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Personnel of the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida ANG, Jacksonville, waiting for orders on tasking and missions following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon

Personnel of the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida ANG, Jacksonville, waitin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Jacksonville Iap State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 125 Fighter Wing Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A 48th Security Forces member, armed with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, directs a vehicle where to go for inspection. The vehicle will under go a through inspection before given permission to enter RAF Lakenheath, UK. Security is always foremost at RAF Lakenheath, but security is even tighter to prevent another occurrence of the tragedies that struck New York and Washington D.C. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

A 48th Security Forces member, armed with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle...

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: SRA James L. Ha... More

Anti-tank barricades line the streets of 48th Fighter Wing compound at RAF Lakenheath, UK. Security is always foremost at RAF Lakenheath, but security is even tighter to prevent another occurrence of the tragedies that struck New York and Washington D.C. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

Anti-tank barricades line the streets of 48th Fighter Wing compound at...

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: SRA James L. Ha... More

Colonel Rudy Wright, USAF, Commander 39th Wing and 39th Air and Space Expeditionary Wing, his wife, Samantha, and daughter, Jordan, sing America the Beautiful and offer prayers for the thousands of Americans lost during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. The candle light vigil was held at the base chapel at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in conjunction with National Prayer Day and Remembrance declared by President George W. Bush, 14 September 2001

Colonel Rudy Wright, USAF, Commander 39th Wing and 39th Air and Space ...

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

Brgermeister (Mayor) of Ramstein Village Klaus Layes stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Brigadier General Mark Volcheff, 86th Airlift Wing Commander, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, following a German citizens march from Ramstein Village to Ramstein Air Base, on September 14, 2001. The march is a show of support and empathy for the victims and those who mourn them, of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on September 11th

Brgermeister (Mayor) of Ramstein Village Klaus Layes stands shoulder-t...

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

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) William C. Atkins, USAF, avionics technician, 192nd Fighter Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, works on an F-16C Fighting Falcon at Byrd Field in Sandston, Virginia

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) William C. Atkins, USAF, avionics technician, 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc... More

On the flightdeck of the KC-135, AIRMAN First Class Katherine B. Shoemake, USAF, boom operator, 351st Air Refueling Squadron, performs a quick inspection on her oxygen mask, to her left, to ensure she has proper flow before taking off for a training mission. The mask at the upper right is an in flight emergency quick don oxygen mask

On the flightdeck of the KC-135, AIRMAN First Class Katherine B. Shoem...

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 Rasheen A. Douglas, USAF Relea... More

On increased alert, SENIOR AIRMAN Kevin Gallagher, USAF, 100th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK, with a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 at the ready, employs proper security procedures for personnel leaving the base. The base is now operating in a Force Protection Condition in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on the morning of 11 September 2001

On increased alert, SENIOR AIRMAN Kevin Gallagher, USAF, 100th Securit...

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

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

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

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

Soldiers from the 1ST Battalion, 279th Infantry, Oklahoma National Guard, called in from a local field training exercise, string razor wire along the fence of a civilian-contractor construction site on the Oklahoma Air National Guard Base, Tulsa International Airport. The extra measure was initiated in response to the terrorist attacks on World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001

Soldiers from the 1ST Battalion, 279th Infantry, Oklahoma National Gua...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Tulsa State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST BATTALIO... More

Using a John Deere 644E-H forklift, members of the 786th Civil Engineering Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, place barriers at various locations on base as a force protection measure. The base is now operating in a Force Protection Condition in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Using a John Deere 644E-H forklift, members of the 786th Civil Enginee...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Danielle Avery-Hull, USAF, (right), a Postal Clerk with the 786 Communications Squadron on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, checks the Identification of Ms Cathy Hayes before issuing mail

SENIOR AIRMAN Danielle Avery-Hull, USAF, (right), a Postal Clerk with ...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Jermaine Cathcart, USAF, postal clerk, 786 Communications Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, receives a bag of mail at the Kapaun Air Station Post Office. This is the first shipment of the mail since the terrorist act in the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers in New York and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground

SENIOR AIRMAN Jermaine Cathcart, USAF, postal clerk, 786 Communication...

