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German Air Force MASTER Sergeant Ulli Janzen, a Bell UH-1B Huey helicopter flight engineer with the Air Transport Squadron 62/CSAR, Germany, looks out for other aircraft during a familiarization flight over the Alamogordo bombing range before the start of ROVING SANDS 97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

German Air Force MASTER Sergeant Ulli Janzen, a Bell UH-1B Huey helico...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cedric... More

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Greg Yost, 446th Aerial Evacuation Squadron (AES), OFallon Air Force Base (AFB), Illinois (IL), wears his traditional Rodeo (Chicken) Hat for good luck at the start of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Greg Yost, 446th Aerial Eva...

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: SRA Patty Zimmerman, USAF Release S... More

A Belgian Air Force (BAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft taxis into position in preparation for the start of the Engine Running Onload/Offload (ERO) competition, which is part of the overall US Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

A Belgian Air Force (BAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft taxis into position ...

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: SRA Jeffrey Allen, USAF Release Sta... More

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C" helicopter, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM...

Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan officials fly into the drop zone area, in a MIL Mi-8 "Hip C" helicopter, during an international mass jump into Kaza... More

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord (right), Commander, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), speaks with Lieutenant General (LGEN) Dan Leaf during the start of Guardian Challenge, the world's premier space and missile competition, hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord (right), Commander, Ai...

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

COL Wayne McDermott, Tactical Air Command, addresses team chiefs prior to the start of the civil engineering/services competition Readiness Challenge '90

COL Wayne McDermott, Tactical Air Command, addresses team chiefs prior...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: READINESS CHALLENGE '90 Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

US Air Force (USAF) Rodeo 98 Team Rodeo Rustlers from McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA), prepare to help arriving US and international Rodeo 98 Team members to their rental cars after they in-processed at the start of the week-long USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, WA

US Air Force (USAF) Rodeo 98 Team Rodeo Rustlers from McChord Air Forc...

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: Tom Witham, CIV, USAF Release Statu... More

US Air Force (USAF) 436th Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS), Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Delaware (DE), Rodeo 98 Team members move towards their C-5B Galaxy aircraft to begin refueling it at the start of their turn during the basic ground refueling competition portion of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, Washington (WA)

US Air Force (USAF) 436th Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS), Dover Ai...

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: SRA Patty Zimmerman, USAF Release S... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) 317th Airlift Group (AG), Dyess Air Force Base (AFB), Texas (TX), Rodeo 98 Team members prepare for the start of their participation in the Engine Running Onload/Offload (ERO) competition, which is part of the overall USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, Washington (WA)

Two US Air Force (USAF) 317th Airlift Group (AG), Dyess Air Force Base...

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: SRA Jeffrey Allen, USAF Release Sta... More

United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Director, exercise Centrasbat 2000 and United States Central Command staff meets with Kazakhstan Colonel Ryskin to inspect the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina,...

United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Director, exercise Centras...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Director, exercise Centrasbat 2000 and United States Central Command staff meets wi... More

Kazakhstan Army personnel put final touches on the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating ...

Kazakhstan Army personnel put final touches on the base camp and train...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan Army personnel put final touches on the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of C... More

United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, load their chuts for redeployment during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the US and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including ...

United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers, deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, load their chuts for redeploy... More

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone, jumping from a MIL Mi-6 "Hook" helicopter, as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from ...

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone, jumping from a M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone, jumping from a MIL Mi-6 "Hook" helicopter, as part of an international ma... More

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on Sepember 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 20... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special ...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (No... More

US Air Force General Hal Hornburg, Commander, Air Education and Training Command, reads the Dover Air Force Base "Air Lifter" newspaper before the start of the MBNA 400 Winston Series race held at Dover Downs International Speedway, Delaware, on September 24, 2000

US Air Force General Hal Hornburg, Commander, Air Education and Traini...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William M. Plate Jr., USAF CIV. Release Status: Releas... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ivan Osores, Air Force Space Command, stands poised for the start of the pistol competition 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 in 7 Physical Fitness events, Base Defense, and Policing skills, over six days

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Ivan Osores, Air Force Space Command, stand...

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

A low angel view of Personnel from the US Air Force Pacific Air Command team sprinting to their defensive firing position at the start of the combat rifle competition during 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

A low angel view of Personnel from the US Air Force Pacific Air Comman...

