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Security Police student at the M203 grenade-launcher range fire their weapons under the watchful eye of an Air Force instructor in the Army's combat skills course at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Security Police student at the M203 grenade-launcher range fire their ...

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

Crewmen from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, AIRMAN 1ST Class Andrew Ecker, back, STAFF SGT. Drew, middle, and AIRMAN 1 Class Tyron Flynn load a Mark 84 bomb under the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during Cope Thunder North. The exercise 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.

Crewmen from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, AIRMAN...

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

Members of the 1ST Cavalry Unit, Fort Hood, TX display expert horseback riding skills from a military era gone by. They also demonstrated swordsmanship, marksmanship, and hand-to-hand combat during Big Country Appreciation Day

Members of the 1ST Cavalry Unit, Fort Hood, TX display expert horsebac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Vince C. Jones Release Statu... More

Marines from the 6th Marine Regiment share war stories with an eager young visitor at the family day awarded to the Marines from the 6th Marine Regiment located at Landing Zone Falcon during the MCCREE field excercise. The 6th Marine Regiment conducted a MCCREE (Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation) for the 1ST Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. A MCCREE encompasses an evaluation of the overall readiness skills of an infantry battalion

Marines from the 6th Marine Regiment share war stories with an eager y...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL T.A. Pope, Usmc R... 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

US Air Force Captain Steve Heffington (Top), team captain for Pacific Air Forces, assists AIRMAN First Class Ryan Ormberg (Foreground) in sighting his M-60 machine gun with binoculars during the zero out weapons portion of the Combat Weapons event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, 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 seven physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over six days

US Air Force Captain Steve Heffington (Top), team captain for Pacific ...

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

Targeting from a laying position, US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jamie Newman, representative for Air Mobility Command, prepares to fire on targets downrange, during the Combat Rifle event at Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on October 31st, 2000. DEFENDER CHALLENGE is the annual Air Force 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

Targeting from a laying position, US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jamie Ne...

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

US Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Kyle Daniell, a Air Force Special Operations competitor, takes sharp aim with an M16A2 rifle during the Combat Rifle portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, 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

US Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Kyle Daniell, a Air Force Special Operat...

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

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jerry Zabokrtsky of the Air Force Material Command aims his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, from the kneeling supported position, and fires down range during the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. The Exercise is as annual Air Force wide competition, sponsored by Air Force Security Forces, which showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 7 physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over a period of 6 days

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jerry Zabokrtsky of the Air Force Material...

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

Air National Guard team members Technical Sergeant Chuck Harrison, SENIOR AIRMAN Andrew Moya, STAFF Sergeant Bradly Bunch and SSGT Joseph Stickle pose for a photograph in the back of their vehicle after competing in the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. The Exercise is as annual Air Force wide competition, sponsored by Air Force Security Forces, which showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 7 physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over a period of 6 days

Air National Guard team members Technical Sergeant Chuck Harrison, SEN...

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

Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing commander, greets STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the 21st Space Wing Knights of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, as he and his unit arrive at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, 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 across all...

Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing commander, greets STAFF S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, 30th Space Wing commander, greets STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, USAF, as Iron Mike, mascot for the... More

Major General (MGEN) Judd Blaisdell, USAF, (left), Air STAFF, MGEN Tim McMahon, USAF, 20th AF/CC, and Colonel Steve Lanning, USAF, (right), 30th SW/CC greet GUARDIAN CHALLENGE competitors from the 50th Space Wing (SW). 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 across all mission areas in the command."

Major General (MGEN) Judd Blaisdell, USAF, (left), Air STAFF, MGEN Tim...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), and AIRMAN First Class Deanna Howell, USAF, missile chefs from the 90th Space Wing, F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, compete as a team for the Best Chef title at 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 across all mission areas in the command."

