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US Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, ram a High Explosive M107 Round into the M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer at Gun Position 10, East Camp Fuji, Japan. This training area is part of the units nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field

US Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Divisio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

US Marine Corps Corporal (CPL), Aldo R. Avegnorivera, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, receives Fire Direction Commands to relay to Marines manning the M198 155mm Howitzer, at Gun Position 10, East Camp Fuji, Japan. This training area is part of the unit's nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field

US Marine Corps Corporal (CPL), Aldo R. Avegnorivera, 3rd Battalion, 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCPL), Charles Greer (right) and Private First Class (PFC), Aaron Colling, from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, man their 240G 7.62mm Machine Gun located at Gun Position 99, East Camp Fuji, Japan. Training Area during the unit's nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal (LCPL), Charles Greer (right) and Priva...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

A parajumper from the Italian Air Force Special Operations Forces, 83rd Combat Search and Rescue Squadron, armed with a Baretta rifle, attempts to validate US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Rick Sapone from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, as a friendly "survivor" during a joint NATO search and rescue exercise in Rimini, Italy. The joint mission allows the two countries to put into practice procedures that will maintain search and rescue proficiency

A parajumper from the Italian Air Force Special Operations Forces, 83r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer C. Wallis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

US Air Force Second Lieutenant Adam Cuquet, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot candidate from Aviano Air Base, Italy, practices a hoist recovery manuever with a Pavehawk helicopter during a joint NATO search and rescue exercise with the 83rd Combat Search and Rescue Squadron, Italian Air Force, in Rimini, Italy. The mission allows the two countries to put into practice procedures that will maintain search and rescue proficiency

US Air Force Second Lieutenant Adam Cuquet, 510th Fighter Squadron pil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer C. Wallis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Soldiers of the 1ST Infantry Battalion Senegal Army siege an objective point as part of a training exercise during Operation FOCUS RELIEF II (OFR II) in Thies, Senegal. OFR II is an operation provided by the US Army Special Forces to the Senegal Army for training on new equipment and fighting tactics to bring up their proficiency level for peace enforcement in Sierra Leone. Senegal Army members are seen with the M-16 Assault Rifle

Soldiers of the 1ST Infantry Battalion Senegal Army siege an objective...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Operation FOCUS RELIEF II Base: Thies Country: Senegal (SEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Infantry Battalion, Senegal Scen... More

Captain Cesar Sandan, USAF, 7th Special Operations Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK, in the co-pilots seat, performs pre-flight checks on an MC-130H Combat Talon II before a local proficiency training flight

Captain Cesar Sandan, USAF, 7th Special Operations Squadron, RAF Milde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SRA Carly S. Burke, USAF Release S... More

STAFF Sergeant Marcus Cottengim, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Scott Batson, USAF, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, Weapons Load crew team installs a guidance control unit on an inert GBU-24B (Paveway III) training bomb. The four control fins will be installed as soon as the unit is firmly attached. The GBU-24B is loaded onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. Weapons load teams are responsible for proficiency on 9 primary munitions and are evaluated monthly on 3 of the 9 primary loads. Load standardization crews assigned to the 31st Operations Group evaluate the proficiency, safety and speed of each load team

STAFF Sergeant Marcus Cottengim, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Scott...

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: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel... More

US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Robert Kinast talks to members of the Pakistani Navy Tariq (Amazon) Class Type 21 Frigate PNS SHAHJAHAN (D 186) during a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) drill as part of Exercise INSPIRED SIREN '02. The SHAHJAHAN and the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS REUBAN JAMES (FFG 57), in the background, are currently participating in Exercise INSPIRED SIREN '02 a US and Pakistani bilateral military exercise involving surface and air forces from the two ions to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency. It will also refine and strengthen the existing military-to-military relationships of the two...

US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Robert Ki...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Robert Kinast talks to members of the Pakistani Navy Tariq (Amazon)... More

Using a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter on a small island off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, US Marine Corps (USMC) pilots of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-367 (HMLA-367) and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-466 (HMH-466), conduct a joint training exercise in order to enhance day and night proficiency in the tactic of inserting and extracting fire teams from a hostile and aggressive landing zone

Using a UH-1N Iroquois helicopter on a small island off the coast of O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-367 Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose Anthony Rubio, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Mark Smith (left), Pararescueman, 353rd Special Operations Group (SOG), Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, listens while Philippine Air Force STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Joseph Achas explains training procedures before a mission during BALANCE PISTON 03-5. The joint exercise designed to improve the interoperability and tactical proficiency of the armed forces between the US and the Philippines

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Mark Smith (left), Pararesc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BALANCE PISTON 03-5 Base: Clark Airfield Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Sta... More

US Navy (USN) Flightdeck personnel look on as a USN F-14D Tomcat, Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), Tomcatters, performs a high-speed fly-by alongside the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wg 14 (CVW-14) are takg part Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest ternational maritime exercise the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise cludes seven participatg nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kgdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participatg units a wide array of combed operations at sea, while enhancg stability...

