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Major (Dr.) John H. Schneider, an Air Force neurosurgeon at Wilford Hall Medical Center, shows Captain Margaret Herring how he reconstructed her shattered skull. Herring was severly injured with a shattered skull and brain damage when a rock fell from a truck, and hurled through the windshield of her vehicle into her left temple shattering her skull at an impact speed of 100 mph while she was driving home from work. AIRMAN Magazine, May 1997, highlighted this story

Major (Dr.) John H. Schneider, an Air Force neurosurgeon at Wilford Ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kelly Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFMC Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val G... More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998Title: "Unknown No More"Category: Picture StoryPlace: Second Place Portfolio and the National Press Photographers Association Award. The remains of Air Force 1ST LT. Michael Joseph Blassie, formerly one of those interred in the Tomb of the Unknowns, were laid to rest with a name after 26 years of being listed "missing in action." The day after his funeral, his mother, Jean Blassie, his sister, Pat, and his brother, George, visited Jefferson's Barracks National Cemetery in Missouri to remember and share a few moments with Michael

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998Title: "Unknown No More"C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

When USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Todd Popovich and his classmates "log in", it's not on a computer. In this team building exercise, they hoist a 300-pound, 20-feet piece of timber. This image is seen in the August 1998 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

When USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Todd Popovich and his classmates "log in", it'...

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: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Release... More

With his face caked with mud, USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Nathan Salvemini hollers during a grueling physical workout. He's participating in one of the toughest courses in the military - pararescue and combat control training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where students' willpower is pushed to the limit. This image is seen in the August 1998 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

With his face caked with mud, USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Nathan Salvemini holl...

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: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Release... More

Medium shot of USAF Air Force Color Guard as they carry out the flag folding detail during the burial ceremony for USAF First Lieutenant Michael Blassie at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. 1LT Blassie was shot down and killed in South Vietnam on May 11th, 1972. A mix up with dog tags and body identification led the remains listed as Unknown and buried in the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery (Not shown). Using DNA testing on May 14th, 1998, the remains were indentified as those of 1LT Blassie and services were held in his honor. This image is seen in the September 1998 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

Medium shot of USAF Air Force Color Guard as they carry out the flag f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Louis State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

Left side front view, medium shot of Dwight Neubeck as he's being pushed in a wheelchair by his father, USAF Security Policeman, SSGT Pat Neubeck, down a hallway at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. This image is from the February 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

Left side front view, medium shot of Dwight Neubeck as he's being push...

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: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: R... More

Twelve bases have been selected as test sites as the Air Force prepares to add muscular fitness and flexibility to its annual physical fitness assessment

Twelve bases have been selected as test sites as the Air Force prepare...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Rel... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Troy Drasher assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea makes final adjustments on the TER-9A Triple Ejector Rack mounted under the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. The rack is loaded with MK-82 500-pound general-purpose bombs. The image is from the June 2000, AIRMAN Magazine article "A Year to Remember"

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Troy Drasher assigned to the 8th Fighter Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Troy Andrews (left), and USAF Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Chris Carson, both assigned to the 353rd Operations Support Squadron (OSS), fold a G-12 cargo parachute in a hangar at Clark Air Base (AB), Philippines, during joint training Exercise BALANCED PISTON 03-05. The purpose of the exercise is to improve the interoperability and tactical proficiency of the armed forces from the US Military and Republic of Philippines armed forces

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Troy Andrews (left), and USA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALANCED PISTON 03-05 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, U... More

A US Air Force (USAF) MC-130P Combat Shadow, 17th Special Operation Squadron (SOS), 353rd Special Operations Group (SOG), Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, takes off for an airdrop mission from Clark Airfield, Philippines, during exercise PISTON BALANCE 03-5. The joint exercise designed to improve the interoperability and tactical proficiency of the armed forces between the US and the Philippines

A US Air Force (USAF) MC-130P Combat Shadow, 17th Special Operation Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALANCE PISTON 03-5 Base: Clark Field State: Luzon Country: Philippines Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Larry Cartwright, Munitions Specialists, 5th Bomb Wing (BW), inspect the arming wires on M-117 750-pound general-purpose bombs, mounted atop a munitions trailer, at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Larry Cartwright, Munitions ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Richard Cendrowski, assigned to Detachment 2, Air Postal Squadron, at Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan, inspect packages inside the Aerial Mail Terminal, for proper markings before shipment

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Richard Cendrowski, assi...

