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A view of the US Army Stabilization Force (SFOR) Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) collective training facility at Fort Stewart, GA

A view of the US Army Stabilization Force (SFOR) Military Operations i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Donald Teft, CIV Release Status: Released to Pub... More

This Iraqi shepherd and his flock was photographed by US Marine Corps (USMC) Kilo Company (K Co), 3rd Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment (3/4th MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), Marines who are on patrol in the city of Haqlaniyah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), as part of a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

This Iraqi shepherd and his flock was photographed by US Marine Corps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Haqlaniyah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kevin C. Quihuis, Jr, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Lima Company (L Co), 3rd Battalion (BN), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), patrol a street, along side a goatherd, during a raid in the market area of Nassir Wa Al Salam, Iraq. The 1 MARDIV is engaged in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the Al Anbar Province during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Lima Company (L Co), 3rd Battalion...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nassir Wa Al Salam State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jordan F. Sherwood, USMC Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Two Iraqi Army Forces (IAF) soldiers take a short break from combat operations while searching with US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine Regiment (1/8), for insurgents and weapon caches during a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) conducted as part of Operation AL FAJR, which is an offensive operation to eradicate enemy insurgents in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. (SUBSTANDARD)

Two Iraqi Army Forces (IAF) soldiers take a short break from combat op...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joel A. Chaverri, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), stand in at ease formation during a Purple Heart Award ceremony for wounds they received from combat during Operation Al Fajr (Phantom Fury). Operation Al Fajr is part of a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) conducted against Iraqi insurgents in Fallujah, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), 1ST Marin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION AL FAJR Base: Camp Blue Diamond State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Benjamin J. Flores... More

Sergeant 1ST Class Kevin P. Koch and SPECIALIST Scott L. Wilkinson secure a cable to an OE-254 30-88 MHz antenna and get it ready for operations. They belong to 1ST Armored Div., 1ST Cavalry Headquarters and Headquarters Company out of Bad Kreuznach, Germany, currently deployed in Tuzla Main, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in support of Operation JOINT FORGE, as part of the peacekeeping Stabilization Force (SFOR)

Sergeant 1ST Class Kevin P. Koch and SPECIALIST Scott L. Wilkinson sec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Bad Kreuznach Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Joseph A. Francis, USA Relea... More

A 179th Airlift Wing, Ohio Air National Guard C-130H Hercules cargo plane off-loads cargo onto a 25K Loader at Tuzla Air Base, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The C-130H is deployed to Ramstein Air Bases' Delta Squadron in support of Operation JOINT FORGE the Stabilization Force (SFOR) mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A 179th Airlift Wing, Ohio Air National Guard C-130H Hercules cargo pl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Opera... More

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (HM3) Reyes Camacho, US Marine Corps (USMC) Golf Company (G Co.), 2nd Battalion (BN), 1ST Marine Regiment (2/1), tends to a local Iraqi childs severely injured left thumb while participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (HM3) Reyes Camacho, US Mari...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kenneth E. Madden, III, Usm Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Scott F. Benedict, Deputy

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Scott F. Benedict, Deputy

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Scott F. Benedict, Deputy Director, Middle East Strategic Plans and Policy on the Joint Staff, greets members of the Manbij Military Council on his first visit to Manbij, Syria, Jul... More

Headquarters building for SFOR's (Stabilization Force) Multi National Division South East (MND SE) is located about 200 yards southwest of the tarmac of the Mostar Aerodrome, Bosnia-Herzogovinia. MND SE is a predominantly French division (approximately 60 percent) with staff and force augmentation from equal portions (approximately 15 percent) of German and UK forces, the remaining 10 percent of forces are provided by Spanish, Italian, and Moroccan forces. US and Canadian forces comprise a very minor level of manning to this division. The French call this building the "Division Multinationale Sud-Est Post De Comandement"

Headquarters building for SFOR's (Stabilization Force) Multi National ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Mostar Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: LT COL Michael A. Perry, USAF Releas... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 3rd Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment (3/4th MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), post security around a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) M1114 Up-Armored Armament Carrier while on patrol in the town of Barwana, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), engaged in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 3rd Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regimen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barwana State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kevin C. Quihuis, Jr, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Ivan Ramirez, 2nd Platoon (PLT), Kilo Company (K CO), 3rd Battalion (BN) 7th Marines (MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MAR DIV), provides security for a lightly armored High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) in Karabilah, Iraq (IRQ), during a patrol. The 1ST MAR DIV, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the Al Anbar province in Iraq

US Marine Corps (USMC) Corporal (CPL) Ivan Ramirez, 2nd Platoon (PLT),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Karabilah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: K/03/7 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael R. Mcmaugh, USMC Release St... More

Maintenance team members construct a framework of aluminum planking to be used as a revetment on an airfield during Operation Desert Storm. When the hollow structure is filled with sand for stabilization, it protects aircraft from strafing, shell fragments and other such threats.

Maintenance team members construct a framework of aluminum planking to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public C... More

This is the smoke that came from the first blast in attempting to destroy the T55 Russian tank, on Camp Dobol, Bosnia, that had been confiscated by SFOR from a camp named Uglejvik in the Russian sector during Operation JOINT GUARD. On December 20, 1996, the Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came to a conclusion and the 1ST Infantry Division was selected to continue serving in Bosnia as part of the new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought to close the peace mission of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been the beginning for the current operation known as Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD will continue to monitor the militaries of the former warring factions and provide a...

