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A view of a 7th Fleet sailor as he tries his skills at parasailing

A view of a 7th Fleet sailor as he tries his skills at parasailing

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pattaya Beach Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Paul Soutar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

An Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) system digital display terminal shows aircraft positions during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

An Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) system digital displa...

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

Polish soldiers prepare to board an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), during Situational Training Exercise-4, part of COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise, that is conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills

Polish soldiers prepare to board an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (US... More

Under a cloud of simulated gas, US Air Force AIRMAN Scott J. Paneton and US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ronald L. Helm, from the US Air Force in Europe command, fire their M60 machine guns down range during the combat weapons competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

Under a cloud of simulated gas, US Air Force AIRMAN Scott J. Paneton a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ronald L. Helm, from the US Air Force in Europe command, lifts an M60 machine gun to the top of a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) turret during the combat weapons competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ronald L. Helm, from the US Air Force in Eu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1... More

US Marines from the 3D Marine Division Communication Company, carry their heaviest man on a stretcher, while they tread through the thick cold mud during the medical evacuation simulation exercise, on the endurance course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, (JWTC) Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The JWTC is a training area where Marines perform land navigation skills, patrolling tactics, force on force reconnaissance, and jungle survival skills

US Marines from the 3D Marine Division Communication Company, carry th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Camp Courtney State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: Lpcl Liz Herrera Release Sta... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Irvin Osores, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces team member, takes aim of a sniper while taking cover behind sand bags during the tactics portion of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, Space and Missile. SRA Osores uses a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, and is wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and...

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Irvin Osores, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Irvin Osores, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces team member, takes aim of a sniper while taking cover be... More

US Army (USA) Private (PVT) Michael Stuart, Company (CO) E, 2nd Battalion (BN), Fort Jackson, South Carolina (SC), cleans his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle during Victor Forge Exercise. The weapon has a Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) sensor attached to the rifle barrel. Victory Forge is the final field exercise of the soldiers nine-week basic training course. Victory Forge is the final field three-day exercise of the soldiers nine-week basic training course combining all previously learned combat skills

US Army (USA) Private (PVT) Michael Stuart, Company (CO) E, 2nd Battal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT D. My... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers from Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), sharpen their skills during a Quick Reaction Force exercise at the East River Range near Bagram, Afghanistan (AFG), in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers from Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 141st Infant...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bagram State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Harold Fields, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

The USS CONSTITUTION renders a 21-gun salute to the nation during the second turn-around cruise for U.S. Navy CHIEF PETTY Officer selectees at Boston Harbor, Mass., on Sept. 1, 2006. Each year, CONSTITUTION hosts CPO selectees for training, which includes sail handling, gun drill training and community outreach designed to enhance leadership and teamwork skills. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST AIRMAN Nick Lyman) (Released)

The USS CONSTITUTION renders a 21-gun salute to the nation during the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: An Nick Lyman, USN Release Status: Released to P... More

U.S. Marine Maj. Jonathan Landers, commanding officer

U.S. Marine Maj. Jonathan Landers, commanding officer

U.S. Marine Maj. Jonathan Landers, commanding officer of Recruiting Station Nashville, plays basketball with high school athletes during the 2017 USMC Sports Leadership Academy at Rocky Top Sports World in Gatl... More

Sgt. Christian R. Sanchez, U.S. Army Reserve combat

Sgt. Christian R. Sanchez, U.S. Army Reserve combat

Sgt. Christian R. Sanchez, U.S. Army Reserve combat engineer with the 374th Engineer Company (Sapper), of Concord, Calif., plots grid coordinates on a map using a protractor during a team-based land navigation ... More

Elldon Llgami bears his country's colors while he and fellow Albanian service members await movement from Marine Corps Air Station to Camp Lejeune, NC, for participation in the exercise. The Marine Forces Atlantic will conduct this United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise at Camp Lejeune, NC. Under the Partnership for Peace Program, this exercise will provide combined training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills

Elldon Llgami bears his country's colors while he and fellow Albanian ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

A soldier, from Texas Army National Guard, guards the rear position during Exercise TANDEM THRUST '97. The combined US/Australian exercise is taking place in and around Queensland, Australia. Tandem thrust provides US and Australian forces an opportunity to train together and enhance their military skills

A soldier, from Texas Army National Guard, guards the rear position du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST '97 Base: Shoalwater Bay Training Area State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SGT S... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chefs from the 21st Spe Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fill the M2A burner unit of the M-59 field range during the chef safety competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier spe and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork...