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

Weather specialist, SENIOR AIRMAN Casey Gibbons, USAF, 31st Operations Support Squadron, Weather Flight, Aviano Air Base, Italy, completes a visual inspection of the sky and checks recent precipitation levels from the rain gauge

Weather specialist, SENIOR AIRMAN Casey Gibbons, USAF, 31st Operations...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL CAPTURE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Op... More

Technical Sergeant John Myers, USAF, 31st Security Forces, Aviano Air Base, Italy, follows Force Protection Charlie (FP CON Charlie) measures, checking personnel identifications of all inbound traffic. The base is now operating in FP CON Charlie in response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. When hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the ground, on the morning of 11 September 2001

Technical Sergeant John Myers, USAF, 31st Security Forces, Aviano Air ...

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

AIRMAN Heather Poland, USAF, Individual Equipment Unit (IEU) clerk, 48th Supply Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, stocks cold weather gear in the equipment warehouse. The IEU unit processes and sorts over 50 items on a daily basis

AIRMAN Heather Poland, USAF, Individual Equipment Unit (IEU) clerk, 48...

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

Parked inside a hardened shelter, an F-15E Strike Eagle is refueled by SENIOR AIRMAN Roderick Farris, USAF, a fuels distribution specialist, 48th Supply Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, using an R11 Refueler truck

Parked inside a hardened shelter, an F-15E Strike Eagle is refueled by...

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: SRA James L. Ha... More

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

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

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Steven Perkins, USAF, 86th Transportation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, performs minor maintenance on a vehicle engine

SENIOR AIRMAN Steven Perkins, USAF, 86th Transportation Squadron, Rams...

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

With their loved ones onboard, family members await the departure of the KC-135 Stratotanker. Members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing (Wisconsin Air National Guard) are deploying in support of Operation INFINITE JUSTICE. (Operation INFINITE JUSTICE later changed to Operation ENDURING FREEDOM)

With their loved ones onboard, family members await the departure of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: INFINITE JUSTICE / ENDURING FREEDOM Base: General Mitchell Angb, Milwaukee State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of Am... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Donna Williams (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN (SA) Frances Wright, from the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Band, energetically sing a duet at the Stars and Stripes Forever Memorial Service, held in the Sakura Shell amphitheater on Yokota Air Base, Japan. The service was for those who lost their lives in the September 11th suicide plane attacks in the United States

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Donna Williams (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN (SA) Fra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joann S. Makinano, USAF Release Status: Release... More

Employees of US Army (USA) South Headquarters park their vehicles on the grass following guidance that no vehicle can be within 75 feet of a federal building in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Soldiers and civilians alike are on a heightened state of alert, and the base force protection level is set at Threat Condition "Charlie"

Employees of US Army (USA) South Headquarters park their vehicles on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Buchanan, San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SOUTHCOM Scene Camera Operato... More

Members of the 133rd Security Forces Squadron maintain flightline watch and security as a C-130 Hercules, 133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, takes off in the background

Members of the 133rd Security Forces Squadron maintain flightline watc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minneapolis-St Paul Iap/Ars State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

On the flightline a security policeman, armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, from the117th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), 117th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Birmingham, Alabama Air National Guard, checks the line badge of an airman at the Entry Control Point (ECP) during Operation NOBLE EAGLE

On the flightline a security policeman, armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Birmingham State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Sce... More

A Joint Service Color Guard presents the Flags during a Prisoner of War/Mission in Action (POW MIA) Ceremony, held at Park, Darling Hall, Fort Gordon, GA

A Joint Service Color Guard presents the Flags during a Prisoner of Wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Gillem State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: TRADOC Scene Camera Operator: Jimmy Buffingto... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Roger Rose, USAF, 2nd Communications Squadron, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, loads a crate of personal baggage for personnel deploying in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Roger Rose, USAF, 2nd Communications Squadron...

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

A line of C-130 Hercules, sitting on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, illuminated by the rising sun

A line of C-130 Hercules, sitting on the flightline at Ramstein Air Ba...