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

The US Air Force (USAF) 30th Space Wing (SW) Base Honor Guard stand at ease at the start of the 30th SW Change of Command Ceremony held at the Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California, Parade Grounds

The US Air Force (USAF) 30th Space Wing (SW) Base Honor Guard stand at...

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

US Air Force (USAF) Major General (MGEN) Frank R. Faykes (right), Director of Financial Management and Comptroller, Headquarters (HQ), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), Ohio (OH), and Command MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) Retired (Retired) Ann Ring pose for a picture as they warm up prior to the start of the USAF Marathon

US Air Force (USAF) Major General (MGEN) Frank R. Faykes (right), Dire...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Albert G. Bright, III, CIV, USAF ... More

A security policeman and his dog check a West German Tornado aircraft parked on the flight line before the start of the change of command ceremony for GEN. Charles L. Donnelly Jr., departing commander-in-chief, U.S. Air Force Europe, and Allied Air Forces Central Europe. Donnelly is being replaced by GEN. William L. Kirk, former commander, 9th Air Force

A security policeman and his dog check a West German Tornado aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. David Nolan Release Status: Rele... More

Fuel hoses are highlined from Military Sealift Command fleet oiler, left, to the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) at the start of an underway replenishment is conducted during Unitas XXXI, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations.

Fuel hoses are highlined from Military Sealift Command fleet oiler, le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D. P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

German aircrew with their Bell UH-1B Huey helicopter, Air Transport Squadron 62/CSAR Germany, check out the terrain during a familiarization flight over the Alamogordo bombing range before the start of ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

German aircrew with their Bell UH-1B Huey helicopter, Air Transport Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Alamogordo Bombing Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Ron Boultinghouse, 446th Aerial Evacuation Squadron (AES), OFallon Air Force Base (AFB), Illinois (IL), waits to process in prior to the start of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Ron Boultinghouse, 446th Ae...

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: SSGT Michael Featherston, USAF Rele... More

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division...

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the U... More

Family members of United States Embassy employees watch for members of the 82nd Airborne Division, deployed from Fort Bragg North Carolina, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include ...

Family members of United States Embassy employees watch for members of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Family members of United States Embassy employees watch for members of the 82nd Airborne Division, deployed from Fort Bragg Nor... More

A United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper give Larissa Uvalieva a Kazakhstan news reporter a feel for U.S. battle gear during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately ...

A United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper give Larissa U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A United States Army 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper give Larissa Uvalieva a Kazakhstan news reporter a feel for U.S. battle... More

Exercise Director Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolia Pospelov welcomes observers, including United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones, to an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the US and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including ...

Exercise Director Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolia Pospelov welcomes observe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Exercise Director Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolia Pospelov welcomes observers, including United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. ... More

A port side stern view of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) as it prepares to drop anchor off the coast of St. Johns, Antigua, at the start of a four-day liberty port call. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) is currently participating in the Partnership of the Americas Exercise. The Exercise is a maritime training and readiness deployment of the US Naval Forces, conducting training with Caribbean and Latin American countries in support of the US Southern Command's (SOUTHCOM) objectives for enhanced maritime security

A port side stern view of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christopher Stephens, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Navy Special Operations CHIEF Mitch Hall, assigned to the Naval Special Warfare Center, stands wearing a Navy Accelerate your life shirt, prior to the start of the 2006 Iron-man Triathlon World Championship competition at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on Oct. 20, 2006. This year's event marks the second time that Hall was officially sponsored by his command to assist in the Sea, Air, and Land Unit recruiting efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Ben A. Gonzales) (Released)

U.S. Navy Special Operations CHIEF Mitch Hall, assigned to the Naval S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kailua-Kona State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Ben Gonzales, USN Release Status: Released to ... More

Cargo pallets are offloaded from a C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 17th Tactical Airlift Squadron at the start of Exercise COBBLER FREEZE'87, a cold-weather force projection exercise conducted by the Alaskan Air Command

Cargo pallets are offloaded from a C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBBLER FREEZE Base: Deadhorse State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Edward... More

Members of the US Air Force stand in formation at the start of the change of command ceremony for General (GEN) Charles L. Donnelly Jr., departing commander in chief, US Air Force Europe, and Allied Air Forces Central Europe.  Donnelly is being replaced by GEN William L. Kirk, former commander, 9th Air Force

Members of the US Air Force stand in formation at the start of the cha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Audience members stand at the start of the opening ceremony that kicks off the week-long US Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

Audience members stand at the start of the opening ceremony that kicks...

