U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Pedro Del Angel,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Pedro Del Angel, aviation technician, signals the E-2 Hawkeye to prepare to taxi down the flight line during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 23, 2015. From... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., is de-iced on the flight line at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson before takeoff to provide refue... More
Lt. Gregory Cranmer, a supervisor security guard at
Lt. Gregory Cranmer, a supervisor security guard at White Sands Missile Range, opens fire on Soldiers from 10th Mountain Division during Vigilant Shield. The guards, acting as the opposing force, made thing ver... More
Four F/A-18 Hornet aircraft land on the flightline
Four F/A-18 Hornet aircraft land on the flightline of Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 18, 2016 during an exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North A... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the joint operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richa... More
U.S. Airmen from the 820th Red Horse Squadron install
U.S. Airmen from the 820th Red Horse Squadron install an aircraft arresting system before an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 14, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual e... More
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views event center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich)
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., provides refueling capabilities to Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s while both units participate ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeff Cornof, pilot, lands the U.S.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeff Cornof, pilot, lands the U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS on the flight line during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 20, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 26, 2015 approximately ... More
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views event center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich)
Reginald Bourdon, flight line traffic controller, directs
Reginald Bourdon, flight line traffic controller, directs a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III on the flight line during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Can., Oct. 14, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 26, 2015, a... More
First Lt. Johnathan Pavan, 194th Fighter Squadron pilot,
First Lt. Johnathan Pavan, 194th Fighter Squadron pilot, flies an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing, Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif., during an aerial refuling mission with a KC-135 Stratota... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the air defense operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf... More
Military aircraft sits on the flight line during Vigilant
Military aircraft sits on the flight line during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 19, 2015. From Oct. 15-26, 2015, approximately 700 members from the Canadian Armed Forces, the United States... More
Staff Sgt. Nick Eykamp, boom operator, 92nd Aerial
Staff Sgt. Nick Eykamp, boom operator, 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., waits to begin refueling aircraft in a the boom pod of a KC-135 stratotanker after takeoff in support of Vig... More
Solders shoot while pushing toward Mountain Village
Solders shoot while pushing toward Mountain Village on White Sands Missile Range during the Vigilant Shield training exercise. The Soldiers were under heavy fire from an opposing force played by WSMR’s security forces.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zach Lee, aircraft maintenance
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zach Lee, aircraft maintenance technician, inspects the U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 20, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 26, 201... More
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views event center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich)
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 15 Oct. 2016. VS17 is an annual exercise sponsored by The North American Aerospace D... More
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views event center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich)
A Canadian C-130 Hercules, prepares for a pallet off
A Canadian C-130 Hercules, prepares for a pallet off load on the flight line during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Can., Oct. 16, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 26, 2015, approximately 700 members from the Cana... More
U.S. Air Force aircraft technicians assigned to the
U.S. Air Force aircraft technicians assigned to the 144th Fighter Squadron in Fresno, Calif., perform a maintenance check on the F-15 Strike Eagle during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 23,... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the joint operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richa... More
Capt. Derek Romanyk, 40th Helicopter Squadron resource
Capt. Derek Romanyk, 40th Helicopter Squadron resource advisor, pilots a UH-N1 Iroquois over a local town during a Global Thunder exercise Oct. 22, 2019, near Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Global Thunder is a... More
A Soldier assembles a cot, a difficult task. The Soldiers
A Soldier assembles a cot, a difficult task. The Soldiers form 10th Mountain Division will be staying at White Sands Missile Range for about a week in November to train for a possible domestic security mission.
