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Elizabeth O'Neil, ship's sponsor, poses with a bouquet of flowers during the christening ceremony of the mine countermeasures ship GUARDIAN (MCM-5) at the Peterson Builders, Inc. shipyard

Elizabeth O'Neil, ship's sponsor, poses with a bouquet of flowers duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Peterson Bui~Lders, Inc. Release Status: Relea... More

A member of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment wears a cold weather mask while participating in Central Guardian, a phase of exercise REFORGER '85

A member of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment wears a cold weather mas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '85 Base: Argenstein Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Boyd Belcher Release Status: Released ... More

An M-60 armored vehicle launched bridge is deployed across the Lahn River during Central Guardian, a phase of exercise Reforger '85

An M-60 armored vehicle launched bridge is deployed across the Lahn Ri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CENTRAL GUARDIANREFORGER '85 Base: Bellenhausen Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Boyd Belcher R... More

Aircrews from both the 437th and 315th Airlift wing, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, congregate in the cargo hold of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. This aircraft has been tasked to provide airlift on the multinational mission, Operation GUARDIAN ASSISTANCE, to clear the way for feeding starving refugees in Zaire

Aircrews from both the 437th and 315th Airlift wing, Charleston Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN ASSISTANCE Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft prepairs to leave Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, for Operation GUARDIAN ASSISTANCE a multinational mission to aid starving refugees in Zaire

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft prepairs to leave Charleston Air Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN ASSISTANCE Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

The crew of a B-2 Spirit, stealth bomber, from the 509th Bomb Wing do a preflight inspection in the B-2s hangar. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

The crew of a B-2 Spirit, stealth bomber, from the 509th Bomb Wing do ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

MAJ Frank Cavuoti (left) from Garden City, New York, and CPT Mike Ouelette (right) from Bolton, Conneticut, both B-2 pilots assigned to the 394th Bomb Wing, plan their sortie. They are in the "Vault" a secure underground mission planning facility where B-2 crews receive all their mission data and plan how they will complete their mission. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority. SCREEN RESOLUTION ONLY

MAJ Frank Cavuoti (left) from Garden City, New York, and CPT Mike Ouel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Machinist Mate Third Class David E. Phillips (left) and LT William A. Manhart (right) enjoy the sunshine and fresh air off the coast of California after days of being submerged in their submarine during GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98

Machinist Mate Third Class David E. Phillips (left) and LT William A. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Nac) H. Wolfgang Porter Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Members of the Air Force Flight Security Control Team, 319th Missile Squadron, patrols a Minuteman III missile site perimeter during the joint military exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98

Members of the Air Force Flight Security Control Team, 319th Missile S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Air Force A1C Larry H. Galbreath (right), 90th Space Wing, calls on his radio to check the identification of SSGT Michael Jones (left), 790th Security Force Squadron, during the joint military exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98

Air Force A1C Larry H. Galbreath (right), 90th Space Wing, calls on hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

A poster depiciting some of the operations of the 509th Bomb Wing for GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98. The VIRIN and SDAN numbers (respectively) are: small top image (left to right): 971027-F-2907C-011, DF-SD-99-01009; 971027-F-2907C-005, DF-SD-99-05745; 971027-F-2907C-002, DF-SD-01004; large top image: 971027-F-2907C-014, DF-SD-99-01012; large bottom image: 971027-F-2907C-007, DF-SD-01007

A poster depiciting some of the operations of the 509th Bomb Wing for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

Poster depiciting scenes of U.S. Strategic Command during the joint military exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98. VIRIN and SDAN, respectively are: small left photo - 971030-N-3149V-007, DN-SD-99-05794; middle small photo - 971030-N-3149V-005, DN-SD-99-05792; 971031-N-3149V-010, DN-SD-99-05801; background photo - 971030-N-3149V-002, DN-SD-99-05790

Poster depiciting scenes of U.S. Strategic Command during the joint mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Daniel Bechtel, of the 55th Security Force Squadron K-9 Unit, along with his security patrol dog, Paco, conduct routine bomb sniffing prior to flight operations during Exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '99

