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Councilman Carrol Schubert (second from left), Chairman of the Board of the San Antonio City Council, Texas, pins a World War II 60th Anniversay pin on retired MASTER SGT. John Lawlor (center) during San Antonio's Honoring of WWII Veterans Ceremony on April 3, 2005, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (PHOTO by Alan Boedeker) (Released)

Councilman Carrol Schubert (second from left), Chairman of the Board o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Boedeker, CIV Release Status: Rele... More

U.S. and Egyptian soldiers participate in a combined armaments live fire exercise during Bright Star '82

U.S. and Egyptian soldiers participate in a combined armaments live fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '82 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Don Suth... More

MASTER SGT. Bill Thompson Eglin Air Force Base, Fla....A heavy equipment operator maneuvers a bulldozer through an obstacle course during the Readiness Challenge '87 competition. OFFICIAL U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO (RELEASED)

MASTER SGT. Bill Thompson Eglin Air Force Base, Fla....A heavy equipme...

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

MASTER SGT. Dave Casey Naval Air Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico....A 482nd Tactical Fighter Wing F-4D Phantom II air crewman hands his helmet to a ground crewman upon his arrival at the air station for exercise Patriot Pearl. OFFICIAL U.S. AIR FORC

MASTER SGT. Dave Casey Naval Air Station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico...

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

MASTER SGT. Patrick H. Nugent Rhein-Main Air Base, West Germany....An aerial view of the Airlift Memorial. OFFICIAL U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO (RELEASED)

MASTER SGT. Patrick H. Nugent Rhein-Main Air Base, West Germany....An ...

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

Cargo is dropped from a C-141 Starlifter aircraft over Landing Zone Nelson during Exercise Gallant Eagle

Cargo is dropped from a C-141 Starlifter aircraft over Landing Zone Ne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER ... More

MASTER SGT. Robert Klingelsmith, 89th Airlift Wing, polishes the presidential seal on Air Force One, A VC-135B Stratoliner aircraft

MASTER SGT. Robert Klingelsmith, 89th Airlift Wing, polishes the presi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Bill Thompson Release Stat... More

STAFF SGT. Terri Floyd checks the flow meter of intravenous medication for a Pines Hotel fire victim as TECH. SGT. Al Potter checks his blood pressure and Chaplain (LT. COL.) Carl Bagge talks with him. Over 200 World War II veterans and their families were staying at the hotel in Baguio while attending a reunion commemorating the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the Philippines

STAFF SGT. Terri Floyd checks the flow meter of intravenous medication...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. David N. Craft Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Korean airman uses a signal light to direct flight line traffic from the control tower during Exercise Team Spirit '85

Korean airman uses a signal light to direct flight line traffic from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '85 Base: Sachon Air Base Country: South Korea Scene Camera Operator: MASTER Sgt. David Craft Release Status: Re... More

An F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 22nd Tactical Fighter Squadron is towed out of its shelter during Exercise Oksboel '86

An F-15C Eagle aircraft from the 22nd Tactical Fighter Squadron is tow...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OKSBOEL '86 Base: Alborg Air Station Country: Denmark (DNK) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER Sgt. Patrick H. Nugent Release Sta... More

A nighttime view of tracer fire illuminating members of Co. B, 2nd Bn., 17th Infantry, at the start of the joint service combined arms live fire Exercise CALFEX III at Yukon Range

A nighttime view of tracer fire illuminating members of Co. B, 2nd Bn....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CALFEX III Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MA... More

Two paratroopers from Co. B, 2nd Bn., 5th Special Forces Group (A), descend after jumping from a C-130 Hercules aircraft over the Salinas Drop Zone at Camp Santiago during the reserve training Exercise Patriot Pearl. The exercise is a combined air operation of short duration designed to make maximum use of limited training

Two paratroopers from Co. B, 2nd Bn., 5th Special Forces Group (A), de...

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

Special Forces personnel unload an M-151 light vehicle from an airdropped pallet at the Salinas Drop Zone during the reserve training Exercise Patriot Pearl. The exercise is a combined air operation of short duration designed to make maximum use of limited training

Special Forces personnel unload an M-151 light vehicle from an airdrop...