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: TSGT Lance Cheung, USAF Release Sta... More

An Arab Republic of Egypt Air Force (EAF) 516th Regiment (REGT), 195th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft Rodeo 98 Team receives their pre-mission brief at the start of the mission to drop a Containerized Delivery System (CDS) palletized cargo load over a heavy drop zone (DZ) target during the cargo on-target competition portion of the US Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

An Arab Republic of Egypt Air Force (EAF) 516th Regiment (REGT), 195th...

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: TSGT Billy Johnson, USAF Release St... More

United States Army SPECIALIST Kilian deployed from the 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg North Carolina, and Navy Seabee Britt deployed from Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) ensure the safe delivery of equipment into the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd ...

United States Army SPECIALIST Kilian deployed from the 82nd Airborne D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Specialist Kilian deployed from the 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg North Carolina, and Navy Seabee Britt ... More

United States Air Force Combat Camera Videographer STAFF Sergeant Jason Wilkerson interviews United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones after an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300...

United States Air Force Combat Camera Videographer STAFF Sergeant Jaso...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Air Force Combat Camera Videographer Staff Sergeant Jason Wilkerson interviews United States Ambassador to Kazakh... More

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones meets with emergency surgical teams from the US and Kazakhstan prior to an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the US and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from...

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones meets with em...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones meets with emergency surgical teams from the US and Kazakhstan prior t... More

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones watches for members of the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division, deployed from Fort Bragg North Carolina, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the US and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants ...

United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones watches for m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Ambassador to Kazakhstan Mr. Richard Jones watches for members of the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division, ... More

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exersise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division...

Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan paratroopers are first into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the U... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march onto the parade grounds for the start of the CENTRASBAT (CENTRAL ASIAN PEACEKEEPING BATTALION) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11th to the 20th. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops, including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the 5th ...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (No... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for the start of the CENTRASBAT 2000 opening ceremonies on Sept. 13, 2000. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CENTRASBAT Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Stat... More

US Army General Tommy R. Franks (left), Commander in CHIEF, United States Central Command and an unidentified Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Major General make their way to the viewing platform for the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North ...

US Army General Tommy R. Franks (left), Commander in CHIEF, United Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army General Tommy R. Franks (left), Commander in Chief, United States Central Command and an unidentified Commonwealth of I... More

Egyptian general officers tour the U.S. Central Command Headquarters prior to the start of the multinational joint service Exercise Bright Star '85

Egyptian general officers tour the U.S. Central Command Headquarters p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '85 Base: Cairo West Air Base State: Al Qahirah Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. David Nol... More

Civil engineers work at the U.S. Central Command Headquarters prior to the start of the multinational joint service Exercise BRIGHT STAR '85

Civil engineers work at the U.S. Central Command Headquarters prior to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cairo West Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Rear Adm. Raynor A.K. Taylor, commander, U.S. Navy Middle East Force, leads Kuwaiti ports chief CAPT. Abdel-Rahman Naibari and other dignitaries down a ladder aboard the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) before the start of a ceremony to mark the re-opening of Ash Shuaybah's port facility after a multinational effort to clear the mines laid by Iraqi forces during their occupation of Kuwait

Rear Adm. Raynor A.K. Taylor, commander, U.S. Navy Middle East Force, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Ash Shuaybah Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A German Bell UH-1B Huey hellicopter from Air Transport Squadron 62/CSAR Germany, flys low over hills during a familiarization flight over the Alamogordo bombing range before the start of ROVING SANDS '97. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

A German Bell UH-1B Huey hellicopter from Air Transport Squadron 62/CS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Alamogordo Bombing Range State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Members of load crew 13 from the 336th Fighter Squadron Weapons Section Seymour Johnson AFB, ensure proper alignment before securing the dummy munition to a J1 lift truck operated by AIRMAN 1ST Class Toni Tarrant (second from left). The munition will then be loaded on the F-15E Strike Eagle (background) prior to the start of the aircraft-generation phase of Exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98. GLOBAL GUARDIAN is held annually to test US Strategic Command's (USSTRATCOM) capabilities to deter a major attack

Members of load crew 13 from the 336th Fighter Squadron Weapons Sectio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) ... More

United States Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jason Wilkerson documents U.S. Marine STAFF Sergeant Jesse Shurn reviewing the phone roster during the advance team deployment from United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special ...

