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Deployed Wing Operations Center (WOC) personnel are comprised of representatives from many operational elements who keep the deployed commander informed. All are prepared to don Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear and MCU-2P gas masks at a moments notice. They are participating in the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), which tests a unit's ability to operate in a simulated wartime environment

Deployed Wing Operations Center (WOC) personnel are comprised of repre...

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

At a decontamination station, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Brian Done, 71st Fighter Squadron, unzips the leg of his Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear prior to decontamination during a practice for an upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) in December

At a decontamination station, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Brian Done, 71st Fig...

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: SRA David Mccarrison, USAF Release St... More

Lance Corporal (LCpl) Arias of Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, washes a F/A 18C Hornet during a decontamination exercise during COMBINED ARMS EXERCISE (CAX) 2-01. LCpl Arias is in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, wearing the battledress overgarment (BDO), chemical protective footwear cover (CPFC), glove set, and the M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask with protective hood. CAX is a two week course designed for practical experience in tactics, desert operations, and combined arms exercises

Lance Corporal (LCpl) Arias of Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, washe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ARMS EXERCISE (CAX) 2-01 Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (US... More

Crewchiefs from the 80th Fighter Squadron preflight an F-16C Fighting Falcons AIM 7 Sparrow missile in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) conditions during the 8th Fighter Wing's COMBAT EMPLOYMENT READINESS Exercise (CERE). The airmen are wearing the MCU-2P masks

Crewchiefs from the 80th Fighter Squadron preflight an F-16C Fighting ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jerry Morrison, USAF Release Statu... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Brian Hosken, USAF, (left), and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jason Rootes, USAF, 8th Communications Squadron, listen to their Land Mobile Radio for exercise input after sweeping their area in Delta Sector following a simulated mortar attack the 8th Fighter Wing's COMBAT EMPLOYMENT READINESS Exercise (CERE). Both are in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Brian Hosken, USAF, (left), and STAFF Sergea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMBAT EMPLOYMENT READINESS Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Ca... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jason Rootes, USAF, (left), and Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Brian Hosken, USAF, 8th Communications Squadron, in full Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear and carrying Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, perform a sweep of the area after a simulated mortar attack during the 8th Fighter Wing's COMBAT EMPLOYMENT READINESS Exercise (CERE)

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jason Rootes, USAF, (left), and Technical Sergea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COMBAT EMPLOYMENT READINESS Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Ca... More

US Air Force Airmen of the 8th Fighter Wing's Contaminant Control Area disaster response team wear Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) gear as they prepare for simulated contaminated personnel during their Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). The 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea personnel are being evaluated on their wartime capabilities during their ORI.

US Air Force Airmen of the 8th Fighter Wing's Contaminant Control Area...

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

US Air Force Airmen of the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, wear Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear as they exit the rinse off tent, the first stop of the Personnel Decontamination Stations (PDS) set up to decontaminate personnel after a simulated chemical weapons attack. During a recent Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) airmen from Kunsan were tested on their war fighting skills

US Air Force Airmen of the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic...

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

A US Air Force medical technician from the 1ST Medical Operations Squadron assists a simulated injured exercise player, during a medical scenario of the 1ST Fighter Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) at Langley AFB, Virginia. The personnel wear Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear

A US Air Force medical technician from the 1ST Medical Operations Squa...

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: SSGT David Mccarrison, USAF Release S... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Clark, dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) rear, tags STAFF Sergeant Cavallo, who is posing as a casualty, after the simulated chemical warfare attack, during the 86th Medical Groups Exercise, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Clark, dressed in Mission-Oriented Pro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Bradley C. Church, USAF Release Status:... More

A1C Tiffany Gray of the 96th Air Refueling Squadron, puts on a MCU-2A/P gas mask with hood attachment, during a Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) drill during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) EXERCISE CRISIS REACH 01-49

A1C Tiffany Gray of the 96th Air Refueling Squadron, puts on a MCU-2A/...