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

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft fires an AIM-9P4 Sidewinder missile at an MGM-107 target drone

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft fires an AIM-9P4 Sidewinder missile a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: White Sands Missile Test Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Lochner Release... More

A left front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber in front of its hangar at Air Force Plant 42 during its rollout

A left front view of the B-2 advanced technology bomber in front of it...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Palmdale State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Patrick Nugent Release Status: Releas... More

A C-5B Galaxy aircraft lands on the ice runway near McMurdo Station during Operation Deep Freeze '90. The Galaxy is the first such aircraft to land on the runway, which is over 10,000 feet long and was scraped from ice over eight feet deep

A C-5B Galaxy aircraft lands on the ice runway near McMurdo Station du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE '90 Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Jose Lopez Jr. Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Members of 1ST Battalion, 509th Infantry, disembark from a 934th Tactical Airlift Group C-130 Hercules aircraft during Operation Just Cause

Members of 1ST Battalion, 509th Infantry, disembark from a 934th Tacti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JUST CAUSE Base: David Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Ken Hammond Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A C-130H Hercules aircraft of the 139th Tactical Airlift Group, Military Airlift Command, flies over the countryside at dusk

A C-130H Hercules aircraft of the 139th Tactical Airlift Group, Milita...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Ken Hammond Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Pallets of cargo await loading aboard a 435th Tactical Airlift Wing C-130E Hercules aircraft at Luxembourg International Airport in preparation for transportation to West Germany during Exercise Reforger '90. The plane will be loaded while its engines continue to run (engine running onload), a process which promotes rapid deployment of cargo and personnel

Pallets of cargo await loading aboard a 435th Tactical Airlift Wing C-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REFORGER '90 Base: Luxembourg International Airport Country: Luxembourg (LUX) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Bill Thompso... More

Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division wear their M-17A1 protective masks while conducting training during Operation Desert Shield. Several M-551 Sheridan light tanks are in the background

Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division wear their M-17A1 protective ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public... More

Civilian and military officials pose for a group photograph prior to discussing U.S. military intervention in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield. Dignitaries include, from left: P. D. Wolfowitz, under sec. of defense for policy; GEN. C. Powell, chrm., Joint Chiefs of STAFF; R. Cheney, sec. of defense; GEN. N. Schwarzkopf, cmdr-in-chief, USCENTCOM; LT. GEN. C. Waller, dep. chief of staff, USCENTCOM; and MAJ. GEN. R. Johnston. Back row: LT. GEN. C. Horner, cmdr., 9th AF, TAC; LT. GEN. J. Yeosock, cmdr., 3rd Army; Vice-Adm. S. Arthur, cmdr., Seventh Flt. and COL. Johnson.

Civilian and military officials pose for a group photograph prior to d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Jose Lopez Jr. Release Status: Released to Public... More

Ground crews service the F-117A aircraft of the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing (37th TFW) on the flight line. The 37th TFW is preparing to deploy to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield

Ground crews service the F-117A aircraft of the 37th Tactical Fighter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

An aerial view of a portion of an air base during Operation Desert Shield

An aerial view of a portion of an air base during Operation Desert Shi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public... More

Lance CPL. Hunter of the 2nd Marine Division mans a fighting hole as part of a drill at the division combat operations center (COC) during Operation Desert Storm. Hunter is armed with an M-16A2 rifle.

Lance CPL. Hunter of the 2nd Marine Division mans a fighting hole as p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. H. Gray Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Front view of an M1A1 Tank during training maneuvers

Front view of an M1A1 Tank during training maneuvers

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '91 Base: Musumak Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Sebastian Sciotti Release Status: Released t... More

A maintenance crew for an A-6E Intruder attack aircraft removes electronic parts from the cockpit for replacement during Operation Desert Shield.

A maintenance crew for an A-6E Intruder attack aircraft removes electr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Crew members of a Marine attack squadron strap into A-6E Intruder attack aircraft for a mission in support of Operation Desert Shield.

Crew members of a Marine attack squadron strap into A-6E Intruder atta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Pilots from the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing, Tonopah Test Range, Nev., arrive in their F-117A Stealth fighter aircraft for an overnight stay while deploying to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield.

