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Checking the parameters of a time-plex card which samples different paths of telemetry for a communication system are SENIOR AIRMAN's Martin Lager and Alex Talavera, members of the 12th Space Warning Squadrons Communications team, Thule AFB, Greenland

Checking the parameters of a time-plex card which samples different pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE '97 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene ... More

United States Officer Michael M. Pettit, a member of the 45th Space Wing Security Forces team, from Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, studies his target for accurate hits, in order to fine-tune his sights for the Marksmanship Competition, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99

United States Officer Michael M. Pettit, a member of the 45th Space Wi...

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

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Davenport from the 30th Security Forces Squadron, describes the operation of an MK19 40mm 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

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing competitors cheer during the early morning opening ceremonies for the Air Force Space Command, Space and Missile Competition at 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."

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing competitors cheer during the e...

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

Rudolfo Fernandez conductor of the Lompoc Pops Orchestra leads the orchestra in a rendition of the theme from the movie "2001 A Space Odyssey" during the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 opening ceremony 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."

Rudolfo Fernandez conductor of the Lompoc Pops Orchestra leads the orc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

STAFF Sergeant Gabriel Martinez, USAF, (right) and AIRMAN First Class Lisa Williams, USAF, 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, carry an M2A Burner Unit to the evaluation station. Both are competing against other teams for the Best Chef title at AN CHALLENGE 2001. In this part of the competition the team must properly fuel and light the M2A burner. Competition judge MASTER Sergeant Larry Dunbar, USAF, follows and evaluates the teams process during the competition. AN 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....

STAFF Sergeant Gabriel Martinez, USAF, (right) and AIRMAN First Class ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Gabriel Martinez, USAF, (right) and AIRMAN First Class Lisa Williams, USAF, 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force... More

Security Force participants, from the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, race to the next target while competing in the marksmanship competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. The airmen are carrying Colt 5.56 mm M16As with the lead airman carrying a 40 mm M203 grenade launcher attached to his weapon. 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...

Security Force participants, from the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Security Force participants, from the 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, race to the next target while comp... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, charges in the mist of the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. A1C Overcash uses a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at...

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ryan S. Overcash, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, charges in the mist of the ... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights," from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, stands watch with his security forces team as they participate in the tactics portion of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. A1C Conkright and his teammates 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;...

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Kni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights," from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, stands watc... More

The 460th Air Base Wing (ABW) team mascot Buck Lee, from Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), enthusiastically motivates his team members as they 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

The 460th Air Base Wing (ABW) team mascot Buck Lee, from Buckley Air F...

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

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Joshua Hinsey (left), 460th Air Base Wing (ABW), Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO) is presented the Junior Competitor Award, by USAF Lieutenant General (LGEN) Bob Hinson, Vice-Commander, Air Force Space Command, during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA) to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Joshua Hinsey (left), 460th Ai...

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 310th Space Group (SG) "Bombardiers" armed with 5.56mm M16A2 rifles carry a practice dummy during a simulated prisoner of war exercise 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) Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space G...

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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Samir Christian, Food Specialists Chef assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), chops celery stalks during the Chefs 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) Samir Christian, Food Speciali...

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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Ronnie Lock, a Security Police (SP) assigned to the 310th Space Group (SG), aims his 5.56mm M16A1 rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher equipped with Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear from the kneeling position during the Security Forces Tactics 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) Ronnie Lock, a Security Police...

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) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Kenneth French, 310th Space Group (SG), demonstrates the proper way to hold a 5.56mm M16A1 rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher attached during the Security Forces Tactics exercise 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) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Kenneth French, 310th Space...

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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Samir Christian, Food Specialists Chef assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), weighs a measurement of chopped celery during the Chefs 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) Samir Christian, Food Speciali...

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) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dave Giberson (center), Food Service Chef, 21st Space Wing (SW), chops beef for a stew under the watchful eye of USAF MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) John Fitzgerald, a event evaluator, during the Chefs food preparation competition 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) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dave Giberson (center), Food...

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) Major General (MGEN) Wallace W. Whaley (left), Director of Operation, US Air Force Reserve Command (USAFR) poses for a photograph with US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jose Griggs, nicknamed "The Bombardier", dressed as a US Army Air Corps, Captain (CPT), and mascot of the 310th Space Group, during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA). 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) Major General (MGEN) Wallace W. Whaley (left), Dir...