SENIOR AIRMAN Daniel Bechtel, of the 55th Security Force Squadron K-9 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '99 Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Edward Pena and AIRMAN First Class (AIC) Efrain Espinoza, with the 30th Space Wing, Security Forces Team, study their direct hit on a target down range using an M203 Grenade Launcher, mounted under an M16A2 rifle, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Edward Pena and AIRMAN First Class (AIC) Efrain ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C... More

The 45th Space Wing Security Forces team, from Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, wait on the firing-line with their M16 rifles as the Marksmanship Evaluators use high-powered binoculars to examine the number and quality of hits down range, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99

The 45th Space Wing Security Forces team, from Patrick Air Force Base,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason Rearick (left) and SRA Michael Wilson, members of the E. F. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, team, carefully go over their electronic Code Change Verifier unit before the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99 competition gets under way

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jason Rearick (left) and SRA Michael Wilson, membe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Timothy S. Seely, leads his team, the Sharks, toward the finish line during the Marksmanship leg of the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99 competition

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Timothy S. Seely, leads his team, the Sharks, towa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C... More

Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment dig a fighting hole at Camp Montief, near Cernica, Kosovo. The Marines are part of Operation JOINT GUARDIAN and are helping to enforce the implentation of the military technical agreement and provide peace stability to Kosovo

Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment dig a f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Camp Montieth State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU Scene Camera... More

U.S. Marines from a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion set up a vehicle checkpoint to search for weapons near the city of Gnjilane, Kosovo. The Marines are part of NATO Operation Joint Guardian and are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and provide peace and stability to Kosovo

U.S. Marines from a Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion set up a ve...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Craig J. Shell Release Status: Released to... More

Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, patrol the streets of Zegra in order to deter looting, arson and also as a show force. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo

Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, patrol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Zegra State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Unit ... More

26TH MEU Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, take up postition in an abandonded factory. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo

26TH MEU Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regimen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Unit Scene Camera... More

Marines from 2nd Light Armored Reconnasaince Battalion on patrol aboard their Light Armored Vehical-25's (LAV-25's). The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo

Marines from 2nd Light Armored Reconnasaince Battalion on patrol aboar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Unit Scene Camera... More

Ethnic Albanian children in Gnjilane wave at American Marines as they pass by. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

Ethnic Albanian children in Gnjilane wave at American Marines as they ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Gnjilane State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Un... More

26th MEU Marines provide security at mass gravesite in Northern Kosovo as members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Forensics Team investigate remains. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

26th MEU Marines provide security at mass gravesite in Northern Kosovo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Unit Scene Camera... More

A CH-46 Sea Knight departs MEU Service Support Group (MSSG)-26 Compound at Camp Montieth, ferrying Marines out of Kosovo to Macedonia. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

A CH-46 Sea Knight departs MEU Service Support Group (MSSG)-26 Compoun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Camp Monteith State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtiona... More

Poster depiciting various scenes of the 90th Space Wing during the joint military GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98. VIRIN and SDAN of photographs are: top - 971031-N-4541B-006, DN-SD-99-05806; middle phtos - no VIRIN NOR SDAN; bottom left - 971031-N-4541B-007, DN-SD-99-05807; bottom right - 971031-N-4541B-005, DN-SD-99-05805

Poster depiciting various scenes of the 90th Space Wing during the joi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Army (USA) Captain (CPT) Joyce LuGrain, Commander, Charlie Company (C Co), 44th Signal Battalion (BN), visits her troops at Check Point 65 (CP 65), which is located on the Kosovo side of the 5-kilometer Ground Safety Zone (GSZ) separating Kosovo from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), who are working along with USA 16th Engineer BN, 1ST Armored Division personnel as part of Task Force (TF) Falcon. TF Falcon is the designation for the US European Command (USEUCOM) forces assigned to the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) led peacekeeping Kosovo Force (KFOR) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

US Army (USA) Captain (CPT) Joyce LuGrain, Commander, Charlie Company ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Checkpoint 65 State: Kosovo Country: Serbia (SER) Scene Camera Operator: 1LT Tony Vitello, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

US Army (USA) 1ST Battalion (BN), 4th Air Defense Artillery (1/4th ADA), 1ST Armored Division (AD), Soldiers are on duty at Check Point 65 (CP 65), which is located on the Kosovo side of the 5-kilometer Ground Safety Zone (GSZ) separating Kosovo from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY), along with USA 16th Engineer BN, 1ST AD, personnel as part of Task Force (TF) Falcon. TF Falcon is the designation for the US European Command (USEUCOM) forces assigned to the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) led peacekeeping Kosovo Force (KFOR) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