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

With both dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) chemical gear, MASTER Sergeant Kelly Branscom, USAF, 92nd Civil Engineering Squadron, verbally confirms AIRMAN First Class Donovan Ballo, USAF, 92nd Communications Squadron is conscious and where the majority of his injuries are located. The simulation is part of the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Crisis Reach 01-49, held at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Both are wearing MCU-2/P protective masks and the full Chemical Protective Ensemble (CPE), along with their Kevlar helmets

With both dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response leve...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) suit, Captain (CAPT) Braxton, (left), USAF, helps SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Mario Cooper, USAF, 81st Mission Support Group Squadron (MSGS) with the strap to the hood over the MCU-2P mask of his MOPP-4 gear during an exercise

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Keesler Air Force Base State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released t... More

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Colin Celaya, USAF, Multimedia Manager, 48th Communications Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, removes his mask after hearing alarm yellow and goes into Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level 2 (MOPP-2) during the Wing's 2nd annual Warrior Day. Warrior Day is an exercise that helps members prepare for real life wartime scenarios

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Colin Celaya, USAF, Multimedia Manager, 48th Co...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Steve Wiley, USAF, 138th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), 138th Fighter Wing (FW), Oklahoma Air National Guard (OKANG), Tulsa, Oklahoma, prepares to put on his MCU-2P protective mask completing his Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) ensemble. The exercise is part of a recent weekend Civil Engineering bivouac held on the base

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Steve Wiley, USAF, 138th Civil Engineering Squadro...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Joe Deslauriers, and SRA Brian Borrero both, USAF, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron dressed in Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, prepare to set up a decontamination wash station during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Joe Deslauriers, and SRA Brian Borrero both, USAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Samantha J. Shieh, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Jesus Lorenzana, USAF, 51st Transportation Squadron adjust the sleeves for the over-garment of his Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear during a simulated missile attack, part of a exercise at Osan AB, Korea

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Jesus Lorenzana, USAF, 51st Transportation Squadr...

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

Corporal Anthony R. Blanco a Combat Correspondent with the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF), prepares to photograph an Australian successfully getting a drink of water from his canteen while in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear. The Australian is wearing his MKIV No1 Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) Suit with Avon FM12 Mask. Behind him a Marine in his Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), wearing an M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask with a C2A1 filter canister, makes adjustments to the Australian's gear. The Marines and Australians are participating in NBC Training at Camp Doha, Kuwait, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

Corporal Anthony R. Blanco a Combat Correspondent with the Combined Jo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Doha Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D... More

Corporal Anthony R. Blanco a Combat Correspondent with the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF), photographs an Australian successfully getting a drink of water from his canteen while in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear. The Australian is wearing his MKIV No1 Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) Suit with Avon FM12 Mask. Behind him a Marine in his Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), wearing an M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask with a C2A1 filter canister, makes adjustments to the Australian's gear. In the background evaluator, Sergeant Robert T. Mawson prepares to return a stray Basketball. The Marines and Australians are ...

Corporal Anthony R. Blanco a Combat Correspondent with the Combined Jo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal Anthony R. Blanco a Combat Correspondent with the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF), photographs an Australian successf... More

The task to carry a stretcher filled with sandbags while in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear is carried out by an Australian (front) and a Marine. The Marine is dressed in his Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), wearing an M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask with a C2A1 filter canister. The Australian is wearing his MKIV No1 Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) Suit with Avon FM12 Mask. In the background Corporal Anthony R. Blanco a Combat Correspondent with the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) documents the event. The Marines and Australians are participating in NBC Training at Camp Doha, Kuwait, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

The task to carry a stretcher filled with sandbags while in Mission-Or...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Doha Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D... More

During Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG, a quarterly exercise, at Osan Air Base Republic of Korea, in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) gear, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Joseph Williams, USAF, 51st Communications Squadron (CS), answers a call from the Unit Control Center

During Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG, a quarterly exercise, at Osan Air Bas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Mike Bonecutter, USAF, 731st Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) with a MCU-2P gas mask, removes a contaminated plastic covering from cargo to be loaded on a C-130 Hercules during the exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Mike Bonecutter, USAF, 731st Air Mobility Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SRA Chenzira Mallory, USAF Release Status... More

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, members from the 51st Medical Group (MDG) prepare to transport an airman, simulating an injury, after a simulated SCUD missile attack during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Nicholas Kehoe, USAF, 51st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), dons on his Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear after receiving the signal during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Nicholas Kehoe, USAF, 51st Security Forces Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

