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US Air Force Captain Smid a co-pilot on a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 363rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, looks for F-15 Eagle aircrafts (not shown) at his wing tip during a refueling mission. CPT Smid is a part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing who enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression

US Air Force Captain Smid a co-pilot on a KC-135 Stratotanker from the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Re... More

Republic of Korea Forces Marines, aboard a Landing Ship, Tank (LST), watch as other ROK Marines unload a 5-ton truck from the vessel on a Pohang, South Korea, area beach in support of Exercise FOAL EAGLE 2000. 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. and South Korean military cooperation

Republic of Korea Forces Marines, aboard a Landing Ship, Tank (LST), w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF Release Status... More

A Republic of Korea Forces Type 88 K1 Main Battle Tank unloads from Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627, along with U. S. soldiers from Okinawa, Japan. The combined amphibious beach assault at Tak San Ri Beach near Pohang, is in support of Exercise FOAL EAGLE 2000. 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. and South Korean military cooperation

A Republic of Korea Forces Type 88 K1 Main Battle Tank unloads from La...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Tak San Ri Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF Release St... More

Air National Guard members deployed from the 136th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Fort Worth, Texas, to the Mississippi National Guard's Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center (Gulfport CRTC) set up a flight line security communications center during the 14th Air Expeditionary Wing IGX5A. IGX5A is an Operational Readiness exercise (ORI) simulating the deployment of an Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) to a forward operating location, and is designed to evaluate the readiness of U.S. Air Force personnel. Located in Gulfport, MS, the CRTC's mission is to provide an integrated, year-round, realistic training environment to include airspace, ranges, systems, facilities and equipment for units...

Air National Guard members deployed from the 136th Security Forces Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Air National Guard members deployed from the 136th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Fort Worth, Texas, to the Mississippi Nationa... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Terence Gahie, a heavy equipment operator from the 163rd Civil Engineering Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, flattens the dirt with a bulldozer into an area where they are going to make a road at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. SSGT Gahie is a part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing that enforces the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Terence Gahie, a heavy equipment operator ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Re... More

US Air Force Pararescuemen of the 129th Air Rescue Wing, Moffett Field, Mountain View, California, and Chilean Commandos of the Fuerza Aerea de Chile carry victims of a simulated crash to a Chilean UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter for transport to a medical facility in the Atacama Desert set up by personnel of the California Air National Guard and Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, during Exercise CHILE TCA 2000. The event, part of an exchange dating back to 1995, was designed to test interoperability of U.S. and Chilean forces in disaster response

US Air Force Pararescuemen of the 129th Air Rescue Wing, Moffett Field...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CHILE TCA 2000 Base: Atacama Desert Country: Chile (CHL) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Dennis W. Goff , USAF Release Status: ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Michael Sistunk and Lance Corporal (LCPL) Matthew Bateman both part of the Reconnaissance Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), practice stalking techniques with an M-40 Sniper Rifle during Exercise Slunj 2000. The bilateral exercise is designed to build interoperability and cooperation between the US and Croatian military forces

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Michael Sistunk and Lance Corpor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Croatia (HRV) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Rick T. O'Connor, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A member of the 27th Security Forces runs to his bunker during an attack

A member of the 27th Security Forces runs to his bunker during an atta...

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

Military Working Dog Teams from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, relax and wait their turn during the building search portion of the 2001 Ramstein, K-9 Competition on January 22, 2001. Eleven teams from Ramstein are competing to determine who will represent their base in the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) competition and then go on to represent the command at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and the Department of Defense MWD competition

Military Working Dog Teams from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, relax and ...

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

Lux, a Military Working Dog, with the 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is keyed up and ready to go prior to starting the scout portion of the 2001 Ramstein, K-9 Competition on Jan 22, 2001. Eleven teams from Ramstein are competing to determine who will represent their base in the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) competition and then go on to represent the command at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and the Department of Defense MWD competition

Lux, a Military Working Dog, with the 568th Security Forces Squadron, ...

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

US Air Force boxer Kevin Legget (Left) and US Marine Corps boxer Mike Martinez 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 Kevin Legget (Left) and US Marine Corps boxer Mike ...