US Army (USA) 1ST Battalion (BN), 4th Air Defense Artillery (1/4th ADA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Checkpoint 65 State: Kosovo Country: Serbia (SER) Scene Camera Operator: 1LT Tony Vitello, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A United States Army soldier watches as an angry Albanian mob, wave Albanian National Flags and prepare to march to the town of Domorovce, Kosovo. The soldier is a member of the 108th Military Police Company (MP), 503rd MP Battalion, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. After two Serbian men disappeared, the Serbians believe the Albanians abducted the men and began to make threats and road obstructions to stop Albanians from traveling safely through town. The Albanians began to form a mob to confront the Serbians until US and Russian Kosovo Force (KFOR) troops made a wall between the opposing sides. Task Force Falcon, Operation Joint Guardian, 14 August 2000. (U.S. Army photo taken by SPC. Eric E...

A United States Army soldier watches as an angry Albanian mob, wave Al...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A United States Army soldier watches as an angry Albanian mob, wave Albanian National Flags and prepare to march to the town of... More

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardi, USAF, (right), mascot for the Frontiersmen of the 341st SW (Space Wing) from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, gives a high five to his arriving teammates as they arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. 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 nds 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...

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardi, USAF, (right), mascot for the Frontiersmen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardi, USAF, (right), mascot for the Frontiersmen of the 341st SW (Space Wing) from Malmstrom Air Force Bas... More

Californias Vandenberg Air Force Base 30th Space Wing's mascot, "Hawkman," watches as a rival teams entrance to the hangar during the opening ceremonies of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. 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."

Californias Vandenberg Air Force Base 30th Space Wing's mascot, "Hawkm...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force, Colorado, pressurize the M2A Burner unit at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, during a lull in the chef safety competition for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. 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...

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), from the 21st Space Wing, Pe... More

Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing Commander, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, and his wife, Candi, wait for the opening ceremonies of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 to begin. 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." (SUBSTANDARD)

Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing Commander, Vandenberg Air...

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

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wings mascot "Snark" rallies his team during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air Force Space Command, space and missile competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. "Snark" is nicknamed after the SNARK missiles launched from Cape Canaveral. 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...

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wings mascot "Snark" rallies his te...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wings mascot "Snark" rallies his team during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air... More

Technic Sergeant Ward, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Cifornia, firing range instructor, briefs the 341st Space Wing, Mmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, security forces team on the marksmanship event requirements. The team have their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles and magazines ready. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annuly 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...

Technic Sergeant Ward, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Cif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Technical Sergeant Ward, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, firing range instructor, briefs the 341st Space... More

The crew of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Helicopter Flight Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, approaches an obstacle where they must pass a bucket of water through without spilling the contents, during the Helicopter Hover Competition, at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely on their flight engineers to guide the helicopter through the course. 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...

The crew of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Helicopter Fligh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The crew of a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 76th Helicopter Flight Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, approaches an obs... More

Flight Engineer STAFF Sergeant Ivo Tanciev, USAF, 341st Helicopter Flight, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, hangs out from the UH-1N Iroquois helicopter as he calls movements to the pilots, to guide the water-filled bucket to an obstacle on the Helicopter Hover Competition course during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide the helicopter with a dangling bucket of water through numerous obstacles without spilling the contents. 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...

Flight Engineer STAFF Sergeant Ivo Tanciev, USAF, 341st Helicopter Fli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Flight Engineer STAFF Sergeant Ivo Tanciev, USAF, 341st Helicopter Flight, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, hangs out from the... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, security forces team leader directs the exit from a facility during the tactics event 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, Colorado, security forces team leader... More

Hanging out of the UH-1N Iroquois, STAFF Sergeant Ivo Tanciev, USAF, flight engineer, 341st Helicopter Flight, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, help's guide a bucket of water into an obstacle during the Helicopter Hover Competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to help them guide a bucket of water through numerous obstacles without spilling the contents. 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 ctes competition-tough crews; improves...