Wearing his MCU-2P Protective Mask, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Travis Stroyick (right), USAF, is checked with a Chemical Agent Monitor (CAM) Type L for possible chemical contamination by an airman in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear during BEVERLY BULLDOG exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

Wearing his MCU-2P Protective Mask, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Travis Stroy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 95th Chemical Company use the buddy system while removing their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, during Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) decontamination training conducted as part of the Joint Personal Protective Ensemble training during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2002

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 95th Chemical Company use the b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2002 Base: Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthe... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, work inside the Network Control Center at the Combat Readiness Training Center, located at Gulfport, Mississippi (MS), during Exercise CRISIS REACH 02-18

US Air Force (USAF) personnel dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective P...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 02-18 Base: Gulfport State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSG... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 48th Medical Group (MG), 48th Fighter Wing (FW) wear their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear as they take cover inside a decontamination site during the 48th FW Tactical Evaluation (TACEVAL) Exercise held at Royal Air Force (RAF) Feltwell, United Kingdom (UK)

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 48th Medical Group (MG),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Feltwell State: East Anglia Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Release Status: Released to Publi... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel participating in the 30th Space Wing (SW), training Exercise FOGGY SHORES 02-06, wear their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, as they take a brake from the activities being conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) personnel participating in the 30th Space Wing (SW...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOGGY SHORES Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine from Third Division Medical Battalion, Food Services Support Group (FSSG), don their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level (MOPP-3) gear during an exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine from Third Division Medical Battalion, F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Hansen State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Sarah A. Beavers, Usmc Release Status: Released to... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) Airmen dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear perform first aid on a mannequin, as they are being judged on performance during the medical combat competition conducted during the Supply/Fuels Rodeo 2002 at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL)

Two US Air Force (USAF) Airmen dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective ...

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: Will Vandermate, CIV Release Status: Rel... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Ricky Anderson, Videographer Craftsman for the 31st Communications Squadron (CS), documents the returning aircraft wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level-4 (MOPP-4) gear, during a local Salty Nation exercise, to prepare for the upcoming Tactical Evaluation

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Ricky Anderson, Videogra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Nichole Adamowicz, USAF Relea... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel with Headquarters Company (HC), 5th Marine Regiment, 1ST Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton, California, practice donning their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear during a Nuclear Biological and Chemical (NBC) drill at Camp Coyote, Kuwait (KWT), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel with Headquarters Company (HC), 5th M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT K... More

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture 4 (MOPP-4), with M40A1 Chemical-Biological masks, the ability to perform in chemical environments is tested by North Dakota Army National Guard (NDARNG) Soldiers from the 957 Multi-Role Bridge Company. The 957th recently mobilized to support Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Upon completion of training, processing for deployment and receiving travel orders the 957th will deploy overseas for up to one year

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture 4 (MOPP-4), with M40A1 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Leonard Wood State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Tom Roberts, USA Release Status: Relea... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel don their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 3 (MOPP-3) gear in the chow hall, after a missile impact outside of Camp Commando, Kuwait, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel don their Mission-Oriented Protective...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mauricio Campino, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Corporal (CPL) Loren Molumby, USMC, Combat Videographer, Combat Camera and Printing Unit, 1ST Marine Division (MD), attached to 3rd Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion (BN), 1ST Marine Division (MD) videotapes the 3rd LAR during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The Corporal is dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 1 (MOPP-1). Operation IRAQI FREEDOM is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein

Corporal (CPL) Loren Molumby, USMC, Combat Videographer, Combat Camera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Diwanyah State: Al Qadisiyah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Howard J. Farrell, USMC ... More

US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines from the 1ST Battalion, 7th Marines (1/7), Charlie Company, Twentynine Palms, California (CA), in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) suits, create a bonfire of Tabuk 7.62 mm assault rifles, as they clear out an Iraqi Armory in Al Kut. The fire will break the metals temper making the weapon useless. The Tabuk is an Iraqi licensed copy of the Russian Kalashnikov 7.62 mm AK-47 assault rifle