United States Air Force STAFF Sergeant Jason Wilkerson documents U.S. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Jason Wilkerson documents U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Jesse Shurn reviewing the phone ros... More

United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Scott Brogli deployment manager for Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) ensures the safe delivery of equipment into the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special ...

United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Scott Brogli deployment man...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Scott Brogli deployment manager for Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S... More

A Turkish Air Force C-130E Hercules inserts Turkish paratroopers into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from the US ...

A Turkish Air Force C-130E Hercules inserts Turkish paratroopers into ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Turkish Air Force C-130E Hercules inserts Turkish paratroopers into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Para... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations ...

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Batta... More

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations ...

Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Kazakhstan Army Band march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Batta... More

Kazakhstan soldiers demonstrate check point operations during the start of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations

Kazakhstan soldiers demonstrate check point operations during the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CENTRASBAT 00 Base: Ili Base Camp, Almaty Country: Kazakhstan (KAZ) Scene Major Command Shown: US CENTCOM Scene Camera Opera... More

Kazakhstan Army Colonel Pirogov, Deputy Exercise Director, explains the events during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations ...

Kazakhstan Army Colonel Pirogov, Deputy Exercise Director, explains th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan Army Colonel Pirogov, Deputy Exercise Director, explains the events during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping B... More

German Army soldiers prepare for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan, September 15, 2000. Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Centrasbat 2000 will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for future peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US ...

German Army soldiers prepare for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: German Army soldiers prepare for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000 in Kazakhstan, September 15, 2000. Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-nat... More

A convoy of US Army (USA) M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) travels along a main highway in San Juan, Puerto Rico (PR) during the start of the US ARMY SOUTH (USARSO) Early Entry Command Post Exercise

A convoy of US Army (USA) M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Kaye Richey, CIV Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A convoy of US Army (USA) M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), exit the main gate a Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico (PR) during the start of the US ARMY SOUTH (USARSO) Early Entry Command Post Exercise

A convoy of US Army (USA) M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Buchanan, San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Kaye Richey, CIV Release Status: ... More

Dick Cheney (right), Vice President of the United States, stands on the tarmac at Wright-Patterson (WP) Air Force Base (AFB), Ohio (OH), talking with US Air Force (USAF) eneral (EN) regory S. Martin (second from right), Commander, Air Force Material Command (AFMC). Waiting to greet the Vice President at the start of his official visit is (left to right) USAF CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMST) Vicki Maudlin, Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CCM), AFMC; USAF Colonel (COL) Mike Belzil; Mr. Bob May, SES; USAF Brigadier eneral (BEN) Ted Bowlds (standing left behind EN Martin), Deputy for Acquisition, Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), WP AFB, OH; and Mr. Dan Stewart, SES (standing right behind...

Dick Cheney (right), Vice President of the United States, stands on th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Dick Cheney (right), Vice President of the United States, stands on the tarmac at Wright-Patterson (WP) Air Force Base (AFB), Oh... More

U.S. Air Force GEN. Richard B. Myers (foreground, left), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF; The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (foreground, center), U.S. Secretary of Defense; and U.S. Air Force GEN. John W. Handy (foreground, right), Commander, U.S. Transportation Command, and Commander, Air Mobility Command; stand at attention and pay their respects to the U.S. Flag during the playing of the National Anthem at the start of the U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command Change of Command Ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. on Sept 7, 2005. (DoD photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Jeff Andrejcik) (Released)

U.S. Air Force GEN. Richard B. Myers (foreground, left), Chairman of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Jeff Andrejcik, USAF Release Status... More

Kazakhstan contractors put final touches on the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000 . The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and approximately 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating ...

Kazakhstan contractors put final touches on the base camp and training...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan contractors put final touches on the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Cent... More

Former Secretary of the Navy J. William Middendorf II talks with LGEN Frank E. Petersen, left, commanding general, Marine Corps Development and Education Command (MCDEC), and the Commandant of the Marine Corps, GEN Alfred M. Gray, prior to the start of the 1987 Marine Corps Marathon

Former Secretary of the Navy J. William Middendorf II talks with LGEN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT M.G. Lindee Release Status: Released to Public... More

COL Maxwell C. Bailey, vice commander of the 317th Tactical Airlift Wing, Pope Air Force Base, greets MAJ Amin Amirrullah, a member of the Indonesian team, at the start 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.