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left) and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chefs from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air... More

US Army (USA) Sergeant Major (SGM) Richard Fischer, Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC), Iraqi Civil Defense Course (ICDC), and USA Brigadier General (BGEN) Curtis M. Scaparrotti, Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver), 1ST Armored Division (AD), review the new Iraqi Civil Defense Force troops at their graduation ceremony. The ICDC conducted weekly in Baghdad, Iraq, to train new Iraqi recruits on soldier skills and to prepare them to work with coalition forces supporting Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Sergeant Major (SGM) Richard Fischer, Non-Commissioned O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Robert Hargreaves Jr., USAF Release Status: Released to... More

Students in the Carpentry program with Capital Region

Students in the Carpentry program with Capital Region

Students in the Carpentry program with Capital Region BOCES participate in the Skills USA Competition at the 109th Airlift Wing, Scotia New York. BOCES is a leadership program with an emphasis on career and te... More

Team members from the 49th Security Police Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK, practice the combat run between rounds on the firing range during PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE, a security police combat skills competition

Team members from the 49th Security Police Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PEACEKEEPER CHALLENGE Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Bulgarian troops and their translators pose outside their Company Command Post at Landing Zone (LZ) Bluebird after the first day of field training. This United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise is conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic. Under the Partnership for Peace program, this exercise will provide combined training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills

Bulgarian troops and their translators pose outside their Company Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (US... More

An Estonian soldier checks the identification of a motorist attempting to pass through his road block during Situational Training Exercise-5, Check Point Operations/ Weapons Disarmament, COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that is conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. The 16 ...

An Estonian soldier checks the identification of a motorist attempting...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Estonian soldier checks the identification of a motorist attempting to pass through his road block during Situational Traini... More

Distinguished Visitors who are taking part in COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96, take time out to watch as Marine Recruits fire from the 100 yard line on the Known Distance Course, the rifle qualification course for recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that's conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are ...

Distinguished Visitors who are taking part in COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96, t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Distinguished Visitors who are taking part in COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96, take time out to watch as Marine Recruits fire from the 10... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant John R. Krayeski, kneeling, and SENIOR AIRMAN Frank W. Zenteck, both from team Air Mobility Command, prepare to engage on targets down range in their chemical gear during a simulated gas attack for a Combat Weapons event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. TSGT Krayeski aims a M16 rifle with a M203 Grenade Launcher attached. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force Technical Sergeant John R. Krayeski, kneeling, and SENIOR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, 21st Space Wing chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, pressurizes M2A burner unit as his teammate SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, checks air pressure gage, during chef safety competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize best and demonstrate commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengns teamwork across all mission areas in...

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, 21st Space Wing chef from Pete...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, 21st Space Wing chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, pressurizes the M2A burner ... More

After completing training, a mock rioting crowd helps Iraqi Soldiers demonstrate their riot control skills at their graduation ceremony in Amman, Jordan (JOR), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

After completing training, a mock rioting crowd helps Iraqi Soldiers d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Amman Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ashley S. Brokop, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A car explodes and burst into flames after a simulated RPG is fired at it, this is but one of the many tools used by the Observer Controllers to provide realistic training for units that come to the National Training Center (NTC) to enhance and improve their war fighting skills for future deployments. (U.S. Army PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Johancharles Van Boers) (Released)

A car explodes and burst into flames after a simulated RPG is fired at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Msg Johancharles Van Boers, USA Release Status:... More

A Canadian soldier armed with an M249 squad automatic weapon provides security for a fallen comrade", while patrolling through the Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) facility, during Situational Training Exercise 2, COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that is conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, Canada, ...

