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STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tabari Thompson (left), USAF, and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Anthony Heindl, USAF, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS), Survivor Equipment Fabrication Flight, 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, perform the long folding process on an Aces II ejection seat recovery canopy parachute. When completed it is stuffed into the parachute container. The EMS survivor equipment shop meets the needs of over 220 aircrew members and relocated to a $1,700,000 state of the art maintenance facility from two condemned World War II huts

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tabari Thompson (left), USAF, and AIRMAN First C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To... More

Straight on rear view, medium shot as US Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal members inspect a suspected car bomb in the local village during a field training exercise, Sunday, March 5, 2000. Members from various bases and career fields are deployed to the Air Mobility Warfare Center, Fort Dix, New Jersey, for the Phoenix Readiness Combat Course

Straight on rear view, medium shot as US Air Force Explosive Ordnance ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PHOENIX READINESS Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT ... More

SRA Mary McKeon opens packages of C-rations. Air Force members are being fed outside the dining facility as part of warfare survival training

SRA Mary McKeon opens packages of C-rations. Air Force members are bei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John Dasher Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

AMN Cindy S. Caraferno, from the 100th Services Squadron, prepares a high-protein breakfast for aircrew members

AMN Cindy S. Caraferno, from the 100th Services Squadron, prepares a h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Re... More

British Royal Air Force members prepare to decontaminate an F-C Phantom II aircraft (not shown) during chemical warfare training, part of Exercise Coronet Cactus

British Royal Air Force members prepare to decontaminate an F-C Phanto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CORONET CACTUS Base: Raf Leeming Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jose Lopez Release Statu... More

Air Force members work at the computer center at the North American Air Defense (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex

Air Force members work at the computer center at the North American Ai...

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

Camp Joseph T. Robinson. Security policemen, acting as members of the aggressor force, escort Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Randall Kooyer, a member of the defender force, back to camp after taking him prisoner during Exercise SAFE DEFENDER ONE. They are wearing components of the multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) and are armed with M16A1 rifles equipped with MILES

Camp Joseph T. Robinson. Security policemen, acting as members of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SAFE DEFENDER ONE Base: Camp Robinson, Little Rock State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Camp Joseph T. Robinson. Security policemen, acting as members of the aggressor force, blindfold Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Randall Kooyers, a member of the defender forces, after taking him prisoner during Exercise SAFE DEFENDER ONE. They are wearing components of the multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) and are armed with M16A1 rifles equipped with MILES

Camp Joseph T. Robinson. Security policemen, acting as members of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SAFE DEFENDER ONE Base: Camp Robinson, Little Rock State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Audio director AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Keenan Carter operates the sound board during a sound check for the Top in Blue show. The group includes Air Force personnel who entertain Air Force members and their families around the world

Audio director AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Keenan Carter operates the sou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Perez And Lynchard Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Weapons load team members from the 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing load an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile onto an F-15 Eagle aircraft as Canadian load judge Sergeant (SGT) Mike Lowe looks on. The competition is part of the air-to-air weapons meet WILLIAM TELL '86

Weapons load team members from the 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing load an ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '86 Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Danny Bess, left, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, examines a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force 84 mm recoilless rifle during Exercise NORTHWIND '87. Members of the 25th Infantry Division are undergoing 23 days of special cold weather training with members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force in the Kotani and Hirosaki Training Area

STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Danny Bess, left, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 22nd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHWIND '87 Base: Camp Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Clarence Y.S. Lui Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Colorado Air National Guard munitions crew members prepare Mark 82 high-drag bombs to be used in A-7 Corsair II aircraft missions during Gunsmoke '87, an Air Force-wide tactical Air Command and hosted by the Tactical Fighter Weapons Center at Nellis

Colorado Air National Guard munitions crew members prepare Mark 82 hig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUNSMOKE '87 Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

Medical supplies and equipment of the U.S. Army Burn Team from the Institute for Surgical Research are transferred from a 6th Military Airlift Squadron C-141B Starlifer aircraft to a truck. The material will be used by the burn team members to treat the victims of a gas line explosion which occurred near Ufa and enveloped two passenger trains bound for a Black Sea resort area

Medical supplies and equipment of the U.S. Army Burn Team from the Ins...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ufa State: Bashkiria Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. David Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

Members of a medical team examine a baby in the aftermath of a cyclone that devastated the area on April 30th. Members of a U.S. military medical team are assisting local doctors as part of Operation Sea Angel, a U.S. military effort to provide disaster relief to victims of a cyclone.