COL Maxwell C. Bailey, vice commander of the 317th Tactical Airlift Wi...

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

Two US Air Force (USAF) Airmen, 62nd Services Squadron, McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA), take a break from building the Rodeo 98 Corral to watch other Rodeo 98 team arrivals at the start of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, WA

Two US Air Force (USAF) Airmen, 62nd Services Squadron, McChord Air Fo...

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: SRA Jeffrey Allen, USAF Release Sta... More

Audience members look skyward to watch the fly-bys of each competing airframe at the opening ceremonies at the start of the week-long USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, Washington (WA)

Audience members look skyward to watch the fly-bys of each competing a...

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: SSGT Michael Featherston, USAF Rele... More

A US Air Force (USAF) 437th Airlift Wing (AW) C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, from Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma (OK), performs a fly-by, while a USAF C-141B Starlifter aircraft (in background) turns into the fly-by pattern, during the opening ceremonies at the start of the week-long USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, Washington (WA)

A US Air Force (USAF) 437th Airlift Wing (AW) C-17 Globemaster III air...

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: SRA Jeffrey Allen, USAF Release Sta... More

A Belgian Air Force (BAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft taxis into position in preparation for the start of the Engine Running Onload/Offload (ERO) competition, which is part of the overall US Air Force (USAF) Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA)

A Belgian Air Force (BAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft taxis into position ...

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: SRA Jeffrey Allen, USAF Release Sta... More

119th Fighter Wing members await the start of the change of command ceremony in Fargo, North Dakota, where Colonel Lyle Andvik will assume command of the North Dakota Air National Guard. The ceremony was attended many dignitaries, including Charles Cragin, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs; Major General Keith Bjerke, North Dakota Adjutant General and Brigadier General Craig McKinley, Air National Guard Deputy Director

119th Fighter Wing members await the start of the change of command ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fargo State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Paula K. Johnson, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Scott Brogli, deployment manager for Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) ensures the safe delivery of equipment into the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special ...

United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Scott Brogli, deployment ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Scott Brogli, deployment manager for Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.... More

United States Navy Seabee Britt deployed from Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) ensures the safe delivery of equipment into the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky,...

United States Navy Seabee Britt deployed from Headquarters, United Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Navy Seabee Britt deployed from Headquarters, United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) ensures the safe deliv... More

Kazakhstan emergency medical technicians stand by during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, ...

Kazakhstan emergency medical technicians stand by during an internatio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan emergency medical technicians stand by during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhst... More

A United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster III deployed from the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, carries an international mix of paratroopers from Kazakhstan and the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former ...

A United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster III deployed from the 437t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster III deployed from the 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina... More

Exercise Director Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolai Pospelov welcomes observers to an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, from the US ...

Exercise Director Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolai Pospelov welcomes observe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Exercise Director Kazakhstan Colonel Nikolai Pospelov welcomes observers to an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratro... More

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the British Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 20... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRABAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special ...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss (No... More

Kazakhstan interpreters explain the events during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan,...

Kazakhstan interpreters explain the events during the start of Central...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Kazakhstan interpreters explain the events during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000, Almaty, ... More

US Army General Tommy R. Franks, Commander in CHIEF US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and other dignitaries watch a check point control demonstration during the start of Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000 Almaty, Kazakhstan (KAZ), 15 September 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US CENTCOM and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the USA's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., and 5th Special Forces Group, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers...

US Army General Tommy R. Franks, Commander in CHIEF US Central Command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army General Tommy R. Franks, Commander in Chief US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and other dignitaries watch a check point c... More

U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen (left), incoming CHIEF of Naval Operations; The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), U.S. Secretary of Defense; and Adm. Vern Clark, outgoing CHIEF of Naval Operations; stand and salute during the playing of the National Anthem at the start of the CHIEF of Naval Operations Change of Command Ceremony being conducted at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., on July 22, 2005. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 2nd Class Daniel J. McClain) (Released)

U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen (left), incoming CHIEF of Naval Operations;...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: U.S. Naval Academy State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw) Daniel J. Mcclain, USN Release S... More

U.S. Navy Special Operations CHIEF Mitch Hall, assigned to the Naval Special Warfare Center, road tests his Navy SEAL racing bike prior to the start of the 2006 Iron-man Triathlon World Championship competition at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on Oct. 20, 2006. This year's event marks the second time that Hall was officially sponsored by his command to assist in the Sea, Air, and Land Unit recruiting efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Ben A. Gonzales) (Released)