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

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN 1ST Class (A1C) Christopher Griep, a mechanic from the 374th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) pneudraulics element at Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN). A1C Christopher Griep uses a screwdriver to tighten the bolts of a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft brake assembly

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN 1ST Class (A1C) Christopher Griep, a mechan...

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

US Air Force (USAF) Crew Chiefs and Jet Engine Mechanics from the 51st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), perform a complete systems overhaul on a USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during an inspection at the phase dock at Osan Air Base (AB), Korea (KOR). The mechanics periodically inspect aircraft for cracks, leaks and chaffing to ensure that aircraft are in top condition

US Air Force (USAF) Crew Chiefs and Jet Engine Mechanics from the 51st...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Jason Tremmel, Weapons Loader, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Osan Air Base, Korea, inspects the tail fins attached to Mark-82 bombs during a quarterly proficiency evaluation on Aug. 27, 2004. Training is conducted to ensure that weapons Airmen meet safety and time requirements when loading weapons on an aircraft. (US Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Jason Tremmel, Weapons Loader, 25th Aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base State: Kyonggi-Do Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public... More

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft, takes off 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)

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircra...

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

U.S. Air Force 909th Air Refueling Squadron personnel, board a KC-135 Stratotanker refueler aircraft during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 12, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 909th Air Refueling Squadron personnel, board a KC-135 ...

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 F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, takes off during 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)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, t...

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 18th Maintenance Group personnel, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force troops, conduct 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 18th Maintenance Group personnel, and Japan Air Self-De...

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 Cason Conley, F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft crew chief, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to removes equipment on the flighline after launching an aircraft during 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 Cason Conley, F-15 Eagle fighter air...

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, (right), 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 (left), looks on during a Mutual Turn-around Familiarization training in support of exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Hyakuri 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, (right), aircraft armam...

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 F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J fighter aircraft, 7th Wing, 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)

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, 67th Fighter Squadron, an...

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 CAPT Russ Hall (left), an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, together with Japan Air Self-Defense Force LT. COL. Fukunaga Mitshushi, 7th Air Wing/ Flight Group CHIEF of STAFF, discuss exercise procedures 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)

U.S. Air Force CAPT Russ Hall (left), an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot fro...

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

(From right-to-left), U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT Charles Egri, together with SENIOR Airmen David Cameron (top) and Dwayne Gooden, all members of the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron/ fuels mobility support equipment element, check an R-14 air transportable hydrant refueling system during inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 30, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

(From right-to-left), U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT Charles Egri, together ...

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 TECH. SGT Charles Egri (left), together with SENIOR Airmen David Cameron (top) and Dwayne Gooden, all members of the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron/ fuels mobility support equipment element, inspect an R-14 air transportable hydrant refueling system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 30, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT Charles Egri (left), together with SENIOR Air...

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 engine specialist, AIRMAN 1ST Class Joshua Settles, inspects the propeller blades of a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during an annual inspection 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 engine specialist, AIRMAN 1S...

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 SENIOR AIRMAN Jeff Layton, an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter gunner from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, races toward his chopper 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)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jeff Layton, an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter...

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

Sri Lankan military and relief workers unload vegetables from a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter belonging to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Operation Unified Assistance at Dambula, Sri Lanka, on Jan, 12, 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)

Sri Lankan military and relief workers unload vegetables from a U.S. A...

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 33rd Rescue Squadron crew chief SENIOR AIRMAN William Soares, watches an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter lift off during Operation Unified Assistance relief operations for tsunami victims in Dambula, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 18, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron crew chief SENIOR AIRMAN William S...

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 life support technician STAFF SGT. Rob Ivory, inspects flight gear during Operation Unified Assistance at Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 18, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force life support technician STAFF SGT. Rob Ivory, inspects ...

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

Two US Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft from the 507th Air Refueling Wing; undergo maintenance on the flight line at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. From AIRMAN Magazine December 1995 article "In the News"

Two US Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircra...