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

US Army Military Police checks the identification of a vehicle's occupants entering the main gate at the US Army (USA) South Headquarters, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Soldiers and civilians alike are on a heightened state of alert, and the base force protection level is set Threat Condition "Charlie"

US Army Military Police checks the identification of a vehicle's occup...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Buchanan, San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SOUTHCOM Scene Camera Operato... More

Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, use a 10K-AT forklift to load a pallet of medical supplies aboard a C-130 Hercules. The supplies are going to Pleven, Bulgaria in support of the humanitarian assistance program Excess Property. "The Department of Defense Humanitarian Assistance Excess Property (EP) Program permits Department of Defense (DoD) to make available, prepare and transport non-lethal, excess DoD property to foreign countries when requested by the Department of State (DoS). Examples of IP typically provided include clothing, furniture, medical/school equipment and supplies, vehicles, tools, and construction equipment," Carolyn Holmes, Defense...

Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, use ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, use a 10K-AT forklift to load a pallet of medical supplies abo... More

A member of the Federal Police checks the identification of a bicyclist entering the main gate at the US Army (USA) South Headquarters, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Soldiers and civilians alike are on a heightened state of alert, and the base force protection level is set Threat Condition "Charlie"

A member of the Federal Police checks the identification of a bicyclis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Buchanan, San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SOUTHCOM Scene Camera Operato... More

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

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

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Cook, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Fields, USAF, 39th Wing Honor Guard members, prepare to hoist the American flag to the top from half-staff before lowering it during a retreat ceremony, September 21, 2001, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The flag was flown at half-staff since September 11, 2001 to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks on the United States. Shortly after 8 AM (EST) on September 11, 2001 in an attempt to frighten the American people, terrorist mounted attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Hijackers deliberately flew civilian airliners into the buildings, killing themselves, the passengers and thousands on the...

SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Cook, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Field...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Robert Cook, USAF, (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Fields, USAF, 39th Wing Honor Guard members, prepare to hoist t... More

MASTER Sergeant David Johnson, USAF, USAFE Security Forces, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, stands vigil in front of the American and POW/MIA flags displayed at half-staff in observance of POW/MIA week

MASTER Sergeant David Johnson, USAF, USAFE Security Forces, Ramstein A...

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

133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Dan Colon, 133 Communications Flight, inspects incoming mail before it is brought on base for distribution

133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minneapolis-St Paul Iap/Ars State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

The Davis-Monthan (D-M) AFB, Base Honor Guard team presents the colors during D-M's annual POW/MIA Ceremony

The Davis-Monthan (D-M) AFB, Base Honor Guard team presents the colors...

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

Activated in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Brian Lakes (left), STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Christopher Willden, and SRA Cory Rudy, Traditional Guardsmen, 151st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), begin the mobility processing line at the Utah Air National Guard

Activated in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Salt Lake City Iap State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG... More

US Army (USA) Colonel (COL) Thomas E. Sittnick, Garrison Commander, Fort Polk, Louisiana (LA) shake hands with female soldiers of the 204th Military Police (MP) Battalion during a deployment ceremony at Fort Polk, Louisiana (LA). USA Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Paul K. Warman (left), Provost Marshal, looks on

US Army (USA) Colonel (COL) Thomas E. Sittnick, Garrison Commander, Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Emma Tatum, CI... More

US Army (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Paul K. Warman (left), Provost Marshal, and USA Colonel (COL) Thomas E. Sittnick, Garrison Commander, Fort Polk, Louisiana (LA) shake hands with soldiers of the 204th Military Police (MP) Battalion during a deployment ceremony at Fort Polk, Louisiana (LA)

US Army (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Paul K. Warman (left), Provost ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Emma Tatum, CI... More

As seen through a night vision lens the F-15E Strike Eagle piloted by Captain Doug Bartels, USAF, and Captain Mark Ciero, USAF, Weapons System Operator, 494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK, prepares to taxi for take off. Due to the extended periods of darkness during the winter months, the base shifted to night operations as of September 10th and will continue through March. F-15E Strike Eagles launch from RAF Lakenheath in the early evening and generally return around 1130PM (2330)

As seen through a night vision lens the F-15E Strike Eagle piloted by ...

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: SRA James L. Ha... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) William Hartford, (left), USAF, and SSGT Christopher Haider, 39th Maintenance Squadron (MXS), conventional maintenance crewchiefs, and SSGT Jason Harre, USAF, 31st Maintenance Squadron, conventional maintenance crewchief, Aviano Air Base, Italy, position MK-82 bombs on the munitions handling unit trailer for transport. The airmen are deployed to Incirlik in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) William Hartford, (left), USAF, and SSGT Christo...