Members of a medical team examine a baby in the aftermath of a cyclone...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SEA ANGEL Base: Kutubdia Island Country: Bangladesh(BGD) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to ... More

MAJ. Skip Davenport, 8th Special Operations Squadron (8th SOS), explains equipment in the cockpit of an MC-130 Hercules aircraft to first grade students from Stewardson-Strasburg School. The children are touring the aircraft with members of 8th SOS who flew the plane to Charleston. Members of the 8th SOS corresponded with the children while stationed in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Now that they have returned from deployment, the men have traveled to Illinois to meet and spend a day with their pen pals

MAJ. Skip Davenport, 8th Special Operations Squadron (8th SOS), explai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Charleston State: Illinois(IL) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

823rd Redhorse Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL. works on rapid runway repair in Operation Provide Relief. SSGT Robert Chandler (on grader and in white hat) grades a section of the Hoddur airstrip, as other members use shovels to fill in smaller holes in the airstrip. The Redhorse Squadron, and all of its machinery, can be flown anywhere by a C-130 for airstrip repair

823rd Redhorse Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL. works on rapid runway rep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE RELIEF Base: Hoddur Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: SGT M.R. Preston Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Zachary Fisher fills in the last bricks to complete the Fisher House dedication ceremony. The Fisher House is for terminally ill service members to live the rest of their lives in comfort with their families. This is the 18th Fisher House

Zachary Fisher fills in the last bricks to complete the Fisher House d...

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

Medical personnel from Travis Air Force Base, California and Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho come together to build their temporary field medical facilities. The personnel are deployed for an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), designed to test a unit's ability to operate in a simulated environment and permits Air Force members to practice their jobs under wartime scenarios and conditions. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Medical personnel from Travis Air Force Base, California and Mountain ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 95-02NORTHERN PIKE Base: Cold Lake State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Billy... More

Two airmen relax in front of the "Gunslinger Cafe" after enjoying their filling meals at the Mobile Kitchen Trailers. They are deployed for the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), designed to test a unit's ability to operate in a simulated environment and permits Air Force members to practice their jobs under wartime scenarios and conditions. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Two airmen relax in front of the "Gunslinger Cafe" after enjoying thei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 95-02NORTHERN PIKE Base: Cold Lake State: Alberta (AB) Country: Canada (CAN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Marle... More

Load masters check the aft cargo ramp of the C-5B Galaxy from the 60th and 349th Air Mobility Wings, Travis Air Force Base, California before off loading personnel and equipment arriving at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. Air Force members will practice their jobs with scenarios and conditions which tests a unit's ability to operate in a simulated wartime environment

Load masters check the aft cargo ramp of the C-5B Galaxy from the 60th...

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

Members from "Team Tuzla" off load equipment and supplies from a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft arriving to Tulza Air Base in support of Operation JOINT GUARD. C-130 aircraft bring most of the arriving supplies into Tuzla. Personnel supporting the aircraft meet an arriving aircraft with in five seconds. The complete offload takes well under thirty minutes. On December 20, 1996, the Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came to a conclusion and the 1ST Infantry Division was selected to continue serving in Bosnia as part of the new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought to close the peace mission of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been the beginning for the current operation...

Members from "Team Tuzla" off load equipment and supplies from a C-130...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members from "Team Tuzla" off load equipment and supplies from a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft arriving to Tulza Air Base in... More

United States Air Force SSGT Issac D. Morrow checks his computer system in United States Forces Japan's (USFJ) Command Post at Yokota Air Base, Japan. SSGT Morrow and 4,000 other US military members are participating with Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) members in KEEN EDGE '96, a joint/bilateral command post exercise from January 25 until February 2, 1996

United States Air Force SSGT Issac D. Morrow checks his computer syste...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KEEN EDGE '96 Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA C. M. Ricardo Release Status: Released t... More

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 2d Marines lay down cover fire as their fellow squad members rush towards a downed pilots parachute in the background at LZ Falcon, aboard Camp Lejeune, as the TRAP (Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel) mission begins to unfurl. This rehearsal was for a demonstration that would be given the following day as part of the REVISED CAPABILITIES Exercise

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 2d Marines lay down cover fire as their fe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: REVISED CAPABILITIES Base: Lz Falcon, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene ... More

Members from the 820th Red Horse Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, work on constructing one of six tents at Kumaka. They will construct a clinic as part of the first combined humanitarian and civic assistance exercise conducted between the United States and Guyana. Military personnel from Air Force, Air Force Reserve & National Guard, Army, Army National Guard and Marine Corps participated in the exercise which included engineering and medical readiness training

Members from the 820th Red Horse Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Neva...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZON '97 Base: Kumaka Country: French Guiana (GUF) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. G. M. Kobashigawa Release Status: Rel... More

Members of the A-10 recovery team are transported to the "Hook" landing zone by a CH-47 helicopter assigned to Detachment 1, Company G, 140th Aviation, Nevada Army National Guard. From there the search team members will face an 800 foot climb and traverse about 2,000 feet over snow and boulder fields

Members of the A-10 recovery team are transported to the "Hook" landin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gold Dust Peak State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David W. Richards Release Status: Releas... More

