Terrance Carr, 20th Civil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command Scene Camer... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Jeremy Peters, 28th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), Fire Department, rolls fire hose after participating in an Egress Exercise using a USAF C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at Diego Garcia during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Jeremy Peters, 28th Air Expeditionary...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin, USAF Release Status: Released to Public C... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant, Jimmy Boone, 2nd Communications Squadron, uses a video camera to document USAF SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Milo Millovitch, as he conducts a debriefing with USAF personnel assigned to the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), Fire Department, after an Egress Exercise, at Diego Garcia during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant, Jimmy Boone, 2nd Communications Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rebeca M. Luquin, USAF Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear and carrying their 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, members of the 51st Operations Group (OG) take cover under a plastic tent after evacuating their building due to a fire during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

British firefighters, in a Alvis Unipower RIV fire truck, respond to a fire call on one of the 151st Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Utah Air National Guards (UANG), KC-135E Stratotankers. The 151st ARW deployed to RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

British firefighters, in a Alvis Unipower RIV fire truck, respond to a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: RAF Akrotiri Air Base State: Sovereign Base Area (SBA) Country: Cyprus (CYP) Scene Major Command Show... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Brian Burrows (foreground), and USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Timothy Hogan, 305th Civil Engineering Squadron, Firefighters, wears full proximity suites, as they practice fire fight procedures aboard a USAF C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, during Nuclear Surety Inspection (NSI) week, at McGuire AFB, New Jersey (NJ)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Brian Burrows (foreground), and USAF ...

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

Members of the 2nd Bomb Wing (BW) Fire Department and the Bossier City Fire Department battling a fire on the third floor of Headquarters 8th Air Force, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. The fire caused considerable damage to the third floor and attic. Nearby Bossier City firemen and equipment joined with base firefighters to fight the fire for ten hours before it was totally contained

Members of the 2nd Bomb Wing (BW) Fire Department and the Bossier City...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

In the Decontamination Area, US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Camilo Rojas, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Joel Ruiz and AIRMAN Basic (AB) Brian Maas from the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Fire Department (FD), at Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho (ID), decontaminate SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Daniel Loomis, as he exits a building. This was a local Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) where a suspicious package containing unknown substances was left on a military member's desk

In the Decontamination Area, US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Camilo R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mountain Home Air Force Base State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AIR COMBAT COMMAND Scene Camer... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Duane Stanfield (left), USAF, and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christopher LaJuett (right), USAF, flying Crewchiefs, 41st Airlift Squadron, Pope AFB, North Carolina, replace a fire control box in order to ops check the C-130 Hercules engine, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In the background sits a C-5B Galaxy from the 439th Airlift Wing (AW), Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Duane Stanfield (left), USAF, and AIRMAN First C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Ope... More

Personnel from the Alyeska Pipeline fire brigade, load a victim onto a stretcher during a civilian and military mass causality exercise at the Alyeska Pipeline in Valdez, Alaska hosted by the Alaskan Command, during exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2002

Personnel from the Alyeska Pipeline fire brigade, load a victim onto a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Civilian Fire fighters from the Norfolk Fire Brigade, United Kingdom, work to extinguish a fire on a mock F-15 aircraft, during an exercise held at the fire pit at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom. The US Air Force (USAF) 48th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) Fire Department invited members of the Norfolk and Suffolk county fire brigades to join in on their annual training

Civilian Fire fighters from the Norfolk Fire Brigade, United Kingdom, ...

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

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the mortar section of 2nd Battalion, 187th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, fire an illumination round to sink the base plate of their 81mm mortar while providing security at Forward Operating Base (FOB) 31 near Kabul, Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the mortar section of 2nd Battalion...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Fob 31 Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mike Buytas, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jeremy Camacho, a Firefighter assigned with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron (ECES) cools down after responding to a modular trailer fire at Al Udeid Air Base (AB), Qatar, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jeremy Camacho, a Firefig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bryon Turner, USAF Release S... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron (FS), 18th Fighter Wing (FW), armed with fire AIM-120B Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and AIM-9 Sidewinder Missiles, in flight over the Gulf of Mexico during Exercise COMBAT ARCHER, a Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) hosted by the 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron located at Tyndall, AFB, Florida (FL)

Two US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft assigned to the 67th Figh...