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: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Releas... More

USAF Airmen do sit ups in the mud as they participate in one of the toughest courses in the military - pararescue and combat control training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where students' willpower is pushed to the limit. This image is seen in the August 1998 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

USAF Airmen do sit ups in the mud as they participate in one of the to...

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: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Release... More

Gene Blassie (2nd from left) receives a folded American flag from USAF CHIEF of STAFF Michel Ryan during First Lieutenant Michael Blassie's funeral service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Missouri. 1LT Blassie was shot down and killed in South Vietnam on May 11th, 1972. A mix up with dog tags and body identification led the remains listed as Unknown and buried in the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery (Not shown). Using DNA testing on May 14th, 1998, the remains were identified as those of 1LT Blassie and services were held in his honor. This image is seen in the September 1998 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

Gene Blassie (2nd from left) receives a folded American flag from USAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Louis State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

Straight on medium close-up, from left to right, of Lora Neubeck, mother of Dwight Neubeck, who is in the middle, and USAF Major (Dr.) Linda Shaffer. They are all happy to see that Dwight's condition has improved. Dwight, the son of USAF Security Police Officer, STAFF Sergeant Pat Neubeck, is in Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, for treatment of Lymphoblastic Leukemia. This image is from the February 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

Straight on medium close-up, from left to right, of Lora Neubeck, moth...

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: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: R... More

US Air Force Chaplain Major Stephen R. Booth, and personnel assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, prepares a "chicken and sausage jambalaya meal" for the troops at the Sonlight Inn. From the June 2000, AIRMAN Magazine article "A Year to Remember."

US Air Force Chaplain Major Stephen R. Booth, and personnel assigned t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Ben Gonzalez, USAF, (left), and SRA Ken Tockey, USAF, (middle), together with AIRMAN (AMN) David La, USAF, all air transportation specialists from the 374th Transportation Squadron/ Combat Mobility Element (CME), Yokota Air Base, Japan, inspect Type V platforms for wear and tear prior to an airdrop mission. These platforms are used for Pacific Air Force unilateral airdrop training

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Ben Gonzalez, USAF, (left), and SRA Ken Tockey, US...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Hank Webb, USAF, (center) and STAFF Sergeant Erin Manley,, USAF, both Aerospace Physiological Support specialists from the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron (Black Cats), Osan Air Base, Korea, adjust the straps on the pressure suit of U-2R Dragon Lady pilot Captain Michael Wheeler before a mission. Because of the altitudes that the aircraft can reach, a U-2R pilot has to wear a full-pressure suit similar to those worn by astronauts

SENIOR AIRMAN Hank Webb, USAF, (center) and STAFF Sergeant Erin Manley...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A US Air Force (USAF) MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft from the 353rd Special Operations Group (SOG), taxis out for an airdrop mission at Clark Air Base (AB), Philippines, during joint training Exercise BALANCED PISTON 03-05. The purpose of the exercise is to improve the interoperability and tactical proficiency of the armed forces from the US Military and Republic of Philippines armed forces

A US Air Force (USAF) MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft from the 353rd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALANCED PISTON 03-05 Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, U... More

040824-F-1740G-002 (Aug. 24, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) STAFF SGT. Edward Youmans, an electronic countermeasures (ECM) technician from the 8th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), uses a screwdriver to check an ALQ-184 ECM pod during routine inspection at Kunsan Air Base (AB), Korea (KOR). The pods are used by USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons aircraft to defeat sophisticated anti-aircraft defense systems.U.S. Air Force official photo by MASTER Sergeant Val Gempis (RELEASED)

040824-F-1740G-002 (Aug. 24, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) STAFF SGT. Edwar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeff Mintzlaff (left), Commander, 30th Airlift Squadron (AS), Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan, gives a farewell salute as his USAF C-9A Nightingale aircraft taxis out for the final time on Sunday. USAF LTC Minzlaff flew the last of his four airplanes to the"boneyard"at Davis Monthan, Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ). The C-9 served as the premiere medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) aircraft for the Air Force for 35 years was retired this year. In 2002, the 30th AS flew 1,280 sorties with over 3,200 flying hours, airlifting more than 10,300 patients and passengers