Electrician Technician First Class Ray Cole (left) and LCDR Jeff Danshaw (right), members of the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 7 members from San Diego, California, look at the results of the search effort for the four 500 pound Mark 82 bombs carried by the A-10 that crashed on Gold Dust Peak

Electrician Technician First Class Ray Cole (left) and LCDR Jeff Dansh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York Lake State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David W. Richards Release Status: Release... More

Private First Class Julian Navaro takes a break in Kabal, Kuwait, to write a letter home. Navaro and approximately 1,500 other U.S. service members (not shown) are in Kabal to participate in exercise INTRINSIC ACTION. The exercise combines U.S. and Kuwaiti armed forces in an effort to strengthen military-to-military relationships, and enhance the U.S. militarys capability to deploy quickly to the region. (Duplicate image, see also DA-SD-99-01493)

Private First Class Julian Navaro takes a break in Kabal, Kuwait, to w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: INTRINSIC ACTION Base: Kabal Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Clifton Kershaw Release Status: Released to P... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Chad Lyle (left) and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Andre Glover (right), 60th Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS), 60th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), Travis Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), Rodeo 98 Team members extend and secure a ladder to access a maintenance door on one of the four turbine engines of their C-5B Galaxy aircraft after arriving at McChord AFB, Washington (WA), to participate in the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Chad Lyle (left) and STAFF Ser...

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

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Art Lee, 19th Air Refueling Group (ARG), the Black Knights, Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), holds the Black Knight flag for inspiration for his fellow Rodeo 98 Team members during the ground refueling competition portion of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, Washington (WA)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Art Lee, 19th Air Refueling ...

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

US Federal Protection Service member steps off a C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft after landing at Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. The members from the US Federal Protection Service will intergrate with the Federal Emergency Management team already operating in Puerto Rico. The C-5 from the 436th Air Mobility Wing is one of many Air Mobility Command (AMC) aircraft currently tasked to airlift equipment and supplies to Puerto Rico and neighboring Caribbean Islands struck by Hurricane George

US Federal Protection Service member steps off a C-5 Galaxy cargo airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT ... More

The country band Frontier entertains the crowd during the Columbus day carnival on Yongsan Army Post, Seoul, Korea. The band members are all active duty Army soldiers stationed at Yongsan

The country band Frontier entertains the crowd during the Columbus day...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KOREA CD Base: Panmunjom State: Demilitarized Zone Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jim Varhegyi Release Status: ... More

SSGT Ronald Rel, Jr., 939th Rescue Wing, a UH-60 aircrew member, simulates abdominal injuries while 51st Medical Group personnel attend to him. Members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Detachment 1 51st Civil Engineer/Fire department and 51st Medical Group, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, team up during a simulated emergency landing of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. The landing, with fire, smoke, and all but one aircrew member injured, was simulated during a Combat Employment Readiness Exercise held in conjunction with exercise Foal Eagle

SSGT Ronald Rel, Jr., 939th Rescue Wing, a UH-60 aircrew member, simul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lance Cheung Release... More

SSGT Greg Moody, UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, gunner, 33rd Rescue Squadron, squirts blood out a face mask, to simulate head injuries. Members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Detetachment 1; 51st Civil Engineer/Fire department and 51st Medical Group, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, team up during a simulated emergency landing of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. The landing, with fire, smoke, and all but one aircrew member injured, was simulated during a Combat Employment Readiness Exercise held in conjunction with exercise Foal Eagle

SSGT Greg Moody, UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, gunner, 33rd Rescue Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '98KOREA CD Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lance Cheung Release... More

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew members from the 14th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, enter final and prepare to land at Tirana airport, Albania. USAF crews are currently involved in airlifting US Army support equipment in support of Task Force Hawk. TFH is the US Army's contingent operation currently building up in Albania as part of NATO's air offensive campaign in Yugoslavia. The 14th Airlift Wing is part of the 437th Air Expeditionary Unit that is base out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This is mission in direct support of Operation Sustain Hope

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircrew members from the 14th Airl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUSTAIN HOPE Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Efrain Gonzalez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

SSGT Adam Jez, Munitions Manintenance Technician, 40th Air Expeditionary Group, Gioia del Colle Air Base, Italy, assembles and inspects an FMU-113 bomb fuse, used in the construction of a Mark-82 500-pound bomb. The munitions constructed by SGT Jez are used on A-10 aircraft (not shown) that take part in the NATO air campaign over Kosovo. Munitions members are deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. A-10's at Gioia del Colle are deployed from Pope AFB, N.C., and Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, in support of NATO Operation Allied Force

SSGT Adam Jez, Munitions Manintenance Technician, 40th Air Expeditiona...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Gioia Del Colle Air Base Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Blake R. Borsic Release Status:... More

89th Air Wing Deployment Commander, US Air Force Colonel Ron Bullock, is briefing ADVON (Advanced Eschelon) team members on camp build-up arrangements at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, that will host Exercise Crisis Look 00-03

