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Computer Engineers John Stender and Bill Speir, both employees of Computer Analysis Systems, of Huntsville, Alabama, install software at the Joint Project Optic Cobra Operations Center on April 7, 1997. Bill and John are among many civilian contracted computer specialists whose jobs it will be to manage combat information during "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

Computer Engineers John Stender and Bill Speir, both employees of Comp...

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

With a M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) leading, tactical vehicles of the Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Fort Lewis, Washington, begin to arrive at their desert location on the Fort Bliss, Texas, range. The 35th ADA deployed to the Fort Bliss Range and will provide Patriot Missile defense against enemy fighter strikes and simulated SCUD missile launches during ROVING SANDS 1997. 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

With a M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) leading...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Fort Bliss Range State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ja... More

C-5 Galaxy Loadmaster, STAFF Sergeant Matt Davis, speaks to a member of the147th Aviation Battalion of Madison, Wisconsin, on his duties, as the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter is lowered down the off ramp of the C-5. The helicopter will join a team of thirteen other UH-60s to participate in 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

C-5 Galaxy Loadmaster, STAFF Sergeant Matt Davis, speaks to a member o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Benjamin M. ... More

AIRMAN First Class Ryan Richardson, crew cheif, 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina, sits on the ramp of Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, as he signs off his walk-around inspection prior to his F-16's participation in 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

AIRMAN First Class Ryan Richardson, crew cheif, 77th Fighter Squadron,...

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

Former hostages to Iran, Bruce Laingen (white coat), Kathyrn Koob and Ann Swift, walk down the plane steps to touch the United States soil for the first time since their release

Former hostages to Iran, Bruce Laingen (white coat), Kathyrn Koob and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stewart Field State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Deal Toney Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Soldiers of the Headquarters, Headquarters Battery 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Fort Lewis, Washington, will use entrenching tools and tent stakes to set up operations on the range at Fort Bliss, Texas. The 35th ADA, while deployed at Fort Bliss, will provide Patriot Missile defense against enemy fighter strikes simulated SCUD missile launches during 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

Soldiers of the Headquarters, Headquarters Battery 35th Air Defense Ar...

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

Navy Captain (CAPT) Harvey McDonald, Deputy Commander of the Command Air Group (CAG), Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, is greeted on the flightline after touching down at Roswell Airport, New Mexico. CAPT McDonald and his unit are in Roswell to participate in 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. All Naval operations will be staged out of Roswell during the exercise

Navy Captain (CAPT) Harvey McDonald, Deputy Commander of the Command A...

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

Two soldiers assigned to Alpha 5-52, Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, set up a Patriot Mobile Missile Launcher and ready it for a simulated launch. The Patriot missile system will be used by the Blue Forces to defend against the Red Forces' air attacks during 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

Two soldiers assigned to Alpha 5-52, Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Briga...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Fort Bliss, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

German soldiers in mock injuries are introduced by their commander Lieutenant Colonel Ziegeltrum, Commander of the German Air Force Rescue Center #1 prior to their participation in a mass casualty exercise at Dona Ana Range, New Mexico, on April 25, 1997. The Germans were demonstrating their rescue techniques to members of the United States Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital, Orogrande, New Mexico, during 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 soldiers in mock injuries are introduced by their commander Lie...

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

Soldiers of the Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Fort Lewis, Washington, prepare to raise a large portion of camouflage netting at their encampment on the Fort Bliss Missile Range. The 35th ADA deployed to the Fort Bliss r ange and will provide Patriot Missile defense against enemy fighter strikes and simulated SCUD missile launches during 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

Soldiers of the Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Fort Bliss Range State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ja... More

Members of the 147th Aviation Battalion of Madison, Wisconsin, congregate in front of a C-5 Galaxy from Dover, Delaware, and prepare to download six UH-60 Blackhawk Army helicopters that will take part in 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

Members of the 147th Aviation Battalion of Madison, Wisconsin, congreg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Benjamin M. ... More

A member of the 1ST 147th Aviation Battalion, United States Army, unloads military vehicles from train cars at Biggs Army Airfield, El Paso, Texas. The vehicles will be used in support of helicopter operations during 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 member of the 1ST 147th Aviation Battalion, United States Army, unlo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

An E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is being maintained by her crew on Biggs Airfield, Texas during ROVING SANDS '97. The early warning aircraft will help in the warning of incoming aircraft and missiles. 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. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD9900875 or search 970420F6655H109)

An E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) from Tinker ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 188th Fighter Squadron, 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, wait to take off on a mission during ROVING SANDS '97 as a Southwest Airlines passenger jet taxis across the active runway. 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

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 188th Fighter Squadron, 150th Fight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Chris Steffen, USAF Releas... More

Major Clark Burtch, of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida, points out the area in which his flight of F-15 Eagles will be flying in during a pre-flight brief for a ROVING SANDS '97 mission at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. 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

Major Clark Burtch, of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida,...