US Navy (USN) Flightdeck personnel look on as a USN F-14D Tomcat, Figh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Flightdeck personnel look on as a USN F-14D Tomcat, Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), Tomcatters, performs a hig... More

Two US Navy (USN) Sailors standby to tie up a ship at a mooring bitt on a pier at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. In the background the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Sailors "man the rails" as the ship pulls into the harbor. The TARAWA is in Pearl Harbor to take part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while...

Two US Navy (USN) Sailors standby to tie up a ship at a mooring bitt o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two US Navy (USN) Sailors standby to tie up a ship at a mooring bitt on a pier at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. In the background ... More

Port quarter view of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) moored pier side at the Navy Supply Depot, Pearl Harbor. She is here to participate in the exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

Port quarter view of the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Base, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Sh... More

A US Navy (USN) SH-60F Seahawk helipter, Helipter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4), Black Knights, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) flies as channel guard for the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are taking part in the multi-national maritime Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC 2004 (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of...

A US Navy (USN) SH-60F Seahawk helipter, Helipter Anti-Submarine Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) SH-60F Seahawk helicopter, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4 (HS-4), Black Knights, Naval Air Station North I... More

Portside view of the US Navy (USN) Mine Countermeasure Ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) underway during Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

Portside view of the US Navy (USN) Mine Countermeasure Ship USS AVENGE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michelle R. Hammond, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Chilean Commander, CHIEF of Naval Operations Vice Admiral (VADM) Jorge Huerta (left), meets US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) Patrick M. Walsh, Commander, Carrier Group Seven, on the flight deck USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74). The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are taking part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined...

Chilean Commander, CHIEF of Naval Operations Vice Admiral (VADM) Jorge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Chilean Commander, CHIEF of Naval Operations Vice Admiral (VADM) Jorge Huerta (left), meets US Navy (USN) Rear Admiral (RADM) Pa... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), Aviation Electrician's Mate Second Class (AE2) Latora Latson (left) and Aviation Electronics Technician Second Class (AT2) Peder Nelson (right) relay a message from the scene leader to Damage Control Central during a simulated General Quarters. The KENNEDY is currently conducting proficiency training while underway in the Atlantic Ocean

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 William R. Heimbuch, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

U Marine Corps (UMC) Marines from the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), Charlie Company (C CO), prepare to depart UN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault hip U BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) aboard UN Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) crafts during an amphibious assault training at a beach at Bellows Air Force tation (AF), Hawaii (HI), during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AU), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United...

U Marine Corps (UMC) Marines from the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR), Charlie Company (C CO), prepare to depart USN Wa... More

US Navy (USN) Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class (MC3) Marcos Hernandez, from Combat Camera Group Pacific, photographs USN Landing Craft Air-Cushion 14 (LCAC 14) craft at a beach at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), Hawaii (HI), during an amphibious assault training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

US Navy (USN) Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class (MC3) Marcos H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rebecca J. Moat, USN Relea... More

A US Navy (USN) Sailor from Beachmaster Unit 1 (BMU-1) guides heavy machinery disembarking from USN Landing Craft Utility 1646 (LCU 1646) at a beach at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), Hawaii (HI), during an amphibious assault training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

A US Navy (USN) Sailor from Beachmaster Unit 1 (BMU-1) guides heavy ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Brandon A. Teeples Release... More

060725-N-8629M-378 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) (center) leads a formation of military ships and submarines from the USN and international countries in the Pacific Ocean (POC) at the end of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US).U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Rebecca J. Moat...

