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U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Rory Thomas, a crew chief from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, helps weigh down the back end of an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron as it is loaded into a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Jan. 3, 2004. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Heather Tower) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Rory Thomas, a crew chief from the 33rd A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heather Tower, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Lindy Snodgrass, from the 615th Air Mobility Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., writes down the daily aircraft flight missions supporting of Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Lindy Snodgrass, from the 615th Air Mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base State: Utapao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Sarayuth Pinthong Release Status: Released to Public... More

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, take off for a mission during Operation Unified Assistance at Katunayake Air Force Base, Sri Lanka on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Katunayake Air Force Base Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

PHOTO of U.S. military aircraft sitting on the flight line at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, during Operation Unified Assistance on Jan. 12, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. James Harper) (Released)

PHOTO of U.S. military aircraft sitting on the flight line at Utapao A...

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

An aide worker prepares to unload relief supplies from an aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on Jan. 13, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Jeromy K. Cross) (Released)

An aide worker prepares to unload relief supplies from an aircraft dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Banda Aceh Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeromy K. Cross, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. and Indonesian military personnel unload relief supplies from a truck that will be loaded on a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Operation Unified Assistance at Sumatra, Indonesia, on Jan. 1, 2005. The supplies is for tsunami victims at Banda Aceh, Indonesia. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. and Indonesian military personnel unload relief supplies from a t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

A Royal Thai Air Force member uses a radio to call for another truck that is needed to offload relief supplies from a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Operation Unified Asistance at Ranong, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

A Royal Thai Air Force member uses a radio to call for another truck t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ranong Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 2nd Class Rick Moore (left), PETTY Officer 1ST Class Scott Henson (middle), and PETTY Officer 3rd Class Chris Enochs, all from Patrol Squadron Eight (VP-8), Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine, conduct a maintenance inspection on a P-3C Orion aircraft during the Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 2nd Class Rick Moore (left), PETTY Officer 1ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Sarayuth Pinthong Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Members of the Royal Thailand Air Force pack water bound for tsunami victims during Operation Unified Assistance at Bangkok International Airport, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF photo by TECH. SGT John M. Foster) (Released)

Members of the Royal Thailand Air Force pack water bound for tsunami v...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bangkok International Airport State: Bangkok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, uses a 70K K-loader to load equipment and supplies onboard a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena AB on Jan. 9, 2005. The relief supplies and equipment are bound for tsunami relief operations at Banda Aceh, Indoneisa. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Michael Pallazola) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, Kadena Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Michael Pallazola, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Steve Walker (extreme right), an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter pilot from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, discusses relief operation procedures with Sri Lankan Air Force Flight LT's Nipuna Thanippuliarachchi (far left) and Deshepriya Silva, at Katunayake Air Force Base, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Steve Walker (extreme right), an HH-60 Pavehawk he...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Katunayake Air Force Base Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

U.S. Air Force MASTER SGT Jeff Wisley, a member of the Pacific Air Force Tactical Airlift Control Element, Yokota Air Base, Japan, marshals in a C-5 Galaxy aircraft from 60th Airlift Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., during Operation Unified Assistance at Bandanaike International Airport, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 14, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force MASTER SGT Jeff Wisley, a member of the Pacific Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bandanaike International Airport State: Colombo Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, use a 70K K-loader equipment to load cargo on a C-17 Globemster III cargo aircraft from the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena AB on Jan. 1, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Michael Pallazola) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Michael Pallazola, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Two U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopters, from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, wait in a"folded"configuration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Jan. 2, 2005, before they are transported to Katunayaka Air Base, Sri Lanka, in support of Operation Unified Assistance. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Heather Tower) (Released)

Two U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopters, from the 33rd Rescue Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heather Tower, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A civilian operates a John Deere 544E forklift equipment to load a pallet of protective, administrative, and forensic support equipment on a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 3, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

A civilian operates a John Deere 544E forklift equipment to load a pal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Communications Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, setup their Universal Satellite Communications 60 system during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 6, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Communications Squadron, Kadena Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Scott Erickson (left), MAJ Dan Triplett, (center), and MAJ. Stacey Zdanavage, all pilots from the 709th Airlift Wing, go over their flight plan before a leaving for a tsunami relief mission from Dover Air Force Base, Del., on Jan. 7, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance duirng Operation Unified Assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (PHOTO by Jason Minto, CIV) (Released)