This is the smoke that came from the first blast in attempting to dest...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: This is the smoke that came from the first blast in attempting to destroy the T55 Russian tank, on Camp Dobol, Bosnia, that had ... More

A medium close up of Stabilization Force (SFOR) personnel inside the mess facility inside Zetra Stadium at Sarajevo, Bosnia- Herzegovina. The living conditions inside the stadium were humid, water logged, grimy and cold. The stadium was the site of the 1984 Olympic Figure Skating events

A medium close up of Stabilization Force (SFOR) personnel inside the m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GURAD Base: Zetra Stadium Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: PO2 Benjamin D. Ovley Release... More

US Army (USA) Lieutenant General (LGEN) William E. Ward, second from right, Commander of Stabilization Force (COMSFOR), is briefed by members of the Russian Military Contingent Multinational Division on the areas of responsibility and military capabilities at Ugljevik, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in support of Operation JOINT FORGE

US Army (USA) Lieutenant General (LGEN) William E. Ward, second from r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Ugljevik Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Timothy A. Haase, USAF Releas... More

This is a long shot of the T55 Russian Tank that was being destroyed in the field artillery area of operation on Camp Dobol, Bosnia, during Operation JOINT GUARD. On December 20, 1996, the Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came to a conclusion and the 1ST Infantry Division was selected to continue serving in Bosnia as part of the new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought to close the peace mission of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been the beginning for the current operation known as Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD will continue to monitor the militaries of the former warring factions and provide a climate of stability

This is a long shot of the T55 Russian Tank that was being destroyed i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Dobal Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Angel Clemons, USA Release S... More

United States Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) Floyd "Lew" Lewis, a Chaplain's Assistant from the 26th Area Support Group, Heildelberg, Germany, listens on as a member of the congregation partakes in a scripture reading during a Protestant service in Zagreb, Croatia. SFC Lewis is part of a two-man Chaplain Team responsible for providing religious services for Stabilization Force (SFOR) members in the Bosnian Theater in support of Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD enforces the Dayton Peace Accords and with multi-national allies continues to monitor the militaries of the former warring factions and provides a climate of stability in the war-torn land of Bosnia-Herzegovina

United States Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) Floyd "Lew" Lewis, a Cha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Zagrab Country: Croatia (HRV) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Jeffrey A. Wolfe, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 2nd Platoon (PLT), Small Craft Company (SCC), sit in their Zodiac Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) listening to final orders prior to conducting riverine operations on the Euphrates River while participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, conducted during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 2nd Platoon (PLT), Small Craft Company...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kevin C. Quihuis, Jr, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Charlie Company (C Co.), 1ST Platoon (PLT), 1ST Battalion (BN), 3rd Marine Regiment (1/3), Regimental Combat Team Seven (RCT-7), are on patrol in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation AL FAJR, which is an offensive operation conducted against Iraqi insurgent forces as part of a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) carried out during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Charlie Company (C Co.), 1ST Platoon (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Daniel J. Klein, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A U.S. soldier uses binoculars to look toward the

A U.S. soldier uses binoculars to look toward the

A U.S. soldier uses binoculars to look toward the demarcation line near a village outside Manbij, Syria, June 26, 2018. These patrols are done in coordination with Turkish military forces, who patrol on the opp... More

A close up view of Soldiers from the Dutch, French, German, and United States Military watching the Stabilization Force (SFOR) activation ceremony, held at the Ilidza compound Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The ceremony recognizes a change of mission from implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords to the stabilization of the changes brought about by that treaty

A close up view of Soldiers from the Dutch, French, German, and United...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Ilidza, Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Featherston R... More

(Left to right) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) Secretary General Dr. Javier Solana, GEN William E. Clark, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), GEN William W. Crouch, outgoing Stabilization Force (SFOR) Commander and GEN Eric K. Shinseki incoming SFOR Commander salute during the change of command ceremony at Ilidza Compound with other members of the command also in attendance. GEN Shinseki is replacing GEN Crouch as the SFOR commander. SCREEN RESOLUTION ONLY

(Left to right) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) Secret...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sean Worrell Release Status: R... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine, Echo Company (E Co.), 2nd Battalion (BN), 2nd Marine Regiment (2/2), 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), punctures a fuel can that was confiscated from illegal fuel sales in Al Mahmudiyah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. This Marine is in Al Mahmudiyah participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine, Echo Company (E Co.), 2nd Battalion (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Mahmudiyah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Carl A. Atherton, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine, 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine Regiment (1/8), M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) provides heavy fire support for other 1/8 Marines who are engaging insurgents during a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) conducted as part of Operation AL FAJR, which is an offensive operation to eradicate enemy insurgents in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine, 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine Regime...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joel A. Chaverri, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine Regiment (1/8), stand at the ready on a building rooftop during combat operations with insurgents during a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) conducted as part of Operation AL FAJR, which is an offensive operation to eradicate enemy insurgents in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine Reg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joel A. Chaverri, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Members of the Tuzla Air Base Aerial Port Squadron along with the Loadmaster of the C-17A (left) monitor the offloading of a civilian style ambulance onto the K-Loader positioned behind the cargo ramp of the aircraft. The Ambulance is being delivered to Tuzla Air Base by a C-17A Globemaster III of the 437th Airlift Wing as part of a humanitarian package for the local area. The C-17A is based in Charleston, South Carolina and is flying re-supply mission to Tuzla Air Base, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Taszar, Hungary in support of the United Nations Stabilization Forces (SFOR) during Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD is the multi-national peacekeeping mission that provides a climate of...