US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines from the 1ST Battalion, 7th Marines (1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Kut State: Wasit Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: L... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine from 1ST Battalion, 7th Marines (1/7), Charlie Company, Twentynine Palms, California (CA), signals a driver as they park their vehicle off the road near Az Zubayr during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The Marine is in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) as a precaution on their way toward Baghdad

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine from 1ST Battalion, 7th Marines (1/7),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Az Zubayr Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kevin C... More

US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines from the 1ST Battalion, 7th Marines (1/7), Charlie Company, Twentynine Palms, California (CA), in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) suits, carry out arm loads of Tabuk 7.62 mm assault rifles from an Iraqi Armory in Al Kut as part of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The Tabuk is an Iraqi licensed copy of the Russian Kalashnikov 7.62 mm AK-47 assault rifle

US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines from the 1ST Battalion, 7th Marines (1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Kut State: Wasit Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: L... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the 3rd Medical Battalion (3rd MED BN), dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) Gear, place a simulated casualty onto a litter, during a Chemical and Biological Mass Casualty Field Training Exercise conducted at the Central Training Area in Okinawa, Japan

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the 3rd Medical Battalion (3rd MED B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC T.D. Hudzinski, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Ben Case, with the 154th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), hydrates with his canteen while wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture level-4 (MOPP-4) gear, during an Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) at a Hawaii Air National Guard (ANG) unit on Hickam Air Force Base (AFB), Hawaii (HI)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Ben Case, with the 154th Maint...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 154 Wing Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

US Air Force (USAF) Medical Personnel practice decontamination procedures dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 gear (M0PP-4), during Exercise POLAR FORCE 04-4 at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK)

US Air Force (USAF) Medical Personnel practice decontamination procedu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: POLAR FORCE 04-4 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

US Air Force (USAF) flight line personnel assigned to the 169th Fighter Wing (FW), at McEntire Air National Guard Station (ANGS), Eastover, South Carolina (SC), dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture 3 (MOPP 3) gear prepare for an upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), during their unit Unit Training Assembly (UTA) weekend. This weapons crew is uploading an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The unit is testing their war fighting capability in a chemical environment

US Air Force (USAF) flight line personnel assigned to the 169th Fighte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcentire Ang Station State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator: TS... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft Crew CHIEF assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), 354th Fighter Wing (FW), 354th Maintenance Group (MXG), dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level four (MOPP-4) gear, inspects his aircraft, during the Wings Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK)

A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft Crew CHIEF assign...

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

US Air Force (USAF) 36th Fighter Squadron (FS) and 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) personnel sit dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture 4 (MOPP-4) gear inside a Hardened Aircraft Shelter (HAS) as they wait for the general release call from an alarm black condition during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG 04-03, being conducted at Osan Air Base (AB), Kyonggi-do Province, Republic of Korea (KOR)

US Air Force (USAF) 36th Fighter Squadron (FS) and 36th Aircraft Maint...

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

040826-F-9232E-002 (Aug. 26, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) 18th Communications Squadron (CS), 18th Wing (WG), Airmen preform self checks and buddy checks while donning Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) 4 gear, while participating in the 18th WG sponsored Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) Beverly High 04-03 Island Heat, at Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN). U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN Gary Edwards (RELEASED)

040826-F-9232E-002 (Aug. 26, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) 18th Communicati...

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

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), U.S. Secretary of Defense, answers a question from the Senate Armed Services Committee at the Hart Senate Office Building. Secretary Rumsfeld is giving testimony on the Global Posture Review of the United es military forces stationed overseas. At the table with Secretary Rumsfeld are: U.S. Marine Corps GEN. James L. Jones Jr. (left), Commander United es European Command; U.S. Air Force GEN. Richard B. Myers, Chairman of the Joint CHIEF of STAFF; U.S. Navy Admiral Thomas B. Fargo, Commander, United es Pacific Command; and U.S. Army GEN. Leon J. LaPorte (right), Commander, United Nations Command, Commander, Republic of Korea-United...

