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A member of Headquarters Battery, 12th Marines, checks his comrade as they make their way down hill in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear. They are training for Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) warfare during the joint K

A member of Headquarters Battery, 12th Marines, checks his comrade as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEAR HUNT '88 Base: Uncheon Country: South Korea Scene Camera Operator: CPL. Bateman Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Soldiers wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear spray a truck with a decontamination solution during Nuclear, Biological, Chemical training

Soldiers wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Monmouth State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Richard Hunerberg Release Status: Released t... More

Two soldiers wearing mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) Level IV gear place markers to designate a contaminated area

Two soldiers wearing mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) Level ...

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

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, US Air Force (USAF) personnel from the 9th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) use earthmovers to fill a large hole during a Rapid Runway Repair effort, after a simulated attack, during an exercise

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chris D. Haylett, USAF Release S... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Robert Scott, a crew chief with the 178TH Fighter Wing, Springfield Air National Guard Base, Ohio provides first aid to an injured airman, during the simulated casualty exercise portion of the wings Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). TSGT Roberts is wearing Mission-Orientated Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear and is being is being observed by members of the ORI team

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Robert Scott, a crew chief with the 178TH Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Springfield Ang Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brian K. Wear, USAF Release Status: Re... More

A soldier (victim roll player) gets decontaminated after being under a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) attack during a mock exercise. The soldier on the right has on the MCU-2/P series protective mask and is in Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) level 4. The other two personnel have on the M40 mask with the hood rolled up for ventilation and are in MOPP level 3 (gloves off)

A soldier (victim roll player) gets decontaminated after being under a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jack King, Civilian, USA Release Status: Released... More

Maintenance personnel from the 174th Tactical Fighter Wing, New York Air National Guard, wear Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear as they perform a preflight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft parked on the Flight line

Maintenance personnel from the 174th Tactical Fighter Wing, New York A...

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 Marine Corps (USMC) personnel wear Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 3 (MOPP-3) gear as they work inside the Command Operations Center, while training at Camp Pendleton California (CA), during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ 2001

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel wear Mission-Oriented Protective Post...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ 2001 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen... More

A"downed enemy"pilot, still in his harness, is secured and blindfolded and searched down to his last pocket for potential weapons and possible intelligence information by Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Dan Heering, 92nd Security Forces Squadron. The simulation occurred during the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Crisis Reach 01-49, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. TSGT Heering is in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) and wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear

A"downed enemy"pilot, still in his harness, is secured and blindfolded...

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

With both dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) chemical gear, STAFF Sergeant Janis Tate, USAF, (right), 92nd Communications Squadron, hammers down protruding nails so the board can be used as a splint, SENIOR AIRMAN Steve Rowe, 92nd Communications Squadron, holds down the board for safety reasons. The activity occurred during Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) Crisis Reach 01-49, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington

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

Personnel from the 12th Fighter Squadron complete necessary paperwork after a mission. Members are in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear during a Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (CERE) at Elmendorf AFB, Arkansas

Personnel from the 12th Fighter Squadron complete necessary paperwork ...

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

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Travis Clark, a crew chief, 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base Italy, prepares to cover an antenna with a ground safety cover, during a post-flight inspection. Exercise LOCAL SALTY NATION. A1C Clark is wearing Mission Oriented Protective Posture Level 2 (MOPP-2) gear

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Travis Clark, a crew chief, 555t...

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

At the sound of Alarm Red, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Claudette Hutchinson, USAF, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, dons the hood over her MCU-2P gas mask as part of her ground crew ensemble gear during a Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level 4 (MOPP-4). The second annual Warrior Day is an exercise that helps members prepare for real-life wartime scenarios

At the sound of Alarm Red, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Claudette Hutchinson,...

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

USAF personnel assigned to the 51st Medical Group, Osan AB, Korea wear Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear as practice chemical decontamination procedures during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

USAF personnel assigned to the 51st Medical Group, Osan AB, Korea wear...

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

Close up of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Joe Deslauriers, USAF, 51st Maintenance Squadron, dressed in Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, as he prepares an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) for transport during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

Close up of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Joe Deslauriers, USAF, 51st Maintenan...

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

USAF personnel assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, dressed in Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) gear, push a USAF F-16C Falcon aircraft into a hardened aircraft shelter during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

USAF personnel assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, dressed in Missi...

