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United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Director, exercise Centrasbat 2000 and United States Central Command staff meets with Kazakhstan Colonel Ryskin to inspect the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina,...

United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Director, exercise Centras...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Director, exercise Centrasbat 2000 and United States Central Command staff meets wi... More

Kazakhstan Army personnel put final touches on the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating ...

Kazakhstan Army personnel put final touches on the base camp and train...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan Army personnel put final touches on the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of C... More

Kazakhstan officials, in a Kazan Mi-17 helicopter, fly into the drop zone area during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces ...

Kazakhstan officials, in a Kazan Mi-17 helicopter, fly into the drop z...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan officials, in a Kazan Mi-17 helicopter, fly into the drop zone area during an international mass jump into Kazakhsta... More

United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, load their chuts for redeployment during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the US and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including ...

United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, load their chuts for redeploy... More

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone, jumping from a MIL Mi-6 "Hook" helicopter, as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from ...

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone, jumping from a M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone, jumping from a MIL Mi-6 "Hook" helicopter, as part of an international ma... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include...

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill rou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Batta... More

Members of the Kyrgystan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, United ...

Members of the Kyrgystan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Centra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kyrgystan Army pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies o... More

Performers in traditional Kazakhstan costume get ready for CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan...

Performers in traditional Kazakhstan costume get ready for CENTRASBAT ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Performers in traditional Kazakhstan costume get ready for CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening cerem... More

US Army STAFF Sergeant Jonas Woodruff (left) and Corporal Heidi Eddy, C Company, 782nd Forward Surgical Team (FST) Fort Bragg North Carolina tend to a patient during exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The patient is being treated for dehydration. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from...

US Army STAFF Sergeant Jonas Woodruff (left) and Corporal Heidi Eddy, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army Staff Sergeant Jonas Woodruff (left) and Corporal Heidi Eddy, C Company, 782nd Forward Surgical Team (FST) Fort Bragg N... More

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on Sepember 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 20... More

A member f the 82nd Airbrne Divisin frm Frt Bragg, Nrth Carlina, stands in frmatin with his M-60 machine gun during the pening ceremnies f CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan n Sept. 13, 2000. CENTRASBAT is a multi-natinal peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise spnsred by US Central Cmmand (US CENTCOM) and hsted by frmer Sviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, frm Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units cmbat readiness and ability t cnduct peacekeeping and humanitarian peratins, as well as develp and build cperative relatinships between the respective states and assist in laying the fundatin fr future peacekeeping and humanitarian...

A member f the 82nd Airbrne Divisin frm Frt Bragg, Nrth Carlina, stand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, stands in formation with his M-60 machine gun during the... More

U.S. Navy Reservist, Structural Electrician 3rd Class Marc Britt, deployed from Gulf Port, Mississippi, troubleshoots a power distribution panel at the CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 training area in Kazakhstan, on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort ...

U.S. Navy Reservist, Structural Electrician 3rd Class Marc Britt, depl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Navy Reservist, Structural Electrician 3rd Class Marc Britt, deployed from Gulf Port, Mississippi, troubleshoots a power d... More

A Performer in traditional Kazakhstan costume gets ready for CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, ...

A Performer in traditional Kazakhstan costume gets ready for CENTRASBA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Performer in traditional Kazakhstan costume gets ready for CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening cer... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special ...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (No... More

A member of the Kazakhstan honor guard performs during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations ...

A member of the Kazakhstan honor guard performs during the opening cer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the Kazakhstan honor guard performs during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASB... More

A Kazakhstan performer demonstrates the long equestrian heritage as part of the gala concert during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Wednesday 13 September 2000. The gala concert was a show put on by the Kazakhstans showing a variety of traditional dances and cultural events. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne...

A Kazakhstan performer demonstrates the long equestrian heritage as pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kazakhstan performer demonstrates the long equestrian heritage as part of the gala concert during the opening ceremonies of C... More

Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for the Asia/Pacific and the Middle East, US Air Force Major General Theodore W. Lay II attends an International Conference on Stability and Security in the Central Asian Region in Kazakhstan, September 14th 2000. The conference is running in concert with CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne ...

Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for the Asia/Pacific and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for the Asia/Pacific and the Middle East, US Air Force Major General Theodore W. ... More

A Kazakhstan Soldier, armed with a 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, demonstrates check point operations while being photographed by a military video camera person. Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentrucky, and 300 ...

A Kazakhstan Soldier, armed with a 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, demons...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kazakhstan Soldier, armed with a 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle, demonstrates check point operations while being photographed by... More

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C" helicopter, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM...

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C" helicopter, during an international mass jump into Kaza... More

Paratroopers of the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, pose for a group shot with Kazakhstan Army personnel at Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ). CENTRASBAT 2000 is a peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the 82nd ABN Div and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The ...

Paratroopers of the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Paratroopers of the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, pose for a group shot with Kazakhstan Army per... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include...

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill rou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Batta... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army get ready to pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, ...

Members of the Kazakhstan Army get ready to pass in review during CENT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Army get ready to pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion) 2000 opening... More

Exercise participants pass in review during the CENTRASBAT 2000 opening ceremonies on Sept. 13, 2000, 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

Exercise participants pass in review during the CENTRASBAT 2000 openin...

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

The Kazakhstan honor guard performs during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT 2000), Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

The Kazakhstan honor guard performs during the opening ceremonies of C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Kazakhstan honor guard performs during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT 2000), Al... More

A Kazakhstan soldier salutes during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan,...

A Kazakhstan soldier salutes during the opening ceremonies of Central ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kazakhstan soldier salutes during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, K... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines, carrying Simonov 7.62mm Self-Loading Rifles with bayonets affixed, during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, ...

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill rou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines, carrying Simonov 7.62mm Self-Loading Rifles with b... More

U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Richard Jones, enjoys the CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, ...

U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Richard Jones, enjoys the CENTRASBAT (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Richard Jones, enjoys the CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremon... More

Members of the Turkish Army compete in a tug-of-war competition during a sporting event held at Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The tug-of-war competition was one of many sports played between participating countries. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th ...

Members of the Turkish Army compete in a tug-of-war competition during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Turkish Army compete in a tug-of-war competition during a sporting event held at Central Asian Peacekeeping Batt... More

A small formation of Kazakhstan soldiers. Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT)2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The United Kingdom, ...

A small formation of Kazakhstan soldiers. Central Asian Peackeeping Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A small formation of Kazakhstan soldiers. Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT)2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 Se... More

Exercise representatives from five nations listen to

Exercise representatives from five nations listen to

Exercise representatives from five nations listen to a guest speaker about exercise operations during multinational exercise Regional Cooperation 2017, July 12, 2017, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The annual exercis... More

A Pakistani and a U.S. service member collaborate on

A Pakistani and a U.S. service member collaborate on

A Pakistani and a U.S. service member collaborate on an exercise document during multinational exercise Regional Cooperation 2017, July 14, 2017, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Hosted by Tajikistan's Ministry of Defe... More

A guest speaker from the George C. Marshall Center

A guest speaker from the George C. Marshall Center

A guest speaker from the George C. Marshall Center gives a lecture during multinational exercise Regional Cooperation 2017, July 12, 2017, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The annual exercise is targeted at promoting c... More

Kazakhstan contractors put final touches on the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000 . The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating ...

Kazakhstan contractors put final touches on the base camp and training...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan contractors put final touches on the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Cent... More

United States Navy Seabee Britt deployed from Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) ensures the safe delivery of equipment into the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky,...

United States Navy Seabee Britt deployed from Headquarters, United Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Navy Seabee Britt deployed from Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) ensures the safe deliv... More

An exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 sign located at the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The United Kingdom, Turkey, Russia,...

An exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 sign located at the base camp and training...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 sign located at the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Central Asian Peacekee... More

United States Army CHIEF Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbiologist and CHIEF of Veterinary Services deployed from the 46th Medical Detachment in Bahrain, meets with Ms. Alpyarova a Veterinary Biologist in the Republic of Kazakhstan to discuss the findings of water quality tests for a training area prior to the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. Barnes and his staff are responsible for ensuring the safety and hygene of food and water sources for all CENTRASBAT 2000 participants. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan...

United States Army CHIEF Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbiologist and Chief of Veterinary Services deployed from the... More

United States Army linguist, CHIEF Warrant Officer, Richard Manwaring, gives an interview to a Kazakhstan news agency during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,...

United States Army linguist, CHIEF Warrant Officer, Richard Manwaring,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army linguist, Chief Warrant Officer, Richard Manwaring, gives an interview to a Kazakhstan news agency during an... More

Kazakhstan emergency medical technicians stand by during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, ...

Kazakhstan emergency medical technicians stand by during an internatio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan emergency medical technicians stand by during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhst... More

Exercise Director Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolai Pospelov welcomes observers to an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from the US ...

Exercise Director Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolai Pospelov welcomes observe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Exercise Director Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolai Pospelov welcomes observers to an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratro... More

As part of the Gala concert of CENTRASBAT 00, Kazakh performers demonstrate a cultural tradition of a game called catch a girl, in which the two riders (male and female) take off on horseback and try and catch each other. The female rider whips the male until she is caught. If the male catches the female he is then rewarded with a kiss. The Gala concert was a show put on by Kazakhstanis, showing a variety of traditional dances and cultural events. 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...

As part of the Gala concert of CENTRASBAT 00, Kazakh performers demons...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: As part of the Gala concert of CENTRASBAT 00, Kazakh performers demonstrate a cultural tradition of a game called catch a girl, ... More

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 20... More

Exercise participants pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, United Kingdom...

Exercise participants pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Exercise participants pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on Septem... More

US Navy Reservist Structural Electrician 3rd Class Marc Britt, deployed from Gulf Port, Mississippi, troubleshoots a power distribution panel at the CENTRASBAT 2000 training area 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 ons, as well as develop and build cove relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian...

US Navy Reservist Structural Electrician 3rd Class Marc Britt, deploye...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy Reservist Structural Electrician 3rd Class Marc Britt, deployed from Gulf Port, Mississippi, troubleshoots a power distr... More

As part of the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT)2000, during the gala concert, Kazakhstan performers demonstrate a cultural tradition of a game called catch the girl, in which the two riders ( male and female) take off on horseback and the male tries to catch the female. The female rider whips the male until she is caught. If the male catches the female he is then rewarded with a kiss. . The gala concert was a show put on by the Kazakhstans showing a variety of traditional dances and cultural events. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by...

As part of the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: As part of the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT)2000, during the gala concert, Kazakhstan... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRABAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special ...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (No... More

A Kazakhstan performer demonstrate the long equestrian heritage as part of the gala concert during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Pescekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan, Wednesday 13 September 2000. The gala concert was a show put on by Kazakhstan showing a variety of traditional dances and cultural events. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 Sep 00. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, ...

A Kazakhstan performer demonstrate the long equestrian heritage as par...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Kazakhstan performer demonstrate the long equestrian heritage as part of the gala concert during the opening ceremonies of Ce... More

A test of strength is displayed in a game called Avderspak, two men on horseback lock hands and play tug-of-war in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Sept. 13, 2000. Two Kazakh performer demonstrates this traditional game as part of the Gala concert by the Kazakh stars during the opening ceramonies of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan. The Gala Concert was a show by Kazakhstanis showing a variety of traditional dances and cultural events. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops,..

A test of strength is displayed in a game called Avderspak, two men on...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A test of strength is displayed in a game called Avderspak, two men on horseback lock hands and play tug-of-war in Almaty, Kaza... More

Two Kazakhstan Army soldiers compete in the 100 meter three-legged run, during a sports competition, Certral Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ). This competition was one of many sports played between participating countries. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Crolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell,...