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) personnel assigned to the 1ST Space Operations Squadron (SOPS), 50th Space Wing (SW), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado, take home the award for the best Space Operations competitors in the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg AFB, CA. 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) personnel assigned to the 1ST Space Operations Squ...

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) mascots, (left to right) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Lee "The General" Heineken, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Gabriel "Snark" Nelson, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) David "Teddy" Larrison and MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeffrey "Road Kill" Carr, mug for the camera during the opening ceremonies of Guardian Challenge at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA

US Air Force (USAF) mascots, (left to right) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Lee "...

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) Holly Hood and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Sandra Sturkie with the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), piece together an M67 Immersion Heater during a Guardian Challenge competition. Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition and a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), CA

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Holly Hood and STAFF Serg...

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) Dickerson, from the 460th Air Base Wing (ABW), Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), searches the area for aggressors during a tactics event at Vandenberg Air Force Base (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) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Dickerson, from the 460th...

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) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeffrey "Roadkill" Carr, the mascot for the 341st Space Wing (SW) at Malstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MT), eats chili macaroni at the Chefs Cooking Competition Event during 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) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeffrey "Roadkill" Carr, 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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Daniel Miles (left) and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Brian Johnson, with the 50th Space Wing (SW), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), descend through the "Tough One" obstacle during the obstacle course competition of 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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Daniel Miles (left) and STAFF ...

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) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Sidney Birch from the 310th Space Group (SG), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), completes "Tarzan," an obstacle in the obstacle course portion of 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) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Sidney Birch from the 31...

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) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Sanderson Lenzy of the 30th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), maneuvers his way through The Tarzan obstacle, during the Guardian Challenge obstacle competition. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Sanderson Lenzy of the 3...

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) Christopher Schultz (left), STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Brian Johnson (center), Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Todd Knudson and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Dennis Miles (right), with the 50th Space Wing (SW), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), cross the finish line together during the obstacle course competition for 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) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christopher Schultz (left...

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) Timothay Robblee, from the 460th Air Base Wing (ABW), Buckley Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), has no problem getting over "The Dirty Name" at the obstacle course on Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Timothay Robblee, 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

The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMSC) Team (left to right) Julio Rodriguez, Salvador Lopez, Frank Vigil, and Darrel Worthen, from Los Angeles Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), cross the finish line to complete the obstacle course portion of Guardian Challenge 2004 held at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMSC) Team (left to right) Julio...

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

The US Air Force (USAF) 90th Space Wing (SW), from F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), gathers in front of the stage for the closing ceremony of Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

The US Air Force (USAF) 90th Space Wing (SW), from F.E. Warren Air For...

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

Sunset on the last day of Guardian Challenge 2004 at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

Sunset on the last day of Guardian Challenge 2004 at Vandenberg Air Fo...

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) Colonel (COL) C. Donald Alston with the 341st Space Wing (SW), Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MT), cheers after hearing their team was announced as the best Electronics Laboratory Team at the awards banquet for Guardian Challenge at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) C. Donald Alston with the 341st Spac...

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

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Kieron Ennis (left) and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Joel Steinbrunner, members of the E.F. Warren Air Force Base, Pneudraulics Team, carefully check their competition equipment before the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99 competition gets under way

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Kieron Ennis (left) and AIRMAN First Class (A1C)...

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

Security Forces team members from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado, fire their electronic M16 rifles using a Combat Arms Training Simulator, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99

Security Forces team members from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Sp...

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

Competitors from the 91st Space Wing Security Forces team climb up and over a tall ladder obstacle at Vandenberg Air Force Base, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99

Competitors from the 91st Space Wing Security Forces team climb up and...

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 Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the 21st Space Wing Knights of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, arrives at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, amidst a cordon of honor guard, 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 across all mission areas in the command."

STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the 21st...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Arriving at Vandenberg Air Fore Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, Colonel David Warner, USAF, (left), 50th Communiations Group (CG/CC), Shriever Air Fore Base, Colorado, greeted by Colonel Frank Casserino, USAF, 310th Spae Group (SG/CC), Shriever Air Fore Base, Colorado. The 50th Spae Wing team, one of eight Spae Wings ompeting in GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, the world's premier spae and missile ompetition hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Fore Base. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier spae and missile ompetition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to reognize the best and demonstrate the ommands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE...