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), Joe Deslauriers, USAF, 51st Maintenance Squadron, dressed in Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, prepares an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) for transport during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Joe Deslauriers, USAF, 51st Maintenance Squadron,...

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

In Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear. A Marine, dressed in his Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), wearing an M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask with a C2A1 filter canister, and Field Protective Hood, with Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) takes a drink from his canteen during a training exercise Camp Doha, Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

In Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear....

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

A Marine successfully gets a drink of water from his canteen while in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, a Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST), wearing an M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask with a C2A1 filter canister, his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 Assault Rifle slung over his back. His Australian counterpart, who helped him, stands by in his MKIV No1 Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) Suit with Avon FM12 Mask and his Colt 5.56 mm M4 Carbine. The evaluator Sergeant Robert T. Mawson observes the process. The Marines and Australians are participating in NBC Training at Camp Doha, Kuwait, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

A Marine successfully gets a drink of water from his canteen while in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Doha Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D Crow, Usmc Release Status: Rele... More

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4), SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Robert Woodruff, USAF, 731st Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), checks the security straps before the cargo pallet is pushed 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

During Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base, a 25th Fighter Squadron (FS) crewchief, in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) gear, guides a tug as it tows an F-16C Fighting Falcon into a Hardened Aircraft Shelter

During Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base, a 25th Fighter Squad...

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

During Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Douglas Marques, USAF, Munitions Inspector, 51st Maintenance Squadron (MS), dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) gear, ties down munitions onto a trailer

During Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT...

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, personnel from the 51st Medical Group (MDG) start to receive simulated injured personnel after a 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: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Chris Singleton, USAF Release Status... More

Working in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) John Sabrowski, USAF, 731st Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), spray paints three Xs onto a pallet cover after it was checked for possible contamination 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

During Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base Republic of Korea, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Scott Schneck, USAF, 51st Supply Squadron (SUPS) performs a buddy check on AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Rudel Freemans, USAF, 51st SUPS, MCU-2P Protective Mask as they assume Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4)

During Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base Republic of Korea, ST...

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) Jessica Sherman, (left), USAF, and First Lieutenant (1LT) Kimberly Shurlow, USAF, 51st Operations Support Squadron (OSS), carry out an injured victim after evacuating their building due to a fire during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG

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, STAFF Sergeants (SSGT) Nirobii Carodine, (right), USAF, and Travis Stroyick, USAF, 25th Fighter Squadron (FS), prepare to don a large plastic bag to seal their outer gear before entering a Survivable Collection Protective System (SCPS) during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG. The bag will protect personnel inside the SCPS against possible chemical contact during the initial steps for decontamination

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

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen First Class (A1C) Joe Arnold (left) and A1C Dustin Clark, 351st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (AES), both wear Mission-Oriented Protection Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, as the review base codes logs, during the Ability To Survive and Operate (ATSO) portion of Exercise STRONG RESOLVE 2002 at Sola Air Station, Norway

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen First Class (A1C) Joe Arnold (left) and A1C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: STRONG RESOLVE 2002 Base: Sola Air Station Country: Norway (NOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Colette M. Horton, USAF Release... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Bryan Browner (left), USAF, Network Adminisator, and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jeffrey Soucy, USAF, Telephone System Maintainer, and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Nicole Peavey, USAF, Help Desk Adminisator, 48th Communications Squadron (CS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, set up a mobile switch that will support voice and data connections during exercise SCREAMING EAGLE. All are in their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture Level 3 (MOPP-3) ensemble. SCREAMING EAGLE, a 48th Communication Squadron exercise at Royal Air Force Feltwell, is a three-week exercise to provide aining for real-world deployments. During the three-week exercise,...

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Bryan Browner (left), USAF, Network Adminisat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Bryan Browner (left), USAF, Network Administrator, and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jeffrey Soucy, USAF, Telep... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the 95th Chemical Company use the buddy system while removing the over garments and protective boots from 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

A member of the US Air Force (USAF) 77th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear changes the alarm signal outside the Headquarters building for the Readiness Training Center located in Gulfport, Mississippi (MS) while participating in the Inspector General Exercise CRISIS REACH 2002-03

A member of the US Air Force (USAF) 77th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 2002-03 Base: Gulfport State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 77th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4), conduct a casualty exercise while participating in the Inspector General Exercise CRISIS REACH 2002-03

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 77th Air Expeditionary W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CRISIS REACH 2002-03 Base: Gulfport State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Shawna Grandstaff, Medical Technician, 48th Medical Operations Squadron (MOS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW) wears Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear as she prepares beds inside an air transportable clinic during the 48th FW Tactical Evaluation (TACEVAL) Exercise held at Royal Air Force (RAF) Feltwell, United Kingdom (UK)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Shawna Grandstaff, Medical Tec...

