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A Republic of Korea (ROK) Forces Marine runs for cover during the combined amphibious beach assault that took place at Tak San Ri Beach near Pohang, South Korea, in support of Exercise FOAL EAGLE 2000. The Marine carries a Korean made 5.56 K2 assault rifle. ROK Marines came ashore on U.S. landing craft from Okinawa, Japan (Not shown). FOAL EAGLE is the largest Joint and Combined field training drill conducted annually in South Korea, running from October 25th to November 3rd. About 25,000 U.S. troops (Not shown) will take part in the drill, including active duty, Reserve and National Guard troops from bases in the United States and elsewhere in the Pacific. The exercise demonstrates U.S...

A Republic of Korea (ROK) Forces Marine runs for cover during the comb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Republic of Korea (ROK) Forces Marine runs for cover during the combined amphibious beach assault that took place at Tak San ... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN, Gregory Streeter, All-Air Force Forward, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, receives treatment from All-Air Force Trainer Tony Milunas, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, after rolling his ankle during the 2000 Armed Forces Basketball Championships. Competition between Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines at the championship promotes understanding, goodwill, cooperation, and provides a means of selecting teams and individuals to represent the Armed Forces in national and international championships. Participants are selected as a result of highly competetive trial camps or resume by each of the respective services. At the conclusion of the championship,...

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN, Gregory Streeter, All-Air Force Forward, P...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Senior Airman, Gregory Streeter, All-Air Force Forward, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, receives treatment fr... More

US Air Force Brigadier General Bob DuLaney, co-commander for coalition forces assigned to Operation NORTHERN WATCH, and his "co-pilot" Stanley prepare to launch in an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. The real mission of the sortie is to educate the children of America on the mission being preformed here at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

US Air Force Brigadier General Bob DuLaney, co-commander for coalition...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Kimberlie E Drews, USAF Relea... More

AIRMAN First Class Suresh Kissom of the 27th Civil Engineers Squadron checks a M-16 for any possible damage before issuing weapons during a 27th Security Forces Squadron shift change

AIRMAN First Class Suresh Kissom of the 27th Civil Engineers Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: A1C J... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Ethan Hammond of the 27th Security Forces Squadron watches the perimeter from the opening in his bunker

SENIOR AIRMAN Ethan Hammond of the 27th Security Forces Squadron watch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CORONET ROADRUNNER 2001 Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Maj... More

Members from the US Air Force boxing team stand outside the ring during opening ceremonies at this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on February 6th, 2001

Members from the US Air Force boxing team stand outside the ring durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

US Marine Corps boxer Herberto Acevedo (Right) and US Navy boxer Julian Gibbs square off in the ring during this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on February 6th, 2001

US Marine Corps boxer Herberto Acevedo (Right) and US Navy boxer Julia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

US Air Force boxer Eleizar Rodriguez (Left) and US Army boxer Marshall Christmas square off in the ring during this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, February 6th, 2001

US Air Force boxer Eleizar Rodriguez (Left) and US Army boxer Marshall...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

US Air Force boxer John Askew (Blue trunks) and US Marine Corps boxer Anthony Little square off in the ring during this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on February 6th, 2001

US Air Force boxer John Askew (Blue trunks) and US Marine Corps boxer ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

US Army boxer Sergeant Marshall Christmas (Left) ties his shoe laces and prepares to fight in this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona

US Army boxer Sergeant Marshall Christmas (Left) ties his shoe laces a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

US Air Force boxer Eleizar Rodriguez (Left) and US Army boxer Marshall Christmas square off in the ring during this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on February 6th, 2001

US Air Force boxer Eleizar Rodriguez (Left) and US Army boxer Marshall...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

Members from the US Army boxing team train at Barnes Field House gymnasium. Boxers from all four of the US military services are competing in this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona

Members from the US Army boxing team train at Barnes Field House gymna...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

US Air Force boxer Antonio Tamayo is inspected by the ring side doctor after being knocked down during the 2001 Armed Forces Boxing Competition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona

US Air Force boxer Antonio Tamayo is inspected by the ring side doctor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

US Marine Corps boxer Johnnie Edwards (Left) and US Army boxer Alexander Ramos square off in the ring during this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on February 7th, 2001

US Marine Corps boxer Johnnie Edwards (Left) and US Army boxer Alexand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

US Air Force boxer Bobby DeLeon (Right) and US Army boxer Torrence Daniels square off in the ring at this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. DeLeon and Daniels are competing for the gold in the title match of the 139 lbs weight class. Daniels lost by decision and walked away with the silver after losing to DeLeon

US Air Force boxer Bobby DeLeon (Right) and US Army boxer Torrence Dan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Huachuca State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

Simulated follow-on forces begin in-processing at the Readiness Processing Unit (RPU) at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the RPU are simulating the bed down of follow-on forces during their semi-annual Operational Readiness Inspection

Simulated follow-on forces begin in-processing at the Readiness Proces...