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Scott Erickson (left), MAJ Dan Triplett, (center),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jason Minto, CIV Release Status: Releas... More

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Scott Erickson, a pilot from the 709th Airlift Wing, answers questions from the local media before a leaving for a tsunami relief mission from Dover Air Force Base, Del., on Jan. 7, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance duirng Operation Unified Assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (PHOTO by Jason Minto, CIV) (Released)

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Scott Erickson, a pilot from the 709th Airlift Win...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jason Minto, CIV Release Status: Releas... More

Sri Lankan aid workers load relief supplies onboard a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Operation Unified Assistance at Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 9, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Chenzira Mallory) (Released)

Sri Lankan aid workers load relief supplies onboard a U.S. Air Force H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bandaranaike Iap Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chenzira Mallory, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Multinational military members set up camp at Sultan Iskandar Muda Air Force Base, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, during Operation Unified Assistance on Jan. 10, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

Multinational military members set up camp at Sultan Iskandar Muda Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sultan Iskandar Muda Afb State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Billy Lucas, an air transportation craftsman with the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, marshals a John Deere 544E forklift while they load pallets of relief supplies onto a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Bangkok International Airport, Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF photo by TECH. SGT John M. Foster) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Billy Lucas, an air transportation craftsman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bangkok International Airport State: Bangkok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Walter Fujioka, a loadmaster from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, directs the placement of a pallet inside his C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during Operation Unified asistance at Bangkok International Airport, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. The aircraft is enroute to Ranong, Thailand, to deliver 18,000 pounds of relief supplies. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Walter Fujioka, a loadmaster from the 36th A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bangkok International Airport State: Bangkok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Daniel (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Durrer (back), both members of the 734th Air Mobility Squadron, Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, rest while they off load pallets of hygiene kits from a DC-8 aircraft from Miami, Fla., during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapoa, Thailand, on Jan. 9, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Daniel (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base State: Utapao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

(From front-to-back), U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Shawn McDonald, STAFF SGT James Kim, and SENIOR AIRMAN Gilbert Carter, all members of the 18th Communications Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, set up their communications network system during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 10, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

(From front-to-back), U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Shawn McDonald, STA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

U.S. Air Force airfield assessment Airmen from the 615th Air Mobility Operations Group, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., assist U.S. Navy Sailors as they offload bags of rice from an HH-60 Seahawk helicopter during Operation Unified Assistance at Meulabah, Indonesia, on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. John M. Foster) (Released)

U.S. Air Force airfield assessment Airmen from the 615th Air Mobility ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Meulabah Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Emily Starcher (right), a flight engineer from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, assists Sri Lankans load vegetable inside her HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter during Operation Unified Assistance at Dambula, Sri Lanka, on Jan, 12, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Emily Starcher (right), a flight engin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dambula Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Alex Waits and CAPT. Jeff Davies, both from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, keep in shape by doing the"Body by Phil"workout plan where they use a deck of cards and perform a different exercise for each card during Operation Unified Assistance at Katunayaka Air Base, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 13, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Chenzira Mallory) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Alex Waits and CAPT. Jeff Davies, both fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Katunayaka Air Base Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chenzira Mallory, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

U.S. Army MAJ. Mark Smith, with the Army Corp of Engineers, updates his final report during an airfield assessment at the Cut Nyak Dien Airfield, Meulabah, Indonesia, on Jan. 14, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are supporting Operation Unified Assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. John M. Foster) (Released)

U.S. Army MAJ. Mark Smith, with the Army Corp of Engineers, updates hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cut Nyak Dien Airfield State: Meulabah Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, uses a 70K K-loader equipment to load cargo on a C-17 Globemster III cargo aircraft from the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena AB on Jan. 1, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Michael Pallazola) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Michael Pallazola, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Billy Lucas, an air transportation craftsman with the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, guides a John Deere 544E forklift while they load pallets of relief supplies onto a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Bangkok International Airport, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF photo by TECH. SGT John M. Foster) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Billy Lucas, an air transportation craftsman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bangkok International Airport State: Bangkok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

The Honorable Colin L. Powell (center), U.S. Secretary of State, puts his hands together, which means thank you in Thailand, as he walks through the tsunami relief supply collection point at Bangkok International Airport, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