Hanging out of the UH-1N Iroquois, STAFF Sergeant Ivo Tanciev, USAF, f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Hanging out of the UH-1N Iroquois, STAFF Sergeant Ivo Tanciev, USAF, flight engineer, 341st Helicopter Flight, Malmstrom Air For... More

US Army (USA) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Kristopher Mitchell (left) and Sergeant (SGT) Victor Calvillo (right), both with Charlie Company (C Co), 3rd Battalion (BN), 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division (ID), Task Force (TF) Falcon, scan Hilltop 935 from a M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), parked at White Base, Outpost 1, near Mucibaba, Kosovo, Serbia (SER), as part of their sector monitoring operations. TF Falcon is the designation for the US European Command (USEUCOM) forces assigned to the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) led peacekeeping Kosovo Force (KFOR) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

US Army (USA) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Kristopher Mitchell (left) and S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Outpost 1, White Base State: Kosovo Country: Serbia (SER) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Bronco A Suzuki, USA Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Posting of the colors during the 31st Fighter Wing Change of command at Aviano Air Base, Italy. US Air Force Brigadier General Donald J. Hoffman is assuming command of the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy. Flying the only permanently assigned US Air Force fighter aircraft in NATO's Southern Region, the wing conducts and supports air combat operations and maintains munitions for NATO and national authorities. The general also commands the 31st Air Expeditionary Wing, comprised of all USAF expeditionary forces stationed at or deployed to Aviano for Operation Deliberate Guardian missions over the former Yugoslavia. In that role, he coordinates the operations of American, British, ...

Posting of the colors during the 31st Fighter Wing Change of command a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Posting of the colors during the 31st Fighter Wing Change of command at Aviano Air Base, Italy. US Air Force Brigadier General ... More

US Army Major General (MGEN) Richard A. Cody, Commanding General 101st Airborne (Air Assault) and Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Clifford West, receive a briefing from a Scout Platoon Leader, 3rd Infantry Division from a position in the hills of the province of Kosovo. Task Force Falcon, Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

US Army Major General (MGEN) Richard A. Cody, Commanding General 101st...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operator: Marshall Woo... More

During his visit with soldiers in Kosovo, Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and his entourage including, US Navy Vice Admiral (VADM) Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr., Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operation, Resources, Requirements and Assessments, are briefed by US Army Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Reddish, Commander, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on the operations of Observation Post "B". Task Force Falcon, Operation JOINT GUARDIAN, near Limijak, Yugoslavia

During his visit with soldiers in Kosovo, Secretary of Defense Donald ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Limijak State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operato... More

United States Army (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) David J. Bishop, Commander of 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment out of Fort Stewart, Georgia (third from left) walks with Serbian and Albanian representatives in Cernica, Kosovo, during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN II

United States Army (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) David J. Bishop, Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN II Base: Camp Bondsteel State: Kosovo Country: Serbia (SER) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Thomas A. Lee, USA Re... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Brian D. Curtis investigates the damage to a Serbian's house in the town of Gornji Livoc, Kosovo, during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN II

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Brian D. Curtis investigates the damage to a Ser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN II Base: Kosovo Country: Serbia (SER) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Thomas A. Lee, USA Release Status: Released ... More

An ethnic Albanian rebel with the National Liberation Army (NLA) is loaded into transport truck for a ride to a detention center at Zegra Fire Base in Kosovo, during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN II

An ethnic Albanian rebel with the National Liberation Army (NLA) is lo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN II Base: Kosovo Country: Serbia (SER) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Thomas A. Lee, USA Release Status: Released ... More

US Army (USA) Sergeant Kevin Price (left) and Private (PVT) John Feldman, 2nd Battery, 2/44th Air Defense Artillery (ADA), 2nd Battalion (BN), 502nd Infantry Regiment (2/502nd), Task Force (TF) Falcon, stand next to a USA Avenger M1097 heavy High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) Air Defense System (ADS) Fire Unit, located at the Kosovo Force (KFOR) Observation Point (OP) in Kodra Fura, Kosovo, Serbia (SER), as the watch activity on the Kosovo-Macedonia border. TF Falcon is the designation for the US European Command (USEUCOM) forces assigned to the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) led peacekeeping Kosovo Force (KFOR) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

