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Gary Lee, former hostage, meets his family for the first time since his release from Iran

Gary Lee, former hostage, meets his family for the first time since hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Deal Toney Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Bruce Laingen, former Iranian hostage, is greeted by his wife as he reaches U.S. soil for the first time since his release

Bruce Laingen, former Iranian hostage, is greeted by his wife as he re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Deal Toney Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Members of a security police team plan an assault on a building during a hostage rescue exercise

Members of a security police team plan an assault on a building during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Carl Beevers Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A Newark International Airport customs agent examines the passports of Americans who had been held hostage aboard the Italian cruise ship ACHILLE LAURO upon their arrival back to the US. The former hostages were brought back to the US aboard a 438th Military Airlift Wing aircraft

A Newark International Airport customs agent examines the passports of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newark State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Pat Nugent Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Security personnel and air crew members prepare to escort former hostage Mithileshwar Singh to an awaiting vehicle as he disembarks from a 41st Military Airlift Squadron C-141B Starlifter aircraft following his flight from Damascus, Syria. Singh, an Indian citizen with permanent resident alien status in the Untied States, was released in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 3 by his Moslem fundamentalist captors after more than 20 months in captivity

Security personnel and air crew members prepare to escort former hosta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Rodney Kern Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

American hostage Edward Austin Tracy is evaluated by U.S. Army COL William Cline, a psychiatrist from the 130th Station Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany, after boarding a U.S. Air Force C-141B Starlifter bound for Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany. Tracy was just released after more than five year's captivity in Lebanon. A U.S. Air Force aircrew from the 438th Military Airlift Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California, and personnel from the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Rhein-Main, are participating in Tracy's transport.

American hostage Edward Austin Tracy is evaluated by U.S. Army COL Wil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Damascus Country: Syrian Arab Republic(SYR) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Efrain Gonzalez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

Freed hostage Thomas Sutherland converses with COL Fohlmeister, 7100th Combat Support Wing, aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft while traveling to Frankfurt, Germany. Sutherland was held captive in Lebanon by Shiite Moslem kidnappers for over six years.

Freed hostage Thomas Sutherland converses with COL Fohlmeister, 7100th...

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

STAFF SGT. Donna Harrington, a Patrol Officer from the 90th Security Police Squadron, searches TECH. SGT. Brandy Creel, an Inspector General member from Peterson AFB, playing the part of an hysterical wife. Two concealed weapons were found, a gun and a knife. The Inspector General Team tested the ability of the base to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robberies, terrorism, and communication problems

STAFF SGT. Donna Harrington, a Patrol Officer from the 90th Security P...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operational Readiness Inspection Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America... More

Inside the Missile Procedures Trainer, CAPT. J. A. Dietrick and CAPT. Phil Tobin, both from the 90th Missile Wing/Minuteman Crew, accomplish a daily check of communications equipment. The Inspector General Team tested the ability of the base to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robberies, terrorism, and communication problems

Inside the Missile Procedures Trainer, CAPT. J. A. Dietrick and CAPT. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operational Readiness Inspection, 90th Space Wing, 11-25 Mar Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Count... More

US Air Force Security Policemen SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Robert Hartwell (left) and Sergeant (SGT) Kirk Aytch from F E. Warren AFB, WY respond to a simulated hostage situation during the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) for the 90th Space Wing. SRA Hartwell and SGT Aytch are both armed with M870 12 gauge shot guns, and wearing MCU-2P gas mask as they take up positions inside the Launch Facility. (Duplicate image, see also DFST9801079 or search 960315F1247W002)

US Air Force Security Policemen SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Robert Hartwell (l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Christopher Wiant, USAF ... More

US Marines remove an injured Marine truck driver from his 5-ton cargo truck during a Mass Casualty drill, that was part of Exercise Preying Mantis II conducted at Camp Lejeune, NC. Members of Headquarters Battalion, 2ND Marine Division, conducted mass casualty drills, hostage rescue drills, and operations in support of Small Boat Units, during the exercise

US Marines remove an injured Marine truck driver from his 5-ton cargo ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PREYING MANTIS II Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) S... More

US Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Keith McCormick, 1ST Security Forces Squadron (SFS) assistant operations officer and team leader for the 1ST SFS Contending Warrior team, radios confirmation that a US hostage (not shown) has been freed from enemy captivity during tactical training at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The Langley Contending Warrior team has been preparing for months for a competition that takes place in the Nevada desert

US Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Keith McCormick, 1ST Security Forces Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jack Braden, USAF Release Status... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Alfred Orozco, foreground, 1ST Security Forces Squadron (SFS) dog handler and assistant team leader, and US Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Keith McCormack, 1ST SFS assistant operations officer and team leader for the 1ST SFS Contending Warrior team, plot strategies prior to making a hostage rescue attempt during tactical training at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The Langley Contending Warrior team has been preparing for months for a competition that takes place in the Nevada desert

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Alfred Orozco, foreground, 1ST Security Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jack Braden, USAF Release Status... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Military Police (MP) assigned to the Special Reaction Team (SRT), exit out in stack formation behind the shield after delivering a closed line telephone inside the Pacific Marine Credit Union, during a simulated bk robbery at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The nual training event, conducted by the Provost Marshals Office, is designed to train Military Police d Criminal Investigators proper procedures when dealing with a hostage situation. Pictured left-to-right are: Corporal (CPL) Stephen L. Clogston, CPL Robert Allison d Hospital Corpsm Third Class (HM3) Thomas J. Cupo. Weapons include a Colt 9mm submachine gun...

US Marine Corps (USMC) Military Police (MP) assigned to the Special Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) Military Police (MP) assigned to the Special Reaction Team (SRT), exit out in stack formation behind the ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Military Police (MP) assigned to the Special Reaction Team (SRT), exit out in stack formation behind the shield after delivering a closed line telephone inside the Pacific Marine Credit Union, during a simulated bk robbery at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The nual training event, conducted by the Provost Marshals Office, is designed to train Military Police d Criminal Investigators proper procedures when dealing with a hostage situation. Pictured left-to-right are: Corporal (CPL) Stephen L. Clogston, CPL Robert Allison d Hospital Corpsm Third Class (HM3) Thomas J. Cupo. Weapons include a Colt 9mm submachine gun...

US Marine Corps (USMC) Military Police (MP) assigned to the Special Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) Military Police (MP) assigned to the Special Reaction Team (SRT), exit out in stack formation behind the ... More

A US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Edward Crofoot, 100th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), 100th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, England (ENG), handcuffs a terrorist during a simulated hostage situation conducted on RAF Fairford, ENG. The 100th ARW is at RAF Fairford during a temporary change of station while the runway at RAF Mildenhall is closed for a six-month reconstruction program

A US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Edward Crofoot, 100th Securi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Fairford State: Gloucestershire Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeanette Copeland, USAF Release Status: R... More

A US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Brandon Curcio (left) and A1C Mitch Stein (right), both five-member tactics team, 100th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), 100th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, England (ENG), lift a secured suspected terrorist (center) after he was detained in a Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training exercise during a simulated hostage situation conducted on RAF Fairford, ENG. The 100th ARW is at RAF Fairford during a temporary change of station while the runway at RAF Mildenhall is closed for a six-month reconstruction program

A US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Brandon Curcio (left) a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Fairford State: Gloucestershire Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeanette Copeland, USAF Release Status: R... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Colonel (COL) Bradley E. Turner, CHIEF of STAFF, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Major General (MGEN) Eiji Kimizuka, Commanding General (CG), 1ST Combined Brigade, watch MCB Camp Foster Special Reaction Team (SRT) Marines perform a hostage rescue situation demonstration during a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX) at Camp Foster. This exercise is a base wide event designed to test and improve base security throughout MCB Camp Smedley D. Butler between March 29 and April 1, 2004

US Marine Corps (USMC) Colonel (COL) Bradley E. Turner, CHIEF of STAFF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Hugh S. Holder, USMC Release Status: Released to P... More

U.S. Coast Guard International Training Division personnel teach a class in maritime interdiction operations, that includes hostage situations, armed conflict, and apprehension techniques, to the participants of the Coast Guard Maritime Interdiction Operations class, being conducted during the Atlantic Phase of UNITAS 2004, at the Naval Port in Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay, on Oct. 4, 2004. UNITAS 2004 ' Atlantic Phase is a joint country and service exercise involving personnel from Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Uruguay, and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Bill Kimble) (Released)

U.S. Coast Guard International Training Division personnel teach a cla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Montevideo Country: Uruguay (URY) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Bill Kimble, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

At the end of the hallway a U. S. Army Criminal

At the end of the hallway a U. S. Army Criminal

At the end of the hallway a U. S. Army Criminal Investigation's agent lays down his weapon and begins a dialog with an active shooter (foreground) as a wounded man lies in between during Stallion Shake 2013, an... More

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesus Contreras, a Fabens, Texas,

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesus Contreras, a Fabens, Texas,