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 Navy boxer Deano Jenkins (Right) and US Army boxer Julius Gibbs square off in the ring during this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on February 6th, 2001

US Navy boxer Deano Jenkins (Right) and US Army boxer Julius Gibbs squ...

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 DeAndrey Abron (Background) shows his excitement after being named the victor of his bout during this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on February 7th, 2001

US Army boxer DeAndrey Abron (Background) shows his excitement after b...

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 Miquel Eaton kisses the canvas after being knocked out by US Navy boxer Keith Spencer during this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on February 7th, 2001

US Marine Corps boxer Miquel Eaton kisses the canvas after being knock...

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 Rick Creek (Right) and US Army boxer Eric Prindle square off in the ring during this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on February 7th, 2001

US Air Force boxer Rick Creek (Right) and US Army boxer Eric Prindle s...

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 Christopher Tillman (On one knee) receives an eight count from the referee after being knocked down by US Air Force boxer Joe Pasterello during this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on February 7th, 2001

US Marine Corps boxer Christopher Tillman (On one knee) receives an ei...

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

US Army boxer Rondale Mason (Right) knocks down US Marine Corps boxer Anthony Little at this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Mason and Little are competing for the gold in title match of the 147 lbs weight class. Little lost by decision and walked away with the silver after losing to Mason

US Army boxer Rondale Mason (Right) knocks down 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 Amy boxer Khevin Smith (Left) and US Marine Corps boxer Rolando Diaz square off in the ring at this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Smith and Diaz are competing for the gold in title match of the 139 lbs weight class. Diaz lost by decision and walked away with the silver after losing to Smith

US Amy boxer Khevin Smith (Left) and US Marine Corps boxer Rolando Dia...

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 Khevin Smith (Right) knocks down US Marine Corps boxer Rolando Diaz at this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Smith and Diaz are competing for the gold in title match of the 139 lbs weight class. Diaz lost by decision and walked away with the silver after losing to Smith

US Army boxer Khevin Smith (Right) knocks down US Marine Corps boxer R...

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 Marshall Christmas (Right) knocks down US Marine Corps boxer Herberto Acevado at this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Christmas and Acevado are competing for the gold in title match of the 132 lbs weight class. Acevedo lost by TKO and walked away with the silver after losing to Christmas

US Army boxer Marshall Christmas (Right) knocks down US Marine Corps b...

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 James Dubois receives praise from his corner after defeating his opponent US Marine Corps boxer Johnnie Edwards (Not shown) at this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Dubois and Edwards competed for the gold in title match of the 125 lbs weight class

US Air Force boxer James Dubois receives praise from his corner after ...

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 Torrence Daniels tries to anticipate his opponent, US Air Force boxer Bobby DeLeon's next move, during the 139 lbs gold title bout at this year's Armed Forces Boxing Competition in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Daniels lost by decision and walked away with the silver after losing to DeLeon

US Army boxer Torrence Daniels tries to anticipate his opponent, US Ai...

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

A poster depicting activities of the Opposition Forces (OPFOR), 3rd Anti-Tank Company "MISFITS", 11TH Armored Cavalry Regiment, "Black Horse" National Training Center, Fort Irwin, CA

A poster depicting activities of the Opposition Forces (OPFOR), 3rd An...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Michael Griffin, Civilian Release Status: Relea... More

Members of the 8th Security Forces Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, check Identification cards during a random anti-terrorism measure check point during the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Beverly Bearcat at Kunasn AB, ROK

Members of the 8th Security Forces Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BEARCAT ORI Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Paul D. Watson, USAF ... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (at podium), U.S. Secretary of Defense, hosts the Armed Forces Full Honor Welcoming Ceremony for Paul D. Wolfowitz, Deputy Secretary of Defense, at the River Parade Field, Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Mar. 16, 2001. (DoD photo by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (at podium), U.S. Secretary of Defens...

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

Vice President Richard M. Cheney (left) and Senator John Warner listen as soloist, Technical Sergeant Scott Gunn of the US Air Force Reserve Pipe Band from Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, peforms the haunting "Flowers of the Forest" on the Lower West Terrace of the US Capitol during the National Tartan Day Capital Ceremony. Enacted through Legislation authored by US Senator Trent Lott, Tartan Day honors the heritage of Americans of Scottish Descent. The Reserve Pipe Band is one of only two bagpipe bands in the US Armed Forces and is one of the most unique and colorful units in the Air Force. Band members wear uniforms manufactured in Scotland. Their official Tartan was authorized and ...