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

A formation of four US Army Special Forces Green Berets Soldiers, render a salute during the Fallen Soldier Ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The Ceremony Honors the six Coalition Soldiers killed during training exercises in Kuwait on 12 March 2001. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0202957 or search 010315F2454T504)

A formation of four US Army Special Forces Green Berets Soldiers, rend...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Maria L. Taylor, USAF Release Status: ... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Kevin L. Koontz, US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Michael D. Valfre, US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Paul J. Hasbrouck and US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Lawrence C. Busch, all assigned to the 607th Combat Communications Squadron, Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea, armed with M16A2 rifles sweep their area for opposing forces on top of "wolfpack" park during the Beverly Bearcat Operational Readiness Inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Kevin L. Koontz, US Air Force STAFF Se...

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

The USS OGDEN (LPD 5), a 570 foot Navy amphibious transport dock ship from San Diego, California, is parked at the pier in Ketchikan, Alaska, in support of Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001, Alaska's premier joint training exercise. The two week long exercise is a combined effort with military forces from all over North America

The USS OGDEN (LPD 5), a 570 foot Navy amphibious transport dock ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Base: Ketchikan State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Br... More

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing security forces, Airm First Class (A1C) Jason Rodriguez, SENIOR Airm Irvin Osores, A1C Dustin Guiducci d SENIOR MASTER Serget Jerry Delebreau, run to their next target, in the marksmship phase of the Air Force Space Commd GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, Space d Missile Competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space d missile competition, is a four-day event hosted nually at Vdenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best d demonstrate the commds warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness d combat capabilities through preparation, innovation d sharing; enhces esprit de corps...

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing security forces, Airm First Cl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing security forces, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jason Rodriguez, SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, A... More

Sergeant Robert Angus, USMC, Combat Correspondent III MEF Consoildated Public Affairs Office Okinawa, Japan, (left) STAFF Sergeant Bret Irwin, USAF, 1 CTCS Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina (center) and PH1 August C. Sigur, USN, Combat Camera Group Pacific San Diego, California (right), comb the area of Camp "A" in Phitsanulok, Thailand for photo and story ideas during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. COBRA GOLD is a multilateral exercise that includes more than 10,000 participants, 45 aircraft and 9 ships from the United States military, the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and the Singaporean Armed Forces. COBRA GOLD is the largest multilateral military exercise held in Southeast Asia and is ...

Sergeant Robert Angus, USMC, Combat Correspondent III MEF Consoildated...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant Robert Angus, USMC, Combat Correspondent III MEF Consoildated Public Affairs Office Okinawa, Japan, (left) Staff Serge... More

Team New Horizons joint forces in effort to build a new school in Capitan Gimenez, Paraguay, during Exercise NEW HORIZONS. Combined Task Force Guarani Springs conducts engineer and medical operations in Paraguay, enabling joint training. The task force will renovate, construct and improve the infrastructure of four schools, four water wells, two medical clinics, and conduct multiple Medical Readiness Training Exercises (MEDRETES), and Veterinarian Readiness Training Exercises (VETRETES) as agreed to by the government of Paraguay

Team New Horizons joint forces in effort to build a new school in Capi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZONS Base: Capitan Gimenez Country: Paraguay (PRY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Maritza Fernandez, USAF Release Statu... More

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, hosted a Recruiting Exposition on Armed Forces Day. Members of the 127th Wing Squadrons showed their Employers and guests who are interested in joining the Air National Guard, about dealing with munitions

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, hosted a Recruiting Expos...

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

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, hosted a Recruiting Exposition on Armed Forces Day. Members of the 127th Wing Squadrons showed their Employers and guests who are interested in joining the Air National Guard, what their jobs are all about. Toni Brown checks out the workings of a M-60 Machine gun

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, hosted a Recruiting Expos...

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

Four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft fly over Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, which was hosting a Recruiting Exposition on Armed Forces Day. Members of the 127th Wing Squadrons showed their Employers and guests who are interest in joining the Air National Guard, what their jobs are all about

Four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft fly over Selfridge Air National Gua...

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

US Army Sergeant Guillermo Gonzales, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receives a set of Thai jump wings from a Thailand airborne soldier after participating in a US/Thai joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individuals the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise the 20th in the ...