89th Air Wing Deployment Commander, US Air Force Colonel Ron Bullock, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS LOOK 00-03 Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Aircrew members from the 906th Air Refueling Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, pull a hose from a fuels truck into position on the Alpha ramp at the base. The airmen performed crew servicing procedures under the watchful eyes of inspectors during an Operational Readiness Inspection on April 11, 2000

Aircrew members from the 906th Air Refueling Squadron, Grand Forks Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE ORI Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (U... More

A Delegation of host nations members look on during the Opening Ceremony for Exercise COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2000 at Baumholder, Germany. The Exercise is a Partnership for Peace (PfP) exercise hosted by Germany and is the largest information and communications systems exercise in the world which focuses primarily on Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) interoperability testing and documentation

A Delegation of host nations members look on during the Opening Ceremo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2000 Base: Baumholder Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Reed, USAF Re... More

Left side profile medium shot as the Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Honor Guard members from left to right, SENIOR AIRMAN Jorge Rodriguez, STAFF Sergeants Shawn knight, Angela Jimdar, and Kamaka Ahyo practice at Punchbowl National Cemetery on the fifth of June Two thousand. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-00845 or search 000605-F-5774B-001)

Left side profile medium shot as the Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Ho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Boquette, USAF Release Stat... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Alfred Orozco, 1ST Security Forces Squadron (SFS) dog handler and assistant team leader for the 1ST SFS Contending Warrior Team, stays alert for enemy forces while other team members (not shown) take defensive positions for tactical training at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The Langley Contending Warrior team has been preparing for months for a competition that takes place in the Nevada desert

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

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

View of the new housing (Phase I) located at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Using bushes, landscapers spelled out "MacDill" on a mound in front of the housing. Military members Began occuping the housing on September 15, 2000

View of the new housing (Phase I) located at MacDill Air Force Base, F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force members from the 363rd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron and the British Royal Air Force Movements Flight, work together to lift a piece of equipment off a K-loader at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, on October 25th, 2000. The 363rd and the Royal Air Force are part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

US Air Force members from the 363rd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lori M. Stewart, USAF Re... More

British Royal Air Force members, Corporal Mark T. Holyday and CPL William Griffiths, hustle to take their position on the firing line at the Combat Rifle event during Exercise DDEFENDER CHALLENGE at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense and policing skills over six days

British Royal Air Force members, Corporal Mark T. Holyday and CPL Will...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Wayne M. Hall communicates with team members representing Air Education and Training Command after detaining a base infiltrator at the Base Response event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by the Air Force Security Forces. The competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Wayne M. Hall communicates with team membe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera ... More

US Secretary of Defense William Cohen and first lady of the Pentagon, Janet L. Cohen, arrive at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to celebrate the Holiday Tour show 2000, with service members and their families on December 17th, 2000

US Secretary of Defense William Cohen and first lady of the Pentagon, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jocelyn Broussard, USAF Release Status... More

Recording artist Carol King performs for the military members at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during the Secretary of Defense Holiday Show 2000, on December 17th, 2000

Recording artist Carol King performs for the military members at Ramst...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Maria L. Taylor, USAF Release Status: ... More

Members an USA Honor Guard Team stands ready during the "Hill 180 Memorial Ceremony" at Osan AB, Korea. The Ceremony commemorates the anniversary of the Korean War battle of Hill 180 in 1951

Members an USA Honor Guard Team stands ready during the "Hill 180 Memo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT George F. Thompson Jr, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Members of the National Science Foundation say goodbye to the members of their organization who will be wintering over in McMurdo Station, Antarctica, in support of Operation DEEP FREEZE. Deep Freeze is a joint military operation of the US armed forces and the New Zealand Defence Forces, to provide logistic support for the US National Science Foundation's Antarctic program

Members of the National Science Foundation say goodbye to the members ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEEP FREEZE Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Julia L. Barklow, USAF Release Statu... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSgt) Larra Erwin, SSgt Phil Wunkleman, SENIOR AIRMAN Joe Poplar, AIRMAN (AMN) Erik Waldrod, AMN Kyle Dos, of the 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron, prepare to clear out a smoke filled cockpit during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) EXERCISE CRISIS REACH 01-49, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Members are wearing aluminized turnout gear or Crash/Fire/Rescue Suit (CFR) and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Gear is used by fire fighters in high heat applications

STAFF Sergeant (SSgt) Larra Erwin, SSgt Phil Wunkleman, SENIOR AIRMAN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 01-49 Base: Airway Heights State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command S... More

US Air Force CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Willie L. Davis, from Bessemer, Alabama, takes the oath of enlistment on May 23, 2001, in the White House East Room, in a mass re-enlistment hosted by President George W. Bush. One hundred service members from all five services enlisted ranks re-enlisted before the president. General Henry H. Shelton, USA, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF administered the oath

US Air Force CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Willie L. Davis, from Bessemer, Ala...