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jesus Contreras, a Fabens, Texas, native, yanks on a rope attached to a fuse to pull it out of an inert bomb during Exercise Dragon Crab, a three-day exercise, June 26 at the Rodriguez Live-Fir... More

U.S. Marines conducted an active shooter scenario during

U.S. Marines conducted an active shooter scenario during

U.S. Marines conducted an active shooter scenario during the Constant Vigilance 2020 exercise, Sept. 23, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. Constant Vigilance is an annual exercise designed to test consequence man... More

Former hostage U.S. Marine Corps SGT John McKeel tries to contact a friend stationed in West Germany by phone. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

Former hostage U.S. Marine Corps SGT John McKeel tries to contact a fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Former hostage Robert Ode, on a hospital balcony, receives a bouquet of flowers from members of the German Children's Chorus, who are performing a street concert to honor the hostages. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

Former hostage Robert Ode, on a hospital balcony, receives a bouquet o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Marine SGT Paul Lewis, a former hostage of the Iranian government for 444 days, waves to the guests as he and the other Marines are introduced at the Bacchus Ball. The ball is a welcome home celebration for the Marines. SGT Rodney V. Sickmann and SGT John D. McKeel are to the right of Lewis

Marine SGT Paul Lewis, a former hostage of the Iranian government for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Lindee Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Marine SSGT Michael E. Moeller leads the other Marines that were held hostage for 444 days by the Iranian government, through the airport. The Marines that can be seen are, left to right: SGT Gregory A. Persinger, SGT Kevin J. Hermening, SGT William A. Gallegos and SGT Steve W. Kirtley. The Marines were presented the Meritorious Service Medal by GEN Robert H. Barrow, commandant, US Marine Corps

Marine SSGT Michael E. Moeller leads the other Marines that were held ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Lindee Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Marine SGT John D. McKeel Jr., a former hostage of the Iranian government for 444 days, waves to the guests as he and the other Marines are introduced at the Bacchus Ball. The ball is a welcome home celebration for the Marines. SSGT Michael E. Moeller is to the right of McKeel and SGT Paul Lewis and SGT Rodney V. Sickmann are to his left

Marine SGT John D. McKeel Jr., a former hostage of the Iranian governm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Lindee Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Members of the 51st Security Police Squadron wear nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) gear during a hostage exercise. They are participating in the joint US/South Korean Exercise TEAM SPIRIT '84

Members of the 51st Security Police Squadron wear nuclear, biological,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '84 Base: Kimhae Air Base Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: SRA Eric Palmer Release Status: Released to Publ... More

The Reverend Lawrence Jenco addresses reporters and well-wishers before his departure to Rome, Italy. Father Jenco who was held hostage in Lebanon for 19 months before his recent release, is being accompanied by Terry Waite, Middle East envoy for the Church of England

The Reverend Lawrence Jenco addresses reporters and well-wishers befor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: Ssgt Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Members of Girl Scout Troop 190 are among the well-wishers gathered to greet the Reverend Lawrence Jenco upon his arrival on base. Father Jenco, held hostage in Lebanon for 19 months, was recently released from captivity

Members of Girl Scout Troop 190 are among the well-wishers gathered to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ssgt Kollars Release Status: Released... More

The C-141B Starlifter transporting the Reverend Lawrence Jenco to the United States lands on base. Father Jenco, held hostage in Lebanon for 19 months, was recently released from captivity

The C-141B Starlifter transporting the Reverend Lawrence Jenco to the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ssgt Kollars Release Status: Released... More

Members of Girl Scout Troop 190 are among the well-wishers gathered to greet the Reverend Lawrence Jenco upon his arrival on base. Father Jenco, held hostage in Lebanon for 19 months, was recently released from captivity

Members of Girl Scout Troop 190 are among the well-wishers gathered to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ssgt Paul M. Lewis Release Status: Re... More

A member of the 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing plays the role of terrorist as he takes two other members hostage during the chemical warfare Exercise NOMAD THRUST 88. The men are wearing nuclear-biological-chemical warfare gear

A member of the 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing plays the role of terrorist...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOMAD THRUST 88 Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Freed hostage Thomas Sutherland waves to air crew members as he boards a C-141B Starlifter aircraft to transport to Frankfurt, Germany. Sutherland was held captive in Lebanon by Shiite Moslem kidnappers for over six years.