US Army Sergeant Guillermo Gonzales, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army Sergeant Guillermo Gonzales, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receives a set of Thai jump wings from a... More

Army medics prepare to provide medical care to a small girl with an infected finger. The medics are part of a combined US/Thai medical team sent out to villages throughout Thailand to provide medical aid and patient care to local farm communities in support of Exercise COBRA GOLD '01. COBRA GOLD '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Army medics prepare to provide medical care to a small girl with an in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Base: Phitsanulok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Re... More

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receive hand-to-hand combat training from members in the Royal Thai Army during a Thai survival class at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. CG '01 is a regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

US Army soldiers from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

French Armed Forces, armed with FAMAS F1 assault rifles, participate in the Memorial Day ceremony at the LaFayette Escadrille Monument in Paris, France

French Armed Forces, armed with FAMAS F1 assault rifles, participate i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paris Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Esperanza Berrios, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Soldiers of the 1ST Infantry Battalion Senegal Army practice troop movement techniques during Operation FOCUS RELIEF II (OFR II) in Thies, Senegal. OFR II is an operation provided by the US Army Special Forces to the Senegal Army for training on new equipment and fighting tactics to bring up their proficiency level for peace enforcement in Sierra Leone

Soldiers of the 1ST Infantry Battalion Senegal Army practice troop mov...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOCUS RELIEF II Base: Thies Country: Senegal (SEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Infantry Battalion, Senegal Scene Camera O... More

STAFF Sergeant Micheal T. Socey, 52d Security Forces Squadron, with his canine, increases security measures at the front gate during a base force protection exercise at Spangdahlem AB, Germany

STAFF Sergeant Micheal T. Socey, 52d Security Forces Squadron, with hi...

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: A1C Mic... More

US Navy Seals participate in the Non Combatant Evacuation exercise as friendly forces as well as enemy forces in participation with DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

US Navy Seals participate in the Non Combatant Evacuation exercise as ...

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

A Navy friendly forces member, armed with a M-4 carbine, stands on top of a roof for a better view to engage on simulated enemy forces moving in. This was during a Non-Combatant Evacuation scenario during exercise DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

A Navy friendly forces member, armed with a M-4 carbine, stands on top...

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

2nd Lieutenant Benjamin Eubanks, a medical logistics specialist from the 172nd Medical Logistics Battalion, Ogden, Utah, crosses an obstacle. The 172nd Medical Logistics Battalion is participating in Operation GOLDEN MEDIC, a multi-unit, medical, field exercise held at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, Dublin, California. Members of the 172nd Medical Logistics Battalion are utilizing the Camp Parks obstacle course during physical training

2nd Lieutenant Benjamin Eubanks, a medical logistics specialist from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GOLDEN MEDIC 2001 Base: Camp Parks, Dublin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Tools of the Trade. Shown here is a Minor Operation Room Setup of the 624th Forward Surgical Team out of Erie, Pennsylvania during the 2001 GOLDEN MEDIC Exercise located on Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in Dublin, California. GOLDEN MEDIC is a medical exercise in which the Army transports simulated casualties from the frontline through various staging areas to a main tent hospital

Tools of the Trade. Shown here is a Minor Operation Room Setup of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GOLDEN MEDIC 2001 Base: Camp Parks, Dublin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

A simulated local media crew descends upon the Entry Control Point trying to gain information from US troops during this years GOLDEN MEDIC Exercise. Reserve forces from all over the nation are participating in Operation GOLDEN MEDIC 2001, a multi-unit, medical, field training exercise held at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, Dublin, California, in which the Army transports simulated casualties from the frontline through various staging areas to a main tent

A simulated local media crew descends upon the Entry Control Point try...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GOLDEN MEDIC 2001 Base: Camp Dublin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SS... More

Body parts are found outside the camp area during Operation GOLDEN MEDIC 2001. Reserve forces from all over the nation are participating in Golden Medic, a multi-unit, medical, field training exercise held at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, Dublin, California, in which the Army transports simulated casualties from the frontline through various staging areas to a main tent in order to train personnel in medical procedures and evacuation methods

Body parts are found outside the camp area during Operation GOLDEN MED...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GOLDEN MEDIC 2001 Base: Camp Dublin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SS... More

Combat Medic Leah Barth, of the 114th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Snelling, Minnesota, processes a death certificate for a simulated casualty during Operation GOLDEN MEDIC 2001. Reserve forces from all over the nation are participating in Golden Medic, a multi-unit, medical, field training exercise held at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, Dublin, California, in which the Army transports simulated casualties from the frontline through various staging areas to a main tent in order to train personnel in medical procedures and evacuation methods