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

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Merle Hudson, Combat Arms instructor, 355th Security Forces Squadron, Davis-Monthan (D-M) Air Force, Base Arizona, instructs D-M personnel on safe handling procedures during qualification training for the 9 mm M9 Pistol (Beretta). D-M personnel are receiving training on the M9 in preparation for deployment, as part of the US military's response to the recent terrorist attacks

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Merle Hudson, Combat Arms instructor, 355th Secu...

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

STAFF Sergeant Jason Fountaine, USAF, an Aviation Sensors Journeyman, 31st Maintenance Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs routine maintenance on an 8mm Airborne Video Recorder, used to capture mission results, including information from the Heads-Up-Display (HUD)

STAFF Sergeant Jason Fountaine, USAF, an Aviation Sensors Journeyman, ...

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

During a routine maintenance inspection, STAFF Sergeant Corey Dutton, USAF, an Aviation Sensors Journeyman, 31st Maintenance Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, replaces the shroud window that covers the video lens in the targeting pod

During a routine maintenance inspection, STAFF Sergeant Corey Dutton, ...

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

A pilot assigned to the 120th Fighter Wing, Montana Air National Guard (ANG) climbs the ladder to his F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft prior to a training mission at Great Falls Air Port, Montana (MT)

A pilot assigned to the 120th Fighter Wing, Montana Air National Guard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Great Falls State: Montana (MT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Montana Air National Guard Scene Camera Opera... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Abraham Velasco, USAF, with an M1903 Springfield rifle at shoulder arms, leads the 129th Rescue Wings Honor Guard in presenting the nations colors during a memorial ceremony held for the victims of the terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center (WTC) and the Pentagon. The ceremony held at Moffett Federal Airfield, home of the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, and NASAs Ames Research Center

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Abraham Velasco, USAF, with an M1903 Springfield r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moffett Federal Air Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 129th Rescue Wing, ANG Scene... More

Ms. Kathy Griffin, an employee at NASAs Ames Research Center at Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View, California watches a memorial ceremony held for the victims of the terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center (WTC) and the Pentagon

Ms. Kathy Griffin, an employee at NASAs Ames Research Center at Moffet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moffett Federal Air Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 129th Rescue Wing, ANG Scene... More

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

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

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

A new "One plus One" dormitory goes up in the Aviano Air Base flightline area as Aviano 2000, a $535 million dollar NATO/USAF construction project, progress. This dormitory project consists of four 3-story buildings totaling over 148,000 square feet. These modern facilities will provide lodging for 408 enlisted personnel. The floor plan is based on the US Air Forces new 1+1 concept that provides individual sleeping quarters with a shared kitchen and bathroom. This construction initiative is greatly increasing the Aviano community "Quality of Life" as many new facilities are brought on line

A new "One plus One" dormitory goes up in the Aviano Air Base flightli...

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: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan, USAF Rele... More

Colonel (COL) Tom Jones, USAF, Commander, 20th Operations Group, describes the use of the artificial horizon on the F-16CJ to South Carolina Governor Jim Hodges (D) during the governors visit to Shaw AFB

Colonel (COL) Tom Jones, USAF, Commander, 20th Operations Group, descr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROLONGED PEACE Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Com... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jessie Miller, USAF, strings telephone cable for a temporary alert facility at the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing compound during Operation NOBLE EAGLE

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jessie Miller, USAF, strings telephone cable...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Andy Tomalo, USAF, 31st Transportation Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, uses a hydraulic lift to raise a privately owned vehicle (POV) prior to performing a safety inspection. All vehicles must pass a yearly inspection in order to register them on the base

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Andy Tomalo, USAF, 31st Transportation Squadron,...