Members of the Tuzla Air Base Aerial Port Squadron along with the Load...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Tuzla Air Base Aerial Port Squadron along with the Loadmaster of the C-17A (left) monitor the offloading of a civ... More

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Stewart Smith (Santa Claus), Stabilization Forces (SFOR) Sarajevo poses with a local child while participating in Operation Smile, a voluntary program designed to bring happiness to the children of Bosnia during Operation JOINT FORGE

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Stewart Smith (Santa Claus), Stabilization Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Major Command Shown: SFOR Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT John P. Rohrer, USAF Release Statu... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT)-Blue, Lima Company (L CO), 3rd Battalion (BN) 7th Marines (MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MAR DIV), fill sand bags to put on top of the sea huts at Camp Husaybah, Iraq (IRQ). The 1ST MAR DIV, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the Al Anbar province in Iraq

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from Combined Anti-Armor Team (CAAT)-Bl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Husaybah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: L/03/7 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael R. Mcmaugh, USMC Releas... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Light Armored Vehicle-25 (LAV-25) passes a checkpoint set up by USMC Marines, 2nd Platoon (PLT), Kilo Company (K CO), 3rd Battalion (BN) 7th Marines (MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MAR DIV), while on patrol on the streets of Karabilah, Iraq (IRQ). The 1ST MAR DIV, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the Al Anbar province in Iraq

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Light Armored Vehicle-25 (LAV-25) passes a ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Karabilah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: K/03/7 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael R. Mcmaugh, USMC Release St... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 4th Civil Affairs Group (CAG), 1ST Battalion (BN), 7th Marine Regiment, deliver donated school supplies to the Iraq Minister of Education at the Police Academy in Al-Qaim, Iraq, while engaged in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in Al Anbar Province during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 4th Civil Affairs Group (CAG), 1ST Bat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Qaim State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL William I. Salazar, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Charlie Company (C Co.), 1ST Platoon (PLT), 1ST Battalion (BN), 3rd Marine Regiment (1/3), Regimental Combat Team Seven (RCT-7), stop beside a building corner to inspect the surrounding area while on patrol in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation AL FAJR, which is an offensive operation conducted against Iraqi insurgent forces as part of a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) carried out during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Charlie Company (C Co.), 1ST Platoon (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Daniel J. Klein, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

MASTER CHIEF (UCCM) Michael R. Oliver of Underwater Construction Team Two (UCT-2) drills holes in the coral bed next to the cable so that clamps can be placed for stabilization at the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii

MASTER CHIEF (UCCM) Michael R. Oliver of Underwater Construction Team ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Dv) William L. Krumpelman I Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Muslim residents from the town of Jusici gather outside before receiving their new Serbian ID cards during NATO Operation JOINT GUARD. On December 20, 1996, the Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came to a conclusion and the 1ST Infantry Division was selected to continue serving in Bosnia as part of the new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought to close the peace mission of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been the beginning for the current operation known as Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD will continue to monitor the militaries of the former warring factions and provide a climate of stability

Muslim residents from the town of Jusici gather outside before receivi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Jusici Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Larry Aaron, USA Release Status:... More

An Honor Guard of Italian Soldiers prepare to raise the Stabilization Force (SFOR) flag at the SFOR activation ceremony held at the Ilidza compound, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The ceremony recognizes a change of mission from implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords to the stabilization of the changes brought about by that treaty

An Honor Guard of Italian Soldiers prepare to raise the Stabilization ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Ilidza, Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Michael Featherston R... More

A medium close up of Stabilization Force (SFOR) personnel inside the mess facility inside Zetra Stadium at Sarajevo, Bosnia- Herzegovina. The living conditions inside the stadium were humid, water logged, grimy and cold. The stadium was the site of the 1984 Olympic Figure Skating events

A medium close up of Stabilization Force (SFOR) personnel inside the m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Zetra Stadium Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: PO2 Benjamin D. Ovley Release... More

GEN William W. Crouch, Commander, Stabilization Force, escorts U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to a waiting AH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter for an aerial tour of the city during her visit

GEN William W. Crouch, Commander, Stabilization Force, escorts U.S. Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Charles L. Withrow Release St... More

A demining truck hits the ground repeatedly with chains during a multi-national SFOR (stabilization force) mine detection operation by the Nordpol Brigade, a group of soldiers from nine countries that are in Bosnia to help maintain peace

A demining truck hits the ground repeatedly with chains during a multi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Doboj Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: PFC. Joline Martin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Right side front view medium shot as STAFF Sergeant Fereige Sass, of the Hungarian Engineering Contingent, guides a stack of decking sections onto the Mabey and Johnson bridge. The sections will be bolted on the bridges skeleton that will enable travel across the Bosnia river. Main supply routes for Stabilization Force (SFOR), Personnel have to be in good condition to allow freedom of movement in Bosnia-Herzegovina Many bridges are downgraded by Stabilization Force (SFOR), Engineers due to various safety reasons. A bridge in Doboj (Not shown), failed an inspection due to heavy traffic flow. The solution to the problem is the Mabey and Johnson Bridge. The project has been on going since ...