Combat Medic Leah Barth, of the 114th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Sn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GOLDEN MEDIC 2001 Base: Camp Dublin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SS... More

STAFF Sergeant Michael Fowler 35th security forces Misawa Air Base, Japan is in high spirits despite the rain during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

STAFF Sergeant Michael Fowler 35th security forces Misawa Air Base, Ja...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Arturo Ramirez ensures Captain Robert Holdsworth's 51st Security Forces M-4 Carbine is safe and cleared before departing to the field during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness (IRRE/CERE) exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The quarterly exercise tests the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to respond to combat situations

SENIOR AIRMAN Arturo Ramirez ensures Captain Robert Holdsworth's 51st ...

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

Seen through a night scope, MASTER Sergeant Robert Wallace and SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Winner, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, repel an attack by OPFOR personnel on the 51st Communications Group 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

Seen through a night scope, MASTER Sergeant Robert Wallace and SENIOR ...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Jeffery Stevenson, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, mans a M-60 machine gun at a defensive firing position 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

SENIOR AIRMAN Jeffery Stevenson, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan A...

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

A view of CH-53E "Echo" Super Stallion Marine Helicopters at sunset on the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar flightline, San Diego, California, at this years PATRIOT HOOK Exercise. The PATRIOT HOOK Exercise 2001, a joint force exercise involving four separate airfields in Southern California - March Air Reserve Base, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Los Alamitos Army Air Field, and San Clemente Naval Landing Field. At the four airfields units practice air deployment of fighting forces and equipment during a wartime scenario

A view of CH-53E "Echo" Super Stallion Marine Helicopters at sunset on...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PATRIOT HOOK Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

In full MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), AIRMAN First Class Michel Winters, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes aim with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle at a sniper in a mock town. 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 full MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), AIRMAN Fi...

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: SRA Staci Clapper, USAF Release S... More

AIRMAN First Class Patrick Krivosh, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) and carrying a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, drops as he hears distant machine gun fire, 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

AIRMAN First Class Patrick Krivosh, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadro...

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

After a successful "rescue" by Special Forces from Operational Detachment Alpha 954, 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group, West Virginia Army National Guard of "captive" aircrew members, an MH-47E Chinook helicopter is brought in to evacuate them from the "terrorist" camp. The MH-47E is crewed by Company "B," 2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The event is part of exercise WHITETAIL 2001

After a successful "rescue" by Special Forces from Operational Detachm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Whitetail 2001 State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Kenneth Pagel, USAF ... More

Technical Sergeant Darryl Moser, USAF, Communications SPECIALIST, 86th Contingency Response Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, prepares to tie down and secure a Discone receiving antenna at the airfield in Accra, Ghana, in preparation to transport US forces and cargo involved in Operation FOCUS RELIEF. Operation FOCUS RELIEF, a United Nations peacekeeping operation in Sierra Leone, to equip and train seven battalions from West African countries to be able to conduct peace enforcement operations

Technical Sergeant Darryl Moser, USAF, Communications SPECIALIST, 86th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOCUS RELIEF Base: Accra Country: Ghana (GHA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Pamela J. Farlin,... More

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron accept the Inaugural Tiger Meet of the Americas Trophy during the awards Ceremony, held at Buckley AFB, Colorado (CO). The Inaugural Tiger Meet of the Americas brought together flying units from throughout North America that have a Tiger or large cat as their unit symbol. The Tiger Meet of the Americas closely resembles the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)/Europe Tiger Meet in its goal of fostering camaraderie, teamwork and tactics familiarization

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 410 Tactical Fighter (Operationa...

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: Air Combat Command Scene Camera O... More

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron accept the Inaugural Tiger Meet of the Americas Trophy during the awards Ceremony, held at Buckley AFB, Colorado (CO). The Inaugural Tiger Meet of the Americas brought together flying units from throughout North America that have a Tiger or large cat as their unit symbol. The Tiger Meet of the Americas closely resembles the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)/Europe Tiger Meet in its goal of fostering camaraderie, teamwork and tactics familiarization

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 410 Tactical Fighter (Operationa...

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: Air Combat Command Scene Camera O... More

At the 39th Security Forces Squadron Guard Mount, Lieutenant General Ronald Keys, USAF, (left), 16th Air Force commander reviews the troops in formation during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

At the 39th Security Forces Squadron Guard Mount, Lieutenant General R...