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) Captain (CPT) Thomas Obrochta (background), a pilot assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron (FS), remove a plastic body protection bag during the pilot decontamination process conducted during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG 02-02, at Osan Air Base (AB) Korea, as exercise participants wearing in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, look on

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Thomas Obrochta (background), a pilo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY BULLDOG 02-02 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ed Martinez, USAF Rel... More

In full Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) suits, US Air Force (USAF) personnel with the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), Rapid Runway Response (RRR) simulates repairs to the runway, using fiberglass mounts to cover foreign objects, after an attack. Triple-R is preparing for the upcoming NATO Tactical Evaluation that tests their ability to perform their mission during a real world incident

In full Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) ...

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

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Russel Douthat, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, sets up security posture with his squad during an extreme cold weather conditions class

Lance Corporal (LCPL) Russel Douthat, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Hansen State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Robert W. Kunda, USMC Release Status: Released to ... More

US Army (USA) Specialists (SPC) James Johnson (far right), Combat Documentation Production SPECIALIST, 55th Signal Company, uses a digital video camera to document US Navy (USN) Corpsmen and US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 1ST and 2nd Force Services Support Groups (FSSG), as they respond to the Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) Mast Only command, during a training section conducted inside a Chemical Biological Protective Shelter (CBPS), at Camp Coyote, Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The CBPS is a highly mobile chemically protected shelter system designed for emergency medical use in forward battle areas

US Army (USA) Specialists (SPC) James Johnson (far right), Combat Docu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Quinton T. Burris, USAF Release Status:... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine with Headquarters Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1ST Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California (CA), in full Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) suit and his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle during a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, (NBC) drill at Camp Coyote in Northern Kuwait during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine with Headquarters Company, 5th Marine ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kevin R. Reed, USMC Release Status: Released... 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, US Marine Corps (USMC) members from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) setup an on-deck decontamination station to prepare for a wash down 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

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level-3 (MOPP-3) gear, US Marine Corps (USMC) members with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a simulated chemical decontamination training exercise onboard the USS NASSAU (LHA-4) in the US Central Commands (CENTCOM) 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

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 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

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level-3 (MOPP-3) gear, US Navy (USN) Corpsmen with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) carry 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 Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Kent Fuller, First Sergeant, 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), waves "Old Glory" on the flightline of a desert air base in the Arabian Gulf Region at midnight as US jets take off on missions in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. MSGT Fuller is wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 2 (MOPP-2) gear

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Kent Fuller, First Sergeant...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Stefan Alford, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 1ST Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (LARB), 1ST Marine Division, dig a defensive position near their High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), while wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, while on patrol along the border in Kuwait during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 1ST Light Armored Recon...

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

At the base of a protective sand berm, US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Anthony J. Cress, a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical specialist with 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, wears his Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 3 (MOPP-3) gear while he tests for chemical agents using an M-256A1 kit after a missile impact outside of Camp Commando, Kuwait, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

At the base of a protective sand berm, US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Co...

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

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jon Swails, a Pararescueman with the 304th Portland Air National Guard (ANG), Oregon, takes up a security posture while his team extracts a simulated survivor from wreckage, near Baghdad International Airport (BIAP), Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Jon Swails, a Pararescueman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT James M. Bowman, USAF Rele... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Pablo M. Rioshernandez assigned to Lima/Battery, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1ST Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, takes up a defensive posture armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 rifle during an exercise with Nigerian Army Soldiers, while deployed at Roberts International Airport, Liberia, during Joint Task Force (JTF) Liberia

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Pablo M. Rioshernandez assigned ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE LIBERIA Base: Roberts International Airport Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Nathan E. Eas... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Travis L. Sanchez assigned to Lima/Battery, Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1ST Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, takes up a defensive posture armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 rifle during an exercise with Nigerian Army Soldiers, while deployed at Roberts International Airport, Liberia, during Joint Task Force (JTF) Liberia