Arriving at Vandenberg Air Fore Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLEN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, Colonel David Warner, USAF, (left), 50th Communi... More

Major General Judd Blaisdell, USAF, competition judge for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, greets competitors from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, greets his 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 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."

Major General Judd Blaisdell, USAF, competition judge for GUARDIAN CHA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

AIRMAN First Class Jessica Ramos, USAF, still photographer, 30th Communication Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, documents an honor guard detail performing at the arrival ceremony for the competitors 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."

AIRMAN First Class Jessica Ramos, USAF, still photographer, 30th Commu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

From the left, Aldrdge trophy, for the "Best Satellte Operatons Wng," the Blanchard trophy, "Best Mssle Operatons Wng," and the Schrever trophy, "Best Spacelft Operatons Wng," ready for the kck-off of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Ar Force Base, Calforna. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premer space and mssle competton, s a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognze the best and demonstrate the commands warfghtng sklls. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competton-tough crews; mproves readness and combat capabltes through preparaton, nnovaton and sharng; enhances esprt de corps and strengthens teamwork across all msson areas...

From the left, Aldrdge trophy, for the "Best Satellte Operatons Wng," ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: From the left, Aldridge trophy, for the "Best Satellite Operations Wing," the Blanchard trophy, "Best Missile Operations Wing," ... More

Two evaluators discuss a helicopter team's results during the Helicopter Hover Competition, at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide a water filled bucket through numerous obstacles with out spilling the contents. The UH-1N Iroquois are parked in the background between rounds. 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;...

Two evaluators discuss a helicopter team's results during the Helicopt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two evaluators discuss a helicopter team's results during the Helicopter Hover Competition, at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During t... More

STAFF Sergeant Porter Gee, Air Force chef from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares Mongolian barbecue as an Air Force Space Command evaluator MASTER Sergeant John Fitzgerald, USAF, observes the process during the chef food preparation competition at Exercise 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...

STAFF Sergeant Porter Gee, Air Force chef from Minot Air Force Base, N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Porter Gee, Air Force chef from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares Mongolian barbecue as an Air Force S... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Vincent G. Ouchana, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, displays reflections of his teams performance during the Combat Tactics part of the Security Forces competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. SRA Ouchana wears MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear as part of the exercise. Combat Tactics tests security forces in realistic scenario that any unit might encounter. The scenario tests their ability to defend/recapture resources and personnel while engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to...

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Vincent G. Ouchana, 341st Security Forces, Malmstr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Vincent G. Ouchana, 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, displays reflections of his te... More

A security forces troop from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, engages an opposition force member during the tactics event 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."

A security forces troop from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M... More

US Air Force (USAF) Security Police (SP) from the 50th Space Wing (SW), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), are congratulated by USAF Colonel (COL) Diann Latham (center), 50th Space Wing Competition Commander, after completing the Obstacle Course competition 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) Security Police (SP) from the 50th Space Wing (SW)...

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) personnel assigned to the 30th Space Wing (SW), 76th Helicopter Flight, prepare their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter for competition 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) personnel assigned to the 30th Space Wing (SW), 76...

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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Steven Melling, shoulders his 5.56mm M16A1 rifle equipped with Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) after firing at Opposition Forces (OPFOR) during the Security Forces tactics 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) Steven Melling, shoulders his ...

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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Josh Stahl maneuvers his way through the rough sand and under the piercing barbed wire of the "Trench Crawl," during the obstacle course event 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) Josh Stahl maneuvers his way t...

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) personnel assigned to the 45th Space Wing (SW) from Patrick Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL) enthusiastically make their grand entrance during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA). 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) personnel assigned to the 45th Space Wing (SW) fro...

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) personnel assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW) "Knights" from Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado, react after hearing team scores during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA). 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) personnel assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW) "Kn...

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) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord (center), Commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), tours the Heritage Center on Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition, a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), CA

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord (center), Commander, A...