SENIOR AIRMAN Marilyn Machay, USAF, (left), and AIRMAN First Class Dea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

First Lieutenant Jerry Zeitler, USAF, Deputy Commander of Crew 264 ICBM Operations, 91 Space Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, simulates punching in launch codes during ICBM Ops event at Vandenberg Air Force Base, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE. 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 across all mission areas in the command."

First Lieutenant Jerry Zeitler, USAF, Deputy Commander of Crew 264 ICB...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin Guiducci, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, receive instructions before firing on their designated targets at the firing range in the marksmanship tactics competition. The event is part of the Air Force Space Command GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, Space and Missile Competition. 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,...

SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, USAF, (right), AIRMAN First Class Dustin Guiducci, USAF, 45th Space Wing Security Forces, Patrick Ai... More

Technical Sergeant Dal Lent, USAF, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, signals an "op-four" (bad-guys) team member during the security forces tactics competition. He is wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear as headgear. 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 across all mission areas in the command."

Technical Sergeant Dal Lent, USAF, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, sign...

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

STAFF Sergeant Mark Tipton, USAF, 20th Air Force Security Forces, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, briefs the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, on what the security forces team will encounter at the tactics event, during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 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...

STAFF Sergeant Mark Tipton, USAF, 20th Air Force Security Forces, F.E....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Mark Tipton, USAF, 20th Air Force Security Forces, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, briefs the 21st Space Win... More

AIRMAN First Class Rene Marvel, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, carefully prepares the ingredients for presentation during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, 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 strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

AIRMAN First Class Rene Marvel, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M... More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Person Air Force Base, Colorado, uses a scale to carefully measure ingredients as evaluator Masr Sergeant John Fitzgerald, USAF, watches, during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosd annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best and demonstra the commands warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creas competition-tough crews; improves readiness and combat capabilities through preparation, innovation and sharing; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens...

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, uses a scale to carefully meas... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Luara M. Puza, Air Force chef from Mot Air Force Base, North Dakota, checks the recipe for Mongolian barbecue before addg the mustard to the dish, durg the chef food preparation competition at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 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 warfightg skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readess and combat capabilities through preparation, novation and sharg; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas...

SENIOR AIRMAN Luara M. Puza, Air Force chef from Mot Air Force Base, N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Luara M. Puza, Air Force chef from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, checks the recipe for Mongolian barbecue be... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, carefully measures out the soy sauce part of the dish during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, 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 strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel, USAF, chef, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Kimberly Tomasino (foreground), and SGT Brian Bushey, both assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron "All Weather" 232 (VMFA "AW"-232) changes out a fuel quantity transmitter on a USMC F/A-18 Hornet 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

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Kimberly Tomasino (foreground), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Korat Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

Ground crew personnel service the aircraft as US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT), Pete Fesler, 19th Fighter Squadron (FS) exits the cockpit of his USAF F-15 Eagle 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

Ground crew personnel service the aircraft as US Air Force (USAF) Capt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Base: Korat Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF Release Status: ... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Stephanie E. Rucker, Airborne Surveillance Technician, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS), mans her duty station aboard a USAF E-3B Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft, while flying a mission 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

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Stephanie E. Rucker, Airborne ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Grant W. Spesard, KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft Pilot assigned to the 108th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), performs a cockpit preflight checklist before taking off for a mission in support of Exercise COPE TIGER '02 at Wing 1 Air Base Korat AB, Thailand. Cope Tiger is an annual, multi-national 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

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Grant W. Spesard, KC-135E Stratotanker...