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

Major General James T. Hill, Deputy CHIEF of STAFF of the United States Army Forces Command, and Roving Sands '97 Exercise Commander Forward, speaks on the accomplishments of the troops involved in ROVING SANDS during an interview with the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron. 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

Major General James T. Hill, Deputy CHIEF of STAFF of the United State...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Benjamin ... More

Crew chiefs of the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina, conduct an end-of-runway inspection of their 77th Fighter Squadron's F-16 Fighting Falcons prior to a ROVING SANDS '97 mission at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. 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

Crew chiefs of the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comman... More

After offloading from an Air Force C-5 Galaxy a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter sits on the Biggs Army Airfield flightline awaiting its transportation to a parking area where the helicopter will be reassembled and prepared for its role in 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. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD9900828 or search 970413F4141A005)

After offloading from an Air Force C-5 Galaxy a UH-60 Blackhawk helico...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

AIRMAN Jason Bass, Crew CHIEF for the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina, launches his F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, for a local airspace orientation flight in preparation for 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

AIRMAN Jason Bass, Crew CHIEF for the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... 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

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Second Class (AW) Jamie D. Young, a SH-60 Seahawk Helicopter crew chief with from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron North Island, California, looks out for birds and other hazards during familiarization flight over the New Mexico desert for exercise ROVING SANDS '97. The helicopters are participating as part of the Red forces for the exercise. 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

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Second Class (AW) Jamie D. Young, a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ced... More

Two SH-60 Seahawk helicopters from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron North Island, California, move in for a landing near Phillips Hills in the New Mexico desert during a familiarization flight for the joint service exercise, ROVING SANDS 97. The mission will include a search for Scud missile sites in the Alamogordo Bombing Range. The SH-60 helicopters are participating in the exercise as part of the Red Forces. 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

Two SH-60 Seahawk helicopters from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squad...

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

Two SH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew chiefs talk about the day's mission after landing in the desert near Phillips Hills, New Mexico. The airmen and helicopters from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, are participating in the joint service exercise, ROVING SANDS '97, as a part of the Red Forces. The mission included a search for Scud missile sites in the Alamogordo Bombing Range. 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

Two SH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew chiefs talk about the day's missio...

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

Mr. Reed T. Kimzey talks to a crew chief (not shown) of the Russian AN-2 Colt (background), after a simulated ground attack mission against various air defense targets on Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. Members of Optec Threat Support Activity at Biggs Army Airfield, in support of ROVING SANDS 97 operate the Russian aircraft. 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

Mr. Reed T. Kimzey talks to a crew chief (not shown) of the Russian AN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

AIRMAN First Class Kurt Guidry, Crew CHIEF for an F-15 Eagle of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida, talks with Major Clark Burtch, of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, during a pre-flight inspection prior to a ROVING SANDS '97 mission at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. 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

AIRMAN First Class Kurt Guidry, Crew CHIEF for an F-15 Eagle of the 2n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... 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

Airmen assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, attach a dish to a TRAC-170 Wideband System. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When the TRAC-170 is operational, it will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during 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

Airmen assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Logan Heights State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ALABAM... More

STAFF Sergeant Pedro Carrillo (left) of the 390th Transportation Company and Sergeant Arnald A. de Jonge of the Dutch Army chain down a plank so vehicles can pass from one boxcar to the next smoothly and without harm. The military vehicles are being transported from Roswell, New Mexico, to their final destination at Fort Bliss, Texas, in support 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

STAFF Sergeant Pedro Carrillo (left) of the 390th Transportation Compa...

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: A1C Benjami... More

STAFF Sergeant Barrish, 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade, Alpha Battery 1-1, Fort Bliss, Texas, directs the loading of a Patriot Missile onto its launcher on McGregor Test Range, New Mexico. The Patriot Missile will be used for air defense from numerous aircraft during 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

STAFF Sergeant Barrish, 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade, Alph...

