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US Army Sergeant Guillermo Gonzales, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receives a set of Thai jump wings from a Thailand airborne soldier after participating in a US/Thai joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored jump tradition that affords individuals the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise the 20th in the ...

US Army Sergeant Guillermo Gonzales, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Army Sergeant Guillermo Gonzales, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, receives a set of Thai jump wings from a... More

STAFF Sergeant Antonio Barrera (left) and SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Fred Springer (right) exchange pleasantries with a Japanese man while relaxing in an ofuro, a hot bath, at Takao, near Yokota Air Base. The blue water is supposed to improve the health of a person's skin. The ofuro is a popular Japanese tradition that dates back thousands of years. Photograph used in the article "Life Blossoms Overseas," from the August 1999 AIRMAN Magazine

STAFF Sergeant Antonio Barrera (left) and SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Fred ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

The Honorable Peter B. Teets, Undersecretary of the Air Force, fastens a Spouse Pin on his wife Vivian during a ceremony launching the Spouse Pin Program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2004. The Air Force Spouse Pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. The Spouse Pin program is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released)

The Honorable Peter B. Teets, Undersecretary of the Air Force, fastens...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status:... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Rick Bumgardner, deployed from the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), meets Vice President Richard Cheney in the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C. MSGT Bumgardner and fellow AFIC members were on hand to congratulate US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, after Vice President Cheney welcomed him back into the Air Force by administering the Oath of Enlistment. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th ...

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Rick Bumgardner, deployed from the 1ST Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Master Sergeant Rick Bumgardner, deployed from the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, South Ca... More

Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) McGee and LTCOL Cross await the delivery of the colors by the unit's Sergeant Major. The official changing of command is a tradition held by the United States Marine Corps in order to pass on responsabilities from one commanding officer to the next. LTCOL Lyle M. Cross is being relieved by LTCOL Daniel J. McGee as commander of MWCS-18

Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) McGee and LTCOL Cross await the delivery of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: MWCS-18 Scene Camera Operator: PFC Tiffany S. Mans... More

Air National Guardsman MASTER SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., kisses his wife Sandra during a ceremony launching the Spouse Pin program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2004. The Air Force Spouse Pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. The Spouse Pin program is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim...

Air National Guardsman MASTER SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logist...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Air National Guardsman MASTER SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., kisse... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), presents his unit coin to Vice President Richard Cheney in the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C. MSGT Reed was welcomed back into the Air Force with Vice President Cheney administering the Oath of Enlistment. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the ...

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a... More

The Washington Monument serves as a backdrop for US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed and his wife Penny, deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), to be officially reenlisted into the Air Force by US Navy Reservist Lieutenant Junior Grade Lola Britton (not shown) in Washington, D.C. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the Army at the ...

The Washington Monument serves as a backdrop for US Air Force MASTER S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The Washington Monument serves as a backdrop for US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed and his wife Penny, deployed from... More

With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed, deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), is officially reenlisted into the Air Force by US Navy Reservist Lieutenant Junior Grade Lola Britton. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the Army at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, and is charged with ...

With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force MASTER Sergea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed, deployed from the 367th Training Supp... More

Members of the the Aviano Air Base (AB) community celebrate Halloween during a Trunk or Treat festivities on Oct. 29, 2004, at Aviano AB, Italy. Trunk or Treat is a way for the base community to get together and celebrate an American tradition by trick or treating from decorated trunks. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Bethann Caporaletti) (Released)

Members of the the Aviano Air Base (AB) community celebrate Halloween ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bethann Caporaletti, USAF Release Status: Released to Public C... More

The Honorable Peter B. Teets, Undersecretary of the Air Force, kisses his wife Vivian during a ceremony launching the Spouse Pin Program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2004. The Air Force Spouse Pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. The Spouse Pin program is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released)

The Honorable Peter B. Teets, Undersecretary of the Air Force, kisses ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status:... More

With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed, deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), is officially reenlisted into the Air Force by US Navy Reservist Lieutenant Junior Grade Lola Britton, in Washington, D.C. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the Army at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, and ...