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

All service honor guard members lift transfer cases carrying the remains of 17 unaccounted for U.S. serviceman on to buses for transportation to the Central Identification Labratory on Hickam AFB, Hawaii. The repatriation ceremony was held July 10, 2001 on the flightline in front of Hanger 9

All service honor guard members lift transfer cases carrying the remai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Seyer, USAF Release Status: R... More

Personnel from the 52d Fighter Wing relocate to the alternate wing operations center after the primary location was destroyed during a simulated attack. With all protective clothing and equipment doned, personnel are in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear. The MCU-2/P Chemical Biological Mask is used by ground crews. Wing members are currently deployed to RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom in preparation for the NATO Tactical Evaluation in October

Personnel from the 52d Fighter Wing relocate to the alternate wing ope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Timothy Co... More

Armed and ready with their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles several members at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base carry out necessary procedures to ensure the safety and security of the installation and its personnel, in compliance with National Command Authority directives

Armed and ready with their Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles several members a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: S... More

22nd Fighter Squadron Members, AIRMAN First Class Ian M. Griffin-Inbales, USAF, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Thomas R. Kietar and SSGT Joseph Armijo (at the end of the line) take a break and enjoy the free coffee delivered by MASTER Sergeant Micheal Kirsch (second from right) via the "Snack Wagon". First Sergeants of different squadrons rotate schedules and personally deliver snacks and drinks to troops around the base donated by different vendors from the commissary. The First Sergeants found that the front line troops greatly appreciate this service and improves the general morale

22nd Fighter Squadron Members, AIRMAN First Class Ian M. Griffin-Inbal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mic... More

SENIOR Airmn Leo Hendricks, USAF, (left), 86th Civil Engineering Squdron, wits ptiently while Specilist B. Devn, USA, 226 Medicl Logistics Bttlion, Miseu, Germny, strts n intrvenous line during the blood drive t the Southside Fitness Center, Rmstein Air Bse, Germny. In response to the terrorist ttcks on the World Trde Center nd the Pentgon "prompted n overwhelming number of Deprtment of Defense personnel nd militry fmily members in Europe to wnt to volunteer s blood donors to ssist the survivors." Shortly fter 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in n ttempt to frighten the Americn people, terrorist mounted ttcks on the World Trde Centers Twin Towers nd...

SENIOR Airmn Leo Hendricks, USAF, (left), 86th Civil Engineering Squdr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Leo Hendricks, USAF, (left), 86th Civil Engineering Squadron, waits patiently while SPECIALIST B. Devan, USA, 226 ... More

STAFF Sergeant Robert Furbush, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Fields, USAF, 39th Wing Honor Guard members, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, retire the American flag. The flag was flown at half-staff since September 11, 2001 as a sign of respect for those lost in the recent terrorist attack. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground. Starting Sept. 22, 2001 the flag will be displayed at full staff

STAFF Sergeant Robert Furbush, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Dawn M. Bolen, USAF Release Status: R... More

Displaying a large hand made banner and waving American flags, members and families of Boy Scouts of America Troop # 771, Tucson, Arizona enthusiastically show their support of the military at the Davis-Monthan (D-M) Air Force Base's main gate, as D-M employees depart at the end of the duty day

Displaying a large hand made banner and waving American flags, members...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: S... More

At the staging office at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy, First Lieutenant Sam Arieef, US Air Force (USAF), (left), C-17A Globemaster III pilot, 14th Airlift Squadron, Charleston AFB, South Carolina, and Captain Mike Lineberger, USAF, C-17A pilot, 300th Airlift Squadron, Air Force Reserve, Charleston AFB, brief Major General George N. Williams, Commander, 21st Air Force. Air Force members from around the world deployed to NAS Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World rade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on...

At the staging office at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy, Fir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: At the staging office at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy, First Lieutenant Sam Arieef, US Air Force (USAF), (left), C-1... More

During a briefing Captain (CAPT) Mike Lineberger, US Air Force (USAF), (left), C-17A Globemaster pilot, 300th Airlift Squadron, Air Force Reserve, Charleston AFB, South Carolina, and Major General George N. Williams, Commander, 21st Air Force, speak with CAPT Tim Vislocky, USAF, (right), C-5 Galaxy pilot, 3rd Airlift Squadron, Dover AFB, Delaware, at the staging office at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy. Air Force members from around the world deployed to NAS Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING . In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING...