Canadian airfield management teams prepare to inspect
Canadian airfield management teams prepare to inspect a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Can., Oct. 14, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 26, 2015, approximately 700 member... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jerry Higgins, pilot, poses for
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jerry Higgins, pilot, poses for a photo on the flight line during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 23, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 26, 2015, approximately 700 members from the ... More
An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft takes off from Thule Air
An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft takes off from Thule Air Base, Greenland, during an exercise Oct. 19, 2016 during an exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The N... More
Military aircraft sits on the flight line during Vigilant
Military aircraft sits on the flight line during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 19, 2015. From Oct. 15-26, 2015, approximately 700 members from the Canadian Armed Forces, the United States... More
BearCat vehicles form up for a convoy during Global
BearCat vehicles form up for a convoy during Global Thunder 20, Oct. 23, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Large-scale exercises, like Global Thunder, involve extensive planning and coordination to provi... More
An aircrew walks across an icy airfield before preparing
An aircrew walks across an icy airfield before preparing for an aerial refueling sortie, Oct. 19, 2015, at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada. From Oct. 15 - 26, 2015, approximately 700 members from the Canadian Armed Fo... More
A C-130 Hercules lands on the flightline of Thule Air
A C-130 Hercules lands on the flightline of Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 17, 2016. The aircraft carries members of the Royal Canadian Air Force participating in a local exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Fie... More
U.S. Navy aviation technicians assigned to Norfolk
U.S. Navy aviation technicians assigned to Norfolk Air Station, Va., prepare the E-2 Hawkeye for takeoff during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 23, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 26, 2015, approxima... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views event center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich)
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017
Aircraft participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 13 Oct. 2016. VS17 is an annual exercise sponsored by The North American Aerospace D... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., provides refueling capabilities to Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s while both units participate ... More
Canadian Air Force Cpl. Marc Fergie, 425th Squadron
Canadian Air Force Cpl. Marc Fergie, 425th Squadron aircraft weapons system technician inspects an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft as Canadian Air Force Capt. Matt Stokes, 425th Squadron pilot, makes pre-flight checks d... More
Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft fly over Thule Air Base,
Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft fly over Thule Air Base, Greenland, during an exercise Oct. 20, 2016 during an exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North ... More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kyle Randow (left), a Military
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Kyle Randow (left), a Military Police Officer with Security and Emergency Services Battalion (SES Bn), Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWEST), Marine Corps Base (MCB), Camp Pendleto... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling
A KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., prepares to takeoff in support of Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise 17 Oct., 2016,at Joint Base E... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker belonging to the
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker belonging to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., waits for takeoff at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to provide refueling capabilit... More
Airmen from the 341st Missile Wing respond to a simulated
Airmen from the 341st Missile Wing respond to a simulated chlorine gas leak during a wing-level scenario as part of Global Thunder 20, Oct. 21, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Global Thunder is an annu... More
181027-N-YB023-0573 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 27, 2018)
181027-N-YB023-0573 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 27, 2018) A Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, platoon 122, drops into the water for a mine countermeasure dive in the Puget Sound. The min... More
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing,
An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing, Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif., approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., for an aerial refueling, Oct. 20, 2015, o... More
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, 92nd Aerial
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., checks the flight instruments of his KC-135 stratotanker after takeoff in support of Vigilant Shield 2017 ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Cruz, radio frequency
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Cruz, radio frequency transmission technician assigned to the 52nd Combat Communications Squadron, attaches a ground strut during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Can... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., takes off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to provide refueling capabilities to Royal... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Tompkins, KC-135 Stratotanker
U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Tompkins, KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Force Base, Calif., performs in-flight checks after takeoff from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, ... More
U.S. Airmen from the 820th Red Horse Squadron install
U.S. Airmen from the 820th Red Horse Squadron install an aircraft arresting system before an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 14, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual e... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kenneth Wilsbach, commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kenneth Wilsbach, commander, Alaskan Command, briefs the U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in the Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise at headquarters A... More
A C-130 Hercules rests on the flightline of Thule Air
A C-130 Hercules rests on the flightline of Thule Air Base, Greenland during an exercise Oct. 17, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North American Aer... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views event center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich)
Airmen from the 341st Missile Wing respond to a simulated
Airmen from the 341st Missile Wing respond to a simulated chlorine gas leak during a wing-level scenario during Global Thunder 20, Oct. 21, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Global Thunder is a worldwide... More
U.S. Marines and staff members with Marine Corps
U.S. Marines and staff members with Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN), are briefed during Vigilant Shield 2016 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2015. Vi... More
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views event center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich)
Airmen from the 341st Missile Wing respond to a simulated
Airmen from the 341st Missile Wing respond to a simulated chlorine gas leak during a wing-level scenario during Global Thunder 20, Oct. 21, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Global Thunder is an annual U... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., taxis down the runway at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to provide refueling capabilit... More
Two F-15C Eagles assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing,
Two F-15C Eagles assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing, Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, break away from a KC-135 Stratotanker after the completion of an aerial refueling mission, Oct. 20, 2015, over no... More
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III taxi the flight
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III taxi the flight line during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Can., Oct. 14, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 26, 2015, approximately 700 members from the Canadian Armed Forces,... More
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Alex Bouchard, 425th
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Alex Bouchard, 425th Squadron aircraft weapons system technician, completes a post flight check for an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct.... More
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Alex Bouchard, 425th
Royal Canadian Air Force Cpl. Alex Bouchard, 425th Squadron aircraft weapons system technician, completes a post flight check for an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct.... More
A C-130 Hercules takes off from Thule Air Base, Greenland,
A C-130 Hercules takes off from Thule Air Base, Greenland, during exercise Vigilant Shield 17 Oct. 19, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North America... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the air defense operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf... More
Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft land at Thule Air Base,
Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft land at Thule Air Base, Greenland, during an exercise Oct. 20, 2016 during an exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North A... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces Service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the joint operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richa... More
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, 92nd Aerial
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., climbs into the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker before takeoff in support of Vigilant Shield 2017 Field T... More
From left, Capt. Derek Romanyk, 40th Helicopter Squadron
From left, Capt. Derek Romanyk, 40th Helicopter Squadron resource advisor, and Lt. Col. Bryan Tuinman, 40th HS commander, pilot a UH-N1 Iroquois over a local town during a Global Thunder exercise Oct. 22, 2019,... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., is de-iced after snowfall, Oct. 19, 2015, at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada. From Oct. 15 - 26, 2015, approximately 700 members from the Canadian Arme... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Solito, cyber transport
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Solito, cyber transport technician assigned to the 52nd Combat Communications Squadron, run cables through a window during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 1... More
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, and 1st Lt.