US Army (USA) Sergeant Kevin Price (left) and Private (PVT) John Feldm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kodra Fura State: Kosovo Country: Serbia (SER) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Vincent A King, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A United States Army (USA) soldier from the 490th Civil Affairs Battalion (CAB) talks to villagers during a visit to Laskobare in Urosevac, Kosovo, during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN II

A United States Army (USA) soldier from the 490th Civil Affairs Battal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN II Base: Kosovo Country: Serbia (SER) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Vincent A. King, USA Release Status: Release... More

US Army (USA) 1ST Infantry Division (ID) Soldiers, part of the USA Task Force (TF) Sabre force, fire a Heckler-Koch 5.56 mm G36 assault rifle on the live-fire range at Orahovac, Kosovo, Serbia (SER), as they participate in the German Army (Bundeswehr) Schutzenschnur weapons qualification in order to earn the German Army Marksmanship Badge. TF Sabre is the designation for the US European Command (USEUCOM) forces assigned to the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) led, Macedonia-based, peacekeeping Kosovo Force (KFOR) during Operations JOINT ENDEAVOR/GUARDIAN

US Army (USA) 1ST Infantry Division (ID) Soldiers, part of the USA Tas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Orahovac State: Kosovo Country: Serbia (SER) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Vincent A King, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A Russian soldier with the 13th Tactical Group, checks a civilian stopped at Checkpoint 75 in the East sector of Kosovo, jointly guarded by American and Russian soldiers to check incoming and outgoing traffic, in support of Operation JOINT GUARDIAN II

A Russian soldier with the 13th Tactical Group, checks a civilian stop...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN II Base: Kosovo Country: Serbia (SER) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Jessie Gray, USA Release Status: Released to... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jose Griggs nicknamed "The Bombardier", is dressed as a US Army Air Corps, Captain (CPT), as he motivates member of the 310th Space Group upon their arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), to participate in Exercise GURRDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jose Griggs nicknamed "T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Kara Mccormick, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Andrea Howard, Food Service Chefs assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), fires her 5.56mm M16A2 rifle from the prone position during the marksmanship competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Andrea Howard, Food Service Ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 45th Space Wing (SW) Security Forces team pose for a photograph prior to the Obstacle Course competition at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Pictured left-to-right are USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jasen Rodriguez, USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Ball, USAF First Lieutenant (1LT) Tim McCarty, USAF A1C Brad Terry

US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 45th Space Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Laying on the snow, a US Army (USA) soldier on security duty, armed with a FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), trains on the Heritage Drop Zone near Klina, Kosovo, in support of Operation JOINT GUARDIAN II

Laying on the snow, a US Army (USA) soldier on security duty, armed wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN II Base: Heritage Drop Zone State: Kosovo Scene Camera Operator: SPC Ryan C. Creel, USA Release Status: Relea... More

A soldier carries his parachute to the turn-in point on the Heritage Drop Zone near Klina, Kosovo, after the Rapid Guardian airborne assault, in support of Operation JOINT GUARDIAN II

A soldier carries his parachute to the turn-in point on the Heritage D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN II Base: Heritage Drop Zone State: Kosovo Scene Camera Operator: SPC Ryan C. Creel, USA Release Status: Relea... More

US Army (USA) Sergeant (SGT) Jose M. Hernandez assigned to the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), Fort Meade, Maryland, takes photographs on the Heritage Drop Zone near Klina, Kosovo, in support of Operation JOINT GUARDIAN II

US Army (USA) Sergeant (SGT) Jose M. Hernandez assigned to the 55th Si...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN II Base: Heritage Drop Zone State: Kosovo Scene Camera Operator: SPC Ryan C. Creel, USA Release Status: Relea... More

Soldiers wait on the snow covered ground before boarding UH-60 Blackhawks at the Heritage Drop Zone near Klina, Kosovo, after an airborne assault, in support of Operation JOINT GUARDIAN II

Soldiers wait on the snow covered ground before boarding UH-60 Blackha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN II Base: Heritage Drop Zone State: Kosovo Scene Camera Operator: SPC Ryan C. Creel, USA Release Status: Relea... More

A US Army (USA) paratrooper armed with an FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), takes aim while training on the Heritage Drop Zone near Klina, Kosovo, after an airborne assault, in support of Operation JOINT GUARDIAN II