Vice President Richard M. Cheney (left) and Senator John Warner listen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Vice President Richard M. Cheney (left) and Senator John Warner listen as soloist, Technical Sergeant Scott Gunn of the US Air ... More

A C-130 Hercules aircraft prepares to take off from Alexandria airport, Louisiana. Canadian Air Force aircraft and personnel from 2nd Air Movement Squadron, Trenton, Ontario, and US Air Force aircraft from the 2nd Airlift Squadron at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, and aerial port personnel from the 821st Air Mobility Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, combined forces to provide airlift support for the US Army's 2nd Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, from Fort Drum, New York, during JRTC 01-06, a joint readiness training exercise at Fort Polk, Louisiana

A C-130 Hercules aircraft prepares to take off from Alexandria airport...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Alexandria State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michelle Leonard, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

Shot of a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Alexandria airport, Louisiana. A truck full of supplies sits under the wing of the aircraft. Canadian Air Force aircraft and personnel from 2nd Air Movement Squadron, Trenton, Ontario, and US Air Force aircraft from the 2nd Airlift Squadron at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, and aerial port personnel from the 821st Air Mobility Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, combined forces to provide airlift support for the US Army's 2nd Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, from Fort Drum, New York, during JRTC 01-06, a joint readiness training exercise at Fort Polk, Louisiana

Shot of a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Alexandria airport, Louisiana. A ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Alexandria State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michelle Leonard, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Terry Juskowiak, USA Forces Command Deputy CHIEF of STAFF for Logistics, awards the Medal of Heroism Certificate to Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Corporal (CPL) Amber Parker. CPL Parker received the Medal for saving the life of a niece, by performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Terry Juskowiak, USA Forces Command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Susan Norvi... More

Technical Sergeant Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights" of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, leads his fellow security forces teammates down the congratulatory gauntlet after completing the tactics competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and sile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all...

Technical Sergeant Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights" of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Technical Sergeant Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights" of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, leads his fellow secur... More

Security forces troops from 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, hustle their way to the firing range during the marksmanship competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Security forces troops from 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, security forces team leader, checks the area for opposition forces during the tactics portion of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. TSGT Winfree and his crew carry Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and...

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Pete...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, security forces team leader, checks t... More

US Army Captain Angela Tolbert, 34th Medical Detachment, Fort Sam Houston, Texes, plays a traditional Thai game where you are blind folded, given a stick, and the onlookers tell you where to go to break a pot on Sports Day 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 designed to improve the armed forces' ability to work together during peace enforcement operations and to conduct humanitarian assistance programs ...

US Army Captain Angela Tolbert, 34th Medical Detachment, Fort Sam Hous...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army Captain Angela Tolbert, 34th Medical Detachment, Fort Sam Houston, Texes, plays a traditional Thai game where you are b... More

Members from the Royal Thailand Armed Forces prepare their parachutes prior to boarding an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Phitsanulok, Thailand. The U.S. and Thai airborne soldiers are participating in a combined Army High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump in preparation for the opening ceremony activities at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD. COBRA GOLD 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

Members from the Royal Thailand Armed Forces prepare their parachutes ...

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

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, and Thai Airborne soldiers drop onto the drop zone at Wing 46, Amphor Muang, Phitsanulok, Thailand, during opening ceremonies at Exercise COBRA GOLD O1. COBRA GOLD 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

Members from the 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, and...

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

Air Base Defense personnel AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Brown, USAF, (left), and A1C Luzum, USAF, 28th Security Forces, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, take aim while watching for "enemy terrorists" in a nearby valley during Ellsworth's Operational Readiness Inspection. Both have Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Rifles, while A1C Luzum also has an M203 40mm grenade launcher attached to his M16

Air Base Defense personnel AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Brown, USAF, (left...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Army soldiers from Charlie Company 2-1 Infantry, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, instruct the Thai Military Forces during a platoon battle drill attack as a part of COBRA GOLD 2001 exercises. 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 soldiers from Charlie Company 2-1 Infantry, Fort Wainwright, Alas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Leslie Lawrence, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

2nd Lieutenant Angel Stone, United States Army, working in the Combined Exercise Support Group as a Mortuary Affairs Officer, digs a hole for a watering system, during a Community Relations Project at Gracemere Gardens Age Care Facility in Gracemere, Australia, during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and ...