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

Missouri's Emergency Response Team Task Force 1 waits as security forces check through their gear. They are about to process through the deployment center at Whiteman Air Force Base. The teams mission, to assist in the rescue and recovery of personnel trapped inside the Pentagon and the World Trade Center after hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings

Missouri's Emergency Response Team Task Force 1 waits as security forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator: SRA S... More

Whether by car, truck, or bicycle, prior to allowing entry, SENIOR AIRMAN Aaron Bowman, 39th Security Forces Squadron augmentee, checks identifications cards at a security check point. Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, implemented increased security postures following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon

Whether by car, truck, or bicycle, prior to allowing entry, SENIOR AIR...

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

STAFF Sergeant John Smithhart, 52nd Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron inspects a vehicle with his military working dog at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Security measures were increased after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, on the morning of 11 September 2001

STAFF Sergeant John Smithhart, 52nd Fighter Wing Security Forces Squad...

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: A1C Mic... More

Technical Sergeant Lee, USAF, 48th Security Forces Squadron, trains AIRMAN from other jobs on the duties they will inherit as Security Force Augmentees. In time of need augmentees take on extra duties to enhance the security of the base, adding to the number of personnel available beyond the regular Security Forces Squadrons numbers. Security is always foremost at RAF Lakenheath, but security is even tighter to prevent another occurrence of the tragedies that struck New York and Washington D.C. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

Technical Sergeant Lee, USAF, 48th Security Forces Squadron, trains AI...

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 L. Ha... More

AIRMAN First Class Richard Warren, USAF, 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, uses a mirror to check the underside of a delivery truck before it can enter the West Gate. The 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States, when hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, placed bases on a higher state of force protection

AIRMAN First Class Richard Warren, USAF, 568th Security Forces Squadro...

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

At the AIRMAN Leadership School, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Stephanie Aluffi, USAF, (left), 31st Operations Support Squadron, Weather Flight, SRA Thomas Chambers, USAF, (center), 31st Supply Squadron, Mobility Readiness Spares Package Journeyman, and SRA Sean Banks, 31st Security Forces Patrolman, Aviano Air Base, Italy, discuss an assignment directing them to give an impromptu briefing on OPERATION JUST CAUSE

At the AIRMAN Leadership School, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Stephanie Aluffi,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL CAPTURE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Op... More

At the Flight Kitchen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, SENIOR AIRMAN Khalilah Hayden, USAF, Shift Leader with the 86th Services Squadron prepares box meals for the numerous Security Forces Augmentees on duty during this heighten alert status. The base is now operating in a Force Protection Condition in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on the morning of 11 September 2001

At the Flight Kitchen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, SENIOR AIRMAN Kha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tia De... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Larry Gilbert, USAF, (left), 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, visually inspects an ID card of a motorist prior to granting access to area 2. The base is now operating in a Force Protection Condition in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on the morning of 11 September 2001. Force protection measures increased at military installations worldwide

SENIOR AIRMAN Larry Gilbert, USAF, (left), 31st Security Forces Squadr...

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

After the terrorist attacks on World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, heighten security prevailed at all American military bases. At the 117th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Birmingham, Alabama Air National Guard, 117th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) personnel perform vehicle checks under condition Charlie during Operation NOBLE EAGLE

After the terrorist attacks on World Trade Center and the Pentagon on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Birmingham State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Sce... More

Armed and ready with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Trevor Fisher, 2nd Security Forces Squadron (SFS), guards the Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, flightline entry control point (ECP) during the base activation in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 21 September 2001. The extra measure was initiated in response to the terrorist attacks on World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001

Armed and ready with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Trevor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Co... More

12th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) members fully check out a Chevy Step Van prior to allowing it and driver entrance to Randolph AFB, Texas, as part of heightened security on the base. Armed with a 5.56 mm M16A1 rifle a 12th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) member conducts a 100 percent ID check at Randolph AFB, Texas, as part of heightened security measures. Heighten security at Randolph AFB began shortly after terrorists hijacked commercial jetliners and crashing them into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001

12th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) members fully check out a Chevy St...

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: David L. Terry, CIV, USAF Release Statu... More

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Dave Richards, USAF, 48th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, stands alert, a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2, during the incident. Six stowaways were found locked in a compartment under a Volvo FH12 articulated lorry (semi-truck) when it was stopped for routine search at the Gate One entrance

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Dave Richards, USAF, 48th Security Forces Squad...

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 L. Ha... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jonathan Dauzat, USAF, dog handler, 48th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, and his K-9, Brit, respond to an incident. Six stowaways were found locked in a compartment under a Volvo FH12 articulated lorry (semi-truck) trailer when it was stopped for routine search at Gate One

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jonathan Dauzat, USAF, dog handler, 48th Securit...