A Canadian soldier armed with an M249 squad automatic weapon provides ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Canadian soldier armed with an M249 squad automatic weapon provides security for a fallen comrade", while patrolling through ... More

United States Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Force Reconnaissance Detachment. Jump from a CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter, 264th Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron. The Force Reconnaissance Detachment practiced helicopter casting and recovery to sustain vital skills during a deployment

United States Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Force R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brook R. Kelsey, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

US Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, practice the suspension traverse, a system of ropes used to lower gear and personnel from high ground such as Bryers Rock at the Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) Bridgeport, California. Mountain warfare training is designed to develop individual and team skills in the areas of ropes skills, mountain patrolling, cliff assaults, and mountain survival

US Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mwtc, Bridgeport State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: II Marine Expeditionary Force Scene C... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force, Colorado, pressurize the M2A Burner unit at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, during a lull in the chef safety competition for GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork...

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, (left front), and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), from the 21st Space Wing, Pe... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15D Eagle aircraft assigned to the 19th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, takes off at Korat AB, Thailand for a mission in support of Exercise COPE TIGER '02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US Forces

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15D Eagle aircraft assigned to the 19th Fighte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera O... More

A German Air Force (Luftwaffe) GR-4 Tornado fighter-bomber aircraft flies in formation alongside an Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) 168th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), 168th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), KC-13R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft, based at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), during an aerial refueling mission during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

A German Air Force (Luftwaffe) GR-4 Tornado fighter-bomber aircraft fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Anthony Nelson, Jr, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

US Navy (USN) Builder Second Class (BU2) Darrell Smith (center), USN Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 23 (NMCB-23), instructs an young Iraqi student (left), who is enrolled in the Iraqi Construction Apprentice Program (ICAP), on the proper use of an electrical saw. The ICAP is trade school run by the NMCB-23, stationed in Al Asad, Iraq, and is designed to train Iraqi civilians in such construction skills as carpentry, masonry, electrical, and plumbing

US Navy (USN) Builder Second Class (BU2) Darrell Smith (center), USN N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Luther Morrisjr, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Commonwealth of Independent States (Soviet Union, Russia) soldiers armed with AK-74 assault rifles up on line during civil disturbance operations, Situational Training Exercise-4, Exercise COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Cooperative Osprey '96 is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that is conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. The 16 ...

Commonwealth of Independent States (Soviet Union, Russia) soldiers arm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Commonwealth of Independent States (Soviet Union, Russia) soldiers armed with AK-74 assault rifles up on line during civil dist... More

An Austrian soldier armed with a Steyr AUG rifle sits in his position during 360 degree security measures, while receiving training on convoy operations, during Situational Training Exercise -1, Exercise COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Cooperative Osprey '96 is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise, that will be conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic, in August 1996 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, ...

An Austrian soldier armed with a Steyr AUG rifle sits in his position ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Austrian soldier armed with a Steyr AUG rifle sits in his position during 360 degree security measures, while receiving trai... More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, adjusts the flame on an M2A burner unit as evaluator MASTER Sergeant John Fitzgerald, USAF, observes the process. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 kicks off at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and...

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), chef competitor from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, (right), chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, ad... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) Maintenance Technicians assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS), check the starboard side engine on a USAF E-3C Airborne Warning And Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft at Korat AB, Thailand, during Exercise COPE TIGER '02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US Forces

Two US Air Force (USAF) Maintenance Technicians assigned to the 961st ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera O... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Brian LeCloux (left) and STAFF SGT. Rebecca Losee, both memebrs of the 62nd Security Forces Squadron (SFS), McChord Air Force Base, Wash., map out their coordinates during the Land Navigation Course Exercise at Fort Lewis, Wash., on Jan. 4, 2005. The five-day long Combat Skills Training class is an annual requirement for the 62nd SFS members. (USAF PHOTO by Kevin J. Tosh, CIV) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Brian LeCloux (left) and STAFF SGT. Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Kevin J. Tosh, CIV Release Status: ... More

Students code app programs during computer class Feb.

Students code app programs during computer class Feb.