With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force MASTER Sergea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed, deployed from the 367th Training Supp... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), presents his unit coin to Vice President Richard Cheney in the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C. MSGT Reed was welcomed back into the Air Force with Vice President Cheney administering the Oath of Enlistment. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the ...

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), with wife Penny looking on, is welcomed back into the Air Force as Vice President Richard Cheney administers the Oath of Enlistment in the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the Army at the direction of the Secretary...

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), with wife Penny looking on is welcomed back into the Air Force as Vice President Richard Cheney administers the Oath of Enlistment in the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the Army at the direction of the Secretary...

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a... More

With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed, deployed from the 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), is officially reenlisted into the Air Force by US Navy Reservist Lieutenant Junior Grade Lola Britton in Washington, D.C. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring the new commander-in-chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint service organization established by the Secretary of the Army at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, and is...

With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force MASTER Sergea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: With the Washington Monument as a backdrop, US Air Force Master Sergeant Michael A. Reed, deployed from the 367th Training Supp... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Abdon Padilla II, deployed from the 37th Communications Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, as a member the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC), meets Vice President Richard Cheney in the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C. TSGT Padilla and fellow AFIC members were on hand to congratulate US Air Force MASTER Sergeant Michael A. Reed,367 Training Support Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, after Vice President Cheney welcomed him back into the Air Force by administering the Oath of Enlistment. The 2001 Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) carries on a more than 200-year-old tradition for the 54th Presidential Inauguration honoring ...

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Abdon Padilla II, deployed from the 37...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force Technical Sergeant Abdon Padilla II, deployed from the 37th Communications Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texa... More

PHOTO of the Air Force Spouse Pin taken on Nov. 8, 2004. It sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released)

PHOTO of the Air Force Spouse Pin taken on Nov. 8, 2004. It sports a b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status:... More

A letter signed by Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche and CHIEF of STAFF of the Air Force GEN. John P. Jumper accompanies each Air Force Spouse Pin. The pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. A Pentagon ceremony hosted by Undersecretary of the Air Force Peter B. Teets launched the Spouse Pin program which is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world, Nov. 8, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim...

A letter signed by Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche and CHIEF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A letter signed by Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche and CHIEF of STAFF of the Air Force GEN. John P. Jumper accompanies... More

Closeup of US Army Sergeant Bradly Norcutt, Radio Operator, 1ST Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, during a joint-combined jump exchange at this year's Exercise COBRA GOLD 2001. A jump exchange is a time honored tradition that affords individuals the opportunity to earn the right to wear the wings of foreign military paratroopers who participate in the jump exchange. CG '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

Closeup of US Army Sergeant Bradly Norcutt, Radio Operator, 1ST Specia...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2001 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A hand-print of goats blood, an Iraqi initiation tradition, dries on the side of a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft that is being presented to the Iraqi Air Force at a reactivation ceremony of Iraqi Air Force Squadron 23 at Ali Base, Tallil, Iraq, on Jan. 14, 2005, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Angelique Perez) (Released)

A hand-print of goats blood, an Iraqi initiation tradition, dries on t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ali Base, Tallil Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Angelique, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

U.S. Army SGT. 1ST Class Manstran, top, a spur holder, encourages STAFF SGT. Schmoltz as he tries to earn his spurs during a"spur ride"April 3, 2006, in Budingen, Germany. A spur ride, a tradition that harks back to the era of knights on horseback, is a series of tests and tasks led by a spur-qualified non-commissioned officer, designed to test the candidates'initiative, military expertise and endurance. If successfully completed, the Soldier will be awarded their spurs. The Soldiers are from 1ST Calvary Regiment, 1ST Armored Division. (U.S. Army photo by Martin Greeson) (Released)

U.S. Army SGT. 1ST Class Manstran, top, a spur holder, encourages STAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Budingen Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Martin Greeson, CIV, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Air National Guardsman er SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., pins a Spouse Pin on his wife Sandra during a ceremony launching the Spouse Pin program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2004. The Air Force Spouse Pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. The Spouse Pin program is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world. (USAF PHOTO by...

Air National Guardsman er SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Air National Guardsman MASTER SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., pins ... More

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