The Honorable Colin L. Powell (center), U.S. Secretary of State, puts ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bangkok International Airport State: Bangkok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Anthony Shalamera, of the 718th Maintenance Squadron, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, monitors the brakes of an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, aslo from Kadena AB, as it is unloaded from a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft duirng Operation Unified Assistance at Bandaranaike International Airport, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 5, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Anthony Shalamera, of the 718th Mainte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bandaranaike Iap Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, transport an engineering assessment team during Operation Unified Assistance at Phuket, Thailand, on Jan. 8, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 36th Airlift S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Phuket Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Army CPL. Richard Purura and U.S. Marine Corps Lance CPL. Benjamin Ambroso, both members of the Combined Support Force 536, discuss computer networking issues at the Combined Operations Center, during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 10, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT John M. Foster) (Released)

U.S. Army CPL. Richard Purura and U.S. Marine Corps Lance CPL. Benjami...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, take off for a relief mission during Operation Unified Assistance at Katunayake Air Force Base, Sri Lanka on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Katunayake Air Force Base Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Amber Mitchell, a life support technician from the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, adjusts the breathing apparatus on a flight helmet during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 13, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF photo by TSgt Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Amber Mitchell, a life support technician fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cohen Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A local civil engineer operates a Mitshubishi MG 330 grader to repair the ramp at the Cut Nyak Dien Airfield, Meulabah, Indonesia, on Jan. 14, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are supporting Operation Unified Assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (U. S. Air Force photo by TECH. SGT. John M. Foster) (Released)

A local civil engineer operates a Mitshubishi MG 330 grader to repair ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cut Nyak Dien Airfield State: Meulabah Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, uses a 70K K-loader equipment to load cargo inside an aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena AB on Jan. 1, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Michael Pallazola) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Michael Pallazola, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) engineers, with the III Marines Expeditionary Force, lay down concertina wire during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 6, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) engineers, with the III Marines Expeditionary...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Kyle R. Stevens from the 60th Air Mobility Command, Travis Air Base, Calif., secures a vehicle in the cargo bay of a C-5 Galaxy aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Jan. 12, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by AIRMAN Gary M. Edwards Jr.) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Kyle R. Stevens from the 60th Air Mobi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kafena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Gary M. Edwards Jr., USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Juan Rios, from the 60th Aerospace Medical Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., builds a mosquito larvae collection cup during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 8, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT John M. Foster) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Juan Rios, from the 60th Aerospace Medical S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A U.S. Army MAJ. uses a radio to relay information during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (U. S. Air Force photo by TECH. SGT. John M. Foster) (Released)

A U.S. Army MAJ. uses a radio to relay information during Operation Un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Two tsunami victims rest during Operation Unified Assistance at the Banda Aceh Airfield, Indonesia, on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. John M. Foster) (Released)

Two tsunami victims rest during Operation Unified Assistance at the Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Banda Aceh Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopters from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, sit on the ground during Operation Unified Assistance at Katunayake Air Force Base, Sri Lanka on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopters from the 33rd Rescue Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Katunayake Air Force Base Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Emily Starcher (right), a flight engineer from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, assists Sri Lankans load vegetable inside her HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter during Operation Unified Assistance at Dambula, Sri Lanka, on Jan, 12, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Emily Starcher (right), a flight engin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dambula Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Kevin Stubblefield and TECH. SGT. Moe Banda, both members of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, remove a propellar from a damaged engine of a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base, Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 12, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Kevin Stubblefield and TECH. SGT. Moe Banda,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Don Muang Royal Rtab State: Bangkok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Michael L. Lanning, a videographer from the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., documents tsunami relief operations during Operation Unified Assistance at Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on Jan. 13, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. In the background is a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 517th Airlift Squadron, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Jeromy K. Cross) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Michael L. Lanning, a videographer from the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Banda Aceh Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeromy K. Cross, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Dudley Lykins, from the 60th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., test a water botttle for ph balance, chlorine, and bacteria during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 13, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Dudley Lykins, from the 60th Aerospace Medic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pintong, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the Pacific Air Force Tactical Airlift Control Element, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepare to offload a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle from inside a C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft from 60th Airlift Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., during Operation Unified Assistance at Bandanaike International Airport, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 14, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the Pacific Air Force Tactical Airlift Cont...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bandanaike International Airport State: Colombo Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Stephen Critten, a flight engineer with the 36th Airlift Squadron (AS), Yokota Air Base, Japan, guides an Indonesian relief worker as he load relief supplies using a forflift onto a 36th AS C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft at Sumatra, Indonesia, during Operation Unified Assistance on Jan. 1, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Stephen Critten, a flight engineer with the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