A US Army (USA) paratrooper armed with an FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Auto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN II Base: Heritage Drop Zone State: Kosovo Scene Camera Operator: SPC Ryan C. Creel, USA Release Status: Relea... More

Two US Army (USA) UH-60 Blackhawks extract soldiers from the snow covered Heritage Drop Zone near Klina, Kosovo, after an airborne assault, in support of Operation JOINT GUARDIAN II

Two US Army (USA) UH-60 Blackhawks extract soldiers from the snow cove...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN II Base: Heritage Drop Zone State: Kosovo Scene Camera Operator: SPC Ryan C. Creel, USA Release Status: Relea... More

Task Force Falcon soldiers and local Kosovo players enjoy a game of basketball in the Camp Bondsteel gym, during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN II

Task Force Falcon soldiers and local Kosovo players enjoy a game of ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN II Base: Camp Bondsteel State: Kosovo Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jose M. Hernandez, USA Release Status: Relea... More

US Air Force (USAF) Guardian Challenge team personnel and mascot from the 90th Space Wing (SW) at F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), land in a USAF C-141B cargo aircraft at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA) and are greeted by the Space Command (AFSPC) Commander General (GEN) Lance Lord (second from right). Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition, a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA

US Air Force (USAF) Guardian Challenge team personnel and mascot from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) "Iron Mike," or STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jason Hand, mascot from the 21st Space Wing (SW), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), motivates his team as they land at Vandenberg AFB, California (CA). Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition, a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA

US Air Force (USAF) "Iron Mike," or STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jason Hand, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) Guardian Challenge team personnel from the 90th Space Wing (SW) at F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA) aboard a USAF C-141B cargo aircraft and are greeted by the Space Command (AFSPC) honor guard. Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition, a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA. The team mascot, "The Wrangler" gets his team fired up after arriving. (SUBSTANDARD)

US Air Force (USAF) Guardian Challenge team personnel from the 90th Sp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord, Commander of the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), at Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), speaks to the competitors during the opening ceremonies of Guardian Challenge at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Exercise Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition and is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord, Commander of the Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) Security forces personnel from the 91st Space Wing (SW) "Roughriders," from Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), sprint across the line after completing the first half of the marksmanship competition Guardian Challenge at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) Security forces personnel from the 91st Space Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Sellers (left) and AIRMAN (AMN) Michael Woods, with the 91st Space Wing (SW), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), finish assembling a hardened intersite cable systems spike case during a missile maintenance team exercise for Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition, a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Sellers (left) and AIR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Sandra Sturkie and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Holly Hood from the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), prep food prior to the chef cooking competition during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition and a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Sandra Sturkie and AIRMAN Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Michael Pruismann from the 341st Space Wing (SW), Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MT), carefully makes his way to the end of the Balancing Logs on the obstacle course during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Michael Pruismann from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Rick Cardona with the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), makes his way across the Island Hopper obstacle during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Rick Cardona with the 90t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Air Force (USAF) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Jesse Goens with the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), makes his way out of the Trench Crawl obstacle during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Jesse Goens with the 90th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Operator:... More

Engineers form the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) check the structure on the US Navy (USN)-built"Guardian Griffin", Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), following a test flight at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia (VA). The flights demonstrated its capability to support US Joint Forces with missions ranging from convoy escort and port security to combat patrol

Engineers form the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) check the struct...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort A.P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Joyce, CIV Release Status: Released to P... More

U.S. Navy (USN) Avenger Class Mine Countermeasures Ship USS GUARDIAN (MCM 5), Sailors, USN Mineman 3rd Class Timothy A. Markham, USN Mineman 3rd Class Justin C. Tassey, USN Mineman 3rd Class Andrew Fillpbrown and USN Mineman 2nd Class (SW) Jason D. Ortner, are in the sprit of the season as they continue to construct a simulated Christmas tree on the bow of their ship with Christmas lights on Dec. 10, 2006, preparing it for the arrival of Christmas day and the New Year while in port at Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by LT. Ken Shade) (Released)

U.S. Navy (USN) Avenger Class Mine Countermeasures Ship USS GUARDIAN (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Guardian (MCM 5) Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LT. Ken Shade, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