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Travis L. Sanchez assigned to Li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE LIBERIA Base: Roberts International Airport Country: Liberia (LBR) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Nathan E. Eas... More

Trucks and vehicles pass through the commercial vehicle checkpoint at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina (SC), as one way to increase the security posture over the last two years

Trucks and vehicles pass through the commercial vehicle checkpoint at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: MSG... 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 fellow soldiers prepare to tow 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

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Andrew Kirshbaum, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS), gets into his Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear during a simulated chemical warfare attack. This simulated attack is part of the chemical warfare training class, an annual requirement for Air Force personnel at 100th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Andrew Kirshbaum, 100th Logist...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Stacia M. Willis, U... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel of the 48th Medical Group (MSG), Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, take part in a Field Medical Readiness Training (FMRT) exercise during a tactical evaluation. The FMRT is an Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) requirement of medical personnel for continual contingency training of wartime situations

US Air Force (USAF) personnel of the 48th Medical Group (MSG), Royal A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AB Stacey Jeanpaul, USAF Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel of the 48th Medical Group (MSG), Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, take part in a Field Medical Readiness Training (FMRT) exercise during a tactical evaluation. The FMRT is an Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) requirement of medical personnel for continual contingency training of wartime situations

US Air Force (USAF) personnel of the 48th Medical Group (MSG), Royal A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AB Stacey Jeanpaul, USAF Re... More

Right to left, US Air Force (USAF) 119th Fighter Wing (FW) unit personnel, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Timothy J. Bieber, SRA Lisa M. Allen and SRA Jessica L. Ballinger, all with the 119th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), wear their Chemical Warfare Defensive Equipment (CWDE) or Mission Oriented Protective Posture level-3 (MOPP-3) gear during a unit training exercise at the Hector (KAFR) International Airport (IAP) Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Fargo, North Dakota (ND)

Right to left, US Air Force (USAF) 119th Fighter Wing (FW) unit person...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fargo State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT David H. Lipp... More

California Air National Guard (CAANG) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Jerry Goldsbury (left), Crew CHIEF Superintendent, 144th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), 144th Fighter Wing (FW), Fresno Air National Guard Base (ANGB), Fresno, California (CA), wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level-3 (MOPP-3) gear, escorts Major (MAJ) Chris Seher (right), Pilot, 194th Fighter Squadron (FS), 144th FW, wearing MOPP-4) gear, to his F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during an Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) conducted by the 144th FW

California Air National Guard (CAANG) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) J...

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) Captain (CPT) Amanda Powell (left), 3rd Civil Engineers Squadron (CES) helps USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Kathleen O'Sullivan's, Commander, 3rd Mission Support Squadron (MSS) check of air leaks on her MCU-2P gas mask, during Exercise POLAR FORCE 04-4 at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). Both Officers are dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 gear (M0PP-4)

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Amanda Powell (left), 3rd Civil Engi...

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) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Tyvis Pollock assigned to the 8th Communications Squadron's Network Control Center, puts on his glove inserts to his Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, during Exercise BEVERLY HIGH 04-04 at Kunsan Air Base (AB), Korea

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Tyvis Pollock assigned to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BEVERLY HIGH 04-04 Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Keri Scroble, USAF Rel... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Shaquita Himes, 35th Services Squadron (SVS), dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level Four (MOPP-4) gear, rushes to grab her important documents after an exercise input simulates a fire, during a simulated chemical attack conducted as part of Exercise BEVERLY SUNRISE at Misawa Air Base (AB), Japan

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Shaquita Himes, 35th Service...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Jessica De Pierri, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Eugene Crist (foreground) and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Christina Riffle, both assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing (AW), West Virginia Air National Guard (WVANG), exercise use of the buddy system while wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level Four (MOPP-4) gear, during chemical welfare defense training, conducted annually at Savannah, Georgia (GA)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Eugene Crist (foreground) and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Heather E. Sharp, USAF Release Status: Released... More

040824-F-6123A-002 (Aug. 24, 2004)A US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN from the 8th Medical Group (MG) transport an"injured patient"to a decontamination tent following a simulated chemical attack during an Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) named Beverly High 04-04 at Kunsan Air Base (AB), Korea (KOR). The Airmen are attired in Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear.U.S. Air Force official photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Araceli Alarcon (RELEASED)

040824-F-6123A-002 (Aug. 24, 2004)A US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN from th...