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: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan, USAF Rele... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Eric Redd, USAF, 151st Security Forces Squadron (SFS), surveys passengers at the Salt Lake International Airport as part of the increased vigilance and readiness encompassed in Operation NOBLE EAGLE on September 28, 2001. Utah's governor activated the Utah Air Guardsman in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Eric Redd, USAF, 151st Security Forces Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Salt Lake City Iap State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Mark Sava... More

US Navy (USN) Yeoman Third Class (YN3) Ian Tschogal (left) and USN CHIEF Boatswains Mate (BMC) Jeffery Sharp, helps to position the enlisted Brow, aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) while the KITTY HAWK is in its homeport at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

US Navy (USN) Yeoman Third Class (YN3) Ian Tschogal (left) and USN CHI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Justin K. Clayton, USN Releas... More

CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) Terry Lind, USAF, handles one of many phone calls coming into the 133rd Airlift Wing (AW) State Active Duty Operations Cell (SACOD). The SADOC coordinates personnel and transportation issues for the members of the 133rd AW called to State Active duty during the Minnesota State Employees strike. 133rd AW members are supporting Veterans homes at three locations

CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) Terry Lind, USAF, handles one of many ph...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minneapolis-St Paul Iap/Ars State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Captain Kevin Bowman, USAF, (left) and MASTER Sergeant Kelly Cummings, USAF, 148th Medical Squadron, Minnesota Air National Guard review information in their Personnel Readiness Folders, prior to reporting to the mobility line. Members of the Wing's Medical Squadron received the call to support Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Captain Kevin Bowman, USAF, (left) and MASTER Sergeant Kelly Cummings,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Duluth International Airport State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Majo... More

Surrounded by concrete barricades, entry deterrent signs, and police crossing tape, with "God Bless America" displayed on the overhead marquee, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Sean Judy, USAF, 138th Security Police Squadron (SFS), 138th Fighter Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard Base, Tulsa, stands guard at the bases main gate

Surrounded by concrete barricades, entry deterrent signs, and police c...

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

Colonel (COL) Ronald E. Shoopman, (right center), USAF, Commander, 162nd Fighter Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, briefs Arizona Governor Jane Dee Hull during her visit to the Air National Guard's alert detachment facility. Accompanying the Governor are the Arizona Adjutant General, Major General (MGEN) David Rataczak, (left), USA, along with Guard pilot Major (MAJ) Randy Straka, USAF, assist with the tour

Colonel (COL) Ronald E. Shoopman, (right center), USAF, Commander, 162...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tucson Airport State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AZANG Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David G.... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SA) Hashim Haskins, an F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief guides Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Kurt Neubauer in, as he completes his 3000 flying hours in F-16 fighter

SENIOR AIRMAN (SA) Hashim Haskins, an F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Misawa State: Aomori Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT James R. Hart Jr. USA... More

On the ramp parking spot a C-130 Hercules from the 86th Air Wing (AW), 37th Airlift Squadron (AS), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, prepares to start engines prior to taxing out to the active runway for another cargo mission

On the ramp parking spot a C-130 Hercules from the 86th Air Wing (AW),...

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

Members of the US Air Force and Army fill Tri-Wall Aerial Delivery System (TRIADS) with Humanitarian Daily Rations (HDRs). US Air Force C-17A Globemaster IIIs delivered HDRs in support of ENDURING FREEDOM from Germany to Afghan refugees who have massed inside the borders of Afghanistan. Eighty-four TRIAD boxes, each measuring 80 inches tall and 48 by 48 inches square, filled with 420 HDRs will be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III. In a three way first the C-17A will deliver the first operational TRIAD delivery, it will be its first combat airdrop mission and this is the first of its kind, high altitude airdrop for HDRs

Members of the US Air Force and Army fill Tri-Wall Aerial Delivery Sys...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: undisclosed Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jere... More

Underwater shot taken by the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) TXL-16, during the recovery of the Japanese fishing vessel Ehime Maru

Underwater shot taken by the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) TXL-16, d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: CINCPACFLT Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Underwater shot taken by the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) TXL-16, during the recovery of the Japanese fishing vessel Ehime Maru

Underwater shot taken by the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) TXL-16, d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: CINCPACFLT Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A member of the 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Wisconsin Air National Guard, fills out Family Support forms during mobility processing before deploying for Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A member of the 128th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Wisconsin Air National...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: General Mitchell Iap/Ars State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Co... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Odell, USAF, 138th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), 138th Fighter Wing (FW), Oklahoma Air National Guard (OKANG), Tulsa, Oklahoma, erects camouflage netting at an on base Civil Engineering bivouac. SSGT Odell was the instructor for the camouflage, concealment, and deception (CCD) portion of the bivouac

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) David Odell, USAF, 138th Civil Engineering Squad...