Pilots from the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing, Tonopah Test Range, Nev., ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DEPLOYMENT Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camer... More

An AN/MPQ-53 radar set for the MIM-104 Patriot tactical air defense system is deployed at a newly constructed site during Operation Desert Shield. The radar set is a multifunction, phased array device which performs surveillance, tracking and guidance functions.

An AN/MPQ-53 radar set for the MIM-104 Patriot tactical air defense sy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public ... More

RF-4C Phantom reconnaissance aircraft from the 152nd Tactical Reconnaissance Group, Reno, Nev., prepare for a mission during Operation Desert Shield.

RF-4C Phantom reconnaissance aircraft from the 152nd Tactical Reconnai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A damaged F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft stands on the tarmac in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, which struck the area on August 24th

A damaged F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft stands on the tarmac in the a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Homestead Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Don Wetterman Release St... More

MASTER SGT. Wilfredo Jones, a loadmaster from the 310th Airlift Squadron, watches an engine start-up and speaks to a C-27 Spartan pilot through a head-set and communication cord to the aircraft. A C-27 is parked in the background

MASTER SGT. Wilfredo Jones, a loadmaster from the 310th Airlift Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Dave Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

MASTER SGT. James Facet, 7th Airlift Control Squadron (ALCS), Dyess AFB, Texas, discusses cargo off-load procedures with workers at Moi International Airport. The relief cargo is bound for Goma, Zaire to help the Rwandan refugees

MASTER SGT. James Facet, 7th Airlift Control Squadron (ALCS), Dyess AF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT HOPE Base: Mombasa Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Andy Dunaway Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A security policeman maneuvers under barbed wire on a very muddy portion of the obstacle course during Exercise Volant Rodeo '84

A security policeman maneuvers under barbed wire on a very muddy porti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VOLANT RODEO '84 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

MASTER SGT. Randy Foster, the 428th Fighter Squadron First Sergeant; Lieutenant Commander Charles McGee, the 428th Fighter Squadron commander; Colonel Gale Larson, the 27th Operations Group Commander; and MASTER SGT. Robert Parker, (left to right) all from the 27th Fighter Wing, roll up the squadron flag in a ceremony to activate the 428th Fighter Squadron

MASTER SGT. Randy Foster, the 428th Fighter Squadron First Sergeant; L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Rodney Wells Release Status: Rel... More

Before WILLIAM TELL '96 static load competition, MASTER SGT. Kevin Nelson, N.D. Air National Guard's 119th Fighter Wing, inspects one of the AIM 120 AMRAAM air-to-air missile, 23 - 25 October 1996. Held biennially at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and conducted by Air Combat Command, William Tell '96 pushes fighter units, including those from Canada, to achieve air superiority under combat conditions, to intercept and destroy enemy jets. And it assesses tactics and weapons and fine-tunes air and ground crews

Before WILLIAM TELL '96 static load competition, MASTER SGT. Kevin Nel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '96 Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

An engine shop mechanic stands at the rear of an F-16 to work on the nozzle seal augmenter during the 169th Fighter Wing Operational Readiness Inspection

An engine shop mechanic stands at the rear of an F-16 to work on the n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcentire Ang Station State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Edward E. Snyder Rele... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Bill Miuca (Right, Hometown: Middleton, New York) and MASTER SGT. Darryl J. Brundidge (Hometown Montgomery, Alabama), both electricians assigned to the 9th Civil Engineering Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, California unwind generator cables to be placed outside each tent city for the upcoming Air Power Expeditionary Force operation

AIRMAN 1ST Class Bill Miuca (Right, Hometown: Middleton, New York) and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR POWER EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Paul R. Caron Release Status: Released to Pu... More

CAPT. Dave Carter, 552nd TRS, conducts a weapons director initial qualification class for (from left) MASTER SGT. Michael Sparks, STAFF SGT. Rodney E. Mayo, CAPT. Mark Matsushima, and STAFF SGT. Chad D. Dearinger.(Published in AIRMAN Magazine May 1996 ) Exact Date Shot Unknown

CAPT. Dave Carter, 552nd TRS, conducts a weapons director initial qual...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tinker Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. John K. Mcdowell Release St... More

MAJ. Bill Roy, a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic team and the Air Force's World Class Athlete Program, practices his shooting skill for the summer games in Atlanta. MAJ. Roy is the reigning National Skeet Shooting Association world champion. PHOTO published in AIRMAN Magazine, June 1996.Exact Date Shot Unknown