Right side front view medium shot as STAFF Sergeant Fereige Sass, of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Right side front view medium shot as Staff Sergeant Fereige Sass, of the Hungarian Engineering Contingent, guides a stack of de... More

Iraqi civilians walk along the Euphrates River shoreline in the city of Rawah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), and are photographed by US Marine Corps (USMC) 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV) Marines who are participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Iraqi civilians walk along the Euphrates River shoreline in the city o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rawah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kevin C Quihuis Jr, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Secretary Shaun Donovan at Federal Reserve [headquarters, Washington, D.C., where he spoke at summit on "Real Estate Owned (REO) and Vacant Property Strategies for Neighborhood Stabilization"]

Secretary Shaun Donovan at Federal Reserve [headquarters, Washington, ...

Photographer: Ron Bennett--HUD Photo Creation Date: 9/1/2010 Secretary Shaun Donovan at Federal Reserve [headquarters, Washington, D.C., where he spoke at summit on "Real Estate Owned (REO) and Vacant Propert... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT), Todd Bayless, USAF, 22nd Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS), McConnell AFB, KS and AIRMAN, Frederick Barada, France Air Force, use a hydraulic lift to trouble shoot problems on the tail rudder of a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Le Tube AB 125, Istres, France during Operation JOINT FORGE. As the 1998 National Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)-led Stabilization Force in Bosnia-Herzegovina transitioned to a slightly smaller follow on force. Simultaneously, Operation JOINT GUARD ended and Operation JOINT FORGE began

Technical Sergeant (TSGT), Todd Bayless, USAF, 22nd Aircraft Generatio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOING FORGE Base: Le Tube Air Base 125 State: Istres Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Kenneth Fidler, USAF ... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine, 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine Regiment (1/8), aims his FNMI-manufactured 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle, fitted with FIRM (Floating Integrated Rail Mount), BOSS (Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System), from a building rooftop during combat operations with insurgents during a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) conducted as part of Operation AL FAJR, which is an offensive operation to eradicate enemy insurgents in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine, 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine Regime...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joel A. Chaverri, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine sniper, 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine Regiment (1/8), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), looks through a hole in a wall from the top of a building for suspicious insurgent activity in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, while participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine sniper, 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Trevor R. Gift, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT), 2nd Tank Battalion (BN), fires it main gun into a building to provide suppressive counter fire against insurgents who fired on other USMC Marines during a fire fight in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. These Marines are participating in Operation AL FAJR, which is an offensive operation conducted against Iraqi insurgent forces as part of a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) carried out during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT), 2n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James J. Vooris, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A U.S. Army Paratrooper from 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, surveys the area in support of Joint Task Force Katrina on Sept. 4, 2005, in the French Quarters district of New Orleans, La. More than 2,000 Paratroopers are expected to respond in support of the humanitarian and stabilization efforts in the area. (U.S. Army photo by SGT. Michael J. Carden) (Released)

A U.S. Army Paratrooper from 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Michaeal J. Carden Release Status: Released... More

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Swan, Commander of the 1-26th Task Force (1), Command Sergeant Major James Laws, the Brigade Sergeant Major of the 1ST Infantry Brigade, stands by as the 1ST Infantry Brigade Commander, Colonel Michael Thompson, informs them of the location where the I.E.B.L. or Inter Entity Boundary Line lays during ion JOINT GUARD. On December 20, 1996, the Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came to a conclusion and the 1ST Infantry Division was selected to continue serving in Bosnia as part of the new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought to close the peace mission of ion JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been the beginning for the current operation known as...

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Swan, Commander of the 1-26th Task Force (1),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lieutenant Colonel Robin Swan, Commander of the 1-26th Task Force (1), Command Sergeant Major James Laws, the Brigade Sergeant M... More

The initial blast of the thermite hand grenades placed in the turret, engine, transmission, and barrel of the T55 Russian tank are being ignited, all at once, by remote using a hand held blasting machine used by the Explosive Ordnance Detachment team on Camp Dobol, Bosnia, during Operation JOINT GUARD. On December 20, 1996, the Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came a conclusion and the 1ST Infantry Division was selected continue serving in Bosnia as part of the new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought close the peace mission of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been the beginning for the current operation known as Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD will continue...

The initial blast of the thermite hand grenades placed in the turret, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The initial blast of the thermite hand grenades placed in the turret, engine, transmission, and barrel of the T55 Russian tank a... More

Two Airmen First Class, both from the 48th Security Police Squadron, Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, stand guard at one of several entry control points at Tuzla Air Base in support of Operation JOINT ARD. These "Peacekeepers" ensure that all operations continue without the threat of hostilities for those personnel assigned at Tuzla. On December 20, 1996, the Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came to a conclusion and the 1ST Infantry Division was selected to continue serving in Bosnia as part of the new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought to close the peace mission of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been the beginning for the current operation known as Operation JOINT...