Air Force members from the 615th Air Mobility Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., push a cargo pallet off a C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance in Utapao, Thailand, on Jan. 3, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

Air Force members from the 615th Air Mobility Squadron, Travis Air For...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base State: Utapao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Sarayuth Pinthong Release Status: Released to Public... More

U.S. Air Force CAPT. James Wall, from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, helps Royal Thai Air Force personnel unload relief supplies from his C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during Operation Unified asistance at Ranong, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CAPT. James Wall, from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ranong Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A U.S. Air Force AIRMAN carries a box of relief supplies during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapoa Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 9, 2005. The supplies were provided by United States Agency for International Development. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT John M. Foster) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force AIRMAN carries a box of relief supplies during Operat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jeff Layton, an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter gunner from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, races toward his chopper during Operation Unified Assistance at Katunayake Air Force Base, Sri Lanka on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jeff Layton, an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Katunayake Air Force Base Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Sri Lankan military and relief workers unload vegetables from a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter belonging to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Operation Unified Assistance at Dambula, Sri Lanka, on Jan, 12, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

Sri Lankan military and relief workers unload vegetables from a U.S. A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dambula Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

PHOTO of the U.S. Air Force Tactical Airlift Control Element (TALCE) trailers at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, during operation Unified Assistance on Jan. 12, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. James Harper) (Released)

PHOTO of the U.S. Air Force Tactical Airlift Control Element (TALCE) t...

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

U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Rafeal Alicea, from the 249th Engineering Battalion, checks the condition of a generator at an electrical production station during Operation Unified Assistance at Cut Nyak Dien Airfield, Meulabah, Indonesia, on Jan. 14, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (U. S. Air Force photo by TECH. SGT. John M. Foster) (Released)

U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Rafeal Alicea, from the 249th Engineering Battali...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cut Nyak Dien Airfield State: Meulabah Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

Exhausted relief workers take a nap while traveling onboard a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Operation Unified Assistance on Jan. 1, 2005. The workers are on their way to Banda Aceh, Indonesia. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

Exhausted relief workers take a nap while traveling onboard a U.S. Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Over Indonesia Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen, from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, load an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter, from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, inside a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Jan. 3, 2004. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Heather Tower) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen, from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, load a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heather Tower, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF Sergeant Philip Knight, from the 21st Airlift Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., pushes a pallet from a C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF Sergeant Philip Knight, from the 21st Airlift Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Sarayuth Pinthong Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Robert Caro (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN Sebastian Deangelis (right), both members of the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepare to unload equipment from their C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Phuket, Thailand, Jan. 8, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Robert Caro (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN Sebasti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Phuket Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Shawn Root, from the 374 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, checks the wires of an high frequency receiver transmitter aboard a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 8, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region.he Maintenance personnel work around the clock so that the jets can fly their many missions in association with the Combined Support Force effort being conducted throughout...

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Shawn Root, from the 374 Aircraft Main...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Shawn Root, from the 374 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, checks the wires... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Juan Rios, from the 60th Aerospace Medical Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., studies a mosquito larvae collected from a drainage ditch during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 8, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT John M. Foster) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Juan Rios, from the 60th Aerospace Medical S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Multinational military members, including U.S. military forces, set up their camp at Sultan Iskandar Muda Air Force Base, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, during Operation Unified Assistance on Jan. 10, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

Multinational military members, including U.S. military forces, set up...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sultan Iskandar Muda Afb State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT David Satchell, from the Tanker Airlift Control Element, uses a radio to coordinate aircraft traffic during Operation Unified Assistance at Banda Aceh Airfield, Indonesia, on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. John M. Foster) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT David Satchell, from the Tanker Airlift Contr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Banda Aceh Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

Tsunami victims are evacuated onboard a U.S. Air Force C-130 cargo aircraft from the 517th Airlift squadron, Elemendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, during Operation Unified Assistance at Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on Jan. 13, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Jeromy K. Cross) (Released)

Tsunami victims are evacuated onboard a U.S. Air Force C-130 cargo air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Banda Aceh Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeromy K. Cross, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Marc Supinski, assigned to the 615th Air Mobility Operations Group, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., assembles a Dynamic Cone Penetrometer to check the sheering strength of the runway during an airfield assessment at the Cut Nyak Dien Airfield, Meulabah, Indonesia, on Jan. 14, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are supporting Operation Unified Assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (U. S. Air Force photo by TECH. SGT. John M. Foster) (Released)