060725-N-8629M-378 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 060725-N-8629M-378 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) (center) leads a ... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Dawn Hart, FEMA Limited English Proficiency Coordinator, responds to a question during the Limited English Proficiency Outreach panel discussion at the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Panelist at the Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Dawn Hart, FEMA Limited English Profici... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 25, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) specialists, Eric Phillipson and Rossy Rey assist Russian hurricane survivor, Knana Letner with her special disaster related needs. The LEP strategic strike team was assigned to the Russian community in Coney Island, New York in response to Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 25, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Coney Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Specialists, Eric Phillipson and Rossy Rey speak in Russian to Hurricane Sandy survivor about his recovery needs. The LEP strategic strike team was assigned to the Russian community on Coney Island, New York in response to the needs of people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ New York ^ Community Relations ^ Coney Island ^... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) specialist, Rossy Rey speaks to hurricane survivor, Baljit Singh about his disaster related needs. The LEP strategic strike team was assigned to Coney Island, New York to assess the needs of those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relation... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Specialists visit Italian Charities of America in Elmhurst, Queens. CR Teams offer information and address the concerns of the community residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Community Relations ^ Elmhurst Queens ^ Italian char... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) McGee of the 345th Security Police Squadron exercises his K-9 dog on the obstacle course during proficiency training

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) McGee of the 345th Security Police Squadron exer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Myrtle Beach Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Re... More

A Navy ES-3A Shadow takes off into the evening sun aboard USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) This is part of a four day exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard to test proficiency in joint operations and coordination of various elements of a strike package

A Navy ES-3A Shadow takes off into the evening sun aboard USS THEODORE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Joint Task Force Exercise 95-2 State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT... More

Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC), US Marine Corps, conduct fastrope training from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter onto the flight deck of the USS BOXER (LHD 4) to maintain their proficiency during a Western Pacific deployment, WestPac 99-1

Marines from the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 13th Marine Expeditiona...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Major Command Shown: 13th MEU (SOC) COMBAT CAMERA Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Branden P. O'Brien, Usmc Release Status: Re... More

A US Army member of the Southern Europe Task Force, Vicenza, Italy, trains in drop zone "Juliet" located 15 miles from Aviano Air Base, Italy. US Army, Air Force, and Italian Army troops jumped from C-130 Hercules aircrafts (not shown) deployed from the 37th Airlift Squadron Ramstein Air Base, Germany, as part of a monthly jump training to maintain proficiency

A US Army member of the Southern Europe Task Force, Vicenza, Italy, tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Delia A. Castillo, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the Japanese media photograph the M107 155mm High Explosive Projectiles, as US Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, get ready to fire the M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer at Gun Position 10, East Camp Fuji, Japan. The training area is part of the unit's nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field

Members of the Japanese media photograph the M107 155mm High Explosive...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

US Navy Lieutenant (LT), Steven B. Zurek, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, rakes leaves, as part of a community relations effort at an orphanage near, East Camp Fuji, Japan. This training area is part of the units nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field

US Navy Lieutenant (LT), Steven B. Zurek, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

US Marines Corps First Sergeant (1SGT) Michael B. Gray, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, cuts pieces of birthday cake for waiting marines during the Marine Corps 225th Birthday, cake cutting ceremony at Gun Position 99, East Camp Fuji, Japan. This training area is part of the unit's nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field

US Marines Corps First Sergeant (1SGT) Michael B. Gray, 3rd Battalion,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

Checking the hold of the AIM-9 Sidewinder missile to the wing tip, Captain (CAPT) Scott "Fester" Fredrick, USAF, 510th Fighter Squadron (FS), Aviano AB, Italy, preflights a "Buzzard" F-16C Fighting Falcon, prior to his sortie. CAPT Fredrick will be flying a Surface Attack Tactics-Day sortie, (SAT-Day) which is designed to develop proficiency in daylight surface attack tactics

Checking the hold of the AIM-9 Sidewinder missile to the wing tip, Cap...

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: TSGT David J. Ahlschwede, USAF Re... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Chris Harvey, 510th Fighter Squadron (FS), crewchief, gives Captain (CAPT) Scott "Fester" Fredrick, pilot, 510th FS, Aviano AB, Italy, the traditional "Buzzard Claw sign" prior to his sortie. CAPT Fredrick will be flying a Surface Attack Tactics-Day (SAT-Day) sortie designed to develop proficiency in daylight surface attack tactics. Note the Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) pod on the outside pylon

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Chris Harvey, 510th Fighter Squadron (FS), crewchi...

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: TSGT David J. Ahlschwede, USAF Re... More

US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Robert Kinast takes a moment to go over his training before starting a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) drill on board the Pakistani Navy Tariq (Amazon) Class Type 21 Frigate PNS SHAHJAHAN (D 186). HT2 Kinast is assigned to the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS REUBAN JAMES (FFG 57) currently participating in Exercise INSPIRED SIREN '02. The JAMES is currently participating in Exercise INSPIRED SIREN '02 a US and Pakistani bilateral military exercise involving surface and air forces from the two nations to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency. It will also refine and strengthen the...