2nd Lieutenant Angel Stone, United States Army, working in the Combine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 2nd Lieutenant Angel Stone, United States Army, working in the Combined Exercise Support Group as a Mortuary Affairs Officer, d... More

The fast paced Command Exercise Control Group building is overrun with excitement, during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

The fast paced Command Exercise Control Group building is overrun with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Rockhampton State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marcus D Henry, ... More

Lance Corporal Joseph E. Wright with 3rd Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment, India Company from Kaneohe Bay, Hawii, sights in down range with his M240G 7.62 mm Medium Machine Gun during a mobile assault course held in the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of ...

Lance Corporal Joseph E. Wright with 3rd Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal Joseph E. Wright with 3rd Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment, India Company from Kaneohe Bay, Hawii, sights in down r... More

The Australian Armys 101 Medium Battery 8/12 Medium Regiment, M105 Howitzer send rounds down range during a live fire exercise in the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST is a combined United States and Australian military training exercise. This biannual exercise is being held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. More than 27,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines are participating, with Canadian units taking part as opposing forces. The purpose of TANDEM THRUST is to train for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations

The Australian Armys 101 Medium Battery 8/12 Medium Regiment, M105 How...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Shoalwater Bay State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Marcus D Henr... More

The Turkish Minister of National Defense, Sabahattin Cakmakoglu (left), welcomes The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), U.S. Secretary of Defense, with full honors at the Turkish Defense Forces General STAFF Headquarters, Ankara, Turkey, on Jun. 4, 2001.(DoD photo by Robert D. Ward) (Released)

The Turkish Minister of National Defense, Sabahattin Cakmakoglu (left)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ankara Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward, Dod Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), U.S. Secretary of Defense, meets with GEN. Yasar Buyukanit (right), Deputy CHIEF of Defense, Turkish Defense Forces, at the General STAFF Headquarters in Ankara, Turkey, Jun. 4, 2001. (DoD photo by Robert D. Ward) (Released)

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ankara Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward, Dod Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A member of the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is greeted by his family upon his return to RAF Lakenheath. He was deployed in support of the Air Expeditionary Force (REF) 4-lead wing, which completed a historic first-ever deployment to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this week. RAF Lakenheath's 48th Fighter Wing served as the AEF4-lead wing contributing leadership and the bulk of all deployed forces over the past 90 days. The AEF enforced the United Nations No-Fly/No-Drive Zone over southern Iraq, an air occupation that has continued since the end of Operation DESERT STORM. Remaining AEF 4 members and deployed F-15E Strike ...

A member of the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenhe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is greeted by his family upon his re... More

General (GEN) John W. Hendrix (foreground right), US Army (USA) Commanding General USA Forces Command, presents GEN William J. Livsey, USA (Retired) with a ceremonial beret during the Army's 226th Birthday Celebration. Standing next to GEN Hendrix is Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Andrew McFowler, USA, who presented Retired CSM Oscar L. Barker with a ceremonial beret

General (GEN) John W. Hendrix (foreground right), US Army (USA) Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Susan Norvick, CIV Release Status: Released to... More

Mongolian Army Colonel Bayagas Erkhembayar listens in on the REGIONAL COOPERATION 2001 briefings that are being held on the first day of the exercise. Regional Cooperation 2001 is a multi-national, computer-assisted command post exercise from July 17-28 at the Warrior Preparation Center (WPC) in Einsiedlerhof, Germany. The United States sponsors this multi-national exercise "in the spirit of" Partner for Peace for the designated peacekeeping battalions of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Overall, forces from 11 countries gather to strengthen military-to-military relationships and regional security

Mongolian Army Colonel Bayagas Erkhembayar listens in on the REGIONAL ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REGIONAL COOPERATION 2001 Base: Wpc, Einsiedlerhof Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles C... More