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

New Recruits assigned to the 1ST Battalion of the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) load 7.62 mm ammunition clips for their AK-47 assault rifles, as the prepare for a live fire training exercise on the range in Kabul, Afghanistan. The training program conducted by US Army Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalian, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), is designed establish the core of the new ANA that will foster a safe, secure and stable environment in Afghanistan and will help to prevent the re-emergence of terrorist forces

New Recruits assigned to the 1ST Battalion of the Afghanistan National...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Bethann Hunt, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Army Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), and Afghanistan National Army (ANA) Soldiers, assist a new recruits assigned to the 1ST Battalion of the ANA, with his 7.62 mm AK-47 assault rifle, during a live fire training exercise on the range in Kabul, Afghanistan. The training program conducted by US Army, 1ST Battalian, 3rd SFG, is designed establish the core of the new ANA that will foster a safe, secure and stable environment in Afghanistan and will help to prevent the re-emergence of terrorist forces

US Army Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Bethann Hunt, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

A New Recruit assigned to the 1ST Battalion of the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) prepares to fire his 7.62 mm AK-47 assault rifle, during a live fire training exercise on the range in Kabul, Afghanistan. The training program conducted by US Army Soldiers assigned to 1ST Battalian, 3rd Special Forces Group (SFG), is designed establish the core of the new ANA that will foster a safe, secure and stable environment in Afghanistan and will help to prevent the re-emergence of terrorist forces

A New Recruit assigned to the 1ST Battalion of the Afghanistan Nationa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Bethann Hunt, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jamie Erickson, left and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jakob Smith, with the 52nd Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), Fire Division, studies radiographs of a suspicious package during the 52nd Fighter Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) at Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jamie Erickson, left and STAFF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ti... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), left, aids SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jamie Erickson, with the 52nd Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), Fire Division, help each other don Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 3 (MOPP-3) chemical warfare kits during the 52nd Fighter Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) at Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), left, aids SENIOR AIRMAN (S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ti... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) James Gasaway, with the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, dons fire protection equipment during a real-world dispatch

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) James Gasaway, with the 48th Civil En...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA James Harpe... More

Part of the Georgian Train and Equip Program (GTEP), members of the Georgian Army fire their weapons during Tactical Arms training to prepare in defending their boarders against Rebels from near by Chechnya

Part of the Georgian Train and Equip Program (GTEP), members of the Ge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Georgia (The Country) (GEO) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Edward D. Holzapfel, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

Republic of Georgia (GEO) members of 2nd Company, Georgian Commando Battalion fire their Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifles at an objective during a live fire ambush exercise at a training range in Vasiani, Republic of Georgia. The US Army (USA) (Airborne) is in the Republic of Georgia conducting the Georgia Train and Equip Program, which will enhance the Georgian soldiers abilities in various battlefield techniques. GTEP is a flexible, time phased training initiative that builds upon a strong military-to-military relationship developed between the US and the Republic of Georgia since the end of the Cold War, and further underscores US support for the Republic of Georgia's sovereignty,...

Republic of Georgia (GEO) members of 2nd Company, Georgian Commando Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Republic of Georgia (GEO) members of 2nd Company, Georgian Commando Battalion fire their Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifles at an ... More

Members with the 3rd Company, Georgian Commando Battalion, fire a 60mm mortar during to a company level defense exercise at a training range in Vasiani, Georgia (GEO), in support of the Georgia Train and Equip Program (GTEP)

Members with the 3rd Company, Georgian Commando Battalion, fire a 60mm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vasiani Country: Georgia (The Country) (GEO) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Richard Lord, Firefighter, 321st Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron (ECES), begins to removes the Joint Firefighters Integrated Response Ensemble (JFIRE) after responding to a simulated in-flight emergency, of a USAF C-130H Hercules, during a joint exercise held at a forward-deployed location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. This exercise combined efforts involving American and host nation firefighters to train and learn techniques for actual fire responses

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Richard Lord, Firefighter, 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) 321st Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron (ECES) Firefighters, in Joint Firefighters Integrated Response Ensemble (JFIRE) gear, blowout AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) foam to cool down the fire pit after a joint fire pit training exercise held at a forward-deployed location during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. This exercise combined efforts involving American and host nation firefighters to train and learn techniques for actual fire responses