US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Robert Ki...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Robert Kinast takes a moment to go over his training before startin... More

0040827-F-1740G-004 (Aug. 27, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) TECH SGT. Sean Savage (left) instructor, explains the proper weapons loading procedure on a Mark-82 bomb to USAF STAFF SGT. Jason Tremmel (right) a weapons loader from the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. This quarterly proficiency evaluation at Osan Air Base (AB),Korea (KOR) is conducted to ensure weapons loaders meet safety and time requirements.Both AIRMAN are members of the 51st Fighter Wing. U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis (RELEASED)

0040827-F-1740G-004 (Aug. 27, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) TECH SGT. Sean ...

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

US Navy (USN) Sailors watch as Chilean (Armada de Chile (ACh)) Leander Class Frigate LYNCH (FFG 07) pulls alongside the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) before beginning an underway replenishment. TARAWA and LYNCH are two of many naval warships participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC es the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while...

US Navy (USN) Sailors watch as Chilean (Armada de Chile (ACh)) Leander...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Sailors watch as Chilean (Armada de Chile (ACh)) Leander Class Frigate LYNCH (FFG 07) pulls alongside the USN Tara... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) render honors as they pass the USS ARIZONA Memorial and the Battleship MISSOURI (BB 63) Memorial Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wg 14 (CVW-14) are takg part Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest ternational maritime exercise the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise cludes seven participatg nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kgdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participatg units a wide array of combed operations at sea, while enhancg stability...

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) render honors as they pass the U... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) render honors as they pass the USS ARIZONA Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are taking part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Asagiri Class Destroyer Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) AMAGIRI (DD 154) (left), Tachikaze Class Destroyer JDS ASAKAZE (DD 169) (center), Murasame Class Destroyer JDS INAZUMA (DD 105) (right), sit pier side at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. The ships are participating in this year's Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004 exercise. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of...

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Asagiri Class Destroyer Ja...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Asagiri Class Destroyer Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) AMAGIRI (DD 154) (left), Tachika... More

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Asagiri Class Destroyer Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) AMAGIRI (DD 154) sits moored pier side at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. There are currently four Japanese ships in Pearl Harbor, participating in multi-national maritime exercise Rim of Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is largest international maritime exercise in waters around Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC enhances tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in...

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Asagiri Class Destroyer Ja...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Asagiri Class Destroyer Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) AMAGIRI (DD 154) sits moored pie... More

The bow of US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift frames the USS Arizona (BB 39) Memorial while shifting berths at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). The Swift is taking part in the multi-national maritime Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC 2004 (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

The bow of US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 William R. Goodwin, Usn Release Status: Relea... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors stationed aboard the Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), participate in weapons qualification training using Mossberg 590 12-gague shotguns. The KENNEDY is currently in the Western Atlantic Ocean conducting proficiency training exercises

US Navy (USN) Sailors stationed aboard the Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 William R. Heimbuch, USN Release Status: Released to Public ... More

USN Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to Hose Team A ship's repair locker, combat a controlled fire burning on the Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device (MAFTD), on the flight deck of the USN Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). This is the first time the MAFTD has embarked aboard the Carrier. The KENNEDY is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting crew proficiency training

USN Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to Hose Team A ship's repair locker, c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Tommy Gilligan, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

060725-N-7981E-170 (Jul. 25, 2006)Aerial overhead view of US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) spelling out RIMPAC 2006 on the flight deck of the ship during a photo exercise during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006 in the Pacific Ocean (POC). The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US).U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN James...

060725-N-7981E-170 (Jul. 25, 2006)Aerial overhead view of US Navy (USN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 060725-N-7981E-170 (Jul. 25, 2006)Aerial overhead view of US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Specialists, Eric Phillipson and Rossy Rey speak to Russian hurricane survivors about their recovery needs. The LEP strategic strike team was assigned to the Russian community on Coney Island, New York to assess the needs of people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ New York ^ Community Relations ^ Coney Island ^... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Specialists listen to Jewish Community Leaders discuss their disaster related needs at the Jewish Community Center in Coney Island. Following Hurricane Sandy, the LEP strategic strike team was assigned to the Russian community in Coney Island to assist with unmet needs. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Community Relations Coney Island FEMA Hurricane Sandy ... More

Members of SEAL Team 2. Platoon Alpha, are shown in a training scenario required to maintain their highly skilled proficiency in guerilla warfare. The SEAL on the left is armed with an M16A2 assault rifle

Members of SEAL Team 2. Platoon Alpha, are shown in a training scenari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Steve Orr Release Status... More