Students code app programs during computer class Feb. 13, 2019, at Virginia Allred Stacey Junior/Senior High School at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Col. Robert W. Trayers Jr., Air Force Recruiting Se... More

[Assignment: 48-DPA-11-07-07_SOI_K_BIE_Reads] Launching event [at Main Interior] for the Bureau of Indian Education's "BIE READS" reading and math skills improvement program, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne [joining Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Carl Artman and Bureau of Indian Education Acting Director Kevin Skenandore, among other officials, along with students and faculty from Bureau of Indian Education-funded schools on the Puyallup Indian Reservation in Washington, the Jemez Pueblo in New Mexico, and the Alamo Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico] [48-DPA-11-07-07_SOI_K_BIE_Reads_IOD_6806.JPG]

[Assignment: 48-DPA-11-07-07_SOI_K_BIE_Reads] Launching event [at Main...

Complete assignment is listed as: Subject: Launching event [at Main Interior] for the Bureau of Indian Education's "BIE READS" reading and math skills improvement program, with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne [joini... More

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIANS - HAND SKILLS - 10 LOCATIONS

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIANS - HAND SKILLS - 10 LOCATIONS

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 5/14/1979 Photographer: MARTIN BROWN Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

A Military Airlift Command (MAC) C-141B Starlifter transport aircraft drops U.S. Army paratroopers over a drop zone during Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of MAC aircrews as well as foreign teams.

A Military Airlift Command (MAC) C-141B Starlifter transport aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: T... More

LGEN Thomas G. McInerney, 11st Air Force commander, welcomes aircrews participating in Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

LGEN Thomas G. McInerney, 11st Air Force commander, welcomes aircrews ...

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

U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Tom Disburg, 10th Special Forces Group Airborne, instructs Muslim students at Lukavak in the skills of land navigation. As part of Operation Joint Endeavor, the U.S. Army's 10th Special Forces Group, in cooperation with the State Department RONCO and the former warring factions, embarked on a mission of humanitarian de-mining training. The training, including leadership, planning, different techniques in mine detection, mine disposal through detonation and medical triage, was accomplished at four different sites for Bosnia-Herzegovina nationals

U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Tom Disburg, 10th Special Forces Group Airborne, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Justin D. Pyle Release Status: Released to ... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, military chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, confirms an instruction while adjusting am M2A burner unit for an M59 field range, during the chef safety competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork...

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, military chef competitor from the 21s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, military chef competitor from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, confirms ... More

An aerial refueling drogue basket hangs from the refueling boom of an Alaska Air National Guard (AKANG) 168th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), 168th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft, based at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

An aerial refueling drogue basket hangs from the refueling boom of an ...

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

An Indian Air Force (IAF) 78th Squadron Co-Pilot (back) prepares to taxi out an IAF Ilyushin IL-78 Midas aerial refueling aircraft to take off from Eielson FB, Alaska (AK), as it participates in an aerial refueling mission during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

An Indian Air Force (IAF) 78th Squadron Co-Pilot (back) prepares to ta...

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

Canadian pilots practice their flying skills at the controls of a flight simulator at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen

Canadian pilots practice their flying skills at the controls of a flig...

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

A C-130 Hercules transport aircraft drops U.S. Army paratroopers during the personnel drop phase of Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

A C-130 Hercules transport aircraft drops U.S. Army paratroopers durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Op... More

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF GEN. John Shalikashvili, US Army, talks to soldiers of participating countries during the exercise. Soldiers from three NATO and 14 other central and eastern European countries are developing their combined peacekeeping skills during the exercise at the Joint Readiness Training Center. Cooperative Nugget '95 is the sixth Partnership for Peace exercise, but the first to be held on US territory

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF GEN. John Shalikashvili, US Army...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE NUGGET '95 Base: Fort Polk State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

An Austrian soldier armed with a Steyr AUG rifle provides security during Final Training Exercise 2, COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Final Training Exercise 2 consists of Military Operations in Urban Terrain, Security and Civil Disturbance Operations at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that's conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are ...