Two Kazakhstan Army soldiers compete in the 100 meter three-legged run...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Kazakhstan Army soldiers compete in the 100 meter three-legged run, during a sports competition, Certral Asian Peacekeeping... More

Exercise participants from Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

Exercise participants from Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan pass in review du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Exercise participants from Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 20... More

Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia/Pacific and The Middle East, US Air Force Major General Theodore W. Lay II attends an International Conference on stability and Security in the Central Asian Region in Kazakhstan on September 14th, 2000. The conference is running in concert with CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne ...

Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia/Pacific and The...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia/Pacific and The Middle East, US Air Force Major General Theodore W. Lay ... More

An MIL Mi-8 Hip C helicopter in flight over a training range. Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 starts with a hostage scenario demonstration. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, ...

An MIL Mi-8 Hip C helicopter in flight over a training range. Central ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An MIL Mi-8 Hip C helicopter in flight over a training range. Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 starts wit... More

Cloud of smoke from an explosion on a training range. Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 starts with a hostage scenario demonstration. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September2000. Exercise participants includeapproximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The United ...

Cloud of smoke from an explosion on a training range. Central Asian Pe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Cloud of smoke from an explosion on a training range. Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 starts with a host... More

Kazakhstan interpreters explain the events during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan,...

Kazakhstan interpreters explain the events during the start of Central...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan interpreters explain the events during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, ... More

US Army General Tommy R. Franks, Commander in CHIEF US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and other dignitaries watch a check point control demonstration during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US CENTCOM and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the USA's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers...

US Army General Tommy R. Franks, Commander in CHIEF US Central Command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army General Tommy R. Franks, Commander in Chief US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and other dignitaries watch a check point c... More

Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command

Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command

Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More

Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command

Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command

Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More

United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, exercise Centrasbat 2000 Director, meets with his advance team deployed from United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort...

United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, exercise Centrasbat 2000 D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, exercise Centrasbat 2000 Director, meets with his advance team deployed from United... More

Mr. Richard Jones, United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, watches through binoculars for members of the 82nd Airborne Division (not shown), deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S...

Mr. Richard Jones, United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, watches thr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Mr. Richard Jones, United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, watches through binoculars for members of the 82nd Airborne Division... More

An international mix of paratroopers from Kazakhstan and the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, descend into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S...

An international mix of paratroopers from Kazakhstan and the 82nd Airb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An international mix of paratroopers from Kazakhstan and the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, descend into t... More

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip-C" helicopter, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 september 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM...

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip-C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip-C" helicopter, during an international mass jump into Kaza... More

United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, give their Kazakhstan counterparts a feel for US protective equipment during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants ...

United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, give their Kazakhstan counter... More

United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, get some media attention during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the US and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from ...

United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, get some media attention duri... More

A Turkish paratrooper after inserting into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division...

A Turkish paratrooper after inserting into the drop zone as part of an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Turkish paratrooper after inserting into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, t... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march into the parade grounds carrying 7.62mm M240 Machine Guns and prepare for the start of the CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on Sepember 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne ...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (No... More

A Kazakhstan Army interpreter gets ready for the CENTRASBAT 2000 opening ceremonies 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 00 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

A Kazakhstan Army interpreter gets ready for the CENTRASBAT 2000 openi...

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

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include...

Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill rou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Republican Guard perform precision drill routines during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Batta... More

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 20... More

Exercise participants from Azerbaijan pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan...

Exercise participants from Azerbaijan pass in review during CENTRASBAT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Exercise participants from Azerbaijan pass in review during CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening cere... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march onto the parade grounds for the start of the Centrasbat 2000 opening ceremonies on Sept. 13, 2000. 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

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march onto the parade grounds for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Major Command Shown: US CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Sta... More

Performers in traditional Kazakhstan costume get ready for CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan...

Performers in traditional Kazakhstan costume get ready for CENTRASBAT ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Performers in traditional Kazakhstan costume get ready for CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening cerem... More

Lieutenant General Sat Tokpakbaev, the Kazakhstan Minister of Defense, addresses participants at the opening ceremonies of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan on Sept. 13, 2000. 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

Lieutenant General Sat Tokpakbaev, the Kazakhstan Minister of Defense,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CENTRASBAT 2000 Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremy T. Lock, USAF Relea... More

A reinforced squad of soldiers armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifles moves across open terrain during exercise Central Asian Peackeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ) Wednesday 15 September2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the 82nd ABN Div and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 ...