Captain Dean Newman tries to explain himself to an Uzbekistan officer during EXERCISE REGIONAL COOPERATION 2001. Regional Cooperation 2001 is a computer-assisted military exercise at the Warrior Preparation Center (WPC) in Einsiedlerhof, Germany. The United States sponsors this multi-national operations exercise "in the spirit of" Partner for Peace for designated peacekeeping battalions of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Overall, forces from 11 countries gather to strengthen military-to-military relationships and regional security

Captain Dean Newman tries to explain himself to an Uzbekistan officer ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REGIONAL COOPERATION 2001 Base: Wpc, Einsiedlerhof Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles C... More

General Buck Kernan, Commander in CHIEF United States Joint Forces Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic speaks to delegates at the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic (SACLANT) seminar. The SACLANT Seminar was attended by 100 delegates from 18 countries, the purpose was to bring NATO leaders together to discuss issues from a Maritime and North American perspective and give leaders a hands on opportunity

General Buck Kernan, Commander in CHIEF United States Joint Forces Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT A... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Steven Strock, 608th Air Communications Squadron, troubleshoots an alarm on a FCC-100 during ROVING SANDS 2001 at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. Roving Sands is an annual air-and missile-defense exercise involving more than 15,000 people around the United States. Mock battles are fought in the south western desert; the forces are controlled from centers at a number of bases, including Barksdale

SENIOR AIRMAN Steven Strock, 608th Air Communications Squadron, troubl...

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

A British Special Forces member from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS) at Hereford, England and Lieutenant Stefano Frumento a Special Forces Officer for the Communications Submarine Unit Arditi Incursori, Italy, use a compass to confirm their location before a simulated Hellfire missle launch on targets from F-18D Hornets and HH-60 helicopters at range B-17 during 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 British Special Forces member from the 22nd Special Air Service (SAS...

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 member of the McConnel Air Force Base, Kansas Security Force Defender Challenge Team, fires an M-9 handgun at targets during the M-9 competition during Air Mobility Commands DEFENDER CHALLENGE. Defender Challenge is an exercise, which determines the best security, forces squadron in Air Mobility Command with the winner of AMCs competition will go on to the Air Forces wide Defender Challenge

A member of the McConnel Air Force Base, Kansas Security Force Defende...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major C... More

Friendly forces locate and pick up a survivor during the survivor extraction exercise 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

Friendly forces locate and pick up a survivor during the survivor extr...

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

US Navy Seals participate in the Non Combatant Evacuation exercise as friendly forces as well as enemy forces while the UH-1 Cobra Marine Helicopter gives ground protection for the friendly 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

Navy friendly forces members run, with M-4 carbines carried at high port arms, to take cover during heavy fire from simulated enemy forces personnel moving in. This was during a Non-Combatant Evacuation scenario during 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

Navy friendly forces members run, with M-4 carbines carried at high po...

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

Rescue forces transport freed detainees to a waiting CH-47 Chanook helicopter on the embassy compound in Combat Town during the Non-Combatant Evacuation exercise at 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

Rescue forces transport freed detainees to a waiting CH-47 Chanook hel...

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

AIRMAN 1ST Class Jamie Flanders, 52d Security Forces Squadron, handcuffs Kimberly Parker, a "protester" during an Anti-terrorism/Force protection exercise outside the main gate of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany

AIRMAN 1ST Class Jamie Flanders, 52d Security Forces Squadron, handcuf...

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

A member of the Phoenix Readiness Opposing Forces scans for the enemy through the thick cover of a yellow smoke grenade, with his M-16 at the ready

A member of the Phoenix Readiness Opposing Forces scans for the enemy ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Steven M. Turner Release Status: Released to... More

AIRMAN First Class Daniel Healy, 89th Civil Engineering Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, takes cover and scans the area for Opposing Forces during field tactics training, during Phoenix Readiness

AIRMAN First Class Daniel Healy, 89th Civil Engineering Squadron, Andr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby Release Status: Released ... More

Private First Class Amaryllis Rivera of the 246th Mortuary Affairs Squadron out of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico rappels down off the tower during Operation GOLDEN MEDIC 2001, where troops were treated to some Basic Military Mountaineering Instruction at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in Dublin, California. Reserve forces from all over the nation are participating in GOLDEN MEDIC, a medical exercise in which the Army transports simulated casualties from the frontline through various staging areas to a main tent

Private First Class Amaryllis Rivera of the 246th Mortuary Affairs Squ...