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: AMC Scene Camera Ope... More

A US Air Force (USAF) E-3C "Sentry" Airborne Warning And Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft, assigned to the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS) approaches the extended refueling arm of an USAF KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft, during Exercise COPE TIGER '02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multi-national 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) E-3C "Sentry" Airborne Warning And Control Syste...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Chris M. Meinken, Boom Operator, 108th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), prepares an Air Force form 781 before preparing for a mission in support of Exercise COPE TIGER '02 at Wing 1 Air Base Korat AB, Thailand. Cope Tiger is an annual, multi-national 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

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Chris M. Meinken, Boom O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Base: Korat Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF Release Status: ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Chris M. Meinken, Boom Operator, 108th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), prepares to refuel a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) F-16B Fighting Falcon aircraft, as it approaches the extended refueling arm of a USAF KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft, during Exercise COPE TIGER '02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multi-national 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

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Chris M. Meinken, Boom O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF Releas... More

Members of the international media apply their newly acquired first aid skills on a simulated military casualty during the Joint Service Media Orientation and Training exercise conducted by the staff of the 421st Ground Combat Readiness Squadron, Air Mobility Warfare Center, Ft. Dix, New Jersey (NJ). The Course also known as "media boot camp," is a Department of Defense initiative that puts journalists through a weeklong, hands-on block of classes and field instruction to prepare the media for embedding into DOD units in case of war with Iraq

Members of the international media apply their newly acquired first ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Mobility Command Scene Came... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) David Holden (left), 403rd Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) and 2nd Lieutenant (LT) Michael Fueller from the 81st CES, assemble matting to fix craters on a simulated airstrip during a rapid runway repair practice. Thirty-five US Air Force (USAF) personnel from each squadron were involved in two days of hands-on training to fine-tune skills needed to carry out possible wartime tasking at the Air National Guard's Combat Readiness Training Center (ANGCRTC) in Gulfport, Mississippi (MS)

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) David Holden (left), 403...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gulport (ANGCRTC) State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CIV Kemberly Groue, USAF Release Status... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 62nd Security Forces Squadron (SFS), McChord Air Force Base, Wash., conduct a dismounted patrol 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 Airmen from the 62nd Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Mc...

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

U.S. Navy Mass Communication SPECIALIST First Class Steve Harbour, uses his 5.56 mm M4A1 assault rifle to lay down cover fire during a semi-annual field training exercise held at Fort Eustis, Va., on Nov. 4, 2006. The Expeditionary Combat Command, Detachment Combat Camera-Norfolk's four-day training is designed to enhance photographic skills in conjunction with basic combat tactics. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Roger Duncan) (Released)

U.S. Navy Mass Communication SPECIALIST First Class Steve Harbour, use...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Eustis State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Roger S. Duncan, USN Release Status: Release... More

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samuel Weaver, a Maintainer,

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samuel Weaver, a Maintainer,

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samuel Weaver, a Maintainer, assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, overcomes the balancing logs obstacle during obstacle course as part of the 2017 5th Annual SPC Hilda I. Clayto... More

U.S. Army Sgt. Franklin Moore, a Combat Documentation/

U.S. Army Sgt. Franklin Moore, a Combat Documentation/

U.S. Army Sgt. Franklin Moore, a Combat Documentation/ Production Specialist, assigned to the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), executes he 100-meter lunge with weight during the Hilda Challenge in the 2017 ... More

Trainees take their rubber raft up the Yellow River during the water navigation skill phase of combat control training. Trainees learn to "read the river," looking for strong currents and shallow water that can cause problems. Combat control training is conducted throughout the year by members of the 1723rd Combat Control Squadron. The six-week course teaches the fundamentals of water and land navigation, equipment operation and survival skills

Trainees take their rubber raft up the Yellow River during the water n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT C.A. Thompson Release Status: Released to... More

Trainees take their rubber raft up the Yellow River during the water navigation skill phase of combat control training. Trainees learn to"read the river,"looking for strong currents and shallow water that can cause problems. Combat control training is conducted througout the year by members of the 1723rd Combat Control Squadron. The six-week course teaches the fundamentals of water and land navigation, equipment operations and survival skills

Trainees take their rubber raft up the Yellow River during the water n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT C.A. Thompson Release Status: Released to... More

Members of the Indonesian combat control team prepare to jump from a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft during the drop zone establishment 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.