During a briefing Captain (CAPT) Mike Lineberger, US Air Force (USAF),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: During a briefing Captain (CAPT) Mike Lineberger, US Air Force (USAF), (left), C-17A Globemaster pilot, 300th Airlift Squadron, ... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Vikki Bruemmer, US Air Force (USAF), loadmaster, 17th Airlift Squadron, Charleston AFB, South Carolina, directs a K-loader at the back of the C-17A Globemaster III at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Sicily. Air Force members deployed to NAS Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

SENIOR AIRMAN Vikki Bruemmer, US Air Force (USAF), loadmaster, 17th Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

MASTER Sergeant George Green, US Air Force (USAF), 317th Airlift Control Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, completes daily maintenance on a mobile generator at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Sicily. Air Force members deployed to NAS Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

MASTER Sergeant George Green, US Air Force (USAF), 317th Airlift Contr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

Happy Halloween! October 31st and SENIOR AIRMAN Garth Horton, USAF, crewchief, 437th Aircraft Generation Squadron, Charleston AFB, South Carolina, gets in the spirit as he marshals out an aircraft at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily. Air Force members are deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Happy Halloween! October 31st and SENIOR AIRMAN Garth Horton, USAF, cr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

AIRMAN Jacob Zangerle, USAF, fuels specialist, 436th Supply Squadron, Dover AFB, Delaware, mans his R-11 fuel truck as he refuels a C-17A Globemaster III at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily. Air Force members are deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

AIRMAN Jacob Zangerle, USAF, fuels specialist, 436th Supply Squadron, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

The fuels cell section change tires on an R-11 fuel truck at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily. Air Force members are deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The fuels cell section change tires on an R-11 fuel truck at Naval Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

Captain Pat Murray, USAF, C-17A Globemaster III, pilot, 14th Airlift Squadron, Charleston AFB, South Carolina, alerts an aircrew from the Stage Office at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily. Air Force members are deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Captain Pat Murray, USAF, C-17A Globemaster III, pilot, 14th Airlift S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

Members from the fuels cell use a floor jack to raise an R-11 fuel truck as they prepare to change truck tires at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily. Air Force members are deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Members from the fuels cell use a floor jack to raise an R-11 fuel tru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

Technical Sergeant Glenn Holly, USAF, crewchief, 62nd Aircraft Generation Squadron, McChord AFB, Washington, checks the rise on a strut on the main landing gear of an ailing C-141 Starlifter at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily. Air Force members are deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Technical Sergeant Glenn Holly, USAF, crewchief, 62nd Aircraft Generat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Sean Willis, USAF, fuels specialist, 375th Logistics Support Squadron, Scott AFB, Illinois, takes down information while taking fuel samples from an R-11 fuel truck for testing at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily. Air Force members are deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

SENIOR AIRMAN Sean Willis, USAF, fuels specialist, 375th Logistics Sup...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

STAFF Sergeant Kelly Nelson, USAF, (right), 148th Military Personnel Flight, Minnesota Air National Guard, performs double duty as a door guard and Customer Service SPECIALIST. She helps update all military paperwork and issue a new ID card for past service members and their spouses

STAFF Sergeant Kelly Nelson, USAF, (right), 148th Military Personnel F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Duluth International Airport State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator:... More

Country music recording artist Jolie Edwards, lead singer for the group "Jolie & the Wanted" performs live on stage at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center. As part of a United Services Organization (USO), Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command and Headquarters United States Air Forces Europe co-sponsored holiday concert, several groups including "Ricochet"; "Jolie and The Wanted"; and "Mary Therese" performed at Spangdahlem AB, Germany for active duty military, department of defense civilians and family members

Country music recording artist Jolie Edwards, lead singer for the grou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Timothy Cook, USAF Release Status: ... More

Colonel Bill Stewart, USAF, (left), Commander, 317th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, carves turkey at a Thanksgiving dinner thrown for deployed members, by Pierto Iuclano, the owner of the hotel. Many Air Force personnel are deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily

Colonel Bill Stewart, USAF, (left), Commander, 317th Expeditionary Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

Deployed Air Force members take a break and explore the ancient ruins of a temple at Agrigento, Italy. They deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Deployed Air Force members take a break and explore the ancient ruins ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

Members from the rhythm and blues recording group "Kool and the Gang," sign autographs and pose for photos with fans, inside the Main Exchange at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana (LA)

Members from the rhythm and blues recording group "Kool and the Gang,"...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SSG... More

Honor Guard members, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Theodosia Chappell (left), USAF, 39th Medical Group (MDG), Pharmacy Journeyman, and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Edward Parrish, USAF, 39th Supply Squadron (SUPS), Supply Readiness Control Center Journeyman, prepare to fold the American flag for presentation during a retirement ceremony, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

Honor Guard members, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Theodosia Chappell (left), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Veronica Fullwood, USAF Release Statu... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Melissa Carbullido, USAF, gets scrubbed from head to toe after the 56th Medical Group (MDG), Luke Air Force Base, Arizona decontamination team, cut off her uniform during an exercise. The team uses its own members for regular training in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The deployed 363rd Medical Group's (MDG) decontamination team is now ready for the worst possible scenario

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Melissa Carbullido, USAF, gets scrubbed from hea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Opera... More