U.S. Navy Special Operations CHIEF Mitch Hall, assigned to the Naval S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kailua-Kona State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Ben Gonzales, USN Release Status: Released to ... More

A C-130 Hercules aircraft of the 17th Tactical Airlift Squadron taxies along the flight line.  The aircraft is delivering supplies and personnel at the start of Exercise COBBLER FREEZE'87, a cold-weather force projection exercise conducted by the Alaskan Air Command

A C-130 Hercules aircraft of the 17th Tactical Airlift Squadron taxies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBBLER FREEZE Base: Deadhorse State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Edward... More

LGEN Frank E. Peterson, Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia, and Jeremy Sykes pose for a photograph during a reception at the Washington Sheraton Hotel. The reception is being held prior to the start of the Marine Corps Officers Ball

LGEN Frank E. Peterson, Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Develo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT J.H. Milton Release Status: Relea... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jerry Mathis, 62nd Air Generation Squadron (AGS), McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA), McChord AFB Rodeo 98 Team member, and his son hug each other while watching other Rodeo 98 team arrivals at the start of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, WA

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jerry Mathis, 62nd Air Ge...

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: SRA Jeffrey Allen, USAF Release Sta... More

Airmen installs necessary hardware in preparation for installing dummy munitions on a F-15E Strike Eagle at Seymour Johnson AFB, prior to the start of the aircraft-generation phase of Exercise GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98. GLOBAL GUARDIAN is held annually to test US Strategic Command's (USSTRATCOM) capabilities to deter a major attack

Airmen installs necessary hardware in preparation for installing dummy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL GUARDIAN '98 Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) ... More

United States Army Captain Scott Green, 82nd Airborne Division Charlie Company Commander, makes his way off the drop zone during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including ...

United States Army Captain Scott Green, 82nd Airborne Division Charlie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Captain Scott Green, 82nd Airborne Division Charlie Company Commander, makes his way off the drop zone durin... More

United States Army Captain Scott Green, 82nd Airborne Division Charlie Company Commander, meets with exercise planner Major William Hill, USA, during an international mass jump into Kazakhstan. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The CENTRASBAT 2000 exercise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include ...

United States Army Captain Scott Green, 82nd Airborne Division Charlie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Captain Scott Green, 82nd Airborne Division Charlie Company Commander, meets with exercise planner Major Wil... More

Almaty, Kazakhstan, is home to Cental Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The Green Market in Almaty is a local food market where Food Microbiologist and CHIEF of Veterinary Services deployed from the 46th Medical Detachment, Bahrain, test for food and water quality for the training area prior to the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including personnel from US CENTCOM, the US Army's 82nd Airborne ...

Almaty, Kazakhstan, is home to Cental Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Almaty, Kazakhstan, is home to Cental Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. The Green Market in Almaty is a local foo... More

Almaty, Kazakhstan, is home to Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. A local meat vendor at the Green Market in Almaty waits for customers. The market is a local food market where Food Microbiologist and CHIEF of Veterinary Services deployed from the 46th Medical Detachment, Bahrain test for food and water quality for the training area prior to the start of the exercise. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 US troops including ...

Almaty, Kazakhstan, is home to Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Almaty, Kazakhstan, is home to Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT) 2000. A local meat vendor at the Green Market ... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW), Security Forces Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colorado (CO), armed with 5.56mm M16A1 and M16A2 rifles dash to the start of their marksmanship course event during the Security Forces tactics competition conducted at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) California (CA), during Exercise GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002. Guardian Challenge, a four-day space and missile competition, is hosted annually at Vandenberg AFB, CA to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) professionals

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 21st Space Wing (SW), Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GUARDIAN CHALLENGE 2002 Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

The US Navy (USN) Show Band performs at the Glorietta Mall in the Philippine Capital City of Manila, for hundreds of local residents. The Show Band is deployed on the USN Military Sealift Command (MSC), Hospital Ship, USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), which is currently at the start of a five-month humanitarian deployment to South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands

The US Navy (USN) Show Band performs at the Glorietta Mall in the Phil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Manila Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Don Bray, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