Weapon Load Team 21, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, are critiqued by evaluators after completing their monthly required proficiency (MPRO) load 9 Sidewinder missiles and laser guided bombs to the wings of an F-16 Fighting Falcon as part of their evaluation training. The 510th has kept its aircraft mission ready since the inception of Operation Decisive Edge

Weapon Load Team 21, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DECISIVE EDGE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Robert Stuart Release ... More

US Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, fire the M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer. Marines at Gun Position 10, East Camp Fuji, Japan, are part of the unit's nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field

US Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Divisi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

US Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division, make ready to ram a High Explosive M107 Round into the M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer at Gun Position 10, East Camp Fuji, Japan. This training area is part of the units nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field

US Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Divisio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

US Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, make ready to ram a High Explosive M107 Round into the M198 155mm Medium Towed Howitzer. Marines at Gun Position 10, East Camp Fuji, Japan, are part of the unit's nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field

US Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Divisi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

SEAMAN Apprentice Thomas Bruce, SEAMAN Apprentice Daniel Polfleit, and PETTY Officer Third Class study for one of the many tests they must pass to maintain proficiency as small boat crew members at US Coast Guard Station Charleston, South Carolina. Station Charleston is reponsible for law enforcement and search and rescue in the Charleston area. They have an 18 foot flatboat as well as a 27 foot safeboat that they use for patrols and rescues. There are three crews which work 24 hour shifts each to ensure the safety of Charlestons many boaters

SEAMAN Apprentice Thomas Bruce, SEAMAN Apprentice Daniel Polfleit, and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Buytas, USAF Relea... More

US Navy (USN) members of the bridge watch on board the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS REUBAN JAMES (FFG 57) pay extra care while doing maneuvers in Exercise INSPIRED SIREN 02. INSPIRED SIREN 02 is a US and Pakistani bilateral military exercise involving surface and air forces from the two nations to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency. It will also refine and strengthen the existing military-to-military relationships of the two nations

US Navy (USN) members of the bridge watch on board the USN Oliver Haza...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Reuban James (FFG 57) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Aaron Ansarov, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Pakistani Navy Leading GUNNER Imran Lat waits in the magazine to observe a loading and firing of the Mark 75 76mm/3-inch gun, on board the US Navy (USN) Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS REUBAN JAMES (FFG 57). The JAMES is currently participating in Exercise INSPIRED SIREN 02, a bilateral military exercise involving surface and air forces from the two nations designed to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency of Pakistani and US forces. It will also refine and strengthen the existing military-to-military relationships of the two Nations

Pakistani Navy Leading GUNNER Imran Lat waits in the magazine to obser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Reuban James (FFG 57) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Aaron Ansarov, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Pakistan Navy Sailors onboard Tariq (Amazon) Class Type 21 Frigate PNS SHAHJAHAN (D 186) a keenly intested in the demonstration and lectu given by the US Navy (USN) Sailors of the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS REUBAN JAMES (FFG 57) during a Visit Board Search and Seizu drill. The SHAHJAHAN and the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS REUBAN JAMES (FFG 57) a curntly participating in Exercise INSPIRED SIREN '02 a US and Pakistani bilateral military exercise involving surface and air forces from the two nations to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency. It will also fine and stngthen the existing military-to-military...

Pakistan Navy Sailors onboard Tariq (Amazon) Class Type 21 Frigate PNS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Pakistan Navy Sailors onboard Tariq (Amazon) Class Type 21 Frigate PNS SHAHJAHAN (D 186) are keenly interested in the demonstrat... More

US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Robert Kinast gives the thumbs up to members of his team as they conduct a security sweep of the outer decks of the Pakistani Navy Tariq (Amazon) Class Type 21 Frigate PNS SHAHJAHAN (D 186) during a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) drill. The SHAHJAHAN and the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS REUBAN JAMES (FFG 57) are currently participating in Exercise INSPIRED SIREN '02 a US and Pakistani bilateral military exercise involving surface and air forces from the two nations to enhance interoperability and tactical proficiency. It will also refine and strengthen the existing military-to-military...