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), U.S. Secretary of Defense, answers a question from the Senate Armed Services Committe... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from McChord AFB , Wash., and Grand Forks AFB , N.D., wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear, practice a scenario during Exercise Crisis Outlook 2004 at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Phelps-Collins ANGB, Alpena, Mich., on Oct. 19, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Scott T. Sturkol) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from McChord AFB , Wash., and Grand Forks AFB , ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE CRISIS OUTLOOK 2004 Base: Alpena State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Two U.S Air Force Airmen, attired in Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) Level 4, simulate injury after an attack on their vehicle during exercise Beverly Bulldog 04-04 at Osan Air Base, Korea, on Oct. 28, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Cris Willis) (Released)

Two U.S Air Force Airmen, attired in Mission Oriented Protective Postu...

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

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft aircrew members, from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), La., run to their aircraft during a klaxom alert during an Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) at Minot AFB, N.D., on Oct. 29, 2004. The wing practiced generating forces to an alert posture and launching aircraft at minimum intervals to demonstrate quick reaction combat capability during the ORE. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Jocelyn Rich) (Released)

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft aircrew members, from the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jocelyn Rich, USAF Release Sta... More

U.S. Air Force (USAF) TECH. SGT. Steven Gilbert, attired in Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) Level 4 of the 8th Communications Squadron, uses a telephone to relay a message at the Communication Unit Control Center during exercise Beverly High 04-07 at Kunsan Air Base, Korea., on Dec. 15, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT Alan Port) (Released)

U.S. Air Force (USAF) TECH. SGT. Steven Gilbert, attired in Mission Or...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT Alan Port, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircrafts fly over Lielvarde

Two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircrafts fly over Lielvarde

Two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircrafts fly over Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, June 4, 2018. A-10s were deployed to Europe from the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, to support exercise Saber S... More

Members of the House Armed Service Committee hear testimony from U.S. Secretary of Defense Les Aspin and U.S. Army GEN. Colin Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, during 1994 Fiscal Year Defense Posture presentations in Washington, D.C., on March 30, 1993.  OSD Package No. A07D-00165 (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

Members of the House Armed Service Committee hear testimony from U.S. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status... More

US Navy Damage Control Technician 1ST Class Jeffrey Reynolds assist GUNNER's Mate (Guns) SEAMAN Apprentice Daniel Mattiace with gloves in preparation for Mission- Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear training. At Naval Station Rota, Spain, the Disaster Preparedness Department has recently started Chemical Biological Radiation Defense (CBRD) training for the entire base

US Navy Damage Control Technician 1ST Class Jeffrey Reynolds assist GU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: PO2 Keith Devinney, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

A view over the shoulder of an AIRMAN from the 174th Tactical Fighter Wing, New York Air National Guard, wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear as he talks on a radio during an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) held on the flight line. A close up of the tail section of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft can be seen in the background

A view over the shoulder of an AIRMAN from the 174th Tactical Fighter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Syracuse State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Kevin Brody, USAF Release Status: Released to ... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant John Lawson and SENIOR AIRMAN Randy Bayne, 51st Civil Engineering Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, carry sandbags to weight down a unexploded ordnance during an Operational Readiness Inspection. SSGT Lawson is wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear and SRA Bayne is at MOPP-2

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant John Lawson and SENIOR AIRMAN Randy Bayne,...

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

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Richard Ortiz, 8th Communications Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, checks M-8 paper for signs of chemical contamination during Kunsan's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). The 8th Fighter Wing personnel are being evaluated on their wartime capabilities as well as their ability to survive and operate during their ORI. A High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) can be seen in the background

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-...

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

Sergeant Cannon, 28th Medical Group, dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, including the MCU-2/P protective mask, applies first aid to fellow airmen during a wing exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. The exercise is part of the 28th Bomb Wing's preparation for its upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)

Sergeant Cannon, 28th Medical Group, dressed in Mission-Oriented Prote...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

SSGT Jay Loudenback, 12th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, AK, dons his protective chemical gear at the sound of an alarm during a Combat Employment Readiness Exercise. He will be in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level four (MOPP 4). MOPP 4 provides the highest degree of chemical protection; personnel don the battledress overgarment, chemical protective footware covers, protective mask and hood, and NBC rubber gloves with cotten liners. The MCU-2/P Chemical-Biological Mask is used by ground crews