An Austrian soldier armed with a Steyr AUG rifle provides security dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Austrian soldier armed with a Steyr AUG rifle provides security during Final Training Exercise 2, COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Fin... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron "All Weather" 232 (VMFA-232) taxi's in front of a Republic of Singapore Air Force A-4SU Skyhawk aircraft at Korat AB, Thailand for a mission in support of Exercise COPE TIGER '02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US Forces

A US Marine Corps (USMC) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Marine Fighter A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera O... More

A US Army (USA) Combat Camera Soldier photographs an Iraqi Civil Defense Corps (ICDC) member at Magdad Stadium in Kirkuk, Iraq. The ICDC is a police unit trained in basic soldiering skills by USA Soldiers from 2nd Battalion (Airborne) 503rd Infantry (2nd BN ABN, 503rd INF) and the 173rd Airborne Brigade (ABN BDE) during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The Combat Camera Soldiers is armed with a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle and a 9 mm M9 Pistol

A US Army (USA) Combat Camera Soldier photographs an Iraqi Civil Defen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Magdad Stadium State: At Ta 'Mim Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Suzanne M. Jenkins, USAF Releas... More

A truck explodes simulating a VBIED that Soldiers might face in Iraq. This is but one of the many tools used by the Observer Controllers to provide realistic training for units that come to the National Training Center (NTC) to enhance and improve their war fighting skills for future deployments. (U.S. Army PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Johancharles Van Boers) (Released)

A truck explodes simulating a VBIED that Soldiers might face in Iraq. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Msg Johancharles Van Boers, USA Release Status:... More

Master Sgt. Willie Ellerbrock, public affairs chief,

Master Sgt. Willie Ellerbrock, public affairs chief,

Master Sgt. Willie Ellerbrock, public affairs chief, Multi National Force - West, takes a swing on his makeshift green on Camp Fallujah, Iraq. The 45-year-old Marine and avid golfer has done his best during his... More

Security Police student, in camouflage face paint and helmet during Army conducts training in combat skills, preparation for Air Base Ground defense at his home base, at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Security Police student, in camouflage face paint and helmet during Ar...

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

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal John C. Gresham, a Combat Photographer with the 2nd Marine Division attached to 6th Marine Regiment, takes a break between shots during COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Cooperative Osprey '96 is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise, that will be conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic, in August 1996 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal John C. Gresham, a Combat Photographer ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (US... More

Lieutenant Colonel Ted Kraemer ignites a smoke canister as part of a water survival refresher course taking place on the cold waters of the Klamath River. Kraemer, along with other members of the 114th Fighter Squadron, 173rd Fighter Wing, participated in a variety of activities to improve their skills in water survival

Lieutenant Colonel Ted Kraemer ignites a smoke canister as part of a w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kingsley Air National Guard Base State: Oregon (OR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Stine Release Status: R... More

Snior AIRMAN (SRA) Laura M. Puza, USAF, Chf from Minot Air Forc Bas, North Dakota, prpars to load hr Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifl during th Chf Marksmanship vnt at Vandnbrg Air Forc Bas. As part of th Chfs Comptition, SRA Puza, has to prpar mals for 50 popl, thn fir 30 rounds with th M16 from various positions and targts. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, th world's prmir spac and missil comptition, is a four-day vnt hostd annually at Vandnbrg AFB, CA "to rcogniz th bst and dmonstrat th commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE crats comptition-tough crws; improvs radinss and combat capabilitis through prparation, innovation and sharing; nhancs...

Snior AIRMAN (SRA) Laura M. Puza, USAF, Chf from Minot Air Forc Bas, N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Laura M. Puza, USAF, Chef from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, prepares to load her Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 r... More

AIRMAN First Class Joshua E. Stahl, USAF, (rear), and Lieutenant Mark Douglas II, USAF, of the 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, team wait to proceed to a bunker to begin the marksmanship event of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. Both are carrying Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and le competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all...

AIRMAN First Class Joshua E. Stahl, USAF, (rear), and Lieutenant Mark ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Joshua E. Stahl, USAF, (rear), and Lieutenant Mark Douglas II, USAF, of the 341st Security Forces, Malmstrom ... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, security forces team leader, checks the area for opposition forces during the tactics portion of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. TSGT Winfree and his crew carry Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness and...