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 L. Ha... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Emery Blanchard, (left), USAF, and SRA Andrew Haywood, USAF, 151 Security Forces Squadron, Utah Air National Guard, look for any suspicious activity at the Salt Lake City International Airport on September 30, 2001. The unit activated and stationed at the airport as part of the increased vigilance and readiness encompassed in Operation NOBLE EAGLE

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Emery Blanchard, (left), USAF, and SRA Andrew Hayw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Salt Lake City Iap State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG... More

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

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

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

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Army Medical personnel, in Turnout Gear, lift a stretcher bearing a simulated neck injury patient to the ambulance. The simulation was an M939A2 five-ton truck (in the background) flipping while carrying 12 passengers and having both Egyptian and American armed forces respond for emergency attention. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if...

During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Army Medical personnel,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During a BRIGHT STAR mass-casualties exercise, Army Medical personnel, in Turnout Gear, lift a stretcher bearing a simulated nec... More

In preparation for Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Mike Stapleton, USAF, (right), 138th Security Forces Squadron, 138th Fighter Wing, Tulsa Air National Guard, Tulsa Oklahoma, instructs the Tulsa Air National Guard security augmentee trainees on proper handcuffing techniques. ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

In preparation for Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, SENIOR MASTER Sergeant ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Tulsa State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Sc... More

SEAMAN David Barker, USN, (left), and PETTY Officer Nathaniel Pordie, USN, observe the Spanish Navy carrying out similar procedures that our Seamen trained to do with our Navy's Assault Crafts. Marines and Navy personnel from numerous nations are active participants in both the sea and the beaches of Egypt during this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if...

SEAMAN David Barker, USN, (left), and PETTY Officer Nathaniel Pordie, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SEAMAN David Barker, USN, (left), and PETTY Officer Nathaniel Pordie, USN, observe the Spanish Navy carrying out similar procedu... More

An Astra BM (6x6) truck loaded onto a Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) from the Spanish LSD (Landing Ship Dock) Galicia (L 31). The truck will be used to help resupply the Spanish troops participating in the BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. The Galacia (L 31), from Puntales Naval Station, Spain, is sitting 20 kilometers from the beach of El Omayed off of the northern coast of Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to...

An Astra BM (6x6) truck loaded onto a Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Astra BM (6x6) truck loaded onto a Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) from the Spanish LSD (Landing Ship Dock) Galicia (L 31). Th... More

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

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

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

On board the USS Bataan (LHD 5) personnel board a USN MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC-4), enroute to Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

On board the USS Bataan (LHD 5) personnel board a USN MH-53E Sea Drago...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Lance Corporal (LCPL), Kennon Carney, USMC, 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA show Officer Cadet Jens Kempf, German Army, where his shots landed after firing the Germany Army 7.62mm MG3 machine gun during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional rtners. It preres US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional...

Lance Corporal (LCPL), Kennon Carney, USMC, 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal (LCPL), Kennon Carney, USMC, 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA show Officer Cadet Jens Kempf, German Army, where hi... More

Members of the German Army Infantry Division demonstrate a platoon size defensive fighting position after dismounting from a German Army Unimog U 1300 L (4x4) truck, equipped with camouflaged netting, during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances al stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our al partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and...

Members of the German Army Infantry Division demonstrate a platoon siz...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the German Army Infantry Division demonstrate a platoon size defensive fighting position after dismounting from a Ger... More

French Army Soldiers ssigned to the Field Bkery Unit bke fresh bred for multi-ntionl soldiers during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The French Field Bkery Unit, which hs the cpbility to feed more thn 10,000 troops dy, helped to provide USA Soldiers, Germn Army Soldiers nd French Army Soldiers with fresh bred t Mubrk Militry City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is multintionl exercise involving more thn 74,000 troops from 44 countries tht enhnces regionl stbility nd militry-to-militry coopertion mong our key llies, nd our regionl prtners. It prepres US Centrl Commnd to rpidly deploy nd employ the forces needed to deter...

French Army Soldiers ssigned to the Field Bkery Unit bke fresh bred fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: French Army Soldiers assigned to the Field Bakery Unit bake fresh bread for multi-national soldiers during Exercise BRIGHT STAR ... More

A French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit kneads bread dough during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The French Field Bakery Unit, which has the capability to feed more than 10,000 troops a day, helped to provide USA Soldiers, German Army Soldiers and French Army Soldiers with fresh bread at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if...

A French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit kneads bread d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit kneads bread dough during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The French Field B... More

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

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

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

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC take up defensive positions near an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt while conducting amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), C...