Two Airmen First Class, both from the 48th Security Police Squadron, R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Airmen First Class, both from the 48th Security Police Squadron, Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, stand guard at one of seve... More

These local Iraqi men posing for a photograph with a motorcycle (with a sidecar) in the city of Rawah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), were photographed by US Marine Corps (USMC) 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV) Marines who are participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

These local Iraqi men posing for a photograph with a motorcycle (with ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rawah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kevin C Quihuis Jr, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

This Iraqi Air Force (IAF) MIG fighter jet sitting on a dirt strip at Al Asad Air Base (AB), Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), was photographed by 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV) Marines who are participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. SUBSTANDARD

This Iraqi Air Force (IAF) MIG fighter jet sitting on a dirt strip at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Paul L Anstine II, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Echo Company (E Co.), 2nd Battalion (BN), 2nd Marine Regiment (2/2), 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), conduct a foot patrol through Al Mahmudiyah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, as part of a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Echo Company (E Co.), 2nd Battalion (B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Mahmudiyah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Carl A. Atherton, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks (MBT), Bravo Company (B Co.), 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine Regiment (1/8), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), fire their main guns at suspected insurgent strongholds in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, while participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) carried out during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Two US Marine Corps (USMC) M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks (MBT), Bravo ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jonathan C. Knauth, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Russian soldiers a US Army soldier from Camp Dobol (1ST Infantry Division TF1-26 Headquarters, Headquarters Company Scout Platoon) leave on their mission 'Joint Patrol' in the town of Karakaj, Bosnia-Herzegovina, during Operation JOINT GUARD. On December 20, 1996, the Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came to a conclusion the 1ST Infantry Division was selected to continue serving in Bosnia as part of the new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought to close the peace mission of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR has been the beginning for the current operation known as Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD will continue to monitor the militaries of the former warring factions...

Russian soldiers a US Army soldier from Camp Dobol (1ST Infantry Divis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Russian soldiers and a US Army soldier from Camp Dobol (1ST Infantry Division TF1-26 Headquarters, Headquarters Company Scout Pl... More

Damage shown from 2200 degrees of heat that oozed out of a thermite hand grenades. It completely melted through the transmission of the T55 Russian tank on Camp Dobol, Bosnia, during Operation JOINT GUARD. On December 20, 1996, the Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came to a conclusion and the 1ST Infantry Division was selected to continue serving in Bosnia as part of the new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought to close the peace mission of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been the beginning for the current operation known as Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD will continue to monitor the militaries of the former warring factions and provide a climate of stability

Damage shown from 2200 degrees of heat that oozed out of a thermite ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Camp Dobal Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Angel Clemons, USA Release S... More

A Radio Mir transmission site technician fades a tape between news and music. The Radio Mir transmitter site is located 906 meters above sea level on Grdonj Hill, and supports the Stabilization Force Information Command Center in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Found at 106.2 MHZ on the dial, Radio Mir (which translated means Radio Peace) broadcasts service information, spotlights political developments, and plays music for the local Bosnian population. The site is currently maintained by a six-person Reserve unit from Virginia. It is their responsibilty to broadcast the pre-recorded tapes daily from 6 am to 12 pm. Being a self sustained unit, the biggest challenge for them is logistics. Without...

A Radio Mir transmission site technician fades a tape between news and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Radio Mir transmission site technician fades a tape between news and music. The Radio Mir transmitter site is located 906 met... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Nyota Gordon from the Stabilization Forces (SFOR) Sarajevo participating in Operation Smile, a voluntary program designed to bring happiness to the children of Bosnia during Operation JOINT FORGE. On this occasion, the Airmen and Soldiers (Santa's helpers) are visiting a local children's hospital to hand out gift bags filled with toys and treats. The gift bags were purchased with money collected on Camp Butmir from military members representing as many as 37 countries

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Nyota Gordon from the Stabil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Major Command Shown: SFOR Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT John P. Rohrer, USAF Release Statu... More

These mortar rounds were found inside a former Iraqi Army (IA) training camp and hotel in the city of Haqlaniyah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Kilo Company (K Co), 3rd Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment (3/4th MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), who are on patrol in Haqlaniyah as part of a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

These mortar rounds were found inside a former Iraqi Army (IA) trainin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Haqlaniyah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kevin C. Quihuis, Jr, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Luke Huisenga, 2nd Platoon (PLT), Kilo Company (K CO), 3rd Battalion (BN) 7th Marines (MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MAR DIV), hands out candy while patrolling the streets of Karabilah, Iraq (IRQ), as part of humanitarian operations in the area. LCPL Huisenga carries a 5.56 mm M16A2 rifle with an M203 40 mm grenade launcher. The 1ST MAR DIV, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the Al Anbar province in Iraq

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Luke Huisenga, 2nd Platoo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Karabilah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: K/03/7 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael R. Mcmaugh, USMC Release St... More

Jefferson Parish, La. , June 6, 2010 -- Carl Pellegrin (left) of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Tim Kimmel of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service prepare to net an oiled pelican in Barataria Bay, La. , Saturday, June 5, 2010. The pelican was successfully netted and transported to a facility on Grand Isle, La. , for stabilization before being taken to Fort Jackson Oiled Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Venice, La. , for cleaning. State and federal wildlife agencies are cooperating across the Gulf Coast to rescue wildlife affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Miller.

Jefferson Parish, La. , June 6, 2010 -- Carl Pellegrin (left) of the L...