Spc. Gabriel Gomez (middle front) and his extraction

Spc. Gabriel Gomez (middle front) and his extraction

Spc. Gabriel Gomez (middle front) and his extraction team, (from left to right) Pfc. Richard Irving, Pfc. Jeremy Gunther, Spc. Samuel Karadi and Spc. Habacac Rico successfully contain Spc. Dendray Ballard, May ... More

Army Reserve Spc. Robert Motley, a Chemical, Biological,

Army Reserve Spc. Robert Motley, a Chemical, Biological,

Army Reserve Spc. Robert Motley, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) specialist and native of Savannah, Georgia, assigned to the 414th Chemical Company, 415th Chemical Brigade, 76th Operatio... More

U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to Alpha, Bravo, and Delta

U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to Alpha, Bravo, and Delta

U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to Alpha, Bravo, and Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 160th Infantry Regiment, call in fire support during Decisive Action Rotation 14-06 at the National Training Center on Fort Irwin,... More

A starboard quarter view of the mine countermeasures ship GUARDIAN (MCM-5) positioned on the ways prior to launching at the Peterson Builders, Inc. shipyard

A starboard quarter view of the mine countermeasures ship GUARDIAN (MC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Peterson Builders, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

Artwork: "Guardian of Misawa". Artist: Dale W. King, US Air Force Art Collection

Artwork: "Guardian of Misawa". Artist: Dale W. King, US Air Force Art ...

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

Lieutenant Jeffrey R. Howlett, Executive Officer, sets the first watch during the commissioning of the mine countermeasures ship USS GUARDIAN (MCM 5) at the Naval Education and Training Center

Lieutenant Jeffrey R. Howlett, Executive Officer, sets the first watch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Alexander C. Hicks Jr. Release Status: Relea... More

A wire basket is raised toward a US Coast Guard HH-65A Dophin helicopter after transferring material between the helicopter and the patrol boat USCGC POINT STUART (WPB 82358) during a routine mission. An HU-25A Guardian aircraft is visible off the vessel's starboard side

A wire basket is raised toward a US Coast Guard HH-65A Dophin helicopt...

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

AIRMAN Teresa Beal, a fuels specialist, operates a refueling truck during Central Guardian, a phase of exercise Reforger '85

AIRMAN Teresa Beal, a fuels specialist, operates a refueling truck dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '85CENTRAL GUARDIAN Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Davi... More

The first C-17 Globe MASTER III aircraft to ever land at Entebbe International Airport taxies past the terminal headed for its parking space in Entebbe, Uganda. The C-17 and its crew from the 14th Airlift Squadron, Air Mobility Command, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, also brought supplies and equipment to support Air Force Forces (AFFOR) operations during Operation GUARDIAN ASSISTANCE

The first C-17 Globe MASTER III aircraft to ever land at Entebbe Inter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN ASSISTANCE Base: Entebbe Country: Uganda (UGA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Billy W. Johnston, USAF Release Status: ... More

Crew members from Fleet Air Reconnaisance Squadron Four, Tinker AFB, race to their Navy E-6A Mercury aircraft, an airborne communications platform, during a mock quick response alert for the exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98

Crew members from Fleet Air Reconnaisance Squadron Four, Tinker AFB, r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Tinker Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A Fire Control Technician Third Class (SS) Roberto A. Baptiste grabs his gear on board the Los Angeles submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN-716) as he prepares to stand watch pierside during the joint military exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98

A Fire Control Technician Third Class (SS) Roberto A. Baptiste grabs h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH... More

Close-up of the cockpit of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing. Crew members are silhouetted as they prepare for the next mission. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

Close-up of the cockpit of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

The submarine tender USS EMORY S. LAND (AS-39) stands moored at the naval station in support of the joint military exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98

The submarine tender USS EMORY S. LAND (AS-39) stands moored at the na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

Munitions personnel, on a B-52 pylon maintenance/loading stand, from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, prepare to attach a pylon loaded with AGM-129 Advanced Cruise Missiles onto a B-52H bomber in support of the joint military exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98

Munitions personnel, on a B-52 pylon maintenance/loading stand, from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

A view of the front half of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing, as it taxis out for take-off during an exercise sortie. Global Guardian is designed to exercise the ability of USSTRATCOM and its component forces to effectively deter a military attack against the United States and employ forces as directed by the National Command Authority