Members of the Indonesian combat control team prepare to jump from a C...

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

SRA Eric Ellis of the 48th Security Police Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK, practices at the firing range with the 9mm pistol. SRA Ellis is standing and bracing his weapon on the side of a wooden post during this security police combat skills competition. Exact date shot unknown

SRA Eric Ellis of the 48th 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

AMN Fernando Sanchez (left) and MSGT Walter Filipiak (right) of the 48th Security Police Squadron, Lakenheath, UK, receive and copy instructions prior to field training maneuvers during this security police combat skills competition. The men are wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Simulation) equipment on their bodies as well as on the helmet. The MILES receivers will beep when targeted by a weapon equipped with the MILES laser emitter, indicating a kill or wounding of the wearer. The soldiers are wearing camouflage paint. Exact date shot unknown

AMN Fernando Sanchez (left) and MSGT Walter Filipiak (right) of the 48...

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

United States Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Force Reconnaissance Detachment, cast a zodiac combat rubber raider craft (CRRC) 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. Mediterranean Sea, 9 August 2000

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mediterranean Sea Scene Camera Operator: SGT Brook R. Kelsey, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

SENIOR AIRMAN Horace Abner of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, prepares an MK-82 Air Inflatable Retarder bomb for detination during exercise Green Flag. The 23rd FS is participating in the last ever exercise Green Flag, held here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Green Flag is a large-force training exercise designed to sharpen aerial combat skills

SENIOR AIRMAN Horace Abner of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdah...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More

Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines perform stretching exercises before practicing hand to hand combat skills with the US Marines while off the coast of Pohang, Korea, aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2). During FOAL EAGLE 2000 exercise US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), spent two months participating in various training operations on and off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, Pohang, Korea, and Hong Kong, China

Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines perform stretching exercises before pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) State: Pohang Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Ryan T. L... More

Team competitors from Air Force Space Command, armed with M16A2 rifles, swiftly hustle to the last phase of the combat rifle 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

Team competitors from Air Force Space Command, armed with M16A2 rifles...

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 AIRMAN First Class Vincent Ouchana, from the Air Force Space Command Defender Challenge Team, makes his way out of the low crawl obstacle during the Combat Rifle portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, 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

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Vincent Ouchana, from the Air Force Sp...

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

US Air Force AIRMAN Scott J. Paneton, from the US Air Forces in Europe command, waits with an M16A2 rifle and a large amount of ammo to go to his position and compete in 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 AIRMAN Scott J. Paneton, from the US Air Forces in Europe...

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

Air Force Materiel Command's PETTY Officer Second Class Scott S. Faculak, armed with an M60 and US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Brenton K. Pomeroy, armed with an M16 rifle, fire at targets down range as an evaluator looks on 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

Air Force Materiel Command's PETTY Officer Second Class Scott S. Facul...

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

Japanese soldiers demonstrate techniques of their native close combat skills at the Opening Ceremony Celebration during Forest Light 2000. Forest Light is a cultural enhancing, combined arms exercise in which Marines from 1ST Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment train with soldiers from the 44th Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). The units train side by side teaching each other various weapons systems, different tactical offenses and defenses, as well as close combat skills

Japanese soldiers demonstrate techniques of their native close combat ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2000 Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jennifer L. Weber Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the 341st SW (Space Wing) Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Frontiersmen, is greeted by Major General H. J. "Mitch" Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC/DO, Director of Operations, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, as the Frontiersmen arrive 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...

STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the 341st SW (Space Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Rusty Mardis, USAF, mascot for the 341st SW (Space Wing) Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Frontiersmen, is gree... 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

Major General Howard J Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC (Air Force Space Command) Director of Operations speaks at the GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 opening ceremony 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 strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Major General Howard J Mitchell, USAF, AFSPC (Air Force Space Command)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing security forces, Airm First Class (A1C) Jason Rodriguez, SENIOR Airm Irvin Osores, A1C Dustin Guiducci d SENIOR MASTER Serget Jerry Delebreau, run to their next target, in the marksmship phase of the Air Force Space Commd GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, Space d Missile Competition. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's premier space d missile competition, is a four-day event hosted nually at Vdenberg AFB, CA "to recognize the best d demonstrate the commds warfighting skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readiness d combat capabilities through preparation, innovation d sharing; enhces esprit de corps...

Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing security forces, Airm First Cl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Patrick Air Force Base, 45th Space Wing security forces, AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jason Rodriguez, SENIOR AIRMAN Irvin Osores, A... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, chefs from the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, serve the fruits of their labor to their hungry teammates during the Chef Food Preparation event at GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, 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 strengthens...

SENIOR AIRMAN Rene Marvel and AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, chefs ...

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

A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, places a water-filled bucket in one of the various obstacles for the Helicopter Hover Competition during GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001. During this competition, Pilot's and Co-Pilot's rely their flight engineers to guide the helicopter with a dangling bucket of water through numerous obstacles without spilling the contents. 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...

A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from the 341st Space Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, places a water-filled bucket in one of... More

In full MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), AIRMAN First Class Michel Winters, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, takes aim with his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle at a sniper in a mock town. As part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training, the mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

In full MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System), AIRMAN Fi...

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: SRA Staci Clapper, USAF Release S... More

AIRMAN First Class Patrick Krivosh, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) and carrying a Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, drops as he hears distant machine gun fire, as part of Ground Combat Skills (GCS) training. The mission scenario is to move in and occupy a mock village, restore order and allow for peaceful elections. GCS is a weeklong training regiment consisting of three days of classroom work and two days in the field where trainees receive instruction on land navigation, combat patrolling and field craft skills

AIRMAN First Class Patrick Krivosh, USAF, 31st Security Forces Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Rel... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Kimberly Tomasino, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron"All Weather"232 (VMFA"AW"-232) changes out a fuel quantity transmitter on a USMC F/A-18 Hornet 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

US Marine Corps (USMC) Sergeant (SGT) Kimberly Tomasino, assigned to M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER Base: Korat Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Matthew B. Kosto (foreground) a Crew CHIEF assigned to the 19th Fighter Squadron (FS) signals stop as USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jesse R, Swaffar, chalks the tires of an USAF F-15 Eagle 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

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Matthew B. Kosto (foreground) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER Base: Korat Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E... More

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Luke Brown, F-15C Eagle aircraft pilot assigned to the 19th Fighter Squadron (FS), runs through the preflight check list as he sits in the cockpit of his aircraft 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

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Luke Brown, F-15C Eagle air...

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

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jesus Ramirez-Alejandre, Crew CHIEF, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron "All Weather" 232 (VMFA-232) performs a preflight checklist as USMC Captain (CPT) Arthur A. Dixon, Pilot, sits in the cockpit of his F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, on the 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

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Jesus Ramirez-Alejandre, ...

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

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Darnell L. Cheeks, SENIOR Surveillance Technician, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS), enters a USAF E-3C Airborne Warning And Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft 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

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Darnell L. Cheeks, SENIOR S...

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 Air Force (USAF) E-3C "Sentry" Airborne Warning And Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft, assigned to the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS) flies a mission in support of Exercise COPE TIGER '02. Cope Tiger is an annual, multi-national 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) E-3C "Sentry" Airborne Warning And Control Syste...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE TIGER '02 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF Releas... More

Members of the 603rd Air Control Squadron (ACS), Aviano Air Base, Italy, reference their AIRMAN's Manual for a pop quiz following the self-aid and buddy care class during a Combat Challenge competition designed to hone their war fighting skills

Members of the 603rd Air Control Squadron (ACS), Aviano Air Base, Ital...