MAJ. Bill Roy, a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic team and the Air Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Holloman Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Val Gempis Release Sta... More

MASTER SGT. Enoch Johnson sits on a motorcycle, and AIRMAN 1ST Class Joe Youdell sits on the four-wheeler in front of a parked C-130 Hercules. They are waiting to board for a rapid on-load off-load exercise. PHOTO published in AIRMAN Magazine, June 1996.Exact Date Shot Unknown

MASTER SGT. Enoch Johnson sits on a motorcycle, and AIRMAN 1ST Class J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Foal Eagle '94 Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: AIRMAN 1ST Class Tim Neville... More

Standing on the mat, MASTER SGT. Richard J. Estrella (right) engages a student to coach him in wrestling techniques. MSGT. Estrella is a leading candidate for assistant coach of the U.S. Olympic Greco Roman wrestling team. PHOTO published in AIRMAN Magazine, June 1996.Exact Date Shot Unknown

Standing on the mat, MASTER SGT. Richard J. Estrella (right) engages a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: US Air Force Academy State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. John K. Mcdowell Release Sta... More

MASTER SGT. Mark Brotherton, an 8th Air Force buff, stands in front of the B-17 used in the film "Memphis Belle," which is on display at the Duxford Air Museum. Exact Date Shot Unknown Published in AIRMAN Magazine August 1996

MASTER SGT. Mark Brotherton, an 8th Air Force buff, stands in front of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Gerry Timms, a Technical Engineer, adjusts the flight motion table during a simulated test of in-flight aircraft movement during research on the LOCAAS (low-cost autonomous attack system) weapon system. Published in AIRMAN Magazine September 1996. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Gerry Timms, a Technical Engineer, adjusts the flight motion table dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Rose Reynolds Release Status... More

U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld and Norwegian Minister of Defense Mrs. Kristin Krohn Devold, are greeted by ranking military officers from Norway, The Netherlands, Germany, and the U.S., as they arrive at Geinlenkirchen Air Base, Germany, on June 7, 2002. During his visit the Secretary expressed the Nation's thanks for the efforts the Component contributed in providing airspace security over the United States after the attacks of Sept. 11th, 2001. (NATO photo by MASTER SGT. Stefan Miller) (Released)

U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld and Norwegi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Geinlenkirchen Air Base State: Nordrhein-Westphalen Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Stefan Miller, Nato Release... More

U.S. Air Force MAJ. GEN. Gary Winterberger (foreground), E-3A Component Commander, talks with U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), as he arrive at Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany, June 7, 2002. Accompanying the Secretary is Norwegian Minister of Defense Mrs. Kristin Krohn Devold (right). During his visit the Secretary expressed the Nation's thanks for the efforts the Component contributed in providing airspace security over the United States after the attacks of Sept. 11th, 2001. (NATO photo by MASTER SGT. Chadwick Eiring) (Released)

U.S. Air Force MAJ. GEN. Gary Winterberger (foreground), E-3A Componen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Geinlenkirchen Air Base State: Nordrhein-Westphalen Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Chadwick Eiring Rele... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Chris Saberniak, Electrician, 45th Hurricane Recovery Team, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., prepare to mount a 65-foot bucket truck on Sept. 6, 2004, to check for broken power lines and isolate power leading to any damaged buildings after Hurricane Frances hit the base and the surrounding community. Roughly encompassing landmass the size of Texas Hurricane Frances is the largest storm to date to hit Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Efrain Gonzalez) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Chris Saberniak, Electrician, 45th Hurricane...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Patrick Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Sta... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Brian Clevenger and STAFF SGT. James Wittkofski, both assigned to the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron, refill liquid oxygen containers at the cryogenics tanks, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., on September 9, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Paul Holcomb) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Brian Clevenger and STAFF SGT. James Wittkof...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT. Paul Holcomb, USAF Rel... More

U.S. Air Force COL. Barbara Faulkenberry (left), Commander, 375th Airlift Wing, addresses the troop during the"Tribute to Fallen Heroes"Ceremony, hosted by 375th Airlift Wing, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill, on September 10, 2004. During the 2-hour Ceremony, volunteers read the names of the 1,008 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines who have died in military operations around the world. COL. Joseph Kuan, U.S. Air Force, Chaplain, looks on. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. David M. Sorrells) (Released)