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

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Structures) Second Class (AMS2) David Kitchen, airframe maintenance, is fixing a fastener on the tail gear box panel of a SH-60 Seahawk icopter before it takes off on a familiarization mission during ROVING SANDS '97. AMS2 Kitchen and the icopter are from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California. The mission will include a search for Scud missile sites in the Alamogordo Bombing Range. 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. The...

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Structures) Second Class (AMS2) David Ki...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Aviation Structural Mechanic (Structures) Second Class (AMS2) David Kitchen, airframe maintenance, is fixing a fastener on the t... More

Lance Corporal Terry Cook, a bulk fuel specialist with the 273 Marine Wing Support Squadron, Bufort, South Carolina, monitors a fuel pump while the aircrafts are being hot refueled. Most of the fighters operating at Roswell Industrial Air Center are being refueled with the engines running during 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

Lance Corporal Terry Cook, a bulk fuel specialist with the 273 Marine ...

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

Airmen fine tune some of the computer systems which make up the Special Compartmentalized Information Facility (SCIF) portion of the Air Operations Center (AOC) as they prepare for ROVING SANDS '97. The AOC is designed to manage, control and organize air assets throughout the ROVING SANDS arena. 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

Airmen fine tune some of the computer systems which make up the Specia...

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

Sailors from VAQ 132, Whibey Island, Washington watch as an F-14 Tomcat pilot hands down his gear. The Sailors and aircraft are a part of the Command Air Group (CAG) operations at the Roswell Industrial Air Center during exercise 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

Sailors from VAQ 132, Whibey Island, Washington watch as an F-14 Tomca...

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

Daniel Clark from White Sands Missile Range and W. A. Duke of Interstate Electronic Corporation, California, check for the correct parameters for the Global Positioning Pods on the F-15 Eagle. Mr. Clark and Mr. Duke are deployed to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, in support 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

Daniel Clark from White Sands Missile Range and W. A. Duke of Intersta...

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

Photographer's Mate First Class (PH1) Jon Guzman, a videographer from fleet Imaging Command Pacific, North Island, California, cleans a helmet before departing on a SH-60 "Blackhawk" Helicopter to document a helicopter mission with the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, in the Alamogordo Bombing Range for exercise ROVING SANDS '97. The mission will include a search for Scud missile sites in the Alamogordo Bombing Range. 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

Photographer's Mate First Class (PH1) Jon Guzman, a videographer from ...

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

A SH-60 Seahawk helicopter from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, takes-off after landing near Phillips Hills in the New Mexico desert during a familiarization flight for exercise ROVING SANDS '97. The mission will include a search for Scud missile sites in the Alamogordo Bombing Range. The helicopters are participating in the exercise as part of the Red force. 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 SH-60 Seahawk helicopter from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron...

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

A soldier assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd Battalion, 31st Brigade, reaches for his gas mask after a simulated aerial chemical attack against their camp on McGregor Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The chemical attacks are executed by Russian helicopters operated by members of Optec Threat Support Activity at Biggs Army Airfield in suport of ROVING SANDS 1997. 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 soldier assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd ...

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

An MI-35P Hind Russian attack helicopter, simulates ground attacks on various air defense sites at Dona Ana range, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. The Russian helicopter is operated by members of Optec Threat Support Activity, at Biggs Army Airfield, in suport 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

An MI-35P Hind Russian attack helicopter, simulates ground attacks on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jim Sh... More

These F-15 Eagles of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida, are undergoing a preflight inspection prior to a ROVING SANDS '97 mission at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. 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

These F-15 Eagles of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comman... More

Major General James T. Hill, Deputy CHIEF of STAFF of the United States Army Forces Command, and Roving Sands '97 Exercise Commander Forward, speaks on the accomplishments of the troops involved in ROVING SANDS during an interview with the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron. 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

Major General James T. Hill, Deputy CHIEF of STAFF of the United State...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Benjamin ... More

A Santa Fe locomotive ran by the 757th Transportation Battalion of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, transports Dutch trucks into Roswell, New Mexico, where they will be downloaded and used in support 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 Santa Fe locomotive ran by the 757th Transportation Battalion of Mil...