SSGT Jay Loudenback, 12th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, AK, dons hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Valerie J. Weaver, USAF Release ... More

After struggling through the brush of the thick jungle in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, Sergeant Mosser of 3D RECON BN, 3D MAR DIV, Okinawa, Japan, sucks down some refreshing water through his M40 Chemical Biological Mask. Water is very necessary when dealing with Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) conditions, especially in the heat when wearing MOPP gear can easily cause heat exhaustion. Third Reconnisiance Battalion participated in a training exercise that tests the unit's ability to react during a real world NBC threat

After struggling through the brush of the thick jungle in Mission-Orie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Hansen State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3rd Recon BN Scene Camera Operator: PFC Leslie Hew... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dawne Roby, USAF, 305th Security Forces, McGuire Air Force Base maintains an alert posture in anticipation of an attack by Opposing Forces (OPFOR). SSGT Roby is defending her position during a MOBILITY EXERCISE (MOBEX). The MOBEX designed to test the ability of the Security Forces to establish and defend an Entry Control Point (ECP) on an air base. The evaluators of the exercise inserted various stresses against the unit, from probing patrols to frontal assault of the ECP. SSGT Roby and her team members successfully accomplished their mission by repelling all of the OPFOR

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Dawne Roby, USAF, 305th Security Forces, McGuire...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MOBILITY EXERCISE Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Co... More

USAF medical personnel assigned to the 51st Medical Group, Osan AB, Korea wear Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear as they prepare to transport a victim on a stretcher after a simulated aerial chemical attack during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

USAF medical personnel assigned to the 51st Medical Group, Osan AB, Ko...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Michael Bonecutter, USAF, 731st Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), dressed in Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, uses a Chemical Agent Monitor to detect for possible contamination on a cargo pallet, during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Michael Bonecutter, USAF, 731st Air Mobility Squa...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Joe Deslauriers, and SRA Brian Borrero both, USAF, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron dressed in Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, set up a decontamination wash station during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Joe Deslauriers, and SRA Brian Borrero both, USAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Samantha J. Shieh, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tavares Mays helps SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bobby Ross remove his over boot after becoming chemically contaminated, during a simulated chemical exercise at Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea (ROK). SSGT Mays and SRA Ross are wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture, response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tavares Mays helps SENIOR AI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Stan Parker, USAF Release Status: ... More

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Robert Weppel, (center), USAF, 731st Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), assists in the removal of contaminated material from a pallet on a K-Loader before it is push onto a C-130 Hercules

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Robert Woodruff, USAF, 731st Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), prepares to remove contaminated material from cargo pallet on a K-Loader

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

Working in wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 1 (MOPP-1) gear, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bryan Beers, USAF, 554th Red Horse Squadron (RHS), helps with the building of a tent at Tent City during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

Working in wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, Captain (CAPT) Michael Egbalic, (left), USAF, 51st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), informs CAPT Adrian Stull, 51st Medical Group (MDG), on the number of victims assessed after a simulated SCUD missile attack during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

Working in wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 1 (MOPP-1) gear, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Kevin Owens, USAF, 554th Red Horse Squadron (RHS), helps with the building of a tent at Tent City during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

Working in wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) gear, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bigyn Rana, USAF, Weapons, 25th Fighter Squadron (FS), tightens bolts on an A-10 Thunderbolt II weapons pylon as part of post flight inspection during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Terry Voshall, USAF, 51st Operations Support Squadron (OSS), in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2), mans a console in the control tower during the BEVERLY BULLDOG exercise

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Terry Voshall, USAF, 51st Operations Support...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Keith Harris, USAF, Watch Supervisor, 51st Operations Support Squadron (OSS), in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2), insures the operation goes as scheduled during the BEVERLY BULLDOG exercise at Osan Air Base, Korea

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Keith Harris, USAF, Watch Supervisor, 51st O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jacob Horseman, USAF, Crewchief, 36th Fighter Squadron (FS), in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, inspects the landing gear of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during BEVERLY BULLDOG exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jacob Horseman, USAF, Crewchief, 36th Fighter Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Frankie Matthews, USAF, 51st Operations Support Squadron (OSS), in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2), talks to an outgoing aircraft during the BEVERLY BULLDOG exercise at Osan Air Base, Korea