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

In the middle of the night, soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York, process through Asian customs at an undisclosed location during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

In the middle of the night, soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cecilio M. Ricardo Jr, USAF Rel... More

Air Force C-17A Globemaster III crewmembers fold the American flag flown during the first Tri-Wall Aerial Delivery System (TRIADS) mission over Afghanistan. Air Force C-17's delivered Humanitarian Daily Rations (HDR) in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM from Germany to Afghan refugees who massed inside the borders of Afghanistan. The C-17's carried more than 35,000 HDRs packed in 84 TRIAD boxes. Each box measures 80 inches tall and 48 inches square, containing 420 HDRs. The HDRs were delivered in a first of its kind, high-altitude airdrop. This is the first operational TRIAD delivery from a C-17 aircraft as well as the first combat airdrop mission performed by the C-17

Air Force C-17A Globemaster III crewmembers fold the American flag flo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: UNDISCLOSED Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cary... More

Colonel (COL) Verle Johnston, USAF, 109th Airlift Wing (AW), Vice Commander, shakes the hands of 109th AW Security Forces Squadron (SFS) personnel prior to their departure from the 109th AW. The unit activated in support of Operation NOBEL EAGLE

Colonel (COL) Verle Johnston, USAF, 109th Airlift Wing (AW), Vice Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Stratton Ang Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ... More

A 48th Fighter Wing F-15E Strike Eagle, RAF Lakenheath, lines up on the taxi way preparing for takeoff in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Eagle is loaded with Mk-83 bombs next to the external fuel tank (right), GBU-16s (left), the LANTIRN (Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting InfraRed for Night) pod group, and a travel pod in the center

A 48th Fighter Wing F-15E Strike Eagle, RAF Lakenheath, lines up on th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: U... More

Members of the Kaumakapili Church (left-to-right), Kahu Rodney Shim, Momi Bright, Kahu Kaleo Patterson, Haaheo Guanson, and Kahu Sherman Thompson, perform a Hawaiian blessing Ceremony, on the flight deck of the Bahamian, Multi-purpose Diving Support Vessel (DSV) "Rockwater 2", during recovery operations for the Japanese fishing vessel Ehime Maru

Members of the Kaumakapili Church (left-to-right), Kahu Rodney Shim, M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dsv Rockwater 2 Scene Major Command Shown: CINCPACFLT Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jennifer A. Smith, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A US Army (USA) Salute Battery fires a volley from their M-116 75mm Pack Howitzers during the 48th Brigade Combat Team Deactivation Ceremony at Fort Stewart, Georgia (GA)

A US Army (USA) Salute Battery fires a volley from their M-116 75mm Pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Southeast Scene Camera Operator: Don Teft, C... More

Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pennsylvania) surrounded by the news media during his visit to the 193rd Special Operations Wing (SOW). Senator Specter addressed unit members and offered words of encouragement prior to the unit's deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. After he spoke to the 193rd SOW Senator Specter answered questions from the media

Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pennsylvania) surrounded by the news media du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Harrisburg International Airport State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sce... More

[Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH - Doha - Qatar (QAT)]

[Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH - Doha - Qatar (QAT)]

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Sho... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Tim Smith, USAF, 375th Logistics Support Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, South Carolina, rolls up the refueling hose into the R-11 fuel truck after refueling a C-17 at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The C-17A returned from delivering troops and cargo to forward locations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Tim Smith, USAF, 375th Logistics Support Squadron,...

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

From the ramp at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Channa Johnson, USAF, videographer, 786th Communications Squadron (CS), Ramstein AB, Germany, shoots a C-17A Globemaster III landing. SRA Johnson deployed to Sigonella to document airfield and Air Force operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

From the ramp at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, SENIOR AIRMAN (SR...