A reinforced squad of soldiers armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifles...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A reinforced squad of soldiers armed with 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifles moves across open terrain during exercise Central Asian... More

Dr. Sebastian von Munchow (left), Mr. Keneshbek Sainazarov

Dr. Sebastian von Munchow (left), Mr. Keneshbek Sainazarov

Dr. Sebastian von Munchow (left), Mr. Keneshbek Sainazarov (middle) and Dr. Vladimir Paramonov, all from the George C. Marshall Center, answer questions after a guest speaker panel during multinational exercise... More

A military patch adorns the uniform of a Pakistani

A military patch adorns the uniform of a Pakistani

A military patch adorns the uniform of a Pakistani solider during multinational exercise Regional Cooperation 2017, July 13, 2017, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Regional Cooperation has been conducted annually since... More

Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command

Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command

Soldiers from nine countries participated in a command post exercise as part of the second phase of Steppe Eagle 15. This phase of the exercise focuses on staff planning using the Military Decision Making Proce... More

A military patch adorns the uniform of a Mongolian

A military patch adorns the uniform of a Mongolian

A military patch adorns the uniform of a Mongolian solider during multinational exercise Regional Cooperation 2017, July 13, 2017, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Regional Cooperation has been conducted annually since... More

A Centrasbat 2000 "Partnership for Peace" banner. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The United Kingdom, Turkey, Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and ...

A Centrasbat 2000 "Partnership for Peace" banner. The Central Asian Pe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Centrasbat 2000 "Partnership for Peace" banner. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-... More

United States Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jason Wilkerson documents U.S. Marine STAFF Sergeant Jesse Shurn reviewing the phone roster during the advance team deployment from United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special ...

United States Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jason Wilkerson documents U.S. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Jason Wilkerson documents U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Jesse Shurn reviewing the phone ros... More

Entrance to the exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The United Kingdom, Turkey, Russia, ...

Entrance to the exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 base camp and training area n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Entrance to the exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Ba... More

United States Army CHIEF Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbiologist and CHIEF of Veterinary Services deployed from the 46th Medical Detachment in Bahrain, meets with Ms. Alpyarova a Veterinary Biologist in the Republic of Kazakhstan to discuss the findings of water quality tests for a training area prior to the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. Barnes and his staff are responsible for ensuring the safety and hygene of food and water sources for all CENTRASBAT 2000 participants. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan...

United States Army CHIEF Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Michael Barnes, Food microbiologist and Chief of Veterinary Services deployed from the... More

Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolia Pospelov (left), Exercise Director, CENTRASBAT 2000, welcomes United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Mr. Richard Jones (center) and other observers to an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from...

Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolia Pospelov (left), Exercise Director, CENTRAS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolia Pospelov (left), Exercise Director, CENTRASBAT 2000, welcomes United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan... More

A Turkish Air Force C-130E Hercules inserts Turkish paratroopers into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from the US ...

A Turkish Air Force C-130E Hercules inserts Turkish paratroopers into ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Turkish Air Force C-130E Hercules inserts Turkish paratroopers into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Para... More

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Mr. Richard Jones, meets with Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Centrasbat 2000 exercise director, prior to an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, ...

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Mr. Richard Jones, meets with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Mr. Richard Jones, meets with Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Centrasbat 2000 exercise directo... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations ...

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Batta... More

Russian Army troops watch a gala concert during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan. The gala concert was a show put on by the Kazakhstans showing a variety of traditional dances and cultural events. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from USCENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell...

Russian Army troops watch a gala concert during the opening ceremonies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Russian Army troops watch a gala concert during the opening ceremonies of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 200... More

The Kazakhstan Republican Guard performs during the opening ceremonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), Wednesday 13 September 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and ...