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: A1C Benjami... More

Members of the 147th Aviation Battalion of Madison, Wisconsin, help move a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter to the off ramp of the C-5 Galaxy where it will be lowered onto the flight line to join the rest of its team at Biggs Army Airfield, El Paso, Texas, to be used in support 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

Members of the 147th Aviation Battalion of Madison, Wisconsin, help mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Johnny Stevens, videographer for the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina, is assisted with a G-suit by MASTER Sergeant Michael Wilmore, a Life Support Technician, of the 188th Fighter Squadron, 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. SrA Stevens will undergo egress training and document air-to-ground and air-to-air missions from an F-16 during 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...

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Johnny Stevens, videographer for the 1ST Combat Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Johnny Stevens, videographer for the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base (AFB), South Caro... More

Tranquill mornings are a fresh sight for the 11th Brigade, from Fort Bliss, Texas, after being attacked by the "Opposing Force" at McGregor Range, New Mexico, during 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

Tranquill mornings are a fresh sight for the 11th Brigade, from Fort B...

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

Roswell Industrial Air Center in New Mexico, where the Naval operations are being held during exercise 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

Roswell Industrial Air Center in New Mexico, where the Naval operation...

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

In Dona Ana, Texas, a mass casualty assessment by the German Air Force took place for Roving Sands '97. Here two German medics assess the damage of a simulated casualty from a car wreck victim during 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

In Dona Ana, Texas, a mass casualty assessment by the German Air Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

German soldiers in mock injuries are introduced by Lieutenant Colonel Ziegeltrum, commander of the German Air Force Rescue Center #1, prior to their participation in a mass casualty exercise at Dona Ana Range, Texas. The Germans were demonstrating their rescue techniques to members of the US Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital, Orogrande, New Mexico, during 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 soldiers in mock injuries are introduced by Lieutenant Colonel ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

Major General James T. Hill, Deputy CHIEF of STAFF of the United States Army Forces Command, and Roving Sands '97 Exercise Commander Forward, speaks on the accomplishments of the troops involved in ROVING SANDS during an interview with the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron. 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

Major General James T. Hill, Deputy CHIEF of STAFF of the United State...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Benjamin M. ... More

A Patriot Missile Crewmember with the 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Fort Lewis, Washington, in an effort to improve concealment, pulls camouflage netting over his launcher. The 35th ADA deployed to the Fort Bliss Missile Range and will provide Patriot Missile defense against enemy fighter strikes and simulated SCUD missile launches during 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 Patriot Missile Crewmember with the 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Fort Bliss Range State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ja... More

A soldier with the Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Fort Lewis, Washington, prepares concealment for his units command post as he tries to position a support pole under a camouflage net. The 35th ADA deployed to the Fort Bliss range and will provide Patriot Missile defense against enemy fighter strikes and simulated SCUD missile launches during 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 soldier with the Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defens...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Fort Bliss Range State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ja... More

A soldier with the Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Fort Lewis, Washington, gives an exuberant thumbs up after the last of his units vehicles arrives at their desert location on the Fort Bliss, Texas, range. The 35th ADA deployed to the Fort Bliss Range and will provide Patriot Missile defense against enemy fighter strikes and simulated SCUD missile launches during 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 soldier with the Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defens...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Fort Bliss Range State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT J... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Art Carrillo, 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB), North Carolina, inspects an F-15 Eagle in preparation for a land orientation flight. A1C Corrilla is deployed to Cannon AFB, New Mexico, in support 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

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Art Carrillo, 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command ... More

STAFF Sargeant Jim Harr, 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, helps a pilot strap into an F-15 Eagle. The pilot is ready for a familiarization flight in order to become better acquainted with the terrain for 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

STAFF Sargeant Jim Harr, 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Cannon Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command ... More

A helicopter maintenance man signals the SH-60 Seahawk helicopter pilot during engine shut down after a familiarization flight over the Alamogordo bombing range. The helicopter and ground crew are from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, and are in New Mexico participating in ROVING SANDS '97. The helicopters are participating as part of the Red forces for the exercise. 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 helicopter maintenance man signals the SH-60 Seahawk helicopter pilo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ced... More

Lieutenant Commander Curt Walther, a SH-60 Seahawk helicopter pilot, points to some areas of operation on a map during a mass familiarization mission brief with other members of the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California. The mission will include a search for Scud missile sites in the Alamogordo Bombing Range. The helicopter squadron is participating in ROVING SANDS '97 exercise as part of the Red force. 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

Lieutenant Commander Curt Walther, a SH-60 Seahawk helicopter pilot, p...