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

A USMC Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) driver looks through the open hatch of his vehicle as members of the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC participate in amphibious operations at El Omayed, Egypt, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

A USMC Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) driver looks through the op...

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

An Air Force weapons loader from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing preps a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) based on a BLU-109 2,000-pound bomb for loading into a B-1 bomber during Operation Enduring Freedom. Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress, bombers expended more than 80 percent of the tonnage dropped on combat missions over Afghanistan to date. The Air Force flew more than 600 sorties including strike missions against al Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. These targets include early-warning radar systems, ground forces, Command-and-Control facilities, al Qaeda infrastructure, airfields and aircraft. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global ...

An Air Force weapons loader from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing preps...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Air Force weapons loader from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing preps a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) based on a BLU-109... More

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

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

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

Deployed to Southwest Asia, Pararescuemen from the British armed forces and from the 106th Rescue Wing (RW), North Hampton Beach, Long Island, New York, brief their pending jump mission from an MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft from the 347th Rescue Wing (RW), 71st Rescue Squadron (RS) out of Moody Air Force Base, Georgia

Deployed to Southwest Asia, Pararescuemen from the British armed force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2001 Country: Southwest Asia Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF ... More

Americans show their support and patriotism at Liberty State Park, New Jersey during the "Support Our Troops" rally for national "Make a Difference Day." Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Ladies Auxiliary, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs sponsored the rally. The event hosted numerous entertainment acts for the 15,000 attending the three-hour rally. "Americas armed forces are gearing up for a long and arduous war on an invisible, but terrifying enemy," said VFW Commander-in-CHIEF Jim N. Goldsmith. "We are asking a lot from our men and women in the military, which is why it is imperative that we show them our support. The rally also will...

Americans show their support and patriotism at Liberty State Park, New...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Americans show their support and patriotism at Liberty State Park, New Jersey during the "Support Our Troops" rally for national... More

Major John Chianese, USAF, Commander, 105th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), gives Vice President Dick Cheney an NYPD Emergency Service Cap. He informed the Vice President that Unit lost a member; SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jerome Dominguez, in the tragic events of September 11, and that he was an Emergency Services Unit (ESU) Officer. MAJ Chianese also gave him a card with SRA Jerome's picture on it. The members of the 105th SFS made up the card with Jerome's picture on the front (In his ESU uniform standing atop the Brooklyn Bridge) and a prayer on the back. Vice President Cheney is returning to Washington DC after attending a private event in Dutchess County New York

Major John Chianese, USAF, Commander, 105th Security Forces Squadron (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG/AMC Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Guill... More

An Air Force crewchief from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing services a B-1B Lancer engine during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress, bombers expended more than 80 percent of the tonnage dropped on combat missions over Afghanistan to date. The Air Force flew more than 600 sorties including strike missions against al Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. These targets include early-warning radar systems, ground forces, Command-and-Control facilities, al Qaeda infrastructure, airfields and aircraft. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

An Air Force crewchief from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing services a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 28th AEW Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shane Cuomo, USAF Release ... More

An Air Force B-1B Lancer pilot from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, writes a message on a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) based on a BLU-109 2,000-pound bomb loaded in the bomb-bay of the Lancer prior to take-off, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress, bombers expended more than 80 percent of the tonnage dropped on combat missions over Afghanistan to date. The Air Force flew more than 600 sorties including strike missions against al Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. These targets include early-warning radar systems, ground forces, Command-and-Control facilities, al Qaeda infrastructure, airfields and aircraft. Operation ...

An Air Force B-1B Lancer pilot from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Air Force B-1B Lancer pilot from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, writes a message on a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) ... More

SENIOR AIRMAN John Gehay, USAF, (left), 72nd Security Forces Squadron, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, examines the under carriage of a vehicle with a hand held mirror. Meanwhile Technical Sergeant Robert Pleatheal, USAF, 99th Security Forces Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada, examines the engine compartment for explosive devices during their deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Security forces personnel and working dogs search all vehicles and personnel entering the deployed location for weapons and explosive devices. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad, after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York...