The Kazakhstan Republican Guard performs during the opening ceremonies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Kazakhstan Republican Guard performs during the opening ceremonies of exercise Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRA... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations ...

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Batta... More

U.S. Navy Reservist, Structural Electrician 3rd Class Marc Britt, deployed from Gulf Port, Mississippi, troubleshoots a power distribution panel at the CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 training area in Kazakhstan, on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic of Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort ...

U.S. Navy Reservist, Structural Electrician 3rd Class Marc Britt, depl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Navy Reservist, Structural Electrician 3rd Class Marc Britt, deployed from Gulf Port, Mississippi, troubleshoots a power d... More

Russian Commander Colonel General Anatoly Sergeev, watches the opening ceremonies of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Batalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan,...

Russian Commander Colonel General Anatoly Sergeev, watches the opening...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Russian Commander Colonel General Anatoly Sergeev, watches the opening ceremonies of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Batalion (C... More

Kazakhstan soldiers demonstrate check point operations during the start of CENTRASBAT 2000 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

Kazakhstan soldiers demonstrate check point operations during the star...

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

Kazakhstan Army Colonel Pirogov, Deputy Exercise Director, explains the events during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations ...

Kazakhstan Army Colonel Pirogov, Deputy Exercise Director, explains th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan Army Colonel Pirogov, Deputy Exercise Director, explains the events during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping B... More

A large cloud of smoke from an explosion on a training range. Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 starts with a hostage scenario demonstration. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September2000. Exercise participants includeapproximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, The ...

A large cloud of smoke from an explosion on a training range. Central ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A large cloud of smoke from an explosion on a training range. Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 starts wit... More

German Army soldiers prepare for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan, September 15, 2000. Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Centrasbat 2000 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. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US ...

German Army soldiers prepare for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: German Army soldiers prepare for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan, September 15, 2000. Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-nat... More

CENTCOM exercise wraps up at DOD’s Marshall Center

CENTCOM exercise wraps up at DOD’s Marshall Center

About 250 people came together at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies for Exercise Regional Cooperation 13 led by U.S. Central Command July 8-18. Representatives from Afghanistan, Kazakh... More

Exercise Centrasbat 2000 base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan...

Exercise Centrasbat 2000 base camp and training area near Almaty, Kaza...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Exercise Centrasbat 2000 base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Centra... More

United States Army SPECIALIST Chris Hall briefs United States Army Captain Amy Sanders on cell phone use during advance team deployment from United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, ...

United States Army SPECIALIST Chris Hall briefs United States Army Cap...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Specialist Chris Hall briefs United States Army Captain Amy Sanders on cell phone use during advance team de... More

United States Army SPECIALIST Chris Hall briefs United States Army Captain Amy Sanders on cell phone use during advance team deployment from United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, ...

United States Army SPECIALIST Chris Hall briefs United States Army Cap...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Specialist Chris Hall briefs United States Army Captain Amy Sanders on cell phone use during advance team de... More

United States Army SPECIALIST Kilian deployed from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Navy Seabee Britt deployed from Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) ensure the safe delivery of equipment into the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the start of exercise CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd...

United States Army SPECIALIST Kilian deployed from the 82nd Airborne D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Specialist Kilian deployed from the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Navy Seabee Brit... More

Kazakhstan CHIEF Military Inspector Major General Temerbekov welcomes United States Army Private First Class Aaron Tibbets, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, into Kazakhstan during an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peaekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000...

Kazakhstan CHIEF Military Inspector Major General Temerbekov welcomes ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan Chief Military Inspector Major General Temerbekov welcomes United States Army Private First Class Aaron Tibbets, 82n... More

Major General Temerbekov, Kazakhstan CHIEF Military Inspector, welcomes United States Army 82nd Airborne Division Private First Class Aaron Tibbets into Kazakhstan during an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd ...

Major General Temerbekov, Kazakhstan CHIEF Military Inspector, welcome...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Major General Temerbekov, Kazakhstan Chief Military Inspector, welcomes United States Army 82nd Airborne Division Private First... More

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