Freed hostage Thomas Sutherland waves to air crew members as he boards...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Damascus Country: Syrian Arab Republic(SYR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Perry J. Heimer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

GEN Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, stands in the crowd assembled at the memorial services for Marine COL William R. Higgins. COL Higgins was killed by terrorists after being taken hostage while serving with the United Nations Truce and Observer Force in Beirut, Lebanon

GEN Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, stands in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to P... More

When the Inspector General's ORI team stages an armed robbery at the base Shoppette, a simulated gunshot victim was the result. The 21st Medical Group, STAFF Sergeant Kevin R. Bradley (orange vest) and AIRMAN 1ST Class Mark Sherwin, tried to revive the simulated victim. The 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication disruptions

When the Inspector General's ORI team stages an armed robbery at the b...

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

In a secure area of building 845, 21st Space Wing's Headquarters, Brigadier General Jerry Perryman, Commander 21st SW, Colonel John Perioni and COL. Gregory Keethler receive information from battle staff members about the ongoing situation during the 21st Space Wing's ORI. The Operational Readiness Inspection was conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft, and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communications disruptions

In a secure area of building 845, 21st Space Wing's Headquarters, Brig...

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

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

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

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

STAFF SGT. Jimmy Hope and AIRMAN 1ST Class Shelly Lane read a manual of procedures in their Command Post position outside the Battle STAFF Headquarters. The Inspector General Team tested the ability of the base to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robberies, terrorism, and communication problems

STAFF SGT. Jimmy Hope and AIRMAN 1ST Class Shelly Lane read a manual o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operational Readiness Inspection, 90th Space Wing, 11-25 Mar Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Count... More

Simulated poisonous pink gas from a Sulfur Mono Chloride spill at the base HAZMAT building drifts away as AIRMAN 1ST Class Sarah Shearer and AIRMAN Sean Hass both of the 90th Transportation Squadron lay "unconscious" in the background. The Inspector General Team tested the ability of the base to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robberies, terrorism, and communication problems

Simulated poisonous pink gas from a Sulfur Mono Chloride spill at the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operational Readiness Inspection, 90th Space Wing, 11-25 Mar Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Count... More

The Civil Engineering troops build wooden structures for future mobility training. The Inspector General Team tested the ability of the base to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robberies, terrorism, and communication problems

The Civil Engineering troops build wooden structures for future mobili...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operational Readiness Inspection, 90th Space Wing, 11-25 Mar Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Count... More

STAFF SGT. Randy Fitzpatrick of the 90th CES/CEF places AIRMAN Sean Hass of the 90th transportation squadron on a stretcher before carrying him to the decontamination area. AIRMAN Hass was overcome by toxic fumes in a chemical spill exercise at the base HAZMAT building. The Inspector General Team tested the ability of the base to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robberies, terrorism, and communication problems

STAFF SGT. Randy Fitzpatrick of the 90th CES/CEF places AIRMAN Sean Ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operational Readiness Inspection, 90th Space Wing, 11-25 Mar Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Count... More

CAPT. Shannon Cape and 2nd LT. Joe D'Eufemia from the 90th Missile Wing / Minuteman Crew, run fault procedures for improper indications inside of the Missile Procedures Trainer. The Inspector General Team tested the ability of the base to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robberies, terrorism, and communication problems

CAPT. Shannon Cape and 2nd LT. Joe D'Eufemia from the 90th Missile Win...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operational Readiness Inspection, 90th Space Wing, 11-25 Mar Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Count... More

A Marine from Headquarters and Service Company, performs a fireman's carry on an injured comrade. The injured Marine was carried to a staging and triage site during the Mass Casualty drill. During this two week long exercise, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division conduct maneuvers to include Mass Casualty drills, Hostage Rescue drills, and operations in support of Small Craft Company performing its Riverine function

A Marine from Headquarters and Service Company, performs a fireman's c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PREYING MANTIS II Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) S... More

A US Marine from Small Craft Company, 2ND Marine Division, waits aboard his Rigid Raider Craft during Exercise PREYING MANTIS II at Camp Lejeune, NC. Marines from Headquarters Battalion, 2ND Marine Division, conducted mass casualty drills, hostage rescue drills, and operations in support of Small Craft Units, during the exercise

A US Marine from Small Craft Company, 2ND Marine Division, waits aboar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PREYING MANTIS II Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) S... More

Russian Security Police Force members (not shown) visit McEntire Air National Guard Station, South Carolina, and take part in a hostage situation exercise. The visit was in cooperation with South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) officials

Russian Security Police Force members (not shown) visit McEntire Air N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcentire Ang Station State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James Burnette Release Statu... More

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

Italian Air Force Carabinieri from the Vicenza Company assault a suspe...