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

133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Aircraft Maintenance worker Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Norb Feist, USAF, checks the lights and switches while going through a post flight inspection of a C-130H Hercules on the flightline

133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, Minneapolis-St. Paul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Minneapolis-St Paul Iap/Ars State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Roberto Muniz, Weapon Loaders, 93rd Fighter Squadron, recover a USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, after a mission in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Roberto Muniz, Weapon Lo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Colonel (COL) Chip Taylor (left) and Major (MAJ) Mike Vaught, 93rd Fighter Squadron, outline possible alert mission scenarios, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. An USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft is parked in the background

US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Colonel (COL) Chip Taylor (left) and Majo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

US Air Force (USAF), SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Kevin Stickley (left) and Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Roberto Muniz, Weapon Loaders, 93rd Fighter Squadron, makes adjustments on a GBU-12 500-pound laser guided bomb attached to the wing pylon of a USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF), SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Kevin Stickley (le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Major (MAJ) Mike Vaught, seated inside the cockpit of a 93rd Fighter Squadron, F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft, makes adjustments to his flight helmet, before a mission at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Major (MAJ) Mike Vaught, seated inside th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Major (MAJ) Mike Vaught, 93rd Fighter Squadron, prepares for a mission in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. An USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft is parked in the background

US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Major (MAJ) Mike Vaught, 93rd Fighter Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

US Air Force (USAF), SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Gaylon Hoebelheinrich, Crew CHIEF, 93rd Fighter Squadron, prepares to launch an USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft, armed with AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-air Missiles, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, for a mission in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force (USAF), SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Gaylon Hoebelheinrich, Crew C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Nolan, USAF Release Stat... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tim Furgeson, USAF, crewchief, 437th Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS), Charleston AFB, South Carolina, works on replacing a brake system on a C-17A Globemaster III, on the ramp at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The aircraft will be carrying troops and cargo to forward locations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tim Furgeson, USAF, crewchief, 437th Aircraf...

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

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tim Furgeson, USAF, crewchief, 437th Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS), Charleston AFB, South Carolina, works on replacing a brake system on a C-17A Globemaster III, on the ramp at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The aircraft will be carrying troops and cargo to forward locations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Tim Furgeson, USAF, crewchief, 437th Aircraf...

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

A C-17 Globemaster III tended by Fire Protection services, Naval Air Station, Sigonella, after it landed with hot brakes at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The aircraft and its crews are deployed here to carry troops and cargo to forward locations in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. The aircraft was repaired and was fully mission capable in a matter of hours

A C-17 Globemaster III tended by Fire Protection services, Naval Air S...

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

In a patriotic show of support, students and teachers from Byrd Elementary School, in Sandston, Virginia, stand outside their school and wave American flags as members of the Virginia Air National Guard's (VANG) 192nd Fighter Wing (FW) drive to weekend drill. The 192nd FW is currently supporting Operation NOBLE EAGLE

In a patriotic show of support, students and teachers from Byrd Elemen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc... More

Underwater shot taken by a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), during the recovery of the Japanese fishing vessel Ehime Maru

Underwater shot taken by a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), during the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: CINCPACFLT Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, (right), Commander 48 Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, interviewed by press and media after a three-minute silence period held at the base in honor of those that lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers Twin Towers and the Pentagon. The three-minutes of silence observed all over the United Kingdom, where daily lives stopped, as they paid respect to the fallen

Colonel John T. Brennan, USAF, (right), Commander 48 Fighter Wing, RAF...

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

A US Army (USA) soldier assigned to Movement Control secures a cargo pallet, inside a hangar at Fort Polk, Louisiana (LA)

A US Army (USA) soldier assigned to Movement Control secures a cargo p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Emma Tatum, CI... More

US Navy (USN) divers assigned Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One (MDSU-1) conduct an external survey, after the Japanese Fishing Vessel Ehime Maru was moved to a shallow water recovery site off the coast of Honolulu

US Navy (USN) divers assigned Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One (MDSU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: CINCPACFLT Scene Camera Operator: PHC(Dv) Andrew Mckaskle, USN Release Status: Released to Publ... More

US Navy (USN) divers assigned Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One (MDSU-1) install an inclinometer to monitor the listing of the Japanese Fishing Vessel Ehime Maru at a shallow water recovery site off the coast of Honolulu

US Navy (USN) divers assigned Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One (MDSU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: CINCPACFLT Scene Camera Operator: PHC(Dv) Andrew Mckaskle, USN Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Wheeled gurney transports lined up near the entrance to a field hospital that has been erected during Operational Readiness Exercise Sea Lion 02-01 at Shaw AFB, South Carolina (SC)

Wheeled gurney transports lined up near the entrance to a field hospit...