SENIOR AIRMAN John Gehay, USAF, (left), 72nd Security Forces Squadron,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN John Gehay, USAF, (left), 72nd Security Forces Squadron, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, examines the under carriage of a ve... More

AIRMAN First Class John Memolo, USAF, 52nd Security Forces Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, scans the base perimeter through binoculars while 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

AIRMAN First Class John Memolo, USAF, 52nd Security Forces Squadron, S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael D. Gaddis, USAF Rele... More

United States Army, First Sergeant (1SG), from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, one of five Special Forces service members injured during a prison uprising in Quala-Jangi, Afghanistan, receives a Purple Heart, at Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center in Germany

United States Army, First Sergeant (1SG), from Fort Campbell, Kentucky...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2001 Base: Landstuhl Army Regional Med Cntr Country: Germany (GER) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John P. Snow, ... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Thomas Berdice, 148th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), Minnesota Air National Guard (ANG), cuts wood for a temporary shelter to protect Security Forces from the anticipated subzero temperatures of Northern Minnesota, during Operation NOBLE EAGLE 2001

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Thomas Berdice, 148th Civil Engineer Squadron (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE 2001 Base: Duluth State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG ... More

Colonel (COL) John R. Dallas, USAF, Commander, 188th Fighter Wing (FW), as he fires the Saco 7.62 mm M60 general purpose machine gun during the Wings Security Forces Training at Arkansas Air National Guard (AANG), Fort Smith, Arkansas

Colonel (COL) John R. Dallas, USAF, Commander, 188th Fighter Wing (FW)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andrew F. Ham... More

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Asa Carter, USAF, policing the range after 188th Fighter Wing (FW), Arkansas Air National Guard (AANG), Fort Smith, Arkansas, Security Forces Training. The unit trained on the Saco 7.62 mm M60 general-purpose machine gun

SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Asa Carter, USAF, policing the range af...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andrew F. Ham... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Nathan Combs, (front), USAF and SRA Chad Hummel, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), discuss the steps of a hostage negotiation exercise with inspector First Lieutenant (1LT) Damion Schlussel. US and Italian military police personnel took part in a joint-force exercise, testing hostage negotiation tactics at Aviano

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Nathan Combs, (front), USAF and SRA Chad Hummel, U...

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: SRA Mark A. Kuhta, USAF Release S... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dominic Vecchi, USAF, dog handler, 31st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Aviano AB, Italy, guides his K-9, Lakya, a military working dog, through trailers on a bomb detection exercise. Lakya, a Belgian Malamois, is one of several working dogs housed at Aviano for detection, attack, and security purposes

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dominic Vecchi, USAF, dog handler, 31st Security...

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: SRA Mark A. Kuhta, USAF Release S... More

Colonel (COL) Kenneth Kim, (w/ glasses), USAF, Commander, 374th Medical Group, briefs General William J. Begert, USAF, Commander, Pacific Air Forces Command, on the new equipment pallets for the Aeromedical Staging Facility Warehouse at Yokota Air Base, Japan

Colonel (COL) Kenneth Kim, (w/ glasses), USAF, Commander, 374th Medica...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SRA Charity Barrett, USAF Release Status: Released ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Kimberly Tomasino, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron"All Weather"232 (VMFA"AW"-232) changes out a fuel quantity transmitter on a USMC F/A-18 Hornet aircraft at Korat AB, Thailand, during Exercise COPE TIGER'02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US Forces

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Kimberly Tomasino, assigned to M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER Base: Korat Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Matthew B. Kosto (foreground) a Crew CHIEF assigned to the 19th Fighter Squadron (FS) signals stop as USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jesse R, Swaffar, chalks the tires of an USAF F-15 Eagle aircraft at Korat AB, Thailand, during Exercise COPE TIGER'02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US Forces

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Matthew B. Kosto (foreground) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER Base: Korat Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E... More

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Luke Brown, F-15C Eagle aircraft pilot assigned to the 19th Fighter Squadron (FS), runs through the preflight check list as he sits in the cockpit of his aircraft on the flight line at Korat AB, Thailand, during Exercise COPE TIGER '02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US Forces

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Luke Brown, F-15C Eagle air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera O... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jesus Ramirez-Alejandre, Crew CHIEF, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron "All Weather" 232 (VMFA-232) performs a preflight checklist as USMC Captain (CPT) Arthur A. Dixon, Pilot, sits in the cockpit of his F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, on the line at Korat AB, Thailand, during Exercise COPE TIGER '02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US Forces

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jesus Ramirez-Alejandre, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera O... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Darnell L. Cheeks, SENIOR Surveillance Technician, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS), enters a USAF E-3C Airborne Warning And Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft on the flight line at Korat AB, Thailand, during Exercise COPE TIGER '02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US Forces

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Darnell L. Cheeks, SENIOR S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera O... More

A US Air Force (USAF) E-3C "Sentry" Airborne Warning And Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft, assigned to the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS) flies a mission in support of Exercise COPE TIGER '02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multi-national exercise in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US Forces

A US Air Force (USAF) E-3C "Sentry" Airborne Warning And Control Syste...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF Releas... More

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