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

F-18 Hornets are being refueled after a mission over the New Mexican desert. Most of the fighters operating at Roswell Industrial Air Center are being refueled with the engines running during 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

F-18 Hornets are being refueled after a mission over the New Mexican d...

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

Airmen assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, from Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, prepare a TRAC-170 Wideband System. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When the TRAC-170 is operational, it will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during 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

Airmen assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, from Mart...

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

Sergeant William Smith, 1152nd Transportation Company, Chicago, Illinois, changes the direction of the railroad track in order for the train to get to its required destination in support 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

Sergeant William Smith, 1152nd Transportation Company, Chicago, Illino...

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: A1C Benjami... More

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

A helicopter maintenance man signals the SH-60 Seahawk helicopter pilot during engine shut down after a familiarization flight over the Alamogordo bombing range. The helicopter and ground crew are from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, and are in New Mexico participating in ROVING SANDS '97. The helicopters are participating as part of the Red forces for the exercise. 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 helicopter maintenance man signals the SH-60 Seahawk helicopter pilo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ced... More

A helicopter maintenance man talks to Lieutenant Commander Lineberry about the SH-60 Seahawk helicopter after a familiarization flight over the Alamogordo bombing range. The helicopter and ground crew are from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, and are in New Mexico participating in ROVING SANDS '97. The helicopters are participating as part of the Red forces for the exercise. 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 helicopter maintenance man talks to Lieutenant Commander Lineberry a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ced... More

Sergeant Michael Wilmore, a life support technician with 188th Fighter Squadron, 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland Air Force Base AFB, New Mexico, tightens support strings on the back of SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Johnny Stevens' G-suit prior to egress training in an F-16 Fighting Falcon. SRA Stevens, videographer with the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston AFB, South Carolina, will document air-to-ground and air-to-air missions during 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...

Sergeant Michael Wilmore, a life support technician with 188th Fighter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant Michael Wilmore, a life support technician with 188th Fighter Squadron, 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Gua... More

Private Patrick O'neal, assigned to the Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, 32nd Battalion, 31st Brigade, removes his MCU-2/P Protective Mask once the "all clear" signal is given following a simulated aerial chemical attack against their camp on McGregor Range, Fort Bliss, Texas. The chemical attacks are executed by Russian helicopters operated by members of Optec Threat Support Activity at Biggs Army Airfield in support 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

Private Patrick O'neal, assigned to the Headquarters, Headquarters Bat...

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

AIRMAN Jeffery Ervin, a plane captain with VFA-113, Naval Air Station, Lemoore, CA, stands by an F-18 Hornet while it is being hot refueled. Most of the fighters operating at Roswell Industrial Air Center are being refueled with the engines running during 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

AIRMAN Jeffery Ervin, a plane captain with VFA-113, Naval Air Station,...

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

A soldier assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, from Fort Bliss, Texas, hurriedly runs an fiber optic cable from a Patriot missile launcher to its support communications trailer in preparation for a tactical Patriot missile launch at a site on McGregor Range near El Paso, Texas. The live firings were a real time opportunity for units involved in ROVING SANDS '97 to demonstrate their skills. 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 soldier assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, fr...

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

Conductor Sergeant Michael Czarnecki of the 1150th Transportation Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ensures the boxcars are securely fastened before moving away from the unloading ramp at Roswell, New Mexico, during 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

Conductor Sergeant Michael Czarnecki of the 1150th Transportation Comp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Benj... More

A gunner with the 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Fort Lewis, Washington, in preparation for securing Patriot Missile batteries, sets up an M-60 machine gun in a newly constructed bunker. The 35th ADA, while deployed to the Fort Bliss Missile Range, will provide Patriot Missile defense against enemy fighter strikes and simulated SCUD missile launches during 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 gunner with the 35th Air Defense Artillery (ADA), Fort Lewis, Washin...

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

An F-18 Hornet flown by Captain Harvey McDonald, Deputy Commander of the Command Air Group (CAG), Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, arrives at Roswell, Airport, New Mexico, to participate in exercise 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. All Naval operations will be staged out of Roswell during the exercise

An F-18 Hornet flown by Captain Harvey McDonald, Deputy Commander of t...