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

Judges, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Gregory Hill, left and TSGT George Pacheco, from the 603rd Air Control Squadron (ACS), Aviano Air Base, Italy, evaluate the pallet building skills of a Logistics Team, part of exercise Combat Challenge

Judges, Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Gregory Hill, left and TSGT George P...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Releas... More

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Cameron L. Darland, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 (MWSS-171), armed with 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with a 40mm M203 grenade launcher attach leads a combat patrol during the Battle Skills Training (BST) portion of Exercise Cloud Warrior 02, at Camp Fuji, Japan. Cloud Warrior is an annual training exercise that includes land navigation, patrolling, weapons training, and platoon maneuvers

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Cameron L. Darland, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Fuji State: Honshu Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 Scene Camera Operato... More

A US Air Force (USAF) 101st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERS) HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter kicks up dust while departing a landing zone during a Combat Search And Rescue (CSAR) exercise. The exercise sharpens the skills of CSAR teams deployed to Baghdad International Airport (BIA), Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) 101st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERS) HH-60G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Robert R. Hargr... More

US Army (USA) Private (PVT) Darcel Rivera, Company (CO) E, 2nd Battalion (BN), Fort Jackson, South Carolina (SC), provides perimeter defense with his 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle during Victor Forge. 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) Darcel Rivera, Company (CO) E, 2nd Battali...

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

A US Army (USA) 2nd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 10th Mountain Division Soldier keeps a sharp eye from his fighting position for other USA Soldiers role-playing Iraqi insurgents during the simulated battle in Gahr Albai and Millawa Valley on one of the ranges at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California (CA), during Rotation 06-05, which is a training program conducted at the NTC to enhance a units desert war fighting skills for future deployments

A US Army (USA) 2nd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 10th Mountain Division ...

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

Marines from Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire the M-240G medium machine gun during a shoot on the flight deck of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5), March 2, 2007. Echo Company hones their skills in order to be poised for combat. The 26th MEU and Bataan Strike Group are currently supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command area of operations. (Official USMC photo by SGT. Freddy G. Cantu) (Released)

Marines from Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/2, 26th Marine Exp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EDGED MALLET Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 26TH MEU Scene Camera Operator: SGT Fr... More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward French, an Instructor at

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward French, an Instructor at

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward French, an Instructor at the Defense Information School, and Staff Sgt. Enoch Fleites, a Combat Documentation/ Production Specialist, assigned to the 55th Signal Company (Combat Came... More

A trainee learns how to plot his position on a river chart during the water navigation skill phase of combat control training. Combat control training is conducted throughout the year by members of the 1723rd Combat Control Squadron. The six-week course teaches the fundamentals of water and land navigation, equipment operation and survival skills

A trainee learns how to plot his position on a river chart during the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT C.A. Thompson Release Status: Released to... More

An Airlift Rodeo '90 competitor attempting to cross a rope bridge during the combat endurance phase falls in the lake. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

An Airlift Rodeo '90 competitor attempting to cross a rope bridge duri...

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

SSGT R. Hopfauf, a combat controller of the 1722nd Combat Control Squadron, McChord Air Force Base, Washington, removes his parachute after landing during the drop zone establishment 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.

SSGT R. Hopfauf, a combat controller of the 1722nd Combat Control Squa...

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

An Airlift Rodeo '90 competitor climbs over an obstacle in the combat leadership event, a competition involving climbing walls, storming mock buildings and running over rough terrain with various obstacles. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

An Airlift Rodeo '90 competitor climbs over an obstacle in the combat ...

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

Photographers Mate Third Class (PH3) April Hatton, a photojournalist with Combat Camera Group, Atlantic, sharpens her skills on the .38 caliber pistol. Hatton has an expert ribbon on both the pistol and the rifle

Photographers Mate Third Class (PH3) April Hatton, a photojournalist w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Eustis State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Wendy Hamme Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Holding an AKM assault rifle (top left), a Dragoon sniper rifle (bottom left) and a PKM light machine gun (right), soldiers from the Commonwealth of Independent States (Soviet Union, Russia) infiltrate "Combat Town" during Final Training Exercise 2 of COOPERATIVE OSPREY '96. 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 ...