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Carson G. Davis, uses a diagraph to show the building layout to members of the Special Reaction Team (SRA), before they attempt an assault on the hostage takers during a simulated bank robbery at the Pacific Marine Credit Union aboard the Marine Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The annual training event, conducted by the Provost Marshals Office, is designed to train Military Police and Criminal Investigators proper procedures when dealing with a hostage situation

US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Carson G. Davis, uses a d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher Rye, USMC Release Status... More

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Thomas J. Cupo (left), crouches behind the shield with a 9mm handgun, while US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Stephen L. Clogston, provide cover with a Heclker and Koch 9mm MP5-N sub-machine gun. Both are members of the Marine Special Reaction Team (SRT), and are participating in a simulated bank robbery at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The annual training event, conducted by the Provost Marshals Office, is designed to train Military Police and Criminal Investigators proper procedures when dealing with a hostage situation

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Thomas J. Cupo (left...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher Rye, USMC Release Status... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Mark Thompson (left) plays the role of a perpetrator who has taken a hostage during a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX) being conducted on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan (JPN). This phase of the base-wide FPEX was conducted so that the Camp Foster USMC Special Reaction Team (SRT) could test and improve their base security procedures and emergency situation response time in preparation for a real event

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Mark Thompson (left) plays the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Sarah M. Harman, USMC Release Status: Released to... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) William Papple (center) role-plays a perpetrator who has taken Lance Corporal (LCPL) Chavis Deboever (left) and Private First Class (PFC) Bryan Fox (right) hostage and holds them inside an abandoned building at Camp Kinser, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, during a simulated hostage rescue situation conducted as part of a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX). The FPEX is a base wide exercise designed to test and improve base security throughout MCB Camp Smedley D. Butler between March 29 and April 1, 2004

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) William Papple (center) r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Kinser State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Sarah M. Harman, USMC Release Status: Released to... More

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Major General (MGEN) Eiji Kimizuka, Commanding General (CG), 1ST Combined Brigade, talks with US Marine Corps (USMC) Colonel (COL) Bradley E. Turner, CHIEF of STAFF, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan, after they both observed MCB Camp Foster Special Reaction Team (SRT) Marines perform a hostage rescue situation demonstration during a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX) at Camp Foster. This exercise is a base wide event designed to test and improve base security throughout MCB Camp Smedley D. Butler between March 29 and April 1, 2004

Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Major General (MGEN) Eiji K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Hugh S. Holder, USMC Release Status: Released to P... More

US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines in full riot gear move out as part of an urban warfare segment during a Capabilities Exercise (CAPEX) held aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (NC). The CAPEX provides realistic training for all personnel and ranges from helicopter insertion of troops to amphibious assaults, urban warfare, hostage situation dealings and demonstrations on rapid bridge construction

US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines in full riot gear move out as part of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCB Camp Lejeune S... More

US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines stand at parade rest in combat gear during a Capabilities Exercise (CAPEX) held aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (NC). The CAPEX provides realistic training for all personnel and ranges from helicopter insertion of troops to amphibious assaults, urban warfare, hostage situation dealings and demonstrations on rapid bridge construction

US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines stand at parade rest in combat gear du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCB Camp Lejeune S... More

Members of Pierce County Sheriff's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and McChord Air Force (AFB) 62nd Mission Support Group (MSG) Security Forces, 62nd Airlift Wing (AW), in Washington (WA), detain and search hijackers and crew members removed from a US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft. Members of the 62nd AW participated in the joint hostage taking, negotiation and capture exercise with Washington's Pierce County SWAT sharing tactics and procedures for negotiating with terrorists and hostage retrieval

Members of Pierce County Sheriff's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Blake R. Borsic, CIV, USAF Release ... More

U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit move into position during a security element course aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 6, 2014. This three-week course is designed to improve the speed and ... More

Ex-Iranian hostage Richard Queen is carried from a C-9 Nightingale aircraft of the 55th Aeromedical Airlift Squadron to a waiting ambulance. Queen, an American diplomat who was held hostage for 250 days, was transferred here from Zurich, Switzerland, for treatment at the US Air Force Regional Medical Center Weisbaden. Base and state department officials and his parents look on

Ex-Iranian hostage Richard Queen is carried from a C-9 Nightingale air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jay Perry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Former hostage Victor Tomseth arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostage Victor Tomseth arrives at the base for his departure to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dave Shaffer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Former hostage COL Leland Holland greets well-wishers upon his arrival at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former hostage COL Leland Holland greets well-wishers upon his arrival...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Former American hostage Joseph Hall arrives at the base for his departure to the United States. The 52 hostages were hospitalized for a few days after their release from Iran