U.S. Air Force COL. Barbara Faulkenberry (left), Commander, 375th Airl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David M. Sorrells, USAF Release St... More

The U.S. Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass, plays during the opening of the Air Force Association's 2004 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, at Washington, D.C., on Sept. 13, 2004.(U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi)(RELEASED)

The U.S. Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass, plays during the opening of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington, D.C. State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER SGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF R... More

U.S. Air Force CHIEF MASTER SGT. Sam Parish (retired), the eighth CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the Air Force, speaks at the Eielson Air Force Base Ball on Sept. 18 2004. CHIEF Parish spoke about the enlisted history of the Air Force. He served as CMSAF from August 1983 - June 1986. (U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CHIEF MASTER SGT. Sam Parish (retired), the eighth CHIE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (left of podium), U.S. Secretary of Defense, observes Judge Anthony Alaimo (right), District Court Judge for the 11th circuit in GA., administer the oath office to (from left to right) Judge Griffin Bell, former circuit judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; William Coleman, former transportation secretary under President Ford; CHIEF Justice Frank Williams, R.I. Supreme Court; and Judge Edward G. Beister, Judge Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County, Pa., during a Military Commissions Ceremony at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Sept. 21, 2004. (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. James M. Bowman) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (left of podium), U.S. Secretary of D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James M. Bowman, USAF Release Stat... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center-foreground), U.S. Secretary of Defense, answers questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee on the Global Posture Review of U.S. Military Forces stationed overseas, at the Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., on Sept. 23, 2004. (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. James M. Bowman) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center-foreground), U.S. Secretary o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James M. Bowman, USAF Release St... More

U.S. Air Force COL. Stephen Sischo, outgoing wing commander, hands the 111th Fighter Wing guidon to MAJ. GEN. James Skiff, Commander, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, as COL. Gregory, incoming wing commaner looks on, during a Change of Command Ceremony at Willow Grove Joint Air Reserve Base, Willow Grove, Pa., on Sept. 26, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Patrick J. Cashin) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force COL. Stephen Sischo, outgoing wing commander, hands the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Willow Grove Arb State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick J. Cashin, USAF Release St... More

South Dakota Air National Guard 114th Maintenance Squadron, 114th Maintenance Group, 114th Fighter Wing (FW), personnel prepare a 175th Fighter Squadron, 114th Operations Group, 114th FW, F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft for launch, during the third day of an Operational Readiness Exercise being conducted at Joe Foss Field, Sioux Falls, S.D., on Oct. 3, 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Mike Chambers) (Released)

South Dakota Air National Guard 114th Maintenance Squadron, 114th Main...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Joe Foss Field State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mike Chambers, USAF Release Status: ... More

New York Air National Guard 139th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron personnel, carry a patient on a litter to a LC-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during a guard drill exercise at Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, N.Y., on Oct. 9, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Willie Gizara) (RELEASED)

New York Air National Guard 139th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron pers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stratton Angb State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Willie Gizara Release Status: Released to... More

Three Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet aircraft perform at the Jacksonville International Air and Sea Spectacular show at Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla., on Oct. 30, 2004. The mission of the Blue Angels is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting efforts and to represent the naval service to the United States, its elected leadership and foreign nations. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Shaun Withers) (Released)

Three Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet aircraft perform at the Jacksonville I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Shaun Withers, USAF Rele... More

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Carmen M. Norris (right), from the 49th Communications Squadron, conduct a Personnel Deployment Facility (PDF) briefing with USAF Airmen from the 49th Fighter Wing during an Operational Readiness Inspection at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., on Nov. 1, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Alexander R. Ray) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Carmen M. Norris (right), from the 49th Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Holloman Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Alexander Ray, USAF Release S... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Michael Gullett operates a forklift while moving an aerial bulk fuel delivery system in preparation for an Operational Readiness Exercise at Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan, on Nov. 1, 2004. He is a petroleum, oil and lubricant (POL) journeyman from the 374th Logistics Rediness Squadron here at Yokota AB. (USAF photo by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Michael Gullett operates a forklift while...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 146th Airlift Wing, Channel island Air National Guard (extreme left), and the 124th Wing, Idaho Air National Guard, sit on the flight line during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, on Nov. 6, 2004.(USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. James E. Hansen)(Released)