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) Matthew Tussey, from 21st Space Wing (SW), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), checks his sight on his 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifle to verify the calibration of the Multi-Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear before heading out on a Security Forces Tactics 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) Matthew Tussey, from 21st 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

The US Air Force (USAF) UH-1N Iroquois helicopter crew from the 91st Space Wing (SW) "Roughriders," Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), successfully completes an obstacle in a hover event during Guardian Challenge at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). (SUBSTANDARD)

The US Air Force (USAF) UH-1N Iroquois helicopter crew from the 91st S...

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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Mitchell Blake from the 91st Space Wing (SW), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), performs reentry system maintenance during the missile maintenance team exercise portion of Guardian Challenge at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition and a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), CA

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Mitchell Blake from the 91st S...

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

Frank Vigil, from the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMSC), Los Angeles Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), attaches the Multi-Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) gear to his cover before starting the tactics portion of Guardian Challenge 2004 held at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

Frank Vigil, from the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMSC), Los Ang...

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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Herold Higgins 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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Herold Higgins with the 90th S...

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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Adam Martinez from the 341st Space Wing (SW), Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MT), hustles through the Tangle Foot portion of the obstacle course during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Adam Martinez from the 341st S...

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

The Wrangler and mascot of the US Air Force (USAF) 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), leads the team during the start of the closing ceremony for Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). (SUBSTANDARD)

The Wrangler and mascot of the US Air Force (USAF) 90th Space Wing (SW...

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

The Guardian Challenge competition to discover the

The Guardian Challenge competition to discover the

The Guardian Challenge competition to discover the best CBRNE Response Team, or CRT, included warrior and soldier skills like weapons qualification, and weapons familiarization, the Army Physical Fitness Test, ... More

AIRMAN Mathew Rizzo, a 30th Security Forces team member wears eye protection, canteen belt and a field vest, as he kneels holding his M16A2 rifle and M203 Grenade Launcher, while he oversees a firing range competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99

AIRMAN Mathew Rizzo, a 30th Security Forces team member wears eye prot...

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

Major General William Looney, 14th Air Force commander, and Major General H. J. "Mitch" Mitchell, Air Force Space Command Director of Operations, greet STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the 21st Space Wing Knights of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Brigadier General Robert Kehler, 21st Space Wing commander, of the Knights follows his mascot as they arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile n, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates...

Major General William Looney, 14th Air Force commander, and Major Gene...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Major General William Looney, 14th Air Force commander, and Major General H. J. "Mitch" Mitchell, Air Force Space Command Direct... More

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the 341st SW (Space Wing) Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Frontiersmen, is greeted by Major General H. J. "Mitch" Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC/DO, Director of Operations, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, as the Frontiersmen arrive 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...

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the 341st SW (Space Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the 341st SW (Space Wing) Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Frontiersmen, is gree... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chefs from the 21st Spe Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fill the M2A burner unit of the M-59 field range during the chef safety competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier spe 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) and AIRMAN First Class Frank C...

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

STAFF Serget Porter L. Gee, USAF, (left), d SENIOR Airm Laura M. Puza, USAF, chefs from the 91st Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, discuss how to improve their shot pattern in preparation for the Chef Marksmship event at Vdenberg Air Force Base. As part of the Chefs Competition, the two chefs have to prepare meals for 50 people, then fire 30 rounds with the M16 from various positions d targets. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space d missile competition, is a four-day event hosted nually at Vdenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best d demonstrate the commds warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness...

STAFF Serget Porter L. Gee, USAF, (left), d SENIOR Airm Laura M. Puza,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Porter L. Gee, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Laura M. Puza, USAF, chefs from the 91st Space Wing, Minot Air For... More

Major General Howard J Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC (Air Force Space Command) Director of Operations speaks at the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 opening ceremony 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."

Major General Howard J Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC (Air Force Space Command)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

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

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

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

Guiding the UH-1N Iroquois via the pilot, scanner First Lieutenant Matt Cotreras, USAF, 37th Helicopter Flight, 90th Space Wing, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, calls the movements as they drop, right on target, a bucket of water, spilling some of the contents. The goal is to guide a bucket of water dangling from the helicopter through the obstacles on the course without spilling the contents. The Helicopter Hover Competition course is flown with a crew of three, pilot and copilot with a flight engineer, or additional pilot as a scanner. Both pilot and copilot fly the entire course and the scores awarded are averaged to determine the team score. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's...