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

West Virginia Air National Guard firefighters, 167th Airlift Wing, Shepherd Field, W. Va., prepare to enter a VWANG C-130 Hercules during a simulated aircraft fire as part of Readiness Safeguard Ability To Survive and Operate (ATSO) training exercise at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Volk Field, Wis. The firefighters are Mission Oriented Protective Posture 4 in their joint Firefighter Integrated Response Ensemble gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR MASTER SGT. Jeff Rohloff) (Released)

West Virginia Air National Guard firefighters, 167th Airlift Wing, She...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Volk Field State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Jeff Rohloff, USAF Release Status: Release... More

South Dakota Air National Guard 114th Fighter Wing personnel use the buddy system while the don their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear on Oct. 2, 2004, during an Operation Readiness Exercise being conducted at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF SGT. Michael Frye) (Released)

South Dakota Air National Guard 114th Fighter Wing personnel use the b...

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

South Dakota Air National Guard TECH. SGT. Chris Novak (right) consults the manual about the proper procedure to administer an atropine injection to TECH. SGT. Scott DeWitt (left), both with Pod A, 114th Fighter Wing, during a simulated Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear exercise on Oct. 2, 2004, during an Operation Readiness Exercise being conducted at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Scott H. Leebens) (Released)

South Dakota Air National Guard TECH. SGT. Chris Novak (right) consult...

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

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Kristen Partney, emergency action controller, McChord AFB, Wash., wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear, working on the computer in the command post during exercise Crisis Outlook at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Mich., on Oct. 19, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Scott T. Sturkol) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Kristen Partney, emergency action control...

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

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 5th Bomb Wing deploys its parachute while landing during an Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) at Minot Air Force Base, 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 AIRMAN Alicia M. Schnerre) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 5th Bomb Wing ...

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: AMN Alicia M. Schnerre, USAF Releas... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Joseph Pepperkorn, a crew chief from the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, uses a Technical Order to complete an aircraft maintenance inspection during an exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., on Nov. 17, 2004. He is attired in Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) Level 4. (USAF PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Veronica Fullwood) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Joseph Pepperkorn, a crew chief from the 20t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Veronica Fullwood, USAF Releas... More

Wisconsin Air National Guard 128th Air Refueling Wing firefighters don Mission Operational Protective Posture gear during a simulated nuclear, biological, and chemical attack as part of an Ability To Survive and Operate exercise at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wis., on Dec. 3, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Kenneth Pagel) (Released)

Wisconsin Air National Guard 128th Air Refueling Wing firefighters don...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Volk Field Angb State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Kenneth Pagel Release Status: Released... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Brad Frohner, of the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, talks to a pilot during an Ability To Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise at Lincoln Airport, Neb., on April 2, 2005. He is attired in Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) Level 4. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Alana Brown) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Brad Frohner, of the 155th Air Refueli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lincoln Airport State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Alan Brown, Released Release Status: Re... More

Students from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences wear mission oriented protection posture (MOPP) gear as the practice medical evacuation procedures in a "chemical warfare" environment

Students from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Wearing an M-17A1 field protective mask and a nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) protective suit, a soldier from the 1ST Cavalry Divsion takes aim with an M-72 light anti-armor weapon (LAW) while on the mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) assault course

Wearing an M-17A1 field protective mask and a nuclear-biological-chemi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Chuck Eisele Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Marines from the 9th Expeditionary Brigade maintain a defensive posture while patrolling during a field operation

Marines from the 9th Expeditionary Brigade maintain a defensive postur...

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

Two soldiers demonstrate mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) Level IV gear, including M-17A1 masks

Two soldiers demonstrate mission-oriented protective posture (MOPP) Le...

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

A Marine wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear explains Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) defense methods to Secretary of Defense Richard B. Cheney during Operation Desert Shield

A Marine wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 ...

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

U.S. Secretary of Defense Les Aspin presents the Fiscal Year 1994 Defense Posture to the House Armed Service Committee on March 30, 1993. OSD Package No. A07D-00165 (DOD PHOTO by Helene C. Stikkel) (Released)

U.S. Secretary of Defense Les Aspin presents the Fiscal Year 1994 Defe...