U.S. Air Force CAPT. Marc Supinski, assigned to the 615th Air Mobility...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cut Nyak Dien Airfield State: Meulabah Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

A U.S. Air Force AIRMAN from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, watches as a 70K K-loader equipment load cargo on a C-17 Globemster III cargo aircraft from 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena AB on Jan. 1, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Michael Pallazola) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force AIRMAN from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Michael Pallazola, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Three U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopters, from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, wait in a"folded"configuration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Jan. 2, 2005, before they are transported to Katunayaka Air Base, Sri Lanka, in support of Operation Unified Assistance. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Heather Tower) (Released)

Three U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopters, from the 33rd Rescue ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heather Tower, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

U.S. military personnel from the Joint POW/ MIA Command (JPAC) Mortuary Affairs team prepare to board a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 3, 2005. The team is heading for Bangkok, Thailand. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. military personnel from the Joint POW/ MIA Command (JPAC) Mortuar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 3rd Class Sam Houston, from the VP-8 Patrol Squadron, Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine, calls in engine start on a P3-C Orion aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 7, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 3rd Class Sam Houston, from the VP-8 Patrol Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Anthony Wilson (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN Larry Jerson (center), both from the 734th Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, and TECH. SGT. Joon Hong, from the 615th Air Mobility Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., tie down a trailer inside an aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 9, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Anthony Wilson (left), and SENIOR AIRMAN ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

U.S. and foriegn military members attend a morning meeting during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapoa Air Base, Thailand on Jan. 9, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. and foriegn military members attend a morning meeting during Oper...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN John Graham, a technical control specialist from the 18th Communications Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, inspect a satellite dish during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 10, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN John Graham, a technical control speciali...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Justin Adams, from the 33rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, inspects his helmet before a mission during Operation Unified Assistance at Katunayaka Air Base, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Chenzira Mallory) (Released)

U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Justin Adams, from the 33rd Expeditionary...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Katunayaka Air Base Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chenzira Mallory, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

U.S. Marine Corps LT. GEN. Robert Blackman Jr., (left), Commanding General, III Marine Expeditionary Force, greets GEN. Boonsrang Niumpradith, CHIEF of Joint STAFF Royal Thai Supreme Command, during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand on Jan. 12, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps LT. GEN. Robert Blackman Jr., (left), Commanding Gen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

U.S. Air Force MASTER SGT. Jeffrey Wisely, a member of the Pacific Air Forces Tanker Airlift Control Element (TALCE), Yokota Air Base, Japan, marshals in a C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft carrying vehicles and supplies during Operation Unified Assistance at Bandanaike International Airport, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 13, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Chenzira Mallory) (Released)

U.S. Air Force MASTER SGT. Jeffrey Wisely, a member of the Pacific Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bandanaike International Aiport Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chenzira Mallory, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A swimmer grabs the rails to enter the pool at IronWorks

A swimmer grabs the rails to enter the pool at IronWorks

A swimmer grabs the rails to enter the pool at IronWorks Gym, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, February 16, 2020. The Tsunamis, the MCAS Iwakuni Schools' swim team hosted a friendly swim meet wit... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, pushes a metal container inside an aircrfat during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena AB on Jan. 1, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Michael Pallazola) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Michael Pallazola, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen, from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, load an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter, from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, into a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Jan. 3, 2004. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Heather Tower) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen, from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, load a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heather Tower, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Justin Takacs (left) and STAFF SGT. Philip Knight, both from the 21st Airlift Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., unload a cargo pallet from a C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Justin Takacs (left) and STAFF SGT. Philip K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Sarayuth Pinthong Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Ralph Nathan, STAFF SGT. Anthony Roland, and STAFF SGT. Nathan Knowell, all members of the 615th Air Mobility Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., assemble VHF and UHF antennas at the Utapao Air Base, Thailand, during Operation Unified Assistance on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF photo by TECH. SGT John M. Foster) (Released)