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

SPECIALIST Winkelmann, US Army, helps guide a locomotive to the depot at Biggs Army Airfield, El Paso, Texas. The train is loaded with military vehicles to be used in support of helicopter operations during 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

SPECIALIST Winkelmann, US Army, helps guide a locomotive to the depot ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... 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

A Navy SH-60 Seahawk Helicopter from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, flies low over the New Mexico desert during a familiarization flight for exercise ROVING SANDS '97. The helicopters are participating as part of the Red forces for the exercise. 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 Navy SH-60 Seahawk Helicopter from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS 97 Base: Roswell State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ced... More

Aircrews from two SH-60 Seahawk helicopters depart their aircraft after landing in the desert near Phillips Hills, New Mexico. The airmen and helicopters are from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, and are participating in Exercise ROVING SANDS '97 as part of the Red force. 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

Aircrews from two SH-60 Seahawk helicopters depart their aircraft afte...

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

A Marine bulk fuel specialist pulls a hose towards a fueling point. Most of the fighters operating at Roswell Industrial Air Center are being refueled with the engines running during exercise 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 Marine bulk fuel specialist pulls a hose towards a fueling point. Mo...

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

F-15 Eagles, of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida, during a pre-flight inspection prior to a ROVING SANDS '97 mission at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. 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

F-15 Eagles, of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida, during...

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

A Patriot missile is launched by soldiers of the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, Texas, at a site on McGregor Range near El Paso, TX. The live firings were a real time opportunity for units involved in ROVING SANDS '97 to demonstrate their skills. 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 Patriot missile is launched by soldiers of the 11th Brigade, 43rd Ai...

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

Programmer Bill Speir, a Computer Engineer with Computer Analysis Systems, of Huntsville, Alabama, installs software at the Joint Project Optic Cobra Operations Center on April 7, 1997. Bill is one of many civilian contracted computer specialists whose job it will be to manage combat information during "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

Programmer Bill Speir, a Computer Engineer with Computer Analysis Syst...

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

Sergeant Al Wilson, a computer operator assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, covers his unit's supply storage tent with a waterproof layer of plastic. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When operational, the unit will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during 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

Sergeant Al Wilson, a computer operator assigned to the 225th Combat C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Logan Heights State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ALABAM... More

An airman assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, tightens down bolts that hold the reflector sections for the Ground Mobile Forces (GMF) Satellite Terminal in place. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When operational, the GMF will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during 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

An airman assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Logan Heights State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ALABAM... More

Two Airmen assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, from Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, operate a powered stake driver as they drive metal stakes into the ground to secure equipment from high winds. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas and when operational, they will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during 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

Two Airmen assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, from ...

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

Engineer SPECIALIST Tredey Chatman of the 1152nd Transportation Company out of Chicago, Illinois, accelerates the locomotive to position it close to the download ramp where Dutch military vehicles will be unchained and driven off the train to its final destination in support 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

Engineer SPECIALIST Tredey Chatman of the 1152nd Transportation Compan...

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: A1C Benjami... More

A soldier assigned to Alpha 5-52, Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, makes final preparations for a simulated launching of a Patriot Missile. The Patriot Missile System will be used by the Blue forces to defend against the Red Forces' air attacks during 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 soldier assigned to Alpha 5-52, Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Fort Bliss, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT... More

As the safety inspector for the White Force, Lieutenant Colonel Robinson (Army Reserve), inspects and briefs soldiers STAFF Sergeant Flores and Sergeant Dischristina, in the proper line of safety. Both are from the 31st Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB) Battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas, the main Patriot Missile providers for 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

As the safety inspector for the White Force, Lieutenant Colonel Robins...

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

An E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) taxis down Biggs Airfield, El Paso, Texas. The aircraft will be used extensively during 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

An E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) taxis down B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator CHIEF PETTY Officer (AWC) Paul Schenk (left) and Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Secound Class (AW2) Steve Ayers (right), Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter crew chiefs, go through their final checks before taking off on a familiarization flight for exercise ROVING SANDS '97. The mission will include a search for Scud missile sites in the Alamogordo Bombing Range. The airmen and the helicopter are from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, are participating in exercise ROVING SANDS as part of the Red force. ROVING SANDS is a multinational effort and is the largest military exercise on United States soil that allows training in a...