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Pete...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Timothy Winfree, USAF, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, security forces team leader, checks t... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15D Eagle aircraft assigned to the 19th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, flies a mission in support of Exercise COPE TIGER '02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US Forces

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15D Eagle aircraft assigned to the 19th Fighte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera O... More

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Nicholas Guidas (left), USAF, Kennel MASTER grades STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Wayne Turner, USAF, Dog Handler and his Military Working Dog (MWD), Chloe, during the obedience portion of the 2002 Military Working Dog Competition, at Ramstein Air Base. All are with the 86th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The four-day competition showcased the dogs and handlers skills as a team

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Nicholas Guidas (left), USAF, Kennel MASTER gra...

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 Ken B... More

Aside from fighting the fire, Marine Firefighters in full Proximity gear, from the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, maneuver around a simulated jet allowing for a realistic setting to hone their skills during a weekly live fire training

Aside from fighting the fire, Marine Firefighters in full Proximity ge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ARFF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Le... More

US Navy (USN) MASTER-at-Arms Second Class (MA2) Kenneth Akers fires a 7.62 mm general purpose machine gun onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) in order to hone his marksmanship skills during a small arms live-fire weapons familiarization exercise

US Navy (USN) MASTER-at-Arms Second Class (MA2) Kenneth Akers fires a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jordon R Beesley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

A roadside bomb explodes simulating a IED that Soldiers might face in Iraq. This is but one of the many tools used by the Observer Controllers to provide realistic training for units that come to the National Training Center (NTC) to enhance and improve their war fighting skills for future deployments. (U.S. Army PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Johancharles Van Boers) (Released)

A roadside bomb explodes simulating a IED that Soldiers might face in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Msg Johancharles Van Boers, USA Release Status:... More

A U.S. Soldier assigned to 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry

A U.S. Soldier assigned to 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry

A U.S. Soldier assigned to 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment (Mountain), Vermont National Guard, uses a rope to lower himself during the mountain-skills portion of the Cavalry Spur Ride held at Camp Ethan Al... More

The Fort Drum Student Chef team members rehearse for

The Fort Drum Student Chef team members rehearse for

The Fort Drum Student Chef team members rehearse for the Student Skills category they will participate in at the 43rd Joint Culinary Training Exercise at Fort Lee, Virginia.

A 376th Strategic Wing KC-135R tanker aircraft from Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

A 376th Strategic Wing KC-135R tanker aircraft from Kadena Air Base, J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

US Marine Corps Private First Class Eric J. Young, a Combat Photographer with the 2nd Marine Division attached to 6th Marine Regiment, takes a break between shots during COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Cooperative Osprey '96 is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise, that will be conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic, in August 1996 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills

US Marine Corps Private First Class Eric J. Young, a Combat Photograph...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (US... More

Romanian soldiers with AKM assault rifles escort civilians out of a hostile area during Final Training Exercise (FTX) I, COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. FTX I consists of Mine Field Operations as well as Mass Casualty Drills. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that's conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. The 16 ...

Romanian soldiers with AKM assault rifles escort civilians out of a ho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Romanian soldiers with AKM assault rifles escort civilians out of a hostile area during Final Training Exercise (FTX) I, COOPER... More

Canadian soldiers armed with M16A2 assault rifles arrest a hostile foreign national during Final Training Exercise 2, COOPERATIVE OSPREY 96. Final Training Exercise 2 consists of Military Operations in Urban Terrain, Security and Civil Disturbance Operations. Cooperative Osprey is a United States Atlantic Command sponsored exercise that's conducted by Marine Forces Atlantic at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Cooperative Osprey, under the Partnership for Peace program, will provide interoperability training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The three NATO countries providing troops are the United ...