Guiding the UH-1N Iroquois via the pilot, scanner First Lieutenant Mat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Guiding the UH-1N Iroquois via the pilot, scanner First Lieutenant Matt Cotreras, USAF, 37th Helicopter Flight, 90th Space Wing,... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, chefs from the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, serve the fruits of their labor to their hungry teammates during the Chef Food Preparation event at 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...

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, chefs ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, chefs from the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Bas... More

A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, places a water-filled bucket in one of the various obstacles for the Helicopter Hover Competition 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 warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat...

A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, places a water-filled bucket in one of... More

As the UH-1N Iroquois hovers into position, onboard, Technical Sergeant Bill Tucker, flight engineer, 76th Helicopter Flight, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, talks with his pilot as they prepare to compete in the Helicopter Hover Competition, at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide a bucket of water through numerous obstacles with out spilling 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 creates competition-tough crews;...

As the UH-1N Iroquois hovers into position, onboard, Technical Sergean...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: As the UH-1N Iroquois hovers into position, onboard, Technical Sergeant Bill Tucker, flight engineer, 76th Helicopter Flight, Va... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeff Road Kill Carr, team mascot for the 341st Space Wing (SW) Frontiersmen, from Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MO), wears a coonskin cap and carries a rifled musket as he motivates his team members after 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) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jeff Road Kill Carr, team m...

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

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Samir Christian (left) and USAF SRA Melissa Hudson, both Food Specialists Chefs assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), quickly disassemble a M2A Burner Unit, under the supervision of a competition judge, during the Chef Safety Competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during 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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Samir Christian (left) and USA...

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

Team supporters for the 341st Mission Support Group (MSG) Grizzlies from Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB) show their team support during the Opening Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 held at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

Team supporters for the 341st Mission Support Group (MSG) Grizzlies fr...

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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Melissa Hudson (left) and USAF SRA Samir Christian both Food Specialists Chefs assigned to the 341st Space Wing (SW), adjust the flames on a M2A Burner Unit, under the supervision of a competition judge, during the Chef Safety Competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during 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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Melissa Hudson (left) and USAF...

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

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jasen Rodriguez (left) armed with a 5.56mm M16A1 rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher, listens to the instruction of his team chief, USAF First Lieutenant (1LT) Tim McCarty (center) as STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Ball (background), and A1C Brad Terry, look on. They are member of the 45th Space Wing (SW) Security Forces Squadron (SFS), preparing to participate the marksmanship competition 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...

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jasen Rodriguez (left) ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jasen Rodriguez (left) armed with a 5.56mm M16A1 rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade lau... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Luis Hernandez (left) and USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Sili Tulafono, 91st Space Wing (SW), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), measures the chain lengths in the payload transporter while USAF SSGT Scotty Willis, an event inspector, follow their progress during the mechanical discipline of the Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) operations event, 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) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Luis Hernandez (left) and US...

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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Scott Johnston, 310th Space Group (SG), masterfully negotiates the "Six Vaults" during the Obstacle Course competition 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) Scott Johnston, 310th Space Gr...

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) personnel assigned to the 30th Space Wing (SW), Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA) take home the award for the best Space Lift Maintenance competitors in the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg AFB, CA. 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) personnel assigned to the 30th Space Wing (SW), Va...

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) personnel assigned to the 90th Space Wing (SW) from F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY) take home the award for the best codes competitors in Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) during the Closing Ceremony for Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002, at Vandenberg AFB, CA. 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) personnel assigned to the 90th Space Wing (SW) fro...

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

The Space and Missile Systems Center Team poses as US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) LeeAnn Sunn-Wagner, from the 30th Space Communications Squadron (SCS), Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), takes a group photo of Guardian Challenge teams arriving at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge is the world's premier space and missile competition, a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, California (CA)

The Space and Missile Systems Center Team poses as US Air Force (USAF)...

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 (right), Commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), greets STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Gabriel Nelson, dressed as "Snark," the 45th Space Wing (SW), mascot from Patrick Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), during Guardian Challenge

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord (right), Commander, Ai...

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 (right), Commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), speaks with Lieutenant General (LGEN) Dan Leaf during the start of Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord (right), Commander, Ai...

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) personnel from the 341st Space Wing (SW), Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Montana (MT), cross the finish line on the obstacle course during Guardian Challenge (GC) at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

US Air Force (USAF) personnel from the 341st Space Wing (SW), Malmstro...