The original database describes this as: Title: Saving wildlife in Louisiana Production Date: 06/06/2010 Caption: Jefferson Parish, La. , June 6, 2010 -- Carl Pellegrin (left) of the Louisiana Department of ... More

Russian soldiers and US Army First Lieutenant Wasser from Camp Dobol (Headquarters, Headquarters Command TF1-26 Sout Platoon) disuss the 'Joint Patrol' routes in the town of Karakaj, Bosnia-Herzegovina, during Operation JOINT GUARD. On Deember 20, 1996, the Implementation Fore (IFOR) mission ame to a onlusion and the 1ST Infantry Division was seleted to ontinue serving in Bosnia as part of the new Stabilization Fore (SFOR). This deision brought to lose the peae mission of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been the beginning for the urrent operation known as Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD will ontinue to monitor the militaries of the former warring fations and provide a...

Russian soldiers and US Army First Lieutenant Wasser from Camp Dobol (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Russian soldiers and US Army First Lieutenant Wasser from Camp Dobol (Headquarters, Headquarters Command TF1-26 Scout Platoon) d... More

Headquarters building for SFOR's (Stabilization Force) Multi National Division South East (MND SE) is located about 200 yards southwest of the tarmac of the Mostar Aerodrome, Bosnia-Herzogovinia. MND SE is a predominantly French division (approximately 60 percent) with staff and force augmentation from equal portions (approximately 15 percent) of German and UK forces, the remaining 10 percent of forces are provided by Spanish, Italian, and Moroccan forces. US and Canadian forces comprise a very minor level of manning to this division. The French call this building the "Division Multinationale Sud-Est Post De Comandement"

Headquarters building for SFOR's (Stabilization Force) Multi National ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Mostar Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: LT COL Michael A. Perry, USAF Releas... More

Members of the Russian honor guard stand by after William S. Cohen, the US Secretary of Defense, arrived at Tuzla Air Base to visit Stabilization Force (SFOR) soldiers in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Secretary arrived on a C-17 Globemaster III from the 17th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina. In addition to this mission, the 17th Airlift Squadron is providing inter-theater transport capability to the former Yugoslavia region in support of Operation JOINT GUARD. JOINT GUARD is the multi-national peacekeeping mission that provides a climate of stability in the war-torn land of Bosnia-Herzegovina

Members of the Russian honor guard stand by after William S. Cohen, th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARD Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David W. Richards, USAF ... More

A 179th Airlift Wing, Ohio Air National Guard C-130H Hercules cargo plane off-loads cargo onto a 25K Loader at Tuzla Air Base, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The C-130H is deployed to Ramstein Air Bases' Delta Squadron in support of Operation JOINT FORGE the Stabilization Force (SFOR) mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A 179th Airlift Wing, Ohio Air National Guard C-130H Hercules cargo pl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Tuzla Air Base Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Opera... More

A view of the US Army Stabilization Force (SFOR) Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) collective training facility at Fort Stewart, GA

A view of the US Army Stabilization Force (SFOR) Military Operations i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Donald Teft, CIV Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Spanish Army Soldiers, assigned to the Stabilization Force (SFOR) bring their BMR-600 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV), into place during a riot control exercise conducted at Camp Butmir, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), during Exercise JOINT RESOLVE 26

Spanish Army Soldiers, assigned to the Stabilization Force (SFOR) brin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT RESOLVE 26 Base: Camp Butmir State: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Scott... More

SFOR (Stabilization Force) members help themselves to Thanksgiving dinner served at the dining facility at Camp Butmir, Sarajevo. The Thanksgiving Day meal put on by the British contingent with an American flare during Operation JOINT FORGE. The main entrees included Ham, Turkey, Roast Duck, T-bone steaks, and Lobster Tail

SFOR (Stabilization Force) members help themselves to Thanksgiving din...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Butmir State: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT John P. Rohrer, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine, 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine Regiment (1/8), M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) provides heavy fire support for other 1/8 Marines who are engaging insurgents during a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) conducted as part of Operation AL FAJR, which is an offensive operation to eradicate enemy insurgents in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. (SUBSTANDARD)

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine, 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th Marine Regime...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joel A. Chaverri, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A building that was severely damaged during Operation Al Fajar, a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A building that was severely damaged during Operation Al Fajar, a Secu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Benjamin J. Flores, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Alpha Company (A Co.), 1ST Battalion (BN), 8th marine Regiment (1/8), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), move along a street while on security patrol in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in Nasarwasalam, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Alpha Company (A Co.), 1ST Battalion (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nasarwasalam State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Trevor R. Gift, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A U.S. Soldier points out the location of Turkish military

A U.S. Soldier points out the location of Turkish military

A U.S. Soldier points out the location of Turkish military forces at a coordination point during a patrol between the two countries along the demarcation line outside Manbij, Syria, July 20, 2018. These indepen... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Cathy A. Bjork and SENIOR AIRMAN Rachael K. Hawkins both from 48th Security Police Squadron, Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, talk about ir last work shift and unwind during continuing operations in support of Operation JOINT GUARD. These "Peacekeepers" ensure that all operations continue without threat of hostilities for those personnel assigned at Tuzla. On December 20, 1996, Implementation Force (IFOR) mission came to a conclusion and 1ST Infantry Division was selected to continue serving in Bosnia as part of new Stabilization Force (SFOR). This decision brought to close peace mission of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and has been beginning for...