Canadian soldiers armed with M16A2 assault rifles arrest a hostile for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Canadian soldiers armed with M16A2 assault rifles arrest a hostile foreign national during Final Training Exercise 2, COOPERATI... More

Representatives from the Partner Nations carry their respective flags during the closing ceremony. Under the Partnership for Peace program, this exercise provided combined training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with emphasis on individual and collective skills. The 16 "Partnership for Peace" nations contributing troops were Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. In addition, the following countries provided observers to the exercise: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Czech Republic, and Denmark

Representatives from the Partner Nations carry their respective flags ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (US... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Efrain Espinoza, from team Air Force Space Command, prepares to engage on targets down range with a M60 machine gun. This took place during a simulated gas attack scenario for a Combat Weapons event at DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Efrain Espinoza, from team Air Force Space ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Royal Air Force Regiment's Corporal Antony Doherty fires his M203 grenade launcher at targets down range during the combat weapons competition of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Camp Bullis, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days

Royal Air Force Regiment's Corporal Antony Doherty fires his M203 gren...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: M... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights," from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, stands watch with his security forces team as they participate in the tactics portion of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. A1C Conkright and his teammates carry Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear and AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstrate the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews;...

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Kni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kenneth Conkright, USAF, 21st Space Wing "Knights," from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, stands watc... More

Two Republic of Singapore Air Force F-5E/F Tiger II aircraft taxi on the flight line at Korat AB, Thailand, during Exercise COPE TIGER '02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multinational exercise in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes closer relations and enables air force units in the region to sharpen air combat skills and practice interoperability with US Forces

Two Republic of Singapore Air Force F-5E/F Tiger II aircraft taxi on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Base: Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: Korat AB Release Status:... More

A US Navy (USN) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) aircrew member (left) signals to the USN VFA-41 F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft pilot prior to his taking off from Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), for a training mission during Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

A US Navy (USN) Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41, Black Aces) aircre...

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

Two Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) Airmen work on flare boxes for a JASDF F-15J Eagle fighter aircraft prior to it taking off from Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), for a training mission while participating in Exercise COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER, the largest multinational air combat training exercise in the Pacific. This 15-day exercise simulates wartime combat conditions so that military personnel from 12-nations can sharpen their air fighting skills, exchange air operational tactics, and build closer relations with each other

Two Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) Airmen work on flare boxes...

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

A car explodes and burst into flames after a simulated RPG is fired at it, this is but one of the many tools used by the Observer Controllers to provide realistic training for units that come to the National Training Center (NTC) to enhance and improve their war fighting skills for future deployments. (U.S. Army PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Johancharles Van Boers) (Released)

A car explodes and burst into flames after a simulated RPG is fired at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Msg Johancharles Van Boers, USA Release Status:... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors hit the dirt with their Colt 5.56 mm M16A1 rifles by their side during the USN Individual Augmentee Combat Training (IACT) course at Fort Jackson, South Carolina (SC). The fast-paced, two-week course is instructed by US Army (USA) drill sergeants and designed to provide Sailors basic combat skills training prior to being deployed as individual augmentees to the US Central Command (USCENCOM) area of responsibility

US Navy (USN) Sailors hit the dirt with their Colt 5.56 mm M16A1 rifle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Task Force Marshall Scene Camera Oper... More

Austrian troops check out a M240G machine gun mounted on a Riverine Assault Craft during a demo at Landing Zone (LZ) Bluebird. This demo was part of the field phase portion of Cooperative Osprey 96. Under the Partnership for Peace program this exercise will provide combined training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills. The 16 "Partnership for Peace" nations contributing troops are Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. In addition, the following countries are providing observers...

Austrian troops check out a M240G machine gun mounted on a Riverine As...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Austrian troops check out a M240G machine gun mounted on a Riverine Assault Craft during a demo at Landing Zone (LZ) Bluebird. ... More

Medium shot, right rear view, a member of the 89th Airlift Wing, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland clears his M-16 rifle, into a red safety barrel, during a deployment at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. During the deployment, wing personnel will be evaluated on Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) skills, humanitarian scenarios and base defense. The primary objectives of this exercise are to train and prepare troops for Aerospace Expeditionary Force deployments

Medium shot, right rear view, a member of the 89th Airlift Wing, Andre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort A. P. Hill State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joseph Lozada Release Status: Released t... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Vincent Ouchana (Left), Rifleman, and SENIOR AIRMAN Efrain Espinoza, Grenadier, Air Force Space Command competitors, fire downrange and engage pop-up targets at the Combat Weapon event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at US Army post, Camp Bullis, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness events, base defense and policing skills over six days

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Vincent Ouchana (Left), Rifleman, and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 Base: Camp Bullis State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

A member of the 8th Mission Support Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing (FW), Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, has been knocked unconcious during a simulated morter attack and is being helped by his fellow 8th FW members, US Air Force Captain Tammy Gant CHIEF Military Equal Oppurtunities along with US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Latrice Thompson, US Air Force SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Trenna Hooten and US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Angilla Chuck, 8th MSS. Members of the 8th FW are being evaluated on their war fighting skills during the Beverly Bearcat Operational Readiness Inspection

A member of the 8th Mission Support Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing (FW), K...