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeff Mintzlaff (left), Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

US Air Force (USAF) medical and firefighting personnel from the 374th Airlift Wing (AW), Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN), provide medical aid to victims at a simulated crash site of a C-21 passenger jet aircraft, during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE), at Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN)

US Air Force (USAF) medical and firefighting personnel from the 374th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Kory McLeod (left), and SRA William Fay, both B-52 Stratofortress aircraft Crew Chiefs assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing (BW), prepare to launch their aircraft during night operations on the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam. (SUBSTANDARD)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Kory McLeod (left), and SRA Wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jonathon Elzie (foreground), assigned to Detachment 2, Air Postal Squadron, at Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan, works with Japanese employees to inspect packages inside the Aerial Mail Terminal

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jonathon Elzie (foregroun...

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

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Derek Griggs, (foreground) and USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jed Lawhun, Crewchiefs, 36th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Osan Air Base (AB), Korea (ROK), launch their F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jets, 36th Fighter Squadron (FS), during Exercise COMMANDO SLING 04-3 at Paya Lebar Air Base (AB), Singapore (SGP). The goal of the exercise is to provide a US presence in Southeast Asia and realistic dissimilar air combat training (DACT) for the forces of both nations. Six Falcon aircraft from the 36th FS are part of the training with the Royal Singapore Air Force (RSAF)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Derek Griggs, (foreground) and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paya Lebar Air Base Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Camera Operator: Msgt Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Adrian Crumrine, Pharmacy Technician, 374th Medical Group (MG), prepares an Intravenous (IV) mixture for a patient in the Base Hospital at Yokota Air Base (AB), Kanto Region, Japan (JPN)

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Adrian Crumrine, Pharmac...

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

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Daniel Guerra, an engine propulsion mechanic from the 51st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), looks for fuel leaks and cracks on an aircraft engine while it runs full blast at the test cell facility at Osan Air Base (AB), Korea."Engine runs"are conducted to ensure that the engines are in top condition after undergoing maintenance repair

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Daniel Guerra, an engine pro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Matthew Nerat, 374th Civil Engineering Squadron, uses an acetylene torch to cut a piece of metal at Yokota AB Japan, on Oct. 22, 2004.(US Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Matthew Nerat, 374th Civil Engineering Sq...

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 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft, prepares to launch 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)

A U.S. Air Force 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry airbor...

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 crew chief STAFF SGT. Ricardo Santiago foreground, and loadmaster MASTER SGT. Robin Baird, background, conduct a pre-flight check on a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft 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 crew chief STAFF SGT. Ricardo Santiago foreground, and ...

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

A U.S. Air Force 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker refueler aircraft, with a drogue refueling pod attached, sits on the flightline during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 12, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker refu...

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

From left-right, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STAFF SGT. Paul Riley and SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Lester, 18th Maintenance Group, aircraft armament systems specialists, Japanese 2nd LT. Mitsuhiro Kawano, (right), 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 left-right, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STAFF ...

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 Cason Conley (right), crew chief, assists 67th Fighter Squadron pilot MAJ. Wes Smith (left), in the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, during 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 Cason Conley (right), crew chief, as...

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 right to left, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STAFF SGT. Paul Riley and SENIOR AIRMAN Charles Lester, 18th Maintenance Group aircraft armament systems specialists, load an AIM-7 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 right to left, U.S. Air Force AIRMAN First Class Brian Gates, STA...

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 from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off 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 from the 67th Fighter Squadron, K...

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

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off for a mission during exercise Keen Sword 2005 from 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 from the 67th Fighter Squadron, K...

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

U.S. Air Force MASTER SGT. Chaz Stiefken, a pararescueman from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, signals U.S. Marine Corps Marines to start loading supplies aboard his HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter during typhoon relief operations at Clark Airfield, Philippines on Dec. 13, 2004. About 600 U.S. military troops are in the Philippines providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to residents of Quezon Province where widespread flooding and landslide displaced about 168,000 people and leaving more than 1400 dead or missing. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force MASTER SGT. Chaz Stiefken, a pararescueman from the 33r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Airfield Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

U.S. Navy Sailors watch as a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, lands on the Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) during ship deck landing qualification training during typhoon relief operations in the Philippines on Dec. 17, 2004. The helicopters landed on the ship after their last relief supply run at Quezon Province, Philippines. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Navy Sailors watch as a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Fort Mchenry (LSD 43) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Brian Geronime, a C-130 Hercules cargo pilot from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, scans the waters after taking off from Phuket, Thailand, during Operation Unified Assistance on Jan. 8, 2005. The crew transported an engineering assessment team in Phuket. 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)

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Brian Geronime, a C-130 Hercules cargo pilot from ...