U.S. Navy Special Operations CHIEF Mitch Hall, assigned to the Naval Special Warfare Center, signs autographs for race fans prior to the start of the 2006 Iron-man World Championship competition at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on Oct. 19, 2006. This year's event marks the second time that Hall was officially sponsored by his command to assist in the Sea, Air, and Land Unit recruiting efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Ben A. Gonzales) (Released)

U.S. Navy Special Operations CHIEF Mitch Hall, assigned to the Naval S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kailua-Kona State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Ben Gonzales, USN Release Status: Released to ... More

A U.S. Navy Plane Captain performs a start up check with the pilot of a Strike Fighter Squadron 103 (VFA-103,"Jolly Rogers") F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-mission fighter/attack aircraft as he prepares the aircraft for launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) on Jan. 8, 2007, while the EISENHOWER and embarked Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN David Danals) (Released)

A U.S. Navy Plane Captain performs a start up check with the pilot of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN David Danals, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Computers line the room that make up the Joint Project Optic Cobra Operations Center, as operators and programmers bustle about, preparing for the start of "ROVING SANDS '97". ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a joint environment to hone command and control procedures and integrate new systems in Theater and Air Missile Defense

Computers line the room that make up the Joint Project Optic Cobra Ope...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James D. Mossman, USAF ... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jerry Mathis, 62nd Air Generation Squadron (AGS), McChord Air Force Base (AFB), Washington (WA), McChord AFB Rodeo 98 Team member, and his son watch other Rodeo 98 team arrivals at the start of the USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, WA

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jerry Mathis, 62nd Air Ge...

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: SRA Jeffrey Allen, USAF Release Sta... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) 317th Airlift Group (AG), Dyess Air Force Base (AFB), Texas (TX), Rodeo 98 Team members prepare to run towards their C-130 Hercules aircraft at the start of their participation in the Engine Running Onload/Offload (ERO) competition, which is part of the overall USAF Air Mobility Command (AMC) sponsored Rodeo 98 airlift competition at McChord AFB, Washington (WA)

Two US Air Force (USAF) 317th Airlift Group (AG), Dyess Air Force Base...

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: SRA Jeffrey Allen, USAF Release Sta... More

United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Director, exercise Centrasbat 2000 and United States Central Command staff meets with Kazakhstan Colonel Ryskin prior to inspecting the base camp and training area near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North ...

United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Director, exercise Centras...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Army Colonel Roger F. Murtie, Director, exercise Centrasbat 2000 and United States Central Command staff meets wi... More

United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Williamson, Communications officer in charge, looks over a phone roster with United States Marine STAFF Sergeant Jesse Shurn during advance team deployment from United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, prior to the start of Centrasbat 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise Centrasbat 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,...

United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Williamson, Communications ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Williamson, Communications officer in charge, looks over a phone roster with United ... More

Turkish paratroopers, with the Turkish National Flag, assemble after inserting into the drop zone as part of an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of the Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion (CENTRASBAT). The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 exersise is a multi-national, in the Spirit of Partnership for Peace, peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by the former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, 11-20 September 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S...

Turkish paratroopers, with the Turkish National Flag, assemble after i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Turkish paratroopers, with the Turkish National Flag, assemble after inserting into the drop zone as part of an international m... More

The Green Market in Almaty, Kazakstan, is a local food market where food microbiologists, deployed from the 46th Medical Detachment in Bahrain, test food and water quality for the training area prior to the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. CENTRASBAT is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by US Central Command (US CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, from Sept. 11-20. CENTRASBAT will test US and Central Asian units combat readiness and ability to conduct peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, as well as develop and build cooperative relationships between the respective states and assist in laying the foundation for...

The Green Market in Almaty, Kazakstan, is a local food market where fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Green Market in Almaty, Kazakstan, is a local food market where food microbiologists, deployed from the 46th Medical Detachm... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss, march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRABAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, ...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutenant Colonel Rick Bloss, ma... More

Members of the Turkish Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and 300 Kazakhstan soldiers. Other participating nations include: ...

Members of the Turkish Army march into the parade grounds for the star...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Turkish Army march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 20... More

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutanent Colonel Rick Bloss (Not shown), march into the parade grounds for the start of CENTRASBAT (Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion) 2000 opening ceremonies on September 13th, 2000. CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by United States Central Command (U.S. CENTCOM) and hosted by former Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia, Sep. 11-20, 2000. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U. S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and 5th Special ...

Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, under the direction of Battalion Commander Lieutanent Colonel Rick Bloss (No... More

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