C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 146th Airlift Wing, Channel isl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gowen Field State: Idaho (ID) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James E. Hansen, USAF Release Status: Released... More

U.S. Air Force CHIEF MASTER SGT. Mike Cannon (left), from Headquarters Pacific Air Force (PACAF), Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, observes as STAFF SGT. Jason Phillips (right), from the 123rd Fighter Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard, prepares his F-15C Eagle aircraft during the timed weapons load portion of exercise William Tell 2004 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., on Nov. 8, 2004. This is the 50th Anniversary of the William Tell competition, an exercise that tests an aircrew's ability to perform under combat conditions. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Dennis J. Henry Jr.) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CHIEF MASTER SGT. Mike Cannon (left), from Headquarters...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dennis J. Henry Jr., USAF Release... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR MASTER SGT. Earnest Brown, 29th Weapons Squadron, runs an engine start up inspection on a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., on Nov. 9, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Suzanne M. Jenkins) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR MASTER SGT. Earnest Brown, 29th Weapons Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Suzanne M. Jenkins Release Status: Released... More

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Jay Thompson, from the 142nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard, inspects the tail fin of an F-15C Eagle aircraft, from the 142nd Fighter Wing, for damage during exercise William Tell 2004 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., on Nov. 9, 2004. This is the 50th Anniversary of the William Tell competition, an exercise that tests an aircrew's ability to perform under combat conditions. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Robert W. Valenca) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Jay Thompson, from the 142nd Aircraft Mainte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Robert W. Valenca, USAF Release S... More

U.S. Air Force personnel from the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan, use a Hyster H155XL 15K forklift to load cargo pallets on a trailer bed at the flightline during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Yokota AB, on Nov. 9, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force personnel from the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

U.S. Air Force 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron crewmembers, prepare to board an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft, during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 10, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron crewmembers, prepar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft loadmaster MASTER SGT. Robin Baird, communicates on a radio during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft loadmaster MASTER SGT. Ro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft takes off for an air drop during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft takes off for an air dr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, takes off for an air drop during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, takes off for an air d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force personnel prepare a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, for an air drop during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force personnel prepare a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Nebraska Air National Guard CHIEF MASTER SGT. Vicki Cerino, 155th Public Affairs Office, interviews LT. COL. Dennis Hayward, 155th Air Refueling Wing Operations Squadron, during a deployment to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, on 16 Nov 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR MASTER SGT. Lee Straube) (Released)

Nebraska Air National Guard CHIEF MASTER SGT. Vicki Cerino, 155th Publ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Lee Straube Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

From front to back, SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Lester, STAFF SGT. Paul Riley and SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Lester, 18th Maintenance Group aircraft armament systems specialists, load an AIM-9 missile on a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training, in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

From front to back, SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Lester, STAFF SGT. Paul Rile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, (left), aircraft armament systems specialist, 18th Maintenance Group, prepares to load an AIM-7 munition on a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft while Japanese 2nd LT. Mitsuhiro Kawano (right), looks on during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, (left), aircraft armame...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

From left to right, U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jennifer Weatherly, U.S. Army SGT. 1ST Class Willie Warren observe U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 1ST Class Kass Karsch type on the computer during a Joint Task Force Armed Forces Inaugural Committee Operations Center exercise in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 16, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Mark A. Suban)(Released)

From left to right, U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jennifer Weatherly, U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mark A. Suban Release Status: Re... More

US Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle fighter aircraft, parked on the flightline during exercise Keen Sword 05 at Hyakuri Japanese Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

US Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft and Japan Air Self-Defense Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Japanese Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare to taxi out for a mission while a crew chief inspect the aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 18, 2004. Keen Sword is designed to further increase the defensive readiness of Japanese and American forces through training in air, ground, and sea operation. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the 67th Fighter Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hyakuri Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

041129-M-0173F-003 (Nov. 29, 2004)US Marine Corps (USMC) MASTER SGT. Howard B. Macaulay, G3 Operations, 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), gives a class on the German made 7.92 mm MG42 machine gun to USMC Marines of the Combat Camera and Printing Team, 1ST MARDIV, in Ar Ramadi, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ). The 1ST MARDIV is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operations (SASO) in the Al Anbar Province in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.U.S. Marine Corps official photo by Lance CPL. Benjamin J. Flores (Released)