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Frankie Matthews, USAF, 51st Operations Support ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Thomas A. Coney, USAF Release Status... More

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Kennith Teter, USAF, 51st Operations Support Squadron (OSS), helps injured airman Thomas out of a simulated burning building during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator:... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Ramsey Garcia, USAF, 126th Civil Engineering Unit (CEU), Scott AFB, Illinois, trains in full Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear while continuing his normal work routine at a drafting table. The unit practiced chemical warfare scenarios during a recent Single Integrated Operations Plan (SIOP) inspection exercise

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Ramsey Garcia, USAF, 126th Civil Engineering Unit ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Fra... More

A member dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP-4) gear from the 305th Fire Department, at McGuire Air Force Base (AFB), New Jersey, checks others for signs of chemical and or biological exposure on April 4, 2002

A member dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP-4) gear ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM 2002 Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the 1ST Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) slings his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle as he dons his Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear during a simulated chemical attack, at Port Valdez, Alaska, during Operation NORTHERN EDGE 2002

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine assigned to the 1ST Fleet Anti-terrori...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2002 Base: Port Of Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SS... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Charles Tanner, Help Desk assigned to the48th Communications Squadron (CS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW) wears Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear as he performs his duties during the 48th FW Tactical Evaluation (TACEVAL) Exercise held at Royal Air Force (RAF) Feltwell, United Kingdom (UK)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Charles Tanner, Help Desk as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Feltwell State: East Anglia Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Release Status: Released to Publi... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Neil Webb, deployed from the 90th Aeromedical Dental Operations Squadron, demonstrates the use of the drinking hose attachment, while wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, during the 30th Space Wings (SW) training Exercise FOGGY SHORES 02-06, held at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Neil Webb, deployed from th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOGGY SHORES 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

Completing his Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) suit, US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Chad R. Lynch, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), Rapid Runway Response (RRR) team member dons his rubber gloves during a simulated chemical attack. The attack used to hone the skills of the 31st CES Triple-R in event of an attack as they train for the upcoming NATO Tactical Evaluation

Completing his Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Isaac G. L. Freeman, USAF Rel... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Edward Guyer, Armament Systems Craftsman Team CHIEF, 31st Maintenance Squadron (MXS), "Shadow Warriors," Armament Flight, removes an unserviceable launch pin during scheduled maintenance on the LAU-129/A Detent Assembly during the LOCAL SALTY NATION (LSN) exercise. As part of the exercise SSGT Guyer is in his Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) ensemble. The LSN provides extensive training in preparation for an upcoming Tactical Evaluation

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Edward Guyer, Armament Syste...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LOCAL SALTY NATION Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camer... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Samantha Chevopulos, 31st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), radios emergency personnel to inform them of a simulated injury after a simulated attack from the Southlands during the LOCAL SALTY NATION (LSN) exercise. All participants are in their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) ensemble. The LSN will prepare members of the 31st Fighter Wing (FW) for an upcoming Tactical Evaluation

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Samantha Chevopulos, 31st Security Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LOCAL SALTY NATION Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camer... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Klemm, with the 30th Civilian Engineering Squadron (CES), wears his Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, during the practice Exercise Foggy Shores, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Michael Klemm, with the 30th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Space Scene Camera Operator:... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Rusty Padgett, 1ST Marine Division, carries his 5.56mm M16A2 rifle over his shoulder and stands a Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level Zero (MOPP-0), as he fuels a High-Mobility Multi Purpose Vehicle (HMMWV) at Camp Coyote in Northern Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Rusty Padgett, 1ST Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 2nd Tanks Scene Camera Operator: SGT Pau... More

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Dustin McKenzie, a rifleman from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, provides a security posture for his patrol squad during an extreme cold weather class

Armed with a Colt 5.56mm M16A2 Rifle, US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT II 2003 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Hansen State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Rob... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel with Headquarters Company (HC), 5th Marine Regiment, 1ST Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton, California, practice changing their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear during a Nuclear Biological and Chemical (NBC) drill at Camp Coyote, Kuwait (KWT), during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel with Headquarters Company (HC), 5th M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT K... More