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

During this years GOLDEN MEDIC 2001 Exercise troops were treated to some Basic Military Mountaineering Instruction at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in Dublin, California. Reserve forces from all over the nation are participating in GOLDEN MEDIC, a multi-unit, medical, field exercise in which the Army transports simulated casualties from the frontline through various staging areas to a main tent

During this years GOLDEN MEDIC 2001 Exercise troops were treated to so...

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

SPECIALIST Lisa Mayer a nurse from 114th Combat Support Hospital, Saint Paul Minnesota, forms a border with concertina wire during Operation GOLDEN MEDIC 2001. Reserve forces from all over the nation are participating in GOLDEN MEDIC, a multi-unit, medical, field 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

SPECIALIST Lisa Mayer a nurse from 114th Combat Support Hospital, Sain...

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: TS... More

SPECIALIST Jeff Hawley of the 114th Combat Support Hospital out of Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, Minnesota, administers an intabation tube to a simulated field patient during Operation GOLDEN MEDIC 2001 held at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, Dublin California. Reserve forces from all over the nation are participating in GOLDEN MEDIC, a multi-unit, medical, field exercise in which the Army transports simulated casualties from the frontline through various staging areas to a main tent

SPECIALIST Jeff Hawley of the 114th Combat Support Hospital out of For...

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

SPECIALIST Craig Barre, a combat medic from the 114th Combat Support Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota, receives a report of incoming wounded over the field phone during Operation GOLDEN MEDIC 2001. Reserve forces from all over the nation are participating in GOLDEN MEDIC, a multi-unit, medical, field 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

SPECIALIST Craig Barre, a combat medic from the 114th Combat Support H...

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

Lieutenant General Thomas Plewes, Commanding General of the US Army Reserves, responds to a briefing from Lieutenant Colonel Gloria Maser, Commander of 114th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Snelling, Minnesota, during operation GOLDEN MEDIC 2001. Reserve forces from all over the nation are participating in GOLDEN MEDIC, a multi-unit, medical, field exercise held at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, Dublin, California

Lieutenant General Thomas Plewes, Commanding General of the US Army Re...

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

SPECIALIST Leah Barth (center), a combat medic from the 114th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Snelling, Minnesota, administers medical aid to an injured fellow soldier while being assessed by an exercise evaluator 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. Attached to the helmet and upper body of the standing soldier is the ...

SPECIALIST Leah Barth (center), a combat medic from the 114th Combat S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Specialist Leah Barth (center), a combat medic from the 114th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Snelling, Minnesota, administers me... More

Under direct sunlight for most of the day, SPECIALIST Shannon Warner a combat medic, 114th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Snelling, Minnesota, pours water on her head to cool off 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. Attached to her upper body is the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear to simulate combat...

Under direct sunlight for most of the day, SPECIALIST Shannon Warner a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Under direct sunlight for most of the day, Specialist Shannon Warner a combat medic, 114th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Snelli... More

With a modified Remington 870 12 gague shotgun at the ready, a members of 51st Security Forces Squadron rushes into the 51st Fighter Wing headquarters building in an attempt to take-out terrorists holding over 25 Air Force members hostage 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

With a modified Remington 870 12 gague shotgun at the ready, a members...

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 (SrA) Nathan Baloy 51 Security Forces hands out an M-16 A2 Rifle to an Osan defender 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 (SrA) Nathan Baloy 51 Security Forces hands out an M-16 ...

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

USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST ty Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy and Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, conduct Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training during simulated hostage rescue operation. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. The week long course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST...

USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST ty Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Ita...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: USAF personnel assigned to the 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy and Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenz... More

Technical Sergeant Robert Pence, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy repels down a 4 story building during Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT) training. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations. This weeklong course involved joint training with the Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company, Italian Air Force personnel and 31st Security Forces members

Technical Sergeant Robert Pence, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) DawnLee DeYoung, USA, Commander, US Army Park Reserve Forces Training Area, stands during the Change of Command Ceremony, at Camp Park, Dublin, CA

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) DawnLee DeYoung, USA, Commander, US Army Park...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dublin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Rafael C. Tinsay... More

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), John W. Randolph, USA, Outgoing Commander, US Army Park Reserve Forces Training Area, speaks during the Change of Command Ceremony. Pictured on the podium left-to-right are Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Kevin P, Edwards; Incoming Commander, LTC DawnLee DeYoung; Reviewing Officer, LTC Michael R. Staszak; Chaplain, LTC Richard Beach; and Ms. Dani Lorta, (Aide to Congresswoman Ellen Taucher)

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), John W. Randolph, USA, Outgoing Commander, U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dublin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Rafael C. Tinsay... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, wearing a suit, U.S. Secretary of Defense, escorts the Mexican Secretary of National Defense, GEN. Gerardo Clemente Ricardo Vega Garcia, to the parade field for an Armed Forces Full Honors arrival ceremony at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Aug. 6, 2001. (DoD photo by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, wearing a suit, U.S. Secretary of De...

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

AIRMAN First Class Roxanne Hernandez from the 52nd Security Forces Squadron checks for proper identification cards at the Bitburg Annex gate, while A1C Harrold Tarrants gives a guard post briefing to the Assistant Flight CHIEF STAFF Sergeant Anthony Erskine, right

AIRMAN First Class Roxanne Hernandez from the 52nd Security Forces Squ...

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: TSGT Jo... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Aaron Lewis, USAF, of the 305th Security Forces, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, acts as a member of the Opposing Force (OPFOR) during a MOBILITY EXERCISE (MOBEX). SSGT Lewis is advancing toward the Entry Control Point (ECP) below a simulated airfield. The MOBEX designed to test the ability of the Security Forces to establish and defend an Entry Control Point (ECP) on an air base. The evaluators of the exercise inserted various stresses against the unit, from probing patrols to frontal assault of the ECP. SSGT Lewis and the members of the OPFOR were unsuccessful in their attempt to penetrate the perimeter of the base

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Aaron Lewis, USAF, of the 305th Security Forces,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MOBILITY EXERCISE Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Co... More

The survey team for the Tent City of Mubarak, Egypt watches as the initial convoy brings in supplies. BRIGHT STAR is a multi-national exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances 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

The survey team for the Tent City of Mubarak, Egypt watches as the ini...

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

Photographer Rex Lux, a German national, working for the DDP News Agency, photographs STAFF Sergeant Michael Socey, 52d Security Forces Squadron, and his dog working at the main gate at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Increased security measures were done after terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centerßs 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

Photographer Rex Lux, a German national, working for the DDP News Agen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rhineland-Phalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

Security Forces Combat Arms Instructor, Technical Sergeant Dennis Kussrow, USAF, 86th Security Forces Squadron inspects a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher attached, during a weapons inventory, in case there is a need to defend the base. With the 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, Ramstein Air Base, Germany moved into Threatcon Delta

Security Forces Combat Arms Instructor, Technical Sergeant Dennis Kuss...

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

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Gary Raulerson, USAF, 125th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Florida Air National Guard, Jacksonville, keeps an extra watchful eye over base security. After the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, increased security measures and vigilance were immediately implemented on the base

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Gary Raulerson, USAF, 125th Security Forces Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Jacksonville Iap State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 125 Fighter Wing Scene Camera Operator: ... 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

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

AIRMAN First Class Frederick Bushby, 100th Security Forces uses a mirror to check under vehicles for anything unusual as they enter the base. The precautions taken on September 12th at RAF Mildenhall, UK are a result of the 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

AIRMAN First Class Frederick Bushby, 100th Security Forces uses a mirr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Carly S. Burke, USAF Release S... More

With the 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, Ramstein Air Base, Germany moved into Threatcon Delta. As part of that enhanced state of readiness members of the 86th Communication Group are taking part in initial Security Forces Augmentee Training. Here they go over procedures for clearing their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles

With the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in N...