US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Robert Ki...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class (HT2) Robert Kinast gives the thumbs up to members of his team as they co... More

Using a CH-53E Sea Stallion on a small island off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, US Marine Corps (USMC) pilots of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-367 (HMLA-367) and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-466 (HMH-466), conduct a joint training exercise in order to enhance day and night proficiency in the tactic of inserting and extracting fire teams from a hostile and aggressive landing zone

Using a CH-53E Sea Stallion on a small island off the coast of Okinawa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose Anthony Rubio, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Marine Corps (USMC) troop from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan (JPN), calls for fire support from a Attack Helicopters during the Ground Air Integration Training exercises (GAIT) conducted on island range W-174 off the coast of Okinawa, Japan (JPN). GAIT is a joint training exercise to enhance day and nighttime proficiency shooting for inserting and extracting fire teams from a hostile and aggressive landing zone. (SUBSTANDARD)

A US Marine Corps (USMC) troop from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-367 Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose Anthony Rubio, USMC Release Status: Released t... More

US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) Martin Newberry, Parachute Rigger, 24th Quartermasters Company, 22nd Area Support Group (AGS), Caserma Ederle, Italy, keeps tension on a line as a raised M929 Dump truck is aligned on paper honeycomb cushioning material on an aircraft pallet. The material will absorb the shock when the truck is airdropped via parachute from a cargo aircraft. The training maintains proficiency for heavy airlift drops

US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) Martin Newberry, Parachute Rig...

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: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release St... More

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (31 AMXS), 31st Fighter Wing, uses an MJ-1B Weapons Loader to down load an inert training version of a Cluster Bomb Unit (CBU) from an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, while conducting proficiency training at Aviano Air Base (AB), Italy

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 31st Aircraft Maintenance S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Isaac G. L. Freeman, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Whidbey Island Class Amphibious Dock Landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) "man the rails" as the ship pulls into Naval Station Pearl Harbor. The RUSHMORE is here to take part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC 2004 is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Whidbey Island Class Amphibious D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) "man the rails" as the ship pulls into Naval Station Pearl Harbor. The TARAWA is in Pearl Harbor to take part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) "man the rails" as the ship arrives in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are taking part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails on board the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) as the ship prepares to pass the memorial battleship USS Missouri (BB 63) and the USS Arizona (BB 39) Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). Ford Island is in the background. The STENNIS is visiting Pearl Harbor to take part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a...

US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails on board the Nimitz Class Aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Sailors man the rails on board the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) as the ship prepares... More

A night exposure of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) sitting pier side in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The STENNIS and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) are taking part in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

A night exposure of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command... More

Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), USN Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE) Boatswain's Mate SEAMAN (BMSN) Michael Fifer, signals as a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter takes off. The HARPERS FERRY and its crew are conducting flight deck proficiency demonstrations for an embarked Afloat Training Group as part of its Tailored Ships Training Availability, conducted while underway in the Pacific Ocean

Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49), USN Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE) Boatswain's Mate SEAMAN (BMSN) Michael Fifer, checks to ensure his chock and chainmen have removed all gear before launching a USN SH-60 Sea hawk helicopter from the flight deck. The HARPERS FERRY and its crew are conducting flight deck proficiency demonstrations for an embarked Afloat Training Group as part of its Tailored Ships Training Availability, conducted while underway in the Pacific Ocean

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Dock Landing Ship, USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian P. Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Onboard the flight deck of the USN Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), Aviation Boatswain's Mate AIRMAN (ABAN) Fernado Meza (yellow shirt), directs the Crash and Salvage hose team to advance on the Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device (MAFTD), during a simulated general quarters aircraft fire drill. This is the first time the MAFTD has embarked aboard the Carrier. The KENNEDY is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting crew proficiency training

Onboard the flight deck of the USN Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier, USS JO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Tommy Gilligan, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion 74 (LCAC 74) craft from Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5), attached to the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), lands on a beach at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), Hawaii (HI), during an amphibious assault training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air-Cushion 74 (LCAC 74) craft from Assaul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rebecca J. Moat, USN Relea... More

US Navy (USN) Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class (MC2) Summer Anderson, from Combat Camera Group Pacific, uses a video camera to document a USN Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) craft coming ashore a beach at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), Hawaii (HI), during an amphibious assault training during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

US Navy (USN) Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class (MC2) Summer ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rebecca J. Moat, USN Relea... More

US Navy (USN) Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class (MC3) Marcos Hernandez (top), from Combat Camera Group Pacific, takes photos of US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from 3rd Marine Regiment (3rd Marines), Combat Assault Company (CAC), Engineer Platoon (ENG PLT), during an urban terrain exercise at the Combined Training Facility (CTF) at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii (HI) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR),...

US Navy (USN) Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class (MC3) Marcos H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class (MC3) Marcos Hernandez (top), from Combat Camera Group Pacific, takes ph... More

060725-N-8629M-219 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS MILIUS (DDG 69) sails in the Pacific Ocean (POC) to join a multinational formation of military ships and submarines at the conclusion of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US).(US Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Rebecca J. Moat) (RELEASED)

060725-N-8629M-219 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rebecca J. Moat, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

060725-N-7981E-032 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) (right) and the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) (to the left of LINCOLN) lead a formation of military ships and submarines from US and international countries in the Pacific Ocean (POC) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (GBR) and the United...