Holding an AKM assault rifle (top left), a Dragoon sniper rifle (botto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Holding an AKM assault rifle (top left), a Dragoon sniper rifle (bottom left) and a PKM light machine gun (right), soldiers fro... More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Woods from the 6th Marine Regiment takes aim with a SMAW (shoulder launched multi-purpose assault weapon) during the MCCREE (Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation) field exercise at LZ Sandpiper. The 6th Marine Regiment conducted this MCREE for the 1ST Battalion 6th Marine Regiment. A MCREE encompasses an evaluation of the overall combat readiness skills of an infantry battalion

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Woods from the 6th Marine Regiment take...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL J.L. Weber, Usmc ... More

The package that is scheduled to hit Landing Zone Albatross is dropped from a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter for a cargo drop excercise during the MCCREE field excercise. The 6th Marine Regiment conducted a MCCREE (Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation) for the 1ST Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. A MCCREE encompasses an evaluation of the overall readiness skills of an infantry battalion

The package that is scheduled to hit Landing Zone Albatross is dropped...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCPL J.L.Weber, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

STAFF Seargeant Clifford Canady of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, directs the EOR crew as they confirm that an aircraft is ready for take-off. The 23rd FS is participating in the last ever exercise Green Flag, held here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Green Flag is a large-force training exercise designed to sharpen aerial combat skills

STAFF Seargeant Clifford Canady of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GREEN FLAG Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More

STAFF Sergeant Joseph Shroka of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, checks the exhaust of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for damage during exercise Green Flag. The 23rd FS is participating in the last ever exercise Green Flag, held here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Green Flag is a large-force training exercise designed to sharpen aerial combat skills

STAFF Sergeant Joseph Shroka of the 23rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Spangd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Kimberlie E. Drews Release Status: R... More

Defenders from Air Combat Command congratulate teammates after completing the obstacle course during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force 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

Defenders from Air Combat Command congratulate teammates after complet...

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

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Bobby Singleton, Air Combat Command team member, completes the obstacle course during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force 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 STAFF Sergeant Bobby Singleton, Air Combat Command team m...

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

Competitors from Air Force Space Command, take sharp aim during the Combat Rifle event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, 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

Competitors from Air Force Space Command, take sharp aim during the Co...

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

US Air Force Special Operations Command Defender competitors, armed with M16A2 rifles, are off and running after the start of the Combat Rifle event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, 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

US Air Force Special Operations Command Defender competitors, armed wi...

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

Team competitors of Air Force Special Operations Command, armed with M16A2 rifles, swiftly hustle to the last phase of the combat rifle 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

Team competitors of Air Force Special Operations Command, armed with M...

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

Air Combat Command competitor for the Base Response portion of Defender Challenge, US Air Force First Lieutenant Keith McCormack, renders aid to an injured airman during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by the Air Force Security Forces. The competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days

Air Combat Command competitor for the Base Response portion of Defende...

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

US Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Jordan J. Oyloe, from the Air Force Academy, cocks his M16A2 rifle with grenade launcher and prepares to wait to move into position during the combat weapons competition event 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 AIRMAN 1ST Class Jordan J. Oyloe, from the Air Force Acad...

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 Marco Talamantez, Air Education Training Command competitor, takes a rest after completing the Combat Rifle event during DEFNDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, 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

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Marco Talamantez, Air Education Training Co...

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

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Tim Kane of Air Force Materiel Command concentrates hard on a target during the combat rifle competition portion 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

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Tim Kane of Air Force Materiel Command con...

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 AIRMAN First Class Arian Salgado fromthe Pacific Air Forces, low craws through a covered obstacle during the combat rifle competition portion of Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The Exercise is as annual Air Force wide competition, sponsored by Air Force Security Forces, which showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 7 physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over a period of 6 days

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Arian Salgado fromthe Pacific Air Forc...