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 C-5 Galaxy aircraft from the 105th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard, deliver equipment at Bandanaike International Airport, Sri Lanka, during Operation Unified Assistance 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 C-5 Galaxy aircraft from the 105th Airlift Wing, New ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bandanaike International Airport Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Emily Starcher (left), a flight engineer from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, assists Sri Lankans load vegetable inside her HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter during Operation Unified Assistance at Dambula, Sri Lanka, on Jan, 12, 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)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Emily Starcher (left), a flight engine...

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

Over the Pacific Ocean a US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit bomber, 509th Bomber Wing (BW), Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO), prepares to refuels from an Illinois Air National Guard (ILANG) KC-135 Stratotanker, 126th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Scott AFB, during a deployment to Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam (GU). The bomber deployed as part of a rotation that has provided US Pacific Command (USPACOM) officials a continuous bomber presence in the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing regional security and the US commitment to the Western Pacific

Over the Pacific Ocean a US Air Force (USAF) B-2 Spirit bomber, 509th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An overhead view of US Air Force and Civilian personnel participating in Exercise BLUE FLAG 95-3 inside the communication squadron at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. From AIRMAN Magazine October 1995 article "Under One Flag"

An overhead view of US Air Force and Civilian personnel participating ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BLUE FLAG 95-3 Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Michael Lindly gets wired for sleep during an experiment at Brooks Air Force Base, Texas. Researchers there are helping airmen fight fatigue and get a better night's sleep. This image was used in the July 1998 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Michael Lindly gets wired for sleep during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Brooks Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released ... More

Left side front view, medium close-up from the chest up of USAF Captain (Dr.) Melia Cox as she listens to the lungs of 3-year old Marshall Daniel (Left) who suffers from a sore throat and fever. CAPT Cox is participating in an integrated family practice residency program sponsored by St. Louis University and Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. This image is seen in the September 1998 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

Left side front view, medium close-up from the chest up of USAF Captai...

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 Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: R... More

Yokota members enjoy a spring walk through base housing under a canopy of exploding cherry blossoms; one of the pleasures to be enjoyed during a tour in Japan. Photograph used in the article "Life Blossoms Overseas," from the August 1999 AIRMAN Magazine

Yokota members enjoy a spring walk through base housing under a canopy...

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

STAFF Sergeant Antonio Barrera (left) and SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Fred Springer (right) exchange pleasantries with a Japanese man while relaxing in an ofuro, a hot bath, at Takao, near Yokota Air Base. The blue water is supposed to improve the health of a person's skin. The ofuro is a popular Japanese tradition that dates back thousands of years. Photograph used in the article "Life Blossoms Overseas," from the August 1999 AIRMAN Magazine

STAFF Sergeant Antonio Barrera (left) and SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Fred ...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Ken Tockey, an air transportation specialists from the 374th Transportation Squadron/ Combat Mobility Element (CME), Yokota Air Base, Japan (AFPN), inspect a 26-foot high velocity parachute for wear and tear prior to an airdrop mission here. These parachutes are used for Pacific Air Force unilateral container delivery system airdrop training. The CME won the Best Combat Readiness Unit in the Air Force for the year 2000

SENIOR AIRMAN Ken Tockey, an air transportation specialists from the 3...

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

United Nations Honor Guard personnel carry a transfer case containing the remains of a US soldier killed during the Korean War at a repatriation ceremony Yokota Air Base. A joint US-North Korean team recovered the remains from the Chosin reservoir. The remains of seventeen soldiers were flown to Yokota Air Base from North Korea

United Nations Honor Guard personnel carry a transfer case containing ...