060725-N-7981E-032 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 060725-N-7981E-032 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) (right) and the U... More

The US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS PINCKNEY (DDG 91) (foreground) and USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS SHOUP (DDG 86) sail in formation during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

The US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS PIN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Walter T. Ham Iv, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

060725-N-7981E-448 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine USS CHICAGO (SSN 721) and the USN Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine USS COLUMBIA (SSN 771) prepare to join a multinational formation of military ships and submarines in the Pacific Ocean (POC) for a photo exercise during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006). The exercise is designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US).U.S. Navy photo by...

060725-N-7981E-448 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Los Angeles Class ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 060725-N-7981E-448 (Jul. 25, 2006)The US Navy (USN) Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine USS CHICAGO (SSN 721) and the USN Los Ang... More

The US Navy (USN) Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine USS KEY WEST (SSN 722) steams along the Pacific Ocean (POC) during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006. The exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

The US Navy (USN) Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine USS KEY WEST (SSN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 M. Jeremie Yoder, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

U.S Navy (USN) CHIEF PETTY Officers practice weapons proficiency with 9 mm M9 Pistols during a qualifications test aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BOXER (LHD 4). The Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group is currently operating in the Persian Gulf conducting maritime security operations in support of the U.S. 5th Fleet on Nov. 27, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Derek R. Sanchez) (Released)

U.S Navy (USN) CHIEF PETTY Officers practice weapons proficiency with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Boxer (LHD 4) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Derek R. Sanchez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

On Feb. 5, 2007, CPL. Lucas Dahling, a Loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 (VMGR-352), Marine Aircraft Group (MAG-11), 3D Marine Aircraft Wing (3D MAW), looks out the window of a KC-30J Hercules to inspect the refueling hoses being used during a refueling excercise off of the coast of San Diego, Calif. VMGR-352 regularly conducts refueling missions in conjunction with other airborne units to maintain their proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Kelly R. Chase) (Released)

On Feb. 5, 2007, CPL. Lucas Dahling, a Loadmaster with Marine Aerial R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: VMGR-352 Scene Camera... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) man the rails as their ship, escorted by tugboats, pulls into port for a scheduled visit at Naval Station (NS) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). The LINCOLN is participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006, an exercise designed to increase the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined sea operations. RIMPAC 2006 brings together military forces from Australia (AUS), Canada (CAN), Chile (CHL), Peru (PER), Japan (JPN), the Republic of Korea (KOR), United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US)

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Dennis C. Cantrell, USN Releas... More

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David McMillan observes the flight deck foul lines to ensure the safety of crews and landing aircraft as a USN F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 195 (VFA-195), Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, approaches to recover aboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). LT McMillan is authorized to wave-off any landing aircraft with his remote control if any potential foul line safety problem occurs. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is participating in the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX) with the US Air Force (USAF) and US Marine Corps (USMC) in the Western Pacific. JASEX focuses on integrated joint training proficiency in...

US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David McMillan observes the flight deck ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David McMillan observes the flight deck foul lines to ensure the safety of crews and landing aircr... More

M-60 main battle tanks of Co. F, 40th Armor, Berlin Bde., undergo dry firing proficiency training at Tempelhof Central Airport

M-60 main battle tanks of Co. F, 40th Armor, Berlin Bde., undergo dry ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: West Berlin Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Thomas B. Farr Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

A US Army member of the Southern Europe Task Force, Vicenza, Italy, train in drop zone "Juliet" located 15 miles from Aviano Air Base, Italy. US Army, Air Force, and Italian Army troops jumped from C-130 Hercules aircrafts (not shown) deployed from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, as part of a monthly jump training to maintain proficiency

A US Army member of the Southern Europe Task Force, Vicenza, Italy, tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. Green, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Tall grass and camouflage netting make excellent concealment as US Marines from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3D Marine Division fire the M198 155mm Towed Howitzer at Gun Position 10, East Camp Fuji, Japan. This training area is part of the unit's nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field

Tall grass and camouflage netting make excellent concealment as US Mar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

A view from outside the bunker, at Gun Position 99, East Camp Fuji, Japan, as US Marine Corps Corporal (CPL), Charles Kell, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, aims his tripod mounted M240G Machine Gun. Part of the unit's nine firing day relocation shoot, designed to enhance military occupational specialty proficiency within the artillery field

A view from outside the bunker, at Gun Position 99, East Camp Fuji, Ja...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT John G. Van... More