SENIOR AIRMAN Cathy A. Bjork and SENIOR AIRMAN Rachael K. Hawkins both...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN Cathy A. Bjork and SENIOR AIRMAN Rachael K. Hawkins both from the 48th Security Police Squadron, Royal Air Force B... More

Electronics Warfare Technician Second Class Dave Kronebusch lights the coals of a grill in preparation for the evenings dinner at the Radio Mir transmitter site. The Radio Mir transmitter site is located 906 meters above sea level on Grdonj Hill, and supports the Stabilization Force Information Command Center in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Found at 106.2 MHZ on the dial, Radio Mir (which translated means Radio Peace) broadcasts service information, spotlights political developments, and plays music for the local Bosnian population. The site is currently maintained by a six-person Reserve unit from Virginia. It is their responsibilty to broadcast the pre-recorded tapes daily from 6 am to 12 pm...

Electronics Warfare Technician Second Class Dave Kronebusch lights the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Electronics Warfare Technician Second Class Dave Kronebusch lights the coals of a grill in preparation for the evenings dinner ... More

An F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, takes-off from Cervia Air Base, Italy, during Cobalt Flash in support of Operation JOINT FORGE the Stabilization Force (SFOR) mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina

An F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Cervia Air Base State: Emilia-Romagna Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Louis L. Rivers, USA... More

The tail of a C-130H Hercules cargo plane from the 179th Airlift Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, sits on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The C-130H is assigned to Ramstein Air Bases' Delta Squadron in support of Operation JOINT FORGE the Stabilization Force (SFOR) mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The tail of a C-130H Hercules cargo plane from the 179th Airlift Wing,...

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

Supply routes for Stabilization Force (SFOR), Personnel have to be in good condition to allow freedom of movement in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Many bridges are downgraded by Stabilization Force (SFOR), Engineers due to various safety reasons. A bridge in Doboj, failed an inspection due to heavy traffic flow. The solution to the problem is the Mabey and Johnson Bridge which is to be built by the Hungarian Engineering Contingent. The project has been on going since September and is expected to be completed November 21, 1998. Today the Hungarians latched decking sections on the Bridges skeleton that will enable travel across the Bosnia river

Supply routes for Stabilization Force (SFOR), Personnel have to be in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Doboj Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Omolara Akinretoye, USAF Release ... More

Right side profile medium shot as multinational military members of the Stabilization Force in Ilidza, compound Sarajevo, Bosnia, pile out the snow from the street and onto the submarine like median in support of Operation Joint Forge. Sarajevo encountered the deepest amount of snow in 50 years this winter. Roads were closed and some businesses (Roads and businesses not shown) were shut down for the four days of intense snow fall

Right side profile medium shot as multinational military members of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Llidza Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cecilio Ricardo Jr., USAF Relea... More

An E-3A Sentry early Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) aircraft receives more than 6,000 gallons of fuel over the Adriatic Sea before continuing its patrol around the Balkan region. The E-3s this one based at Geilenkirchen, Germany fly around the clock, as part of Operation JOINT FORGE, in support of ongoing NATO led Stabilization Force (SFOR) in the Balkans. This E-3 was refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, temporarily based with the 16th Expeditionary Operations Group, a small US detachment located at Istres French air base, is charged with aerial refueling operations for US and NATO aircraft patrolling the Balkan region

An E-3A Sentry early Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Country: Adriatic Sea Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Kenneth Fidler, USAF Release ... More

Two Stabilization Force (SFOR) UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters assigned to Alpha Company, 225th Regiment provide tactical transport ground forces during a riot control exercise conducted at Camp Butmir, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), during Exercise JOINT RESOLVE 26. A Spanish Army BMR-600 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is parked in the background

Two Stabilization Force (SFOR) UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters assigned ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT RESOLVE 26 Base: Camp Butmir State: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Scott... More

Members of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Denver Nuggets franchise, present US Army (USA) Lieutenant General (LGEN) John B Sylvester (center), Commander, Stabilization Force (SFOR), with an autographed basketball during a Goodwill tour to Bosnia and Herzegovina, to show support for US Military personnel in the European theatre during Operation JOINT FORGE. Pictured left-to-right are players George McCloud; Donnell Harvey; Chris Andersen; along with General Manager Kiki Vandeweghe and Assistant Coach Clyde Drexler

Members of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Denver Nuggets fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Camp Butmir State: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Deshan Woo... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers deployed with the Stabilization Force (SFOR) at Camp Butmir, Bosnia-Herzegovina, enjoy a tug-a-war competition during the Independence Day Celebration

US Army (USA) Soldiers deployed with the Stabilization Force (SFOR) at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Butmir State: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rodney E. Jones. USAF Release Status: Released t... More

US Army (USA) Lieutenant General (LGEN) William E. Ward, Commander of Stabilization Force (COMSFOR), talks with members of the Multinational Specialized Unit (MSU) Italian Carabinieri which played the role of angry protesters during a mock civil disturbance demonstration on Camp Butmir at Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in support of Operation JOINT FORGE

US Army (USA) Lieutenant General (LGEN) William E. Ward, Commander of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT FORGE Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Timothy A. Haase, USAF Releas... More

These are markings on a fragmentary (frag) piece of a Russian-made 122 mm rocket that was launched by Iraqi insurgents against 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV) positions at Al Asad Air Base (AB), Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), while the 1ST MARDIV is participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