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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Herold Higgins with the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), makes his way over the Belly Buster 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) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Herold Higgins with the 90th S...

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), goes down a rope in order to complete an obstacle which is named The Tough One 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

The security forces team at the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), work together in order to complete the Six Vaults 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)

The security forces team at the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren 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) Scott Gero with the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), makes his way over the Vertical Wall and the last obstacle on the course 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) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Scott Gero with the 90th Spa...

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

Justin Sonnier from the 45th Air Wing (AW), Patrick Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), climbs the ropes of the "Tough One" during the obstacle course portion of Guardian Challenge at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA). Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB

Justin Sonnier from the 45th Air Wing (AW), Patrick Air Force Base (AF...

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) team members of the Security Police Forces (SPF) from the 90th Space Wing (SW), F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), run towards the first event in the obstacle course 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) team members of the Security Police Forces (SPF) f...

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

Led by US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) "Teddy" Larrison (left) and 91st Space Wing (SW) Commander Colonel (COL) Mark Owen (right), the "Roughriders" from Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), enter the hangar at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), for the Guardian Challenge awards banquet. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

Led by US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) "Teddy" Larrison ...

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) personnel from the 50th Space Wing (SW), Schriever Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), cheer for their performance in Guardian Challenge during the awards and closing ceremony. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) personnel from the 50th Space Wing (SW), Schriever...

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

The US Air Force (USAF) 90th Space Wing (SW), from F.E. Warren Air Force Base (AFB), Wyoming (WY), cheer their fellow teammates on as the points are being awarded to them for different challenges during Guardian Challenge. Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

The US Air Force (USAF) 90th Space Wing (SW), from F.E. Warren Air For...

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

The honorable Dr. Sheila Widnall, Secretary of the Air Force arrives at Vandenberg AFB to take part in the Guardian Challenge festivities. She is greeted by Brig. GEN. Robert Hinson, Director of Operations, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, and other distinguished visitors from the 30th Space Wing

The honorable Dr. Sheila Widnall, Secretary of the Air Force arrives a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE '97 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene ... More

MAJ. GEN. Lance Lord, 2nd Air Force Commander, takes the podium to address nearly 1,000 people who packed the 76th Rescue flight hangar at Vandenberg AFB, California to attend the awards presentations at the end of the competition. Among the competitors, commanders and distinguished visitors were the Secretary of the Air Force and the Commander, Air Force Space Command

MAJ. GEN. Lance Lord, 2nd Air Force Commander, takes the podium to add...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE '97 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene ... More

Michael Pettit, a team member with the Security Forces Squadron, aims his M16 rifle at an electronic simulated target, generated by a Combat Simulator, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99

Michael Pettit, a team member with the Security Forces Squadron, aims ...

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 Vandenberg Air Force Base, Honor Guard waits on the tarmac, at strict attention for the arrival of the Commander of the United States Air Force Space Command, General (GEN) Richard Meyers, during the start of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 99

The Vandenberg Air Force Base, Honor Guard waits on the tarmac, at str...

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

With STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, as Iron Mike, the Knights of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, celebrate the start of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 with a cheer. The cheer is led by Brigadier General Robert Kehler, (left), 21st Space Wing commander, and Lieutenant Colonel Michael Peel, (center) 21st Space Wing project officer, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's mier 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...

With STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, as Iron Mike, the Knights of the 2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, as Iron Mike, the Knights of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, celebra... More

Chief Master Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (left), Air Force Space Command's Chief of Food and Lodging Services, briefs Senior Airman Marilyn Machay, USAF, 90th Space Wing missile chef, on what to expect in their food preparation evaluation at 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."

Chief Master Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (left), Air Force Space Comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Colls, USAF, 21st Space Wg military chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fires his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle durg the zerog portion of the chef 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 warfightg skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readess and combat capabilities through preparation, novation and sharg; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas...

AIRMAN First Class Frank Colls, USAF, 21st Space Wg military chef from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, 21st Space Wing military chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fires his Colt 5.5... More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, adjusts the flame on an M2A burner unit as evaluator MASTER Sergeant John Fitzgerald, USAF, observes the process. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 kicks off 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...

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), chef competitor from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, ad... More

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