Former American hostage Joseph Hall arrives at the base for his depart...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Norman D. Grant Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Former hostage Air Force COL Thomas Shaffer gives his autograph to youngsters. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

Former hostage Air Force COL Thomas Shaffer gives his autograph to you...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Former hostage Army SFC Donald Hohman poses with his wife after his promotion ceremony. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

Former hostage Army SFC Donald Hohman poses with his wife after his pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Bruce Laingen, wearing decoration, is greeted by his family as he reaches U.S. soil for the first time since his release as an Iranian hostage

Bruce Laingen, wearing decoration, is greeted by his family as he reac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Deal Toney Release Status: Release... More

COL Thomas E. Schaefer and his wife are greeted by Vice President Goerge Bush, his wife and Speaker of the House Tip O'Neal upon the colonel's return from Iran where he was held as a hostage

COL Thomas E. Schaefer and his wife are greeted by Vice President Goer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ernie Sealings, USAF Release Sta... More

Former TWA hostage Robert Brown gives a thumbs up signal to well-wishers as he arrives at the base to board a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Brown is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostage Robert Brown gives a thumbs up signal to well-wishe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A former TWA hostage waves an American flag as he rushes to greet family and friends upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A former TWA hostage waves an American flag as he rushes to greet fami...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

A competitor in the Security Police Combat Tactics event at RODEO 94 evades aggressors in a mock village with a 150 lb. dummy (simulated hostage) that he must carry a half mile through a forest to a landing zone in order to complete the competition

A competitor in the Security Police Combat Tactics event at RODEO 94 e...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A competitor in the Security Police Combat Tactics event at RODEO 94 takes aim at a sniper in a mock village where he and his other team members are attempting to rescue a hostage

A competitor in the Security Police Combat Tactics event at RODEO 94 t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '94 Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

SRA Dave Orth (L) and SRA Clarence Tolliver (R), members of the 60th Security Police Squadron's Base Swat Team, Travis Air Force Base wearing black uniforms stand with M-9 pistols ready behind covering foliage. They are participating in a simulated hostage scenario during the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), which tests a unit's ability to operate in a simulated wartime environment

SRA Dave Orth (L) and SRA Clarence Tolliver (R), members of the 60th S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 95-02NORTHERN PIKE Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) S... More

These six diesel generators supply power to the Cheyenne Mountain Air Station. During the ORI it was the responsibility of Damage Control Center (DCC) and the Mission Control Center (MCC) to ensure that all systems continued to work and support the Air Station. The scenario was part of the 21st Space Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection conducted at Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Peterson AFB, Colo., 13 to 17 February 1996. The Inspector General's Team tested their ability to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robbery, terrorism, and communication disruptions

These six diesel generators supply power to the Cheyenne Mountain Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CONDOR CONTEST Base: Cheyenne Mountain Air Station State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

CAPT. Bonita Nolan and CAPT. Wendy McNiel from the 90th Missile Wing/Minuteman Crew, reset a tripped circuit breaker in the Missile Procedures Trainer. The Inspector General Team tested the ability of the base to respond to battle conditions, power outages, mobility deployments, aircraft and automobile accidents, hostage situations, bomb threats, armed robberies, terrorism, and communication problems

CAPT. Bonita Nolan and CAPT. Wendy McNiel from the 90th Missile Wing/M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operational Readiness Inspection, 90th Space Wing, 11-25 Mar Base: Francis E. Warren Air Force Base State: Wyoming (WY) Count... More

AFIS BILLBOARD POSTERS. HOSTAGE SURVIVAL. DEFENSE BILLBOARD #22

AFIS BILLBOARD POSTERS. HOSTAGE SURVIVAL. DEFENSE BILLBOARD #22

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

Sergeants Rob Erickson (holding legs) and Gary Wilkerson, of the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department, teach 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) troops from Misawa Air Base, Japan, how to carry an injured hostage. The Los Angeles Sheriffs Department's special enforcement bureau sent its special weapons and tactics, or SWAT, team to Misawa to train the 35th SFS' emergency services team (EST). Misawa's EST is a team of security force members specially trained to handle high risk situations

Sergeants Rob Erickson (holding legs) and Gary Wilkerson, of the Los A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Hart Jr. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Alfred Orozco, left, 1ST Security Forces Squadron (SFS) dog handler and assistant team leader, and US Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Keith McCormack, 1ST SFS assistant operations officer and team leader for the 1ST SFS Contending Warrior team, survey enemy forces (not shown) prior making a hostage rescue attempt during tactical training Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The Langley Contending Warrior team has been preparing for months for a competition that takes place in the Nevada desert