US Air Force (USAF) 321st Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron (EC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Releas... More

Inside a TAB VEE (Hardened Aircraf Sheler) a US Air Force (USAF) F-16CJ Fighing Falcon, 52nd Figher Wing (FW), Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany, undergoes pre-fligh sarup procedures. USAF Capain (CAPT) Mahew Jensen, Pilo, mans he cockpi as USAF SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Lucas Sabe checks flap and ail plane movemens. USAF SRA Eric Grudziecke mans he wheeled 125-150lbs dry chemical fire exinguisher. The Falcon is carrying an AIM-120A Advanced Medium Range Air-o-Air Missile (AMRAAM) on he wing ip and an AIM-9 Sidewinder on saion wo, and a ravel pod on saion hree. I is also carrying an ALQ-131 ECM Pod under he fuselage, an AN/ASQ-213 HTS (HARM Targeing Sysem) near...

Inside a TAB VEE (Hardened Aircraf Sheler) a US Air Force (USAF) F-16C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Inside a TAB VEE (Hardened Aircraft Shelter) a US Air Force (USAF) F-16CJ Fighting Falcon, 52nd Fighter Wing (FW), Spangdahlem A... More

On e flightline next to a US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF Colonel (COL) Robert Murphy (left), Commander, 183rd Fighter Wing, Illinois Air National Guard (ILANG), briefs USAF COL Patrick Rosenow (in leaer jacket), Article 32 Investigating Officer, on aspects of e pilots HGU-55/P helmet wi AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVG) attached. USAF COL Rosenow is investigating e Tarnak Farms Friendly Fire incident at killed four Canadian soldiers and injured eight near Kandahar, Afghanistan. The Article 32 hearing is an investigation of e charges against e pilots to determine wheer to try by court-martial. In e background is one of e many media members covering...

On e flightline next to a US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon, US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: On the flightline next to a US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF Colonel (COL) Robert Murphy (left), Commander, 183rd ... More

Mrs. Claire Leger, mother of Canadian Sergeant (SGT) Marc Leger, Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricias Canadian Light Infantry (3 PPCLI), killed in the Tarnak Farms incident, speaks to the gathered media following the completion of the Article 32 hearing at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA). The press is covering the Article 32 investigation concerning the Tarnak Farms Friendly Fire incident that killed four Canadian soldiers and injured eight near Kandahar, Afghanistan. The Article 32 hearing is an investigation of the charges against the pilots to determine whether to try by court-martial

Mrs. Claire Leger, mother of Canadian Sergeant (SGT) Marc Leger, Alpha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: MSG... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Matther McDowell, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron (ECES), sprays water from the nozzle of a fire hose during daily operations check at Al Udeid Air Base (AB) Qatar

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Matther McDowell, 379th E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Terry L. Blevins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Heath Bichel (foreground) and USAF A1C Michael Long, both assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron (ECES), run an operations check on a fire hydrant hose at Al Udeid Air Base (AB) Qatar. The setting sun silhouettes the image

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Heath Bichel (foreground)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Terry L. Blevins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Two Foreign National Air Force Firefighters review procedures on the flight line near a US Air Force (USAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft, prior to participating in a joint firefighting exercise with the USAF 320th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron (ECES) fire protection team at a forward deployed location, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Two Foreign National Air Force Firefighters review procedures on the f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters assigned to the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), 52nd Fighter Wing (FW), respond in force using an emergency response van (left), a P-24 Structural Pumper Fire Truck (center), and a P-23 Heavy Crash Truck, during a barrier arresting system cable, certification test, being conducted on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Parallel taxiway at Spangdahlem Air Base (AB), Germany

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters assigned to the 52nd Civil Engineer S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Joe Springfield, USAF Release Statu... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John Brletich, Depo Electrical Environmental Systems Craftsman, 649th Combat Logistics Support Squadron (CLSS), Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah (UT), splices wires repairing the flight control system and radar threat warning on a USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II badly damaged by enemy fire over Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John Brletich, Depo Elec...