These are markings on a fragmentary (frag) piece of a Russian-made 122...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Paul L. Anstine, II, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment (3/4th MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), Marines help repair a loose bicycle chain while on patrol in the city of Rawah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) 3rd Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment (3/4th ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rawah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kevin C Quihuis Jr, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Zachary Henry, 3rd Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment (3/4th MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), gives candy to several Iraqi boys while on patrol in the city of Rawah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Zachary Henry, 3rd Battali...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rawah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kevin C Quihuis Jr, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

These three young Iraqi girls wave at US Marine Corps (USMC) 2nd Battalin (BN), 7th Marine Regiment (2/7th MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV) Marines who are traveling in a convoy on Alternate Supply Route (ASR) Bronze through Al Asad, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), while participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

These three young Iraqi girls wave at US Marine Corps (USMC) 2nd Batta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Paul L Anstine II, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

This portion of the Euphrates River was photographed by US Marine Corps (USMC) 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV) Marines who are traveling along Alternate Supply Route (ASR) Bronze through the city of Al Asad, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), as they participate in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

This portion of the Euphrates River was photographed by US Marine Corp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Paul L Anstine II, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

These local Iraqi school children hold pamphlets given to them by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Headquarters and Service Company (H&S Co), 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Marine Regiment (2/7th MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), and US Army (USA) Soldiers, Psychological Operations (PSYOPS), attached to the 1ST MARDIV, warning all Iraqi children not to point any type of weapon at a US or Coalition soldier. This pamphlet distribution operation was conducting during a USMC and USA official civil affairs visit to a primary school located along Alternate Supply Route (ASR) Bronze near the town of Hit, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), as they participate in a Security and Stabilization Operation...

These local Iraqi school children hold pamphlets given to them by US M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: These local Iraqi school children hold pamphlets given to them by US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, Headquarters and Service Compa... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 3rd Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment (3/4th MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), put up coalition support posters on a wall in the K3 (Oil) Pumping Station facility, located near the city of Hadithah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), while participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines, 3rd Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regimen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hadithah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kevin C. Quihuis, Jr, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

The US Marine Corps (USMC) Kilo Company (K Co), 3rd Battalion (BN), 4th Marine Regiment (3/4th MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), Commanding Officer (center), listens as his Iraqi translator (left) speaks to the Mayor (right) of the city of Haqlaniyah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), during an official visit to Haqlaniyah conducted as part of a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The US Marine Corps (USMC) Kilo Company (K Co), 3rd Battalion (BN), 4t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Haqlaniyah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kevin C. Quihuis, Jr, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Several angry Iraqi shop owners, who do business in the K3 (Oil) Pumping Station facility, located near the city of Hadithah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), stand their ground as they refuse to sell products to US and Coalition forces who are on patrol in K3, while engaged in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the area in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Several angry Iraqi shop owners, who do business in the K3 (Oil) Pumpi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hadithah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kevin C. Quihuis, Jr, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 11 Bravo, 3rd Platoon (PLT), Charlie Company (C Co.), 1ST Battalion (BLT), 506th Infantry Regiment, climb over a wall to search a targeted house for any illegal contraband while involved in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in Al Habbaniyah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 11 Bravo, 3rd Platoon (PLT), Charlie Company (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Habbaniyah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Benjamin J. Flores, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) First Sergeant (1SGT) Graham (left), Echo Company (E Co.), 2nd Battalion (BN), 2nd Marine Regiment (2/2), 2nd Marine Division (MARDIV), radios back to his rear element about graffiti scrawled on a building that his unit found while conducting a foot patrol through Al Mahmudiyah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, as part of a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) First Sergeant (1SGT) Graham (left), Echo Compa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Mahmudiyah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Carl A. Atherton, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer First Class (PO1) James Smith (center), Corpsman, 2nd Platoon, Military Police Company (MPC), 3rd Battalion (BN) 7th Marines (MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MAR DIV), scans an injured students leg for injuries. The 1ST MAR DIV, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the Al Anbar province in Iraq (IRQ)

US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer First Class (PO1) James Smith (center), Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Dayton State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: MP/03/7 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael R. Mcmaugh, USMC Release... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ) Rick Smith, Civil Affairs (CA), 2nd Battalion (BN), 7th Marine Regiment, 1ST Marine Division (MAR DIV), greets local Iraqi leaders as they arrive for a Security Conference held in Al Asad, Iraq, during a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in Al Anbar Province in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ) Rick Smith, Civil Affairs (CA), 2nd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Paul L. Anstine II, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Private First Class (PFC) Everette Hullete and USMC Lance Corporal (LCPL) Luke Huisenga, 2nd Platoon (PLT), Kilo Company (K CO), 3rd Battalion (BN) 7th Marines (MAR), 1ST Marine Division (MAR DIV), hand out candy while patrolling the streets of Karabilah, Iraq, as part of humanitarian operations in the area. The 1ST MAR DIV, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, is engaged in Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in the Al Anbar province in Iraq

US Marine Corps (USMC) Private First Class (PFC) Everette Hullete and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Karabilah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: K/03/7 Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael R. Mcmaugh, USMC Release St... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Kenneth Hayes, Echo Company (E Co.), 2nd Battalion (BN), 1ST Marine Regiment (2/1), 1ST Marine Division (MARDIV), carries his FNMI 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) on patrol through a small village during a Civil Military operation, while participating in a Security and Stabilization Operation (SASO) in Fallujah, Al Anbar Province, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal (LCPL) Kenneth Hayes, Echo Compa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Kenneth E. Madden, III, Usm Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More