As Part of the Air Mobility Command's 2002 "Year of the Warrior Spirit" activities, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Anna Flansburg (front) USAF, SSGT David Fernandez (left), USAF, MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Timothy McConnaughey (back), USAF, and MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Thomas Grondin (right), USAF, 6th Medical Group (MDG), 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), MacDill AFB, Flordia, stand in front of the base flagpole at the MacDill Memorial Park. Lasting from Reveille to Retreat, details consisting of four US Air Force members from various squadrons on base perform half-hour vigils, paying respect to warriors of the past

As Part of the Air Mobility Command's 2002 "Year of the Warrior Spirit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Do... More

On the flightline at Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany, two US Air Force maintenance members stand beside a C-17A Globemaster III at sunset during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

On the flightline at Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany, two US Air Force ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Comma... More

At Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, a United States Army (USA) and US Air Force (USAF), joint honor guard carry the arriving transfer cases containing five of the remaining seven US service members killed in a US Army MH-47E Chinook helicopter accident at sea off the Philippines

At Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, a United States Army (USA) and US ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mary L. Smith, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

At Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, a United States Army (USA) and US Air Force (USAF), joint honor guard escort the transfer cases containing five of the remaining seven US service members killed in a US Army MH-47E Chinook helicopter accident at sea off the Philippines

At Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, a United States Army (USA) and US ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mary L. Smith, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Members from the Nebraska Air National Guard (NEANG) and Wisconsin Air National Guard (WIANG), disconnect a dented KC-135R Stratotanker F108-CF-100 turbofan engine inlet cowling from the hoist as they set it on a 463L pallet, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Members from the Nebraska Air National Guard (NEANG) and Wisconsin Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Ope... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Tim Burns a Loadmaster assigned to the 133rd Airlift Wing (AW), Minnesota Air National Guard (ANG), receives hugs from emotional family members after returning to St. Paul International Airport, Minnesota (MN), following a three month deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Tim Burns a Loadmaster assi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Minneapolis-St Paul Iap/Ars State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

US Army (USA), Royal Canadian Army (RCA), and Afghanistan Military Forces (AMF) Soldiers assemble at a landing zone on a mountainside 7,500-feet above sea level in the Tora Bora region in Afghanistan during Operation Torii. Operation Torii is a Coalition operation consisting of over 400 members from the US Military, Royal Canadian Army (RCA), and the Afghanistan Military Forces (AMF), whos mission is to gather intelligence, exploit, and deny entrance to four underground sites, while looking for Osama Bin Laden

US Army (USA), Royal Canadian Army (RCA), and Afghanistan Military For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremy T. Lock, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Happy family members, greet an unidentified US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing (BW) at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), during a homecoming celebration for aircrews returning from deployments in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Happy family members, greet an unidentified US Air Force (USAF) STAFF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Mike Burnette (left), Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NOCIC), Armed Forces Network (AFN) Radio, and USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) April Lawrence, News Department, NOCIC, both assigned at Kaiserslautern, Germany, conduct a live broadcast for Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) members on the new Z 100.2 radio program. The AFN Kaiserslautern branch made new programming changes to better serve the KMC, by going to a 12-hour a day live, local broadcasting schedule

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Mike Burnette (left), No...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kaiserslautern Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ken Bergmann, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG) disassemble Harvest Falcon Latrines in order to make way for the installation of the new "Cadillac" latrines at a forward deployed location supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. The new latrines will greatly improve the quality of life of deployed members by providing more comfort and privacy than the previous latrines

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Gro...

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

The Los Angeles Air Force Base (AFB) Honor Guard members: US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Paul Choi and USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Eumir Arceo, exhibit boxes of cookies given to them by the Third graders at Westwood Charter Elementary School. Double Tree Hotels sponsored the "Great Community Cookie Giveaway," to promote civic pride in the children

The Los Angeles Air Force Base (AFB) Honor Guard members: US Air Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Westwood Charter Elementary Sch State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC Scene Camera Ope... More

Republic of Georgia (GEO) members of 2nd Company, Georgian Commando Battalion fire their Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifles at an objective during a live fire ambush exercise at a training range in Vasiani, Republic of Georgia. The US Army (USA) (Airborne) is in the Republic of Georgia conducting the Georgia Train and Equip Program, which will enhance the Georgian soldiers abilities in various battlefield techniques. GTEP is a flexible, time phased training initiative that builds upon a strong military-to-military relationship developed between the US and the Republic of Georgia since the end of the Cold War, and further underscores US support for the Republic of Georgia's sovereignty,...