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: Air Combat Command Scene Camer... More

A US Navy (USN) diver assigned Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One (MDSU-1) conducts a pre-dive check on his MK-21 helmet just below the surface before heading down to the Japanese Fishing Vessel Ehime Maru, during recovery operations

A US Navy (USN) diver assigned Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit One (MDS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: CINCPACFLT Scene Camera Operator: PHC(Sw/Dv) Andrew Mckaskle, USN Release Status: Released to P... More

STAFF Sergeant Julia Nelson, US Air Force (USAF), fuels specialist, 375th Logistics Support Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, prepares to reel in the refueling hose after filling up a C-17 Globemaster III on the ramp at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Sicily, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

STAFF Sergeant Julia Nelson, US Air Force (USAF), fuels specialist, 37...

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

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ronnie Brickey, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Apprentice, 48th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), operates the MK III RONS Robotics system. The MK III RONS Robotics system is an all-terrain, tracked vehicle with manipulator arm and cameras. It is deployed for remote investigation, handling, and disposal of explosive materials

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Ronnie Brickey, Explosive...

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

At night an F-15E Strike Eagle from the 366th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), 391st Fighter Squadron, at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, parks at its covered parking spot on return to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, from its first bombing mission in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM into Afghanistan. The F-15E is equipped with the LANTRIN Navigation and Targeting System pod and carries two racks of GBU-12 500-pound bombs with CCG MAU-169 guidance system, AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and AIM-9 Sidewinders, and 600-gallon drop tanks. The 366th AEW is one of the Air Force's "on-call 911" fighter wings, ready to deploy at a moments notice

At night an F-15E Strike Eagle from the 366th Air Expeditionary Wing (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator... More

During the night F-15E Strike Eagles from the 366th Air Expeditionary Wing, 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, are prepared for their second bombing missions in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM into Afghanistan from their base at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The F-15E is equipped with the LANTRIN Navigation and Targeting System pod and carries two racks of GBU-12 500-pound bombs with CCG MAU-169 guidance system, AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and AIM-9 Sidewinders, and 600-gallon drop tanks. The 366th AEW is one of the Air Force's "on-call 911" fighter wings, ready to deploy at a moments notice

During the night F-15E Strike Eagles from the 366th Air Expeditionary ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator... More

An F-15E Strike Egle from the 366th Air Expeditionry Wing, 391st Fighter Squdron, Mountin Home AFB, Idho, prepred t Al Udeid Air Bse, Qtr, to fly its first bombing mission in support of Opertion ENDURING FREEDOM into Afghnistn. The crewchief under the ircrft performs systems checks while in constnt communiction with the pilot. The F-15E is equipped with the LANTRIN Nvigtion nd Trgeting System pod nd crries two rcks of GBU-12 500-pound bombs with CCG MAU-169 guidnce system, AIM-120 Advnced Medium Rnge Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) nd AIM-9 Sidewinders, nd 600-gllon drop tnks. The 366th AEW is one of the Air Force's "on-cll 911" fighter wings, redy to deploy...

An F-15E Strike Egle from the 366th Air Expeditionry Wing, 391st Fight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 366th Air Expeditionary Wing, 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, prepared at Al Ud... More

Arriving at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, only days before, F-15E Strike Eagles from the 366th Air Expeditionary Wing, 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, are readied, as maintainers standby, to fly their first bombing missions into Afghanistan, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The 366th AEW is one of the Air Force's "on-call 911" fighter wings, ready to deploy at a moments notice

Arriving at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, only days before, F-15E Strike E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator... More

188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard at Fort Smith, Arkansas, Captain Troy D. Howerton, USAF, (right), RN, Medical Services Officer, administers a flu vaccination to Technical Sergeant Charles B. Kiser Jr., USAF, Ground Communications SPECIALIST, one of the Traditional Guardsmen recently mobilized for support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE. NOBLE EAGLE is a partial mobilization of the reserves for homeland defense and civil support missions in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon

188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard at Fort Smith, Arkansa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Fort Smith State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Sc... More

Steam rises in the early morning air from cracks in the ground at the base of Mt. Etna, the worlds largest active volcano located on Sicily, an island off the tip of Italy

Steam rises in the early morning air from cracks in the ground at the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Sicily (SIC) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ken Bergmann, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

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