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

At the repatriation ceremony, a member of the United Nations Honor Guard salutes transfer cases containing remains of US soldiers killed during the Korean War. A joint US-North Korean team recovered the remains from the Chosin reservoir. The remains of seventeen soldiers were flown to Yokota Air Base from North Korea

At the repatriation ceremony, a member of the United Nations Honor Gua...

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

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Michael Williams, right, a search and rescue controller from the 502nd Air Operations Squadron (AOS), Hickam Air Force Base (AFB), Hawaii, listens to Mister Patrick Yam, a Hong Kong air traffic controller, discuss search and rescue procedures during the Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 2002

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Michael Williams, right, a search and rescue co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hong Kong International Airport Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Mark Hatfield (left) uses a video camera to record USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Brogan, during a stand-up interview on the flight line at Hong Kong International Airport. TSGT Hatfield and SSGT Brogan are both assigned to Detachment 10 American Forces Network-Tokyo, Yokota Air Base, Japan, and are covering the annual Hong Kong Search and Rescue Exercise. A Japan Self Defense Force (JASDF) UH-60J Search and Rescue helicopter is parked in the background

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Mark Hatfield (left) use...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hong Kong International Airport Country: Hong Kong (HKG) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Paulson (right), Combat Controller, 320th Special Tactics Squadron (STS), Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, together with members of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) heads toward their aircraft for a joint parachute training during exercise BALANCE PISTON 03-5. The joint exercise is designed to improve the interoperability and tactical proficiency of the armed forces of the US and Philippines

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Paulson (right), Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A US Air Force (USAF) C-9A Nightingale aircraft, 30th Airlift Squadron (AS), Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan, takes off for the final time on it's way to the "boneyard" at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ). The aircraft, which has served as the premiere medical evacuation aircraft for the Air Force for 35 years, was retired in July 2003. In 2002 the 30th AS flew 1,280 sorties with over 3,200 flying hours, airlifting more than 10,300 patients and passengers with this aircraft

A US Air Force (USAF) C-9A Nightingale aircraft, 30th Airlift Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

At a repatriation ceremony at Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN), members of the United Nations (UN) Honor Guard pay their final respects to US soldiers who died during the Korean War and have been returned by the North Koreans. The soldiers will be flown home to the USA for burial. (SUBSTANDARD)

At a repatriation ceremony at Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN), membe...

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

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Robert Flores, Diagnostic Imaging Technician, 374th Medical Group (MG), Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan, uses obstetrical ultrasound equipment to check the condition of an unborn baby. Ultrasound helps medical personnel ensure that the baby's heart and other organs are progressing normally

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Robert Flores, Diagnosti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters from the 374th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN), evacuate an injured Airmen at the crash site of a simulated C-21A passenger jet aircraft during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE), at Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters from the 374th Civil Engineering Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

US Air Force (USAF) firefighting personnel from the 374th Airlift Wing (AW), Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN), provide aid to a victim at a simulated crash site of a C-21 passenger jet aircraft, during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE), at Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN)

US Air Force (USAF) firefighting personnel from the 374th Airlift Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Brandon Benson, a turbo prop mechanic from the 374th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), T56 Engine Regional Repair Center, Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN), uses a ratchet wrench to tighten bolts on a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft propeller hub

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Brandon Benson, a turbo prop m...

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

US Air Force (USAF) personnel from the 374th Airlift Wing (AW), Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN), carry a Mikoshi shrine during the Tanabata Festival at Fussa City, Japan (JPN). About fifty Airmen carried the two-ton shrine through downtown Fussa

US Air Force (USAF) personnel from the 374th Airlift Wing (AW), Yokota...

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

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Troy Wing, Pilot, KC-135E Stratotanker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, lands the aircraft at his home base runway after a refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Troy Wing, Pilot, KC-135E Stratotanker, 909th Air...

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

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Jeff Flint, (left), and LT. COL. B.K. Hammer, Pilots, 1ST Special Operations Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, hook up their USAF C-130E Hercules with a USAF KC-135R Stratotanker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron, also from Kadena, during an aerial mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Jeff Flint, (left), and LT. COL. B.K. Hammer, Pilo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Chris Maleski, Boomer, onboard a USAF KC-135R Stratotanker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuels a USAF C-130E Hercules, 1ST Special Operations Squadron, Kadena AB, over the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Chris Maleski, Boomer, onboard a USAF KC-135...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN Faleni Moso, mechanic, 374th Maintenance Squadron, installs a dome cap on a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft engine propeller during a routine inspection at the T56 Engine Regional Repair Center, Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Oct. 12, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN Faleni Moso, mechanic, 374th Maintenance Squadro...