041129-M-0173F-003 (Nov. 29, 2004)US Marine Corps (USMC) MASTER SGT. H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ar Ramadi State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Benjamin J. Flores, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress long-range multi-role bomber aircraft, flies on a training mission from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., on Dec. 2, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Michael A. Kaplan) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress long-range multi-r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

U.S. Air Force 374th Maintenance Squadron guidance and control specialist, AIRMAN 1ST Class Steven Holloway, inspects the attitude directional indicator of a Hercules C-130 cargo aircraft at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Dec. 7, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 374th Maintenance Squadron guidance and control special...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

U.S. Air Force 374th Maintenance Squadron/isochronal section, personnel, conduct a major annual inpection on a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft engine at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Dec. 8, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 374th Maintenance Squadron/isochronal section, personne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

U.S. Air Force CHIEF MASTER SGT. Sandra Williams relinquishes command of the United States Air Force First Sergeant Academy, to COL. Howard Short, commander of the Ira Eaker College for Professional Development, at the SENIOR Non-Commisioned Officer's Academy, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex, Ala., on Dec. 10, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by Donna Burnett, CIV.) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CHIEF MASTER SGT. Sandra Williams relinquishes command ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gunter Annex, Maxwell Afb State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Donna Burnett, CIV., USAF Release S... More

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 2nd Bomb Wing lines up on approach to the main runway during a local exercise named BUFFSMOKE at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., on Dec. 15, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Michael A. Kaplan) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 2nd Bomb Wing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael Kaplan, USAF Release ... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, meets with Soldiers from the 1ST Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, during a surprise visit to Mosul, Iraq, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2004, to show his support to service members in the field. (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. James M. Bowman) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, meets wit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mosul State: Ninawa Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James M. Bowman, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, meets Iraqi Interim Government President Ghazi Al-Yawar at the Iraqi Interim Government Building, in Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 24, 2004. The Secretary traveled to Iraq to show his support to service members in the field and meet with allies. (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. James M. Bowman) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, meets Ira...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James M Bowman, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, transport an engineering assessment team during Operation Unified Assistance at Phuket, Thailand, on Jan. 8, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 36th Airlift S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Phuket Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, take off for a relief mission during Operation Unified Assistance at Katunayake Air Force Base, Sri Lanka on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Katunayake Air Force Base Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A Sri Lankan woman looks at what is left of her house and belongings after a tsunami devastated the area at Galle, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 19, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A Sri Lankan woman looks at what is left of her house and belongings a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Galle Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A statue of Buddha at Dambula, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 19, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A statue of Buddha at Dambula, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 19, 2005. (U.S. Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dambula Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Paul Hendrix, a video intrusion detection system technician from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., checks line voltages to verify the strength of the satellite signal being received at the Green Zone at Baghdad, Iraq, on Feb. 3, 2005. This satellite system is the Joint Combat Camera Transmission Satellite System (JCCITSS) hub which receives combat camera imagery from various field units throughout Iraq. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Dave Ahlschwede) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Paul Hendrix, a video intrusion detection sy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Green Zone State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, 66th Fighter Weapons Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., fires a GBU-12 Paveway II 500 lb. laser guided bomb on a simulated enemy target somewhere over the Gulf of Mexico, Mar. 7, 2005. The unit is deployed to Elgin Air Force Base, Fla., in support of Combat Hammer Air-to-Ground Weapons System Evaluation Program sponsored by the 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Michael Ammons) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, 66th Fighter Weapons Squadron, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gulf Of Mexico Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael Ammons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