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

Dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, US Air Force (USAF) personnel look through their test kits in order to identify an agent after a simulated environmental attack, during an exercise

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chris D. Haylett, USAF Release S... More

A Marine AH-64 Apache helicopter of the Arizona National Guard (ANG) sits poised on the ground, engines running, in an attack posture during Weapons and Tactics Instructions Class (WTI) 2-99

A Marine AH-64 Apache helicopter of the Arizona National Guard (ANG) s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Marshall Paull, Usmc Relea... More

In their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, SGT Vargasepinal (left) and CPL Diaz (right) from India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, Twenty-Nine Palms, California, assist each other by insuring a proper fit and air seal during Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) training operations at a camp near the base of Mount Fuji

In their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mount Fuji Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan Ledoux Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

In Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, SGT Vargasepinal from India Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines, Twenty-Nine Palms, California, uses an M11 to decontaminate an M198, 155 mm Howitzer, during Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) training operations at a camp near the base of Mount Fuji

In Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mount Fuji Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan Ledoux Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Rob Rizya works on the Taegu Air Base, Korea, flightline while wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, following a simulated chemical attack during exercise FOAL EAGLE 2000. TSGT Rizya is assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group and is deployed to Taegu from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. FOAL EAGLE is held annually in South Korea to demonstrate U.S. and South Korean military cooperation and is the U.S. Militarys largest Joint-Service, Multi-National field training drill. This year's drill involves about 25,000 active duty, Reserve, and National Guard troops from the United States and bases throughout the Pacific Command...

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Rob Rizya works on the Taegu Air Base,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Technical Sergeant Rob Rizya works on the Taegu Air Base, Korea, flightline while wearing Mission-Oriented Protect... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Rob Boyd and SENIOR AIRMAN Erik Baker, both assigned to the 8th Medical Group, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea check priority listings inside the Information Control Center. Both SSGT Boyd and SRA Baker are wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear during an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Rob Boyd and SENIOR AIRMAN Erik Baker, bot...

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 close up view of US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Kathryn Elliott of the 8th Services Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea wearing the mask/hood of her Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear as she exits the Personnel Decontamination Station (PDS) during Kunsan's Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). The 8th Fighter Wing personnel are being evaluated on their wartime capabilities during their ORI

A close up view of US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Kathryn Elliott of the ...

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 Wing help each other takeoff the contaminated over-garments of their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear at the Contaminant Control Area during their Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI). The 8th Fighter Wings personnel are being evaluated on their wartime capabilities during their ORI

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: SSGT Jerry Morrison, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Toni Wilson helps US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Shameka Wright get into Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear in preparation for chemical and unexploded munitions sweeps around the facility. Both MSGT Wilson and TSGT Malone are assigned to the 8th Services Squadron, 8th Support Group, 8th Fighter Wing (FW), Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the 8th FW were being tested on their war fighting skills during the Beverly Bearcat Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Toni Wilson helps US Air Force SENIOR AIR...

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

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Williams and A1C Benson assist STAFF Sergeant Walters inside the detoxification station, after the simulated chemical warfare attack, during the 86th Medical Group exercise, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. All of the personnel are wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Williams and A1C Benson assist STAFF S...

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

On the B-1B Lancer ramp, in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, to include the MCU-2A protective mask, an airman completes a sweep of the area looking for any unexploded ordinances 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)

On the B-1B Lancer ramp, in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture respon...

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

While listening to instructions of the decontamination team member at this station of decontamination, the Marines of 3D RECON BN, 3D MAR DIV, Okinawa, Japan, pair up into buddy teams and with the M40 Chemical-Biological Field Mask in place, begin to strip each other of their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear. Third Reconnisiance Battalion participated in a training exercise that tests the unit's ability to react during real world Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) threats

While listening to instructions of the decontamination team member at ...

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

A Marine wearing a Battle Dress Overgarment (BDO) while in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) uses the M256 trainer simulator, developed to provide realistic training while avoiding unnecessary exposure to potentially carcinogenic reagents in the M256A1 detector kit. The M256 trainer contains 36 preengineered detector tickets that show color changes comparable to those seen in clean or contaminated environments. This informs the Marine and his fire team members of the conditions they are dealing with outside of thier MOPP gear. Third Reconnisiance Battalion participated in a training exercise that tests the unit's ability to react during real world Nuclear, ...