Making annotations in an aircraft log, US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Via, 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs post-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft after arrival at Malacky Air Base, Republic of Slovakia, for a Weapons Training Deployment. The range at Malacky allows the 555th Fighter Squadron to maintain proficiency and accuracy in armament delivery

Making annotations in an aircraft log, US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jaso...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malacky Country: Slovakia (SVK) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

A soldier of the 1ST Battalion 3rd Special Forces Group, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, teaches basic platoon movement formations to soldiers of the 1ST Infantry Battalion Senegal Army during OPERATION FOCUS RELIEF II (OFR II) in Thies, Senegal. OFR II is an operation provided by the U.S. Army Special Forces to the Senegal Army for training on new equipment and fighting tactics to bring up their proficiency level for peace enforcement in Sierra Leone

A soldier of the 1ST Battalion 3rd Special Forces Group, Ft. Bragg, No...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION FOCUS RELIEF II Base: Thies Country: Senegal (SEN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Underwood, Jr., USAF Release ... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Russell Garthwaite (foreground), USAF, and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Christopher Mueller, USAF, both members of the 48th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight (EOD), 48th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight (EOD), 48th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, pack an MK3 and an MK7 shaped charge containers with plastic explosives at the RAF Feltwell, range. EOD personnel must deal with live explosive at least once month to maintain their proficiency

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Russell Garthwaite (foreground), USAF, and A...

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: SRA Joanna E. Hensley, USA... More

Using an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter on a small island off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, US Marine Corps (USMC) pilots of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-367 (HMLA-367) and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-466 (HMH-466), conduct a joint training exercise in order to enhance day and night proficiency in the tactic of inserting and extracting fire teams from a hostile and aggressive landing zone

Using an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter on a small island off the coast ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-367 Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose Anthony Rubio, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Using an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter on a small island off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, US Marine Corps (USMC) pilots of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-367 (HMLA-367) and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-466 (HMH-466), conduct a joint training exercise in order to enhance day and night proficiency in the tactic of inserting and extracting fire teams from a hostile and aggressive landing zone

Using an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter on a small island off the coast ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-367 Scene Camera Operator: CPL Jose Anthony Rubio, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Aaron Rumsey, 92nd Communications Squadron, Ground Radio Craftsman, Fairchild Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA), winds a guy wire around his hand to ensure a stronger grip as he prepares to raise an antenna mast during routine training. This training is conducted annually to ensure technician proficiency

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Aaron Rumsey, 92nd Communica...

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

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

From Clark Airfield, Philippines, with Mount Arayat in the background,...

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

American and Philippine military personnel board a US Air Force (USAF) MC-130H Combat Talon, 353rd Special Operations Group (SOG), Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, as part of a parachute training session during PISTON BALANCE 03-5 at Clark AB, Philippines. The joint exercise is designed to improve the interoperability and tactical proficiency of the armed forces of the US and Philippines

American and Philippine military personnel board a US Air Force (USAF)...

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

US Air Force (USAF) Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) instructors parachute for a Dyess Air Force Base (AFB), Texas (TX), C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft to check their accuracy while maintaining their jumping proficiency as instructors at the SERE Training School at Fairchild AFB, Washington (WA)

US Air Force (USAF) Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Sabrije Shemo, USAF Release S... More

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Sailors aboard the Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) Oyashio Class Submarine Narushio (SS 595) prepare to disembark the submarine as it arrives for a port call in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Japan is one of several countries participating in this year's 2004 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while...

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Sailors aboard the Japanes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Sailors aboard the Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) Oyashio Class Submarine Narushio (SS ... More

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Murasame Class Destroyer Japanese Defense Ship (JDS) Inazuma (DD 105) passes Hospital Point in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during arrival honors prior to the multinational maritime exercise Rim of the Pacific 2004 (RIMPAC). RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise will include eight participating nations; Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Peru, South Korea, Britain and the United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) Murasame Class Destroy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command... More

The Chilean (Armada de Chile (ACh)) Leander Class Frigate LYNCH (FFG 07) transits past Hospital Point in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii enroute to the joint nation exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region

The Chilean (Armada de Chile (ACh)) Leander Class Frigate LYNCH (FFG 0...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command... More

Almost down, a US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA-192), Golden Dragons, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, prepares for an arrested landing aboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is participating in the third annual Exercise JOINT AIR AND SEA (JASEX) with the US Air Force (USAF) and US Marine Corps (USMC) in the Western Pacific. JASEX focuses on integrated joint training proficiency in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, and on land, in response to a range of mission areas

Almost down, a US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jonathan Chandler, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

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