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

US Air Force Pacific Command team members STAFF Sergeant Charles Davidson, SENIOR AIRMAN Seth Arthur, AIRMAN First Class Arian Salgallo and AIRMAN Chris Steric run with an event judge to the beginning of the combat rifle competition at Camp Bullis, Texas, during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. The Exercise is as annual Air Force wide competition, sponsored by Air Force Security Forces, which showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 7 physical fitness events, base defense, and policing skills over a period of 6 days

US Air Force Pacific Command team members STAFF Sergeant Charles David...

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

US Air Force PETTY Officer Second Class Scott S. Faculak, Air Force Materiel Command, attaches an M60 machine gun back on a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) top mount 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

US Air Force PETTY Officer Second Class Scott S. Faculak, Air Force Ma...

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

US Air Force PETTY Officer Second Class Scott S. Faculak, Air Force Materiel Command, rests after shooting targets with an M60 machine gun during the combat weapons competition at DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000, 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

US Air Force PETTY Officer Second Class Scott S. Faculak, Air Force Ma...

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

Both the Marine and Japanese Color Guard stand tall, rendering proper respect for both National Anthems at the Opening Ceremony during Forest Light 2000. Forest Light is a cultural enhancing, combined arms exercise in which Marines from 1ST Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment train with soldiers from the 44th Infantry Regiment, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). The units train side by side teaching each other various weapons systems, different tactical offenses and defenses, as well as close combat skills

Both the Marine and Japanese Color Guard stand tall, rendering proper ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOREST LIGHT 2000 Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jennifer L. Weber Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

With STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, as Iron Mike, the Knights of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, celebrate the start of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 with a cheer. The cheer is led by Brigadier General Robert Kehler, (left), 21st Space Wing commander, and Lieutenant Colonel Michael Peel, (center) 21st Space Wing project officer, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE, the world's mier 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...

With STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, as Iron Mike, the Knights of the 2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With STAFF Sergeant Barton Bosarge, as Iron Mike, the Knights of the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, celebra... More

Chief Master Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (left), Air Force Space Command's Chief of Food and Lodging Services, briefs Senior Airman Marilyn Machay, USAF, 90th Space Wing missile chef, on what to expect in their food preparation evaluation at 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 across all mission areas in the command."

Chief Master Sergeant Lee Huntoon, USAF, (left), Air Force Space Comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

AIRMAN First Class Frank Colls, USAF, 21st Space Wg military chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fires his Colt 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle durg the zerog portion of the chef marksmanship competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, 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 warfightg skills. GUARDIAN CHALLENGE creates competition-tough crews; improves readess and combat capabilities through preparation, novation and sharg; enhances esprit de corps and strengthens teamwork across all mission areas...

AIRMAN First Class Frank Colls, USAF, 21st Space Wg military chef from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class Frank Collins, USAF, 21st Space Wing military chef from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, fires his Colt 5.5... 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

Members of the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, enjoy a moment of camaraderie, 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 across all mission areas in the command."

Members of the 21st Space Wing "Knights," Peterson Air Force Base, Col...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Security Forces team from 310th Space Group "Bombardiers," Schreiver Air Force Base, Colorado, welcome back their team member, SENIOR AIRMAN Douglas James after his great performance during his firearms marksmanship evaluation. They are competing for the best Security Forces Team in 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...

Security Forces team from 310th Space Group "Bombardiers," Schreiver A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Security Forces team from 310th Space Group "Bombardiers," Schreiver Air Force Base, Colorado, welcome back their team member, S... More

Led by Technical Sergeant Timothy Winfree, USAF, (center), security forces troops from the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, engage in the tactics competition of GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2001, 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 strengthens teamwork across all mission areas in the command."

Led by Technical Sergeant Timothy Winfree, USAF, (center), security fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 01 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene M... More

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