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 Nicole Kaehler, USAF, dog handler, 48 Security Forces Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, and her K-9, Harras, search packages more thoroughly at base Post Office for bombs or or dangerous articles following terrorists attack on United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten American people, terrorist mounted attacks on World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into buildings, killing mselves, passengers and thousands on ground. Security is always foremost at RAF Lakenheath, but security is even tighter to prevent anor occurrence of...

SENIOR AIRMAN Nicole Kaehler, USAF, dog handler, 48 Security Forces Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Nicole Kaehler, USAF, dog handler, 48 Security Forces Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, and her K-9, Harras, search packag... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Larry Gilbert, USAF, (center) and AIRMAN First Class Caliph Evans, USAF, (left), 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, visually inspect the contents of a cyclist's bag 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, (center) and AIRMAN First Class Cal...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN (SA) Frances Wright, from the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Band, sings "I Will Remember You" at the Stars and Stripes Forever Memorial Service, held in the Sakura Shell amphitheater on Yokota Air Base, Japan. The service was for those who lost their lives in the September 11th suicide plane attacks in the United States

SENIOR AIRMAN (SA) Frances Wright, from the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joann S. Makinano, USAF Release Status: Release... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Shawn Weimer, USAF, 133rd Airlift Wing Security Forces, Minnesota Air National Guard, Minneapolis-St. Paul, armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, checks vehicles at the barricaded gate. The extra measure was initiated in response to the terrorist attacks on World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Shawn Weimer, USAF, 133rd Airlift Wing Secur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minneapolis-St Paul Iap/Ars State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Concrete barriers and 12th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) members checking identification of all drivers and passengers entering the base provides a deterrent against terrorist attacks at Randolph AFB, Texas. 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

Concrete barriers and 12th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) members chec...

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

A Technical Sergeant (TSGT) with the 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Wisconsin Air National Guard, gathers together his mobility bag and equipment as he prepares to deploy in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A Technical Sergeant (TSGT) with the 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: General Mitchell Iap/Ars State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Co... More

Egyptian Major General Amin Hussein Ahmed Ibrahim 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

Egyptian Major General Amin Hussein Ahmed Ibrahim answers questions du...

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

Two Naval personnel from the Spanish Naval Group, Puntales Naval Station, Spain, use a radio to call the Spanish LSD (Landing Ship Dock) Galicia (L 31) (not seen) 20 kilometers from the beach of El Omayed off of the northern coast of Egypt. They are requesting the delivery of goods for Spanish troops, participating in the 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...

Two Naval personnel from the Spanish Naval Group, Puntales Naval Stati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Naval personnel from the Spanish Naval Group, Puntales Naval Station, Spain, use a radio to call the Spanish LSD (Landing Sh... More

Members of the Spanish Navy arrive at the beach to help download cargo from a Spanish Naval vessel. Numerous members of the Spanish Navy downloaded supplies in support of BRIGHT STAR 01-02 at El Omayed Beach in 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

Members of the Spanish Navy arrive at the beach to help download cargo...

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

A German solider talks STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Perry, USA, as he sights through the scope atop a German G-22 High Power Sniper Rifle, 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 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 German solider talks STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Perry, USA, as he sights...

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

A Member of the Australian Army Multi-National Force stand placid while wreaths are laid at the El Alamein Cemetery during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to...

A Member of the Australian Army Multi-National Force stand placid whil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Member of the Australian Army Multi-National Force stand placid while wreaths are laid at the El Alamein Cemetery during the B... More

A Member of the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), USMC, Camp Lejeune, NC armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle takes up a 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

A Member of the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), USMC, Camp Lejeu...

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 2,000-pound bomb for loading into a B-1 Spirit 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 War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A wide angle view of the beach and staging area at El Omayed, Egypt as USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operation Capable (SOC), Camp Lejeune, NC practice beach assault exercises, 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

A wide angle view of the beach and staging area at El Omayed, Egypt as...

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

Hundreds of civilian media and military observers gathered at El Omayed beach, Egypt to watch a USN Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) craft come ashore as US, Spanish and Egyptian armed forces conduct amphibious assault operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

Hundreds of civilian media and military observers gathered at El Omaye...

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

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

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City State: Cairo Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patric... More

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