At Dyess Air Force Base (AFB), Texas, a B-1B Lancer bomber from the 9th Bomb Squadron (BS), prepares for take off on a deployment to Guam in support of our defensive posture in the Pacific region

At Dyess Air Force Base (AFB), Texas, a B-1B Lancer bomber from the 9t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command Scene Camera Operat... More

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level-3 (MOPP-3) gear, a US Navy (USN) Corpsmen with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) assess a wounded Marine during a simulated chemical decontamination training exercise onboard the USS NASSAU (LHA-4), in the US Central Command's (USCENTCOM) Area of Responsibility

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level-3 (MOPP-3) gear, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Major Command Shown: CTF 52.2 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Alexander J. Whitne... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to C/Company, 5th Regimental Combat Team (RCT-5) 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines, man defensive fighting position in Northern Kuwait, wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear. The Marines of RCT-5 moved north from Kuwait in to Iraq in the first phase of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to C/Company, 5th Regimental C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine of Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th Marines, 5th Regimental Combat Team, gives the thumbs up from his skirmisher hole, in his Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) protection gear, in preparation of an in coming SCUD missile launched by Iraq into Northern Kuwait during ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine of Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Bear Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released to ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) troops of Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment out of Camp Pendleton, California, in their skirmisher holes in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) protection gear in prepare for an in coming Scud missile attack launched by Iraq into Northern Kuwait, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) troops of Charlie Company, 1ST Battalion, 5th M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Re... More

US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines from the 1ST Battalion, 7th Marines (1/7), Charlie Company, Twentynine Palms, California (CA), in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) suits, inspect a crate with RPG-7 Rocket Launchers and a pair of swords. The crate was removed from an Iraqi Armory in Al Kut as part of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines from the 1ST Battalion, 7th Marines (1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Kut State: Wasit Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: L... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the 3rd Medical Battalion (3rd MED BN), dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level Three (MOPP-3) Gear, place a simulated casualty onto a litter, during a Chemical and Biological Mass Casualty Field Training Exercise conducted at the Central Training Area in Okinawa, Japan

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the 3rd Medical Battalion (3rd MED B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PFC T.D. Hudzinski, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers with Troop I (Iron Troop), 3rd Squadron (SQD), 2nd Armored Calvary Regiment (ACR), Fort Pope, Louisiana (LA), maintain a defensive posture around their convoy, as a fellow soldier makes emergency repairs to an up armored M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The HMMWV broke down during a Civil Affairs mission to Marmoud Darneesh School in West Abu Ghurayb, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers with Troop I (Iron Troop), 3rd Squadron (SQD), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John L. Houghton Jr., USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... More

During a Post Attack Reconnaissance (PAR) sweep, US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Randy Raquino, wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear, serving with the 154th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), changes M8 Paper contaminated with a blister agent, during an Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) at a Hawaii Air National Guard (ANG) unit on Hickam Air Force Base (AFB), Hawaii (HI)

During a Post Attack Reconnaissance (PAR) sweep, US Air Force (USAF) S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 154 Wing Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

At Fresno Air National Guard (ANG) Base, California (CA), personnel of the 144th Fighter Wing (FW) go through Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear training. This training is essential to the modern solider, due to the possiblitly of a chemical or biological attack

At Fresno Air National Guard (ANG) Base, California (CA), personnel of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fresno Air National Guard Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operat... More

California Air National Guard (CAANG) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Mark Ellis, Engineer, 144th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), 144th Fighter Wing (FW), Fresno Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Fresno, California (CA), finishes sweeping the area, dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level-3 (MOPP-3) gear, after the all clear signal was given during an Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) conducted by the 144th FW

California Air National Guard (CAANG) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Mark Ellis, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fresno Air National Guard Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Chris Drudge, USAF Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Lee Zelinka (left), is dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 gear (M0PP-4), as he marshals out an F-15C Eagle aircraft during Exercise POLAR FORCE 04-4 at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK)

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Lee Zelinka (left), is dress...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: POLAR FORCE 04-4 Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

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