U.S. Air Force CHIEF MASTER SGT. Joseph Barron, 2nd Air Force Command CHIEF MASTER SGT., Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., fires a 5.56 mm M4 carbine rifle at the firing range at Lackland AFB, Texas, on April 1, 2005. (PHOTO by Alan Boedeker, CIV) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CHIEF MASTER SGT. Joseph Barron, 2nd Air Force Command ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Alan Boedeker, CIV Release Status: Rele... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, give his remarks during the Central American Plenary Session at the Central American Plenary Session in Key Biscayne, Fla., October 12, 2005. The Secretary is in Key Biscayne to host a Central American Defense Ministers Conference on Security and Economic opportunity. (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. James M. Bowman) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, give his ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key Biscayne State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James M. Bowman, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, gives his remarks during the Central American Plenary Session in Key Biscayne, Fla., October 12, 2005. The Secretary is in Key Biscayne to host a Central American Defense Ministers Conference on Security and Economic opportunity. (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. James M. Bowman) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, gives his...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key Biscayne State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James M. Bowman, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), U.S. Secretary of Defense, is greeted by high school students while he is at Yongsan Garrison, Seoul, Seoul National Capital Area, Republic of Korea on Oct. 20, 2005. Secretary Rumsfeld is visiting Korea to meet with the Honorable Yoon Kwang Ung, Minister of Defense for the Republic of Korea and to conduct the 37th United States and Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting to discuss defense policy issues and the future of U.S. and Korean alliance. (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. James M. Bowman) (Released)

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yongsan Garrison State: Seoul National Capital Area Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James Bowman, USAF Release Stat... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (left), U.S. Secretary of Defense, meets with the Honorable Yoon Kwang Ung (right), Minister of Defense for the Republic of Korea, while in Seoul, Seoul National Capital Area, Republic of Korea, on Oct. 21, 2005, prior to the Security Consultative Meeting. Secretary Rumsfeld is visiting Korea to meet with Minister Yoon and to conduct the 37th United States and Republic of Korea Security Consultative Meeting to discuss defense policy issues and the future of U.S. and Korean alliance. (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. James M. Bowman) (Released)

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seoul State: Seoul National Capital Area Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James Bowman, USAF Release Status: Release... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), U.S. Secretary of Defense, and His Excellency Gediminas Kirkilas (left), Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Lithuania, participate in a press conference during a bi-lateral NATO-Ukraine High-Level Consultation meeting in Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania, on Oct. 23, 2005. (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. James M. Bowman) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), U.S. Secretary of Defense, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vilnius State: Vilnius County Country: Lithuania (LTU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James Bowman, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (third from right, facing camera), U.S. Secretary of Defense, and the Honorable Dr. Condoleezza Rice (third from left, facing camera), U.S. Secretary of State, meet with the Honorable Yoshinori Ohno (front, left), Minister of State for Defense of Japan, and the Honorable Nobutaka Machimura, Minister of foreign Affairs of Japan, during a Security Consultative Committee meeting in the Pentagon on Oct. 29, 2005, to discuss US-Japan Alliance Transformation and Realignment. (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. James M. Bowman) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (third from right, facing camera), U....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James Bowman, USAF Release Status:... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks at a press briefing about current military operations in Iraq, held in the Pentagon on Nov. 7, 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. James M. Bowman) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James Bowman, USAF Release Status:... More

MASTER SGT. Bobby Bullard from HHB 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, holds a fully assembled Raven UAV(unmanned aerial vehicle) in his hands, performing visual preflight checks. The Raven is utilized for surveillance of the area of operation and is capable of providing real-time intelligence. The 101st Airborne Division is currently deployed in the Tikrit area and the northern region in support of the operation. (U.S. Army photo by SPC. Teddy Wade) (Released)

MASTER SGT. Bobby Bullard from HHB 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artiller...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Remagen State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operat... More

MASTER SGT. Bobby Bullard, from HHB 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, picks up a part for the Raven Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sitting on the ground. MASTER SGT. Bullard has an M4 carbine weapon strapped across is back. The Raven UAV is utilized for surveillance of the area of operation. The 101st Airborne Division is currently deployed in the Tikrit area and the northern region in support of the operation. (U.S. Army photo by SPC. Teddy Wade) (Released)

MASTER SGT. Bobby Bullard, from HHB 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artille...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Remagen State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operat... More

A U.S. Army Opposing Force (OPFOR) Soldier, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, charges into the fight with an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), to engage the soldiers from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division during the"Battle for Gahr Albai and Millawa Valley"war game scenario at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., on May 7, 2006. (U.S. Army photo by MASTER SGT. Johancharles Van Boers) (Released)

A U.S. Army Opposing Force (OPFOR) Soldier, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infant...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG Johancharles Van Boers, USA Release Status:... More

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