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Alfred Orozco, left, 1ST Security Forces S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jack Braden, USAF Release Status... More

CENTRASBAT 2000 starts with a hostage scenerio demonstration in Kazakhstan. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations

CENTRASBAT 2000 starts with a hostage scenerio demonstration in Kazakh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CENTRASBAT 00 Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Major Command Shown: US CENTCOM Scene Camera Opera... More

First Lieutenant (1LT) Damian Schlussel, USAF, course instructor for the 31ST Security Forces Squadron, Special Tactics Assault Team (STAT), supervises the training at Aviano AB, Italy. STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Ricky Anderson, USAF, Videographer, 31ST Communications Squadron, provides video documentation. STAT is a highly trained, volunteer security force unit designed to act during high-risk operations. High-risk operations include resource recovery, anti-sniper actions, barricaded suspect apprehension, hostage rescue, counter-terrorist operations, and special event operations

First Lieutenant (1LT) Damian Schlussel, USAF, course instructor for t...

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

During a hostage exercise, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Nathan Combs, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Aviano AB, Italy, posts himself outside a hallway in a dormitory. US and Italian military police personnel took part in a joint-force exercise, testing hostage negotiation tactics at Aviano

During a hostage exercise, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Nathan Combs, USAF, 31s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Mark A. Kuhta, USAF Release S... More

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Gilmary M. Hostage III (left) Commander, 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), accepts the Squadron Colors from USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Mark C. Vlahos, Commander, 763rd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (AES), during a Squadron Deactivation Ceremony held at an undisclosed location during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. USAF MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Frank Ware, First Sergeant, 763rd AES, stands in the background

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Gilmary M. Hostage III (l...

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

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Thomas J. Cupo, a member of the Special Reaction Team (SRT), is armed with a Heclker and Koch 9mm MP5-N sub-machine gun as he provides cover for his team members entering the Pacific Marine Credit Union, during a simulated bank robbery at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The annual training event, conducted by the Provost Marshals Office, is designed to train Military Police and Criminal Investigators proper procedures when dealing with a hostage situation

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Thomas J. Cupo, a me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher Rye, USMC Release Status... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Military Police (MP) assigned to the Special Reaction Team (SRT), line up in stack formation behind the shield as they enter the Pacific Marine Credit Union, during a simulated bank robbery at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The annual training event, conducted by the Provost Marshals Office, is designed to train Military Police and Criminal Investigators proper procedures when dealing with a hostage situation. Pictured left-to-right are: Corporal (CPL) Stephen L. Clogston, CPL Robert Allison and Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Thomas J. Cupo. Weapons include a Colt 9mm submachine gun and a Heclker and Koch 9mm MP5-N...

US Marine Corps (USMC) Military Police (MP) assigned to the Special Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) Military Police (MP) assigned to the Special Reaction Team (SRT), line up in stack formation behind the s... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Military Police (MP) assigned to the Special Reaction Team (SRT), assemble with weapons and gear, before attempting an assault on the hostage takers during a simulated bank robbery at the Pacific Marine Credit Union aboard the Marine Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The annual training event, conducted by the Provost Marshals Office, is designed to train Military Police and Criminal Investigators proper procedures when dealing with a hostage situation. Picturedforeground-to-background are: Corporal (CPL) Stephen L. Clogston, CPL Robert Allison and Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Thomas J. Cupo. (Substandard image)

US Marine Corps (USMC) Military Police (MP) assigned to the Special Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher Rye, USMC Release Status... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Stephen L. Clogston (left) and CPL Robert Allison, both members of the Special Reaction Team (SRT), prepare the cable for the closed line phone that will be delivered to the bank robbers, during a simulated bank robbery at the Pacific Marine Credit Union aboard the Marine Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The annual training event, conducted by the Provost Marshals Office, is designed to train Military Police and Criminal Investigators proper procedures when dealing with a hostage situation

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Stephen L. Clogston (left) and C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher Rye, USMC Release Status... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Military Police (MP) Corporal (CPL) Shane D. Snyder (foreground), a attends a post operations briefing following a simulated bank robbery at the Pacific Marine Credit Union aboard the Marine Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The annual training event, conducted by the Provost Marshals Office, is designed to train Military Police and Criminal Investigators proper procedures when dealing with a hostage situation

US Marine Corps (USMC) Military Police (MP) Corporal (CPL) Shane D. Sn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Christopher Rye, USMC Release Status... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) William Papple (standing right) and Sergeant (SGT) Mark Thompson (standing left) play the role of a perpetrators who have taken a hostage during a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX) being conducted on Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan (JPN). This phase of the base-wide FPEX was conducted so that the Camp Foster USMC Special Reaction Team (SRT) could test and improve their base security procedures and emergency situation response time in preparation for a real event