U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Ralph Nathan, STAFF SGT. Anthony Roland, and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Communications Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, setup a Universal Satellite Communications 60 system during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 6, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Communications Squadron, Kadena Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Keith Kolb (right), from the 33rd Rescue Squadron (RQS), Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Sri Lankan Air Force Flight Lieutenant Chamila Manatunga (inside the helicopter), help Sri Lankan workers and Red Cross volunteers unload hygiene kits from an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 33rd RQS during Operation Unified Assistance at Pottuville, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 9, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Chenzira Mallory) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Keith Kolb (right), from the 33rd Rescue Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pottuville Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chenzira Mallory, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., for a night mission during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 9, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from the 62nd Airlift wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., deliver supplies and equipment during Operation Unified Assistance at Sultan Iskandar Muda Air Force Base, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on Jan. 10, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from the 62nd Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sultan Iskandar Muda Afb State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

Aerial photos of tsunami damage at Meulabah, Indonesia, during Operation Unified Assistance on Jan. 11, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. John M. Foster) (Released)

Aerial photos of tsunami damage at Meulabah, Indonesia, during Operati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Meulabah Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John M. Foster, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Michael Dalmas, a crew chief from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, watches as an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter prepares to take off during Operation Unified Assistance at Katunayaka Air Base, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 13, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Chenzira Mallory) (Released)

U.S. Air Force TECH. SGT. Michael Dalmas, a crew chief from the 33rd R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Katunayaka Air Base Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chenzira Mallory, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Tsunami victims wait to be evacuated onboard a U.S. military aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on Jan. 13, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Jeromy K. Cross) (Released)

Tsunami victims wait to be evacuated onboard a U.S. military aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Banda Aceh Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeromy K. Cross, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, remove a propeller from a damaged engine of a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base, Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan. 13, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Don Muang Royal Rtab State: Bangkok Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Swimmers race in a 200 meter relay at IronWorks Gym

Swimmers race in a 200 meter relay at IronWorks Gym

Swimmers race in a 200 meter relay at IronWorks Gym Pool, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, February 16, 2020. The Tsunamis, the MCAS Iwakuni Schools' swim team hosted a friendly swim meet with Oc... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, use a 70K K-loader to load cargo on an aircrfat during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena AB on Jan. 1, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by AIRMAN Gary M. Edwards Jr.) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Gary M. Edwards Jr., USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from the 4th Service Support Group board a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft bound for Colombo, Sri Lanka, during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by AMN. Edwards Gary M Jr.) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Marines from the 4th Service Support Group bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Gary Edwards, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, pose for a photograph with Royal Thai Air Force personnel in front of their C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during Operation Unified asistance at Ranong, Thailand, on Jan. 4, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Cohen A. Young) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ranong Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 615th Air Mobility Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., help push a cargo pallet off a C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 5, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 615th Air Mobility Squadron, Travis Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A U.S. Navy P3-C Orion aircraft from the VP-8 Patrol Squadron, Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine, sits on a flight line before a mission during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 7, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

A U.S. Navy P3-C Orion aircraft from the VP-8 Patrol Squadron, Naval A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Brian Geronime (left seat), CAPT. Jason Fodor (right seat), both C-130 Hercules cargo pilots, together with STAFF SGT. Michael Whipple, flight engineer (right), and 1ST LT. Matthew Campbell (standing), taxi out from Phuket, Thailand, on Jan. 8, 2005, after they transported an engineering assessment team duirng Operation Unified Assistance. The crew is from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis)...

U.S. Air Force MAJ. Brian Geronime (left seat), CAPT. Jason Fodor (rig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Air Force MAJ. Brian Geronime (left seat), CAPT. Jason Fodor (right seat), both C-130 Hercules cargo pilots, together with ... More

U.S. Air Force crew member lowers a hitch during cargo onload operations inside his C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 9, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Air Force crew member lowers a hitch during cargo onload operatio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

(From left-to-right), U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Aqueelah Lucas, AIRMAN 1ST Class James Miller and STAFF SGT. Robert Carter, all members of the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, reconfigure the floor C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., during Operation Unified Assistance at Kadena AB on Jan. 9, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Michael Pallazola) (Released)

(From left-to-right), U.S. Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Aqueelah Lucas, AIR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Michael Pallazola, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen load a cargo pallet inside a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from the 62nd Airlift Wing, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., for a night mission to banda Aceh, Indonesia, during Operation Unified Assistance at Utapao Air Base, Thailand, on Jan. 9, 2005. More than 18,000 U.S. military personnel are providing humanitarian assistance in Southwest Asia after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered devastating tsunamis that killed over 250,000 people in the region. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Sarayuth Pinthong) (Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen load a cargo pallet inside a C-17 Globemaster II...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sarayuth Pinthong, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

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