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

A Marine with Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) test his skills while in his Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) by typing on a notebook computer during training at Camp Doha, Kuwait during OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. Observing is an Australian counterpart in his MKIV No1 NBC (Nuclear Biological Chemical) Suit with Avon FM12 Mask

A Marine with Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) test his skills while i...

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

At the training fire pit Firefighters, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, in full Proximity gear hone their skills during a weekly live fire training putting out a simulated aircraft fire

At the training fire pit Firefighters, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ARFF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Le... More

Security Police student, in camouflage helmet applies camouflage face paint during a break in the training. He is participating in Army Base Ground defense training during Army conducted course in combat skills, at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Security Police student, in camouflage helmet applies camouflage face ...

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

A student wearing a gas mask and multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) gear performs immediate action on his jammed M-60 machine gun during a Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) assault exercise. PLDC is designed to develop the skills of junior enlisted personnel who are thought to possess non-commissioned officer potential

A student wearing a gas mask and multiple integrated laser engagement ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC. Daniel T. Wright Release Status: Released ... More

Flags and wind socks wave from the top of a Japan Air Self Defense Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft after arriving for Airlift Rodeo '90, an airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

Flags and wind socks wave from the top of a Japan Air Self Defense For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Polish soldiers demonstrate skills learned in an earlier Situational Training Exercise (STX) One during Final Training. Under the Partnership for Peace program, this exercise will provide combined training in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations along NATO/IFOR standards, with an emphasis on individual and collective skills

Polish soldiers demonstrate skills learned in an earlier Situational T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (US... More

At the training fire pit Firefighters, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, in full Proximity gear hone their skills during a weekly live fire training putting out a simulated aircraft fire

At the training fire pit Firefighters, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ARFF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Le... More

Fourth-grade through sixth-grade students at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina (SC), participating in STARBASE, a Department of Defense (DOD)-funded community service program, hold their model rockets in the air while counting down for other rockets to launch. Students at MCAS Beaufort are participating in STARBASE, a Department of Defense (DOD)-funded community service program focused on enhancing math, science and goal-setting skills

Fourth-grade through sixth-grade students at Marine Corps Air Station ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Edward Brown. USMC Release Status:... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - New Orleans, La. , August 26, 2010 -- W. Craig Fugate, FEMA's Administrator demonstrates his paramedic skills to medical students in one of the surgical simulation labs in the Louisiana State University(LSU) Medical Russell C. Klein, MD Center for Advance Medicine. Craig, a former paramedic in Florida, was vi sting the facilities as part of the 5Th anniversary observation of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in the area. medical center in the wake of Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - New Orleans, La. , August 26...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator talks about Katrina recovery respo Production Date: 08/26/2010 Caption: New Orleans, La. , August 26, 2010 -- W. Craig Fugate, FEMA's Admini... More

United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force,

United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force,

United States Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force, walk through snow to the top of a peak in the Carpathian Mountain Range during Platinum Lynx, May 7, 2015. The hike consisted of a 40 kilometer alpine move... More

Visit of Secretary Alphonso Jackson to campus of Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for announcement of the Universities Rebuilding America Partnership, [an initiative offering funding and other resources to enable college and university students, faculty, and staff to lend their skills in rebuilding the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Kaztrina. Among officials joining Secretary Jackson at the announcement were Louisiana State University Chancellor and former NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe, and Corporation for National and Community Service Chief Executive Officer David Eisner.]

Visit of Secretary Alphonso Jackson to campus of Louisiana State Unive...

Photographer: HUD Staff Photo Creation Date: 11/1/2005 Visit of Secretary Alphonso Jackson to campus of Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for announcement of the Universities Rebuilding Amer... More