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator CHIEF PETTY Officer (AWC) Paul Schen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Aviation Warfare Systems Operator CHIEF PETTY Officer (AWC) Paul Schenk (left) and Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Secound Cla... More

Roswell Industrial Air Center in New Mexico, where the Naval operations are being held during exercise 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

Roswell Industrial Air Center in New Mexico, where the Naval operation...

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

German medical personnel from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1 at Dona Ana Range, Texas, react to a mass casualty exercise. The Germans are demonstrating their rescue techniques to members of the US Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital, Orogrande, New Mexico, during 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 medical personnel from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1 at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Dona Ana Range, Fort Bliss State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

STAFF Sergeant Mike Milwee, an air conditioning and heating technician assigned to the 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, removes rocks prior to setting up living quarters for his unit. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas, when operational, will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during 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

STAFF Sergeant Mike Milwee, an air conditioning and heating technician...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Logan Heights State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ALABAM... More

Airmen fine tune some of the computer systems which make up the Special Compartmentalized Information Facility (SCIF) portion of the Air Operations Center (AOC) as they prepare for "ROVING SANDS '97". The AOC is designed to manage, control and organize air assets throughout the ROVING SANDS arena. 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

Airmen fine tune some of the computer systems which make up the Specia...

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

Engineer SPECIALIST Tredey Chatman, 1152nd Transportation Company out of Chicago, Illinois, radios ahead for the distance before reaching the download ramp in Roswell, New Mexico during 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

Engineer SPECIALIST Tredey Chatman, 1152nd Transportation Company out ...

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: A1C Benjami... More

A helicopter maintenance man signals the SH-60 Seahawk helicopter pilot as the rest of the crew removes their gear after a familiarization flight over the Alamogordo bombing range. The helicopter and ground crew are from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, and are in New Mexico participating in ROVING SANDS '97. The helicopters are participating as part of the Red forces for the exercise. 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 helicopter maintenance man signals the SH-60 Seahawk helicopter pilo...

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

Two SH-60 Seahawk helicopters from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron North Island, California, move in for a landing near Phillips Hills in the New Mexican desert during a familiarization flight for the joint service exercise, ROVING SANDS '97. The mission will include a search for Scud missile sites in the Alamogordo Bombing Range. The helicopters are participating in the exercise as part of the Red Forces. 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

Two SH-60 Seahawk helicopters from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squad...

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

A CH-47D Chinook helicopter takes off from the Roswell Industrial Air Center during exercise 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 CH-47D Chinook helicopter takes off from the Roswell Industrial Air ...

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

Aircrew maintenance members of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida, perform a preflight inspection on an F-15 Eagle prior to a ROVING SANDS '97 mission at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. 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

Aircrew maintenance members of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Comman... More

Major Mike Pantoni and Captain Jeff Gustafson, of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida, during a pre-flight brief time hack for a ROVING SANDS '97 mission at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. 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

Major Mike Pantoni and Captain Jeff Gustafson, of the 2nd Fighter Squa...

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

German medical personnel from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1 at Dona Ana Range, New Mexico, rescue a simulated accident victim during a mass casualty exercise. The Germans were demonstrating their rescue techniques to members of the United States Army's 396th Combat Support Hospital, Orogrande, New Mexico, during 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 medical personnel from the German Air Force Rescue Center #1 at...

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

Soldiers assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, from Fort Bliss, Texas, hook up power cables to a mobile generator in preparation for a tactical Patriot missile launch at a site on McGregor Range near El Paso, Texas. The live firings were a real time opportunity for units involved in ROVING SANDS '97 to demonstrate their skills. 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

Soldiers assigned to the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, fro...

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

Major Clark Burtch, 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida, conducts a preflight brief for a ROVING SANDS '97 mission at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, while Captain Kurt Becker is in the background taking notes. 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

Major Clark Burtch, 2nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Florida, conduc...

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

SENIOR AIRMAN Joseph Roberson, 225th Combat Communications Squadron, Martin Air National Guard Station, Gadson, Alabama, stands on the center portion of an unfinished Ground Mobile Forces Satellite Terminal (GMF) as he waits to install sections of the reflector. The 225th arrived today at Logan Heights in El Paso, Texas. When operational, the GMF will provide communications links for FORSCOM (Forces Command) during 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

SENIOR AIRMAN Joseph Roberson, 225th Combat Communications Squadron, M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROVING SANDS Base: Logan Heights State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ALABAM... More

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