A view of the front half of a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber of the 393rd B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

A poster depiciting some of the operations for GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98. The VIRIN and SDAN numbers (respectively) are: top image - 971023-N-3149V-003, DN-SD-99-05743; 971022-N-3149V-001, DN-SD-99-05738

A poster depiciting some of the operations for GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98. Th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

An EC-135 Looking Glass command and control aircraft rolls down a taxiway during the joint military exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98

An EC-135 Looking Glass command and control aircraft rolls down a taxi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Davenport from the 30th Security Forces Squadron, demonstrates the operation of an MK19 40 mm Machine Gun to the Commander of the 2nd Air Force Air Education and Training Command, Major General (MGEN) Andy Pelak, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Davenport from the 30th Security Forces Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Gunnar Williams (right) and AIRMAN (AMN) Cody Green, team members from the 50th Space Wing, compete using a state-of-the-art Combat Arms Training Simulator, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Gunnar Williams (right) and AIRMAN (AMN) Cody Gr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C... More

Corporal Matthew J. Pozorski and another unidentified Marine from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, Delta Company, sight in with the MGM-71 "TOW" (tube-launched, optically tracked, wire guided) missile system at two possible targets moving along a hillside at the MEU's forward operating base near Cernica, Kosovo. Elements of the 26th MEU deployed from ships of Amphibious Readiness Group 2 (Not shown) in support of NATO Operation Joint Guardian

Corporal Matthew J. Pozorski and another unidentified Marine from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Justin Tyler Watkins Release Status: Rele... More

Marines from 2nd Light Armored Reconnaisance (LAR) Battalion roll through the streets of Koretin, Kosovo aboard their LAV-25's, Light Armored Vehicle. The Marines are part of Operation JOINT GUARDIAN and are helping to enforce the implentation of the military technical agreement and provide peace stability to Kosovo

Marines from 2nd Light Armored Reconnaisance (LAR) Battalion roll thro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Cernica State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU Scene Camera Opera... More

U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, atop an armored personnel carrier, get a warm welcome with roses and singing by children of a local town near the forward operating base in Kosovo. Elements of the 26th MEU deployed from ships of Amphibious Readiness Group 2 (Not shown) in support of the NATO led Operation Joint Guardian

U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), 3rd Battal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael Schellenbach Release Status: Rele... More

Bomb and battle damage at a bus terminal near Gnijilane, Kosovo. This shot was taken as part of NATO Operation Joint Guardian. The U.S. military is helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and provide peace and stability to Kosovo

Bomb and battle damage at a bus terminal near Gnijilane, Kosovo. This ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Craig J. Shell Release Status: Released to... More

Brigadier General John Craddock, (Right), Commander, U.S. Kosovo Forces/Joint Task Force Falcon, exchanges documents with Colonel Ahmed Isusi, Commander, Karadak Zone of the Kosovo Liberation Army, near Cernica, Kosovo. The document signing was part of a local agreement establishing a phased demobilization and demilitarization of KLA Forces in the U.S. Sector in support of NATO Operation Joint Guardian

Brigadier General John Craddock, (Right), Commander, U.S. Kosovo Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Camera Operator: Marcus D. Mcallister Release Status: Released ... More

26th MEU Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment patrol the streets of Zegra in order to deter looting, arson and also as a show force. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo

26th MEU Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regimen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Zegra State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Unit ... More

An ethnic Albanian showing his support spray paints NATO on a Serbian home in the predominately Albanian village of Zegra, Kosovo, as the last Marines from Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment pull out of town. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo

An ethnic Albanian showing his support spray paints NATO on a Serbian ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Zegra State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Unit ... More

26th MEU Marines provide security at mass gravesite in Northern Kosovo as members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Forensics Team investigate remains. The Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

26th MEU Marines provide security at mass gravesite in Northern Kosovo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Unit Scene Camera... More

Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment command post, Gnjilane, Kosovo. They are part of the Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) that are helping to enforce the implementation of the military technical agreement and to provide peace and stability to Kosovo during Operation JOINT GUARDIAN

Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment command post, Gnji...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Gnjilane State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th Marine Expedtionary Un... More

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

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

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