Republic of Georgia (GEO) members of 2nd Company, Georgian Commando Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Republic of Georgia (GEO) members of 2nd Company, Georgian Commando Battalion fire their Kalashnikov AK-47 assault rifles at an ... More

Members with the 3rd Company, Georgian Commando Battalion, fire a 60mm mortar during to a company level defense exercise at a training range in Vasiani, Georgia (GEO), in support of the Georgia Train and Equip Program (GTEP)

Members with the 3rd Company, Georgian Commando Battalion, fire a 60mm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vasiani Country: Georgia (The Country) (GEO) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Justin D. Pyle, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

US Air Force (USAF) members from the 819th/219th Expeditionary Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operation Repair Squadron Engineers or "Red Horse," seam a rooftop during construction of a new transportation building for the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) at Al Udeid Air Base (AB), Qatar, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) members from the 819th/219th Expeditionary Rapid E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Members of the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders team perform on stage for military members at a forward-deployed location during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders volunteered to entertain our nation's troops deployed overseas

Members of the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders team perform on stage for m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Releas... More

US Army (USA) Sergeant (SGT) Joseph Kilmer, 354th Civil Affairs Brigade (CAB), US Army Reserve, Riverdale, Maryland (MD), divides a piece of paper during a meeting with the CHIEF of the village of Sud Homboli. Civil Affairs met with the CHIEF to discuss any concerns the village may have with the US military members assigned to Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Civil Affairs (CA) acts as a liaison between the local community and Camp Lemonier, often acting as the direct representative for the base commander

US Army (USA) Sergeant (SGT) Joseph Kilmer, 354th Civil Affairs Brigad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Sud Homboli Country: Djibouti (DJI) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Statu... More

Members from the Republic of Georgia's 16th Mountain Battalion receive weapons training from Marines assigned to the Joint Task Force Georgia Train and Equip Program (GTEP) at the Krtsanisi Training Area

Members from the Republic of Georgia's 16th Mountain Battalion receive...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Krtsanisi Country: Georgia (The Country) (GEO) Scene Major Command Shown: EUCOM Scene Camera Operator: SSGT S.C. Felde, USAF Release Status: Rel... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Ed Prince, assigned to the 886th Communications Squadron (CS), Sembach Annex, Germany (DEU), documents members from the Republic of Georgia's 16th Mountain Battalion maneuvering down a live firing range during a night live-fire tactics training evolution under the supervision of US Marine Corps personnel assigned to Joint Task Force Georgia Train and Equip Program (GTEP) here at Vasiani Training Area in the Republic of Georgia

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Ed Prince, assigned to t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vasiani Country: Georgia (The Country) (GEO) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT S.C. Felde, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

US President George W. Bush, flanked by two Secret Service members, descends the stairs of the US Air Force (USAF) VC-25A aircraft Air Force One, after arriving at Lajes Field, Azores, for a one-day emergency summit meeting

US President George W. Bush, flanked by two Secret Service members, de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lajes Field Country: Azores (AZR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michelle Michaud, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

Incirlik Air Base (AB) family members and non-essential civilians process through a relocation service line at Hangar 4 to complete their last minute travel and personnel documents. The State Department authorized a voluntary departure on March 17 from southeastern Turkey to include Adana and Incirlik Air Base during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Incirlik Air Base (AB) family members and non-essential civilians proc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: S... More

At Charleston International Airport (IAP), Charleston, South Carolina (SC), US Air Force (USAF) members from Charleston Air Force Base (AFB), SC, help in-process repatriated family members from Turkey into the United States. The US European Command authorized the departure of military dependents from Turkey, in response to the increased security concerns in Southwest Turkey, as part of a voluntary family-member relocation program

At Charleston International Airport (IAP), Charleston, South Carolina ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston International Airport State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michelle Leonard,... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jennifer Shockley, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron (EMDS), volunteers at the laundry facility during her time off at this forward-deployed air base in the Middle East. Since the start of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, service members from different organizations had to take over the duties of civilian personnel that are no longer permitted on the base

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jennifer Shockley, 379th Exp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Derrick C. Goode, USAF Release ... More

Detail of a slate roof showing Hibiscus syriacus, Mugunghwa the national flower, on a house outside of the Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) training area. SERE instructors train Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) members how to navigate, communicate and guide US Air Force (USAF) rescue units to their location during the exercise FOAL EAGLE

Detail of a slate roof showing Hibiscus syriacus, Mugunghwa the nation...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: Pacific Air Command Air Forces Sc... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John Mizelle, 3rd Operations Support Squadron (OSS), uses a signal mirror to attract an incoming aircraft and guide it to his location during Exercise FOAL EAGLE. Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) instructors train ROKAF members how to navigate, communicate and guide US Air Force (USAF) rescue units to their location during the exercise

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) John Mizelle, 3rd Operat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: Pacific Air Command Air Forces Sc... More

Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Park Kyu Tae, 6TF Pararescue Squadron, climbs through the mountains during a Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) scenario as instructors train ROKAF members how to navigate, communicate with, and guide US Air Force (USAF) rescue units to their location during the Exercise FOAL EAGLE

Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Park Kyu Ta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: Pacific Air Command Air Forces Sc... More

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