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) William Papple (standing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Sarah M. Harman, USMC Release Status: Released to... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Orts (left, seen through open window) and Lance Corporal (LCPL) Poelaert (right, holding pistol), both of USMC Provost Marshal Office (PMO), simulate terrorists holding CPL Showman (seated), PMO, hostage during a Force Protection Exercise (FPEX) conducted on MCB Camp Smedley D. Butler / Camp Foster. The FPEX was held to test and improve base security at MCB Camp Butler from March 29 to April 1, 2004

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Orts (left, seen through open wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Hugh S. Holder, USMC Release Status: Released to P... More

US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines in Encapsulated Hazmat (Hazardous Materials) Suit prepare to tackle simulated hazard as part of an urban warfare segment during a Capabilities Exercise (CAPEX) held aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (NC). The CAPEX provides realistic training for all personnel and ranges from helicopter insertion of troops to amphibious assaults, urban warfare, hostage situation dealings and demonstrations on rapid bridge construction

US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines in Encapsulated Hazmat (Hazardous Mate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCB Camp Lejeune S... More

U.S. Soldiers assigned to The Old Guard 289th Military

U.S. Soldiers assigned to The Old Guard 289th Military

U.S. Soldiers assigned to The Old Guard 289th Military Police Company's Special Reaction Team, Fort Myer, Va., encounter an active shooter with a hostage during the active shooter response training portion of E... More

The roleplayer in an active shooter scenario speaks

The roleplayer in an active shooter scenario speaks

The roleplayer in an active shooter scenario speaks with agents via phone while the hostages wait in a far corner of the room during Stallion Shake 2013, an active shooting scenario which includes hostage takin... More

Yellow tape blocks off a mock crime scene during Capital

Yellow tape blocks off a mock crime scene during Capital

Yellow tape blocks off a mock crime scene during Capital Shield, Sept. 8. Special agents from both active and reserve components of the U.S. Army's Criminal Investigation Command gathered at Fort Belvoir, Virgi... More

Jimmy Carter - Meeting with Iran Hostage, Richard Queen and family in the Oval Office

Jimmy Carter - Meeting with Iran Hostage, Richard Queen and family in ...

Carter White House Photographs: Presidential Public domain photograph - White house, President of the United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

COL Frederick Plugge, M.D., bids farewell to former hostage Air Force COL Thomas Shaffer. The 52 hostages, departing for the United States, spent a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran

COL Frederick Plugge, M.D., bids farewell to former hostage Air Force ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Former hostage Michael Howland is greeted by GEN Frederick Kroesen, commander in chief, U.S. Army Europe and 7th Army. The 52 hostages are spending a few days in the hospital after their release from Iran prior to their departure for the United States

Former hostage Michael Howland is greeted by GEN Frederick Kroesen, co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Johnson Babela Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

LTC David Roeder greets people upon arrival after being released as an Iranian hostage

LTC David Roeder greets people upon arrival after being released as an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Templeton Release Status: Released to... More

A wife welcomes home her husband, a Marine who was held hostage in Iran

A wife welcomes home her husband, a Marine who was held hostage in Ira...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ernie Sealings Release Status: R... More

Americans recently released from Iran, where they were held hostage, are greeted by their families upon arrival at the base

Americans recently released from Iran, where they were held hostage, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re... More

A view of the crowd waiting to welcome the Americans held hostage by Iran home after their recent release

A view of the crowd waiting to welcome the Americans held hostage by I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re... More

Americans recently released from Iran, where they were held hostage, and their families disembark from Freedom One, an Air Force VC-137 Stratoliner aircraft

Americans recently released from Iran, where they were held hostage, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status: Re... More

Former Iranian hostage Charles Jones walks across the runway upon his arrival to the Washington, D.C. area. (Substandard image)

Former Iranian hostage Charles Jones walks across the runway upon his ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Montgomery Release Status: Released t... More

Portrait of CAPT Lyn Davis McIntosh, United States Air Force, killed in the attempt to rescue the U.S. hostage from Iran

Portrait of CAPT Lyn Davis McIntosh, United States Air Force, killed i...

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

CPT Paul Needham working at the Strategic Air Command headquarters. Neeham is one of the 52 Americans held hostage during the siege at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran

CPT Paul Needham working at the Strategic Air Command headquarters. Ne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pu... More

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