A Marine wearing a Battle Dress Overgarment (BDO) while in Mission-Ori...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine wearing a Battle Dress Overgarment (BDO) while in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) uses t... More

Personnel from the 52d Fighter Wing, wearing Mission Oriented-Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear with the MCU-2/P Chemical Biological Mask, evacuate the wing operations center after a simulated attack. Wing members are currently deployed to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom in preparation for the NATO Tactical Evaluation in October

Personnel from the 52d Fighter Wing, wearing Mission Oriented-Protecti...

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

Personnel assigned to the Sweep Team, 174TH Fighter Wing, New York Air National Guard wear Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP-4) gear as they relay information via radio during a recent Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) at Syracuse NY

Personnel assigned to the Sweep Team, 174TH Fighter Wing, New York Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hancock Air National Guard Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Kevin Brody, USAF Relea... More

In full Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Don Threadgill, USAF, 138th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), 138th Fighter Wing (FW), Oklahoma Air National Guard (OKANG), Tulsa, Oklahoma, puts on his cotton insert gloves during a weekend bivouac exercise

In full Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) ...

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

AIRMAN (AMN) Erin Powers, USAF, (left), 366th Services Squadron (SVS), fills out a laundry ticket for AMN Michelle Gaudin, USAF, 509th Communications Squadron, as she drops off her laundry at the 366th SVS laundry collection point at a deployed undisclosed location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Note that AMN Gaudin is in MOPP-1 (Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level-1), carrying her chemical protective mask in its carrying case. Operation ENDURING FREEDOM is in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad, after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

AIRMAN (AMN) Erin Powers, USAF, (left), 366th Services Squadron (SVS),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Gaddis, USAF Release... 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 assess the status of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Sarah Avery, USAF, 51st Logistic Support Squadron, 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: SRA Chenzira Mallory, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C), Neal Barsanti, USAF, 731st Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), dressed in Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, uses signal lamps to direct traffic, during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

AIRMAN First Class (A1C), Neal Barsanti, 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

Technical Sergeant (TSGT), Nelson Kendall, USAF, 51st Services Squadron, dressed in Mission Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear tries to keep a victim calm after a simulated aerial attack during the Initial Response Readiness Exercise/Combat Employment Readiness Exercise (IRRE/CERE) at Osan AB, Korea

Technical Sergeant (TSGT), Nelson Kendall, USAF, 51st Services Squadro...

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

An Australian successfully gets 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 and his Colt 5.56 mm M4 Carbine. 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 Australians gear. Evaluator, Sergeant Robert T. Mawson observes the process. The Marines and Australians are participating in NBC Training at Camp Doha, Kuwait, during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

An Australian successfully gets a drink of water from his canteen whil...

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

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, secures cargo to a Tunner 60K-Loader after removing contaminated materials 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

Captain (CAPT) Steven Harrold, USAF, 51st Fighter Wing (FW), Exercise Evaluation Team (EET), provides feedback to Major (MAJ) Bryan Manes, in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 4 (MOPP-4) gear, 36th Fighter Squadron (FS), during Exercise BEVERLY BULLDOG at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

Captain (CAPT) Steven Harrold, USAF, 51st Fighter Wing (FW), Exercise ...

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

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Kyle Marchant, USAF, 48th Medical Group (MG), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture response level 1 (MOPP-1) gear, compiles information on a simulated victim during the RAF Lakenheath 2002 CONTINUAL MEDICAL READINESS Exercise

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Kyle Marchant, USAF, 48th Medical Group (MG), 4...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: 2002 CONTINUAL MEDICAL READINESS Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major ... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Bryan Browner (left), USAF, Network Administrator, and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jeffrey Soucy, USAF, Telephone System Maintainer, 48th Communications Squadron (CS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, use the "buddy system" to don their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture Level 4 (MOPP-4) ensemble during exercise SCREAMING EAGLE, a 48th CS exercise at RAF Feltwell. SCREAMING EAGLE is a three-week exercise to provide training for real-world deployments. During the three-week exercise, troops process through a mobility line, build tents, and conduct day-to-day operations at a deployed location

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Bryan Browner (left), USAF, Network Administr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Feltwell State: East Anglia Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF ... More

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