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 SENIOR AIRMAN Steve Boyer, an electrical power production technician assigned to Operating Location-C, 374th Communications Squadron, Camp Zama, Japan, uses a strap wrench to tighten a filter on an emergency generator at their facility on Oct. 29, 2004. The power production Airmen maintain and repair emergency power generators and power distribution systems for the satellite communications and system control facilities at Camp Zama. (USAF PHOTO by MSgt Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Steve Boyer, an electrical power producti...

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

U.S Air Force TECH. SGT. Juan Gonzales, a systems control shift supervisor from Operating Location-C, 374th Communications Squadron, removes old wiring from a decomissioned technical control facility circuit at Camp Zama, Japan, on Nov. 5, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S Air Force TECH. SGT. Juan Gonzales, a systems control shift superv...

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

U.S. Air Force personnel from the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan, use a Hyster H155XL 15K forklift to move a cargo pallet 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

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft 67th Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline during 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)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft 67th Fighter Squadron sit...

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 STAFF SGT. Paul Riley, (left), 18th Maintenance Group aircraft armament, shakes hand with Japan Air Self-Defense Force 2nd LT. Mitsuhiro Kawano, (right), after 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 STAFF SGT. Paul Riley, (left), 18th Maintenance Group a...

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 CAPT. Todd Giggy, an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepares to take off for a mission 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)

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Todd Giggy, an F-15 Eagle aircraft pilot from the...

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

U.S. Air Force 374th Maintenance Squadron AIRMAN 1ST Class Scott Bennett, guidance and control specialist, conducts a fuel quantity calibration test during an annual inspection inside the cockpit 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 AIRMAN 1ST Class Scott Benne...

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 repair and reclamation technician, STAFF SGT. William Henderson, inspect a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft landing gear during an annual check 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 repair and reclamation techn...

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 TECH. SGT. NIck McCaskill, a pararescueman from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, surveys the effects of flooding aboard his HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter during typhoon relief operations at Quezon Province, Philippines on Dec. 13, 2004. About 600 U.S. military troops are in the Philippines providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to residents of Quezon Province where widespread flooding and landslide displaced about 168,000 people and leaving more than 1400 dead or missing. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. NIck McCaskill, a pararescueman from the 33r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quezon Province Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, receives fuel aboard the U.S. Navy Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) during ship deck landing qualification training during typhoon relief operations in the Philippines on Dec. 17, 2004. The helicopters landed on the ship after their last relief supply run at Quezon Province, Philippines. (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: USS Fort Mchenry (LSD 43) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, take off for a 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

Retired US Air Force SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Tom Scott sees first hand just how powerful Hurricane Opal was, as he surveys the damage to a boat he takes care of, at the storm-battered marina located at Eglin AFB, Florida. From the cover of AIRMAN Magazine December 1995 issue

Retired US Air Force SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Tom Scott sees first hand ...

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: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released... More

American and Canadian members, working in the North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) center inside of Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, keep an eye on the sky looking for threats aimed at our continent. This image was used in the January 1996 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

American and Canadian members, working in the North American Aerospace...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mountain State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public ... More

An Enlisted Terminal Attack Controller (ETAC), MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Lonny Eaker keeps an eye on the battlefield and stays near his High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and field radio in the event he needs to call for close air support

An Enlisted Terminal Attack Controller (ETAC), MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released ... More

Straight on medium shot of the headstone and final resting place of USAF First Lieutenant Michael Blassie at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. 1LT Blassie was shot down and killed in South Vietnam on May 11th, 1972. A mix up with dog tags and body identification led the remains listed as Unknown and buried in the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery (Not shown). Using DNA testing on May 14th, 1998, the remains were indentified as those of 1LT Blassie and services were held in his honor. This image is seen in the September 1998 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

Straight on medium shot of the headstone and final resting place of US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Louis State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

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