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

US Army (USA) SPECIALIST (SPC) Maaka Tuionetoa awaits the signal to load as SPC Kevin Burroughs holds a 150mm round, while preparing to fire a M119A1 105mm Lightweight Towed Howitzer. Both Soldiers are assigned to A/Battery, 2-319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, and are deployed at Baghdad International Airport, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) SPECIALIST (SPC) Maaka Tuionetoa awaits the signal to lo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Robert R. Hargreaves, USAF ... More

US Army (USA) Sergeant (SGT) Elijah Caddy, A/Battery, 2-319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, uses a Panoramic Telescope to bore sight a M119A1 105mm Lightweight Towed Howitzer, during a fire mission at Baghdad International Airport, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Sergeant (SGT) Elijah Caddy, A/Battery, 2-319th Airborne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Robert R. Hargreaves, USAF ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CAPT) John "Dizzy" Dean, foreground and Major (MAJ) Mark "Meat" MacLean, F-15C Strike Eagle flight instructor pilots assigned to the 1ST Fighter Squadron (FS), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), simultaneously fire AIM-7 Sparrow radar-guided missiles at an aerial target drone over the Gulf of Mexico during a weapons evaluation mission

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CAPT) John "Dizzy" Dean, foreground and M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Michael Ammons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Dressed in fire protective suits, four US Air Force (USAF) personnel with the Base Fire Department at Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), pray and honor those who lost their lives September 11th of 2001

Dressed in fire protective suits, four US Air Force (USAF) personnel w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Buckley Air Force Base State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFMC Scene Camera Operator: AMN T... More

At Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware (DE), a US Air Force (USAF) member of the 436th Aerial Port Squadron (APS) ties down a P-23 Fire and Emergency Crash Vehicle onto the deck of a USAF C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft for deployment in preparation for the approaching Hurricane Isabel. The P-23s and members of the 436th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) Fire Protection Flight accompanied the C-5 and crew to Fort Campbell, Kentucky (KY) to provide assistance to the refugee base

At Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware (DE), a US Air Force (USAF) me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: William ... More

Students and faculty of the Abu Bin Gawzer girl's school in Karkh, Iraq watch Iraqi Civil Defense Force (ICDF) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Karar Farhan give the first fire extinguisher demonstration held in several years by personnel with the Al-Salhya fire station, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Students and faculty of the Abu Bin Gawzer girl's school in Karkh, Ira...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt John L. Houghton Jr., USAF Release Status: Relea... More

Before loading it onboard, Phoschek fire retardant is mixed with water near a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) equipped, fire-fighting C-130E Hercules cargo aircraft from the 146th Airlift Wing (AW), at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station (ANGS), California (CA)

Before loading it onboard, Phoschek fire retardant is mixed with water...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Channel Islands Ang Station State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC/ANG Scene Camera Opera... More

A US Air Force (USAF) C-130E Hercules cargo aircraft rigged with a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) from the 146th Airlift Wing (AW), Channel Islands Air National Guard Station (ANGS), takes on fuel during a fire retardant pit stop

A US Air Force (USAF) C-130E Hercules cargo aircraft rigged with a Mod...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Channel Islands Ang Station State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC/ANG Scene Camera Opera... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Coben D. Scott, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), gives 10-year-old Olivia Grosvenor training on the fire hose as part of certifying her to be a firefighter during the Pilot for a Day program. Both Olivia and her sister Molly are dressed in JFIRE (Joint Firefighters Integrated Response Ensemble) suits. The program provides children diagnosed with serious or chronic illnesses to fulfill their aviation dreams

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Coben D. Scott, 100th Ci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Meghan Geis, USAF ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters STAFF Sergeants (SSGT) Phillip Winkleman (left), Ryan Darnell, USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Scott Thompson and USAF SSGT Tom Smith (right), 506th Expeditionary Fire Department (EFD), give the thumbs up after successfully moving a litter, during a practice, onto a US Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Kirkuk Air Base (AB), Iraq. The USAF Airmen of the 506th EFD assisted the USA Soldiers of the 54th Medical Company (MED CO) Air Ambulance (AA), extract injured Soldiers and civilians in Northern Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters STAFF Sergeants (SSGT) Phillip Winkle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kirkuk Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF Release Status: Released... More

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