Capt. Nate Williams, aircraft commander, and 1st Lt. Travis Minto, both from the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., complete their alert pre-flight checklist in the cockpit of a KC-1... More
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views event center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich)
Technical Sergeant Attila Csipes from Holloman Air
Technical Sergeant Attila Csipes from Holloman Air Force Base taxies in a C-130 down the runway of White Sands Missile Range's Condron Airfield Oct. 31, for Exercise Vigilant Shield which will test the response... More
A BearCat vehicle leads a maintenance convoy during
A BearCat vehicle leads a maintenance convoy during Global Thunder 20, Oct. 23, 2019, near Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise that provides training opportu... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 912th Air Refueling Squadron from March Air Force Base, Calif., taxis down the runway at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska to provide refueling capabiliti... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Edwin Velazquez Jr. cinches
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Edwin Velazquez Jr. cinches down a cargo-strap to finalize the pre-flight cargo-prep of a -60 Gas Turbine Generator during exercise Vigilant Shield on 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 25... More
Staff Sgt. Nick Eykamp, boom operator, 92nd Aerial
Staff Sgt. Nick Eykamp, boom operator, 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., refuels aircraft in a the boom pod of a KC-135 stratotanker after takeoff in support of Vigilant Shield 2017... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise in-process at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 16 Oct., 2... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle taxi the flight
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle taxi the flight line during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 16, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 26, 2015, approximately 700 members from the Canadian Armed Forces, ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Dawner, pilot, prepares
U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Dawner, pilot, prepares to exit the U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eaglet for a maintenance check during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Can., Oct. 16, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 26, ... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
Air traffic control personnel directs the U.S. Air
Air traffic control personnel directs the U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker onto the flight line during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 17, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 26, 2015, approximately 70... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise work in the air defense operations center at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf... More
An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft lands at Thule Air Base,
An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft lands at Thule Air Base, Greenland, during an exercise Oct. 20, 2016 during an exercise. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sponsored by The North A... More
Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division secure equipment
Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division secure equipment at the Company operation Facility on White Sands Missile Range after arriving Oct. 31. The facility is not currently occupied, and move-in-ready for any... More
Military aircraft sits on the flight line during Vigilant
Military aircraft sits on the flight line during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 19, 2015. From Oct. 15-26, 2015, approximately 700 members from the Canadian Armed Forces, the United States... More
First Lt. Johnathan Pavon, 194th Fighter Squadron pilot,
First Lt. Johnathan Pavon, 194th Fighter Squadron pilot, positions an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing, Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif., for aerial refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assi... More
A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS taxies the flight
A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS taxies the flight line during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 20, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 26, 2015, approximately 700 members from the Canadian Armed Forces,... More
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views
War horse Staff Sgt. Reckless monument at Pacific Views event center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 3, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler S. Dietrich)
Lt. John Moore, a training officer with White Sands
Lt. John Moore, a training officer with White Sands Missile Range security forces, fires on 10th Mountain Division Solders during a training event at Mountain Village on WSMR Nov. 2. Moore and other guards are ... More
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating
U.S. and Canadian armed forces service members participating in The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise in-process at headquarters Alaskan Command at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, 16 Oct., 2... More
Canadian Maj. Gen. Michael Wheeler, 1 CAD commander,
Canadian Maj. Gen. Michael Wheeler, 1 CAD commander, renders a salute while exiting the Canadian aircraft to the flight line during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Can., Oct. 22, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 2... More
Mathaiesen Jens, transient alert contractor walks up
Mathaiesen Jens, transient alert contractor walks up to a C-130 Hercules during an exercise on Thule Air Base, Greenland, Oct. 17, 2016. The Vigilant Shield 2017 Field Training Exercise is an annual exercise sp... More
Canadian Maj. Gen. Wheeler, 1 CAD commander, greets
Canadian Maj. Gen. Wheeler, 1 CAD commander, greets U.S. Navy Adm. Bill Gortney, NORAD commander, and wife as they exit the aircraft during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 22, 2015. From Oc... More
U.S. Navy Adm. Bill Gortney, NORAD-USNORTHCOM commander,
U.S. Navy Adm. Bill Gortney, NORAD-USNORTHCOM commander, greets coalition forces during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 22, 2015. From Oct. 15 to 26, 2015, approximately 700 members from th... More
NORAD-USNORTHCOM commander Adm. Gortney and 1 CAD commander
NORAD-USNORTHCOM commander Adm. Gortney and 1 CAD commander Maj. Gen. Wheeler pose for a group photo in front of the Quick Reaction Area (QRA) during Vigilant Shield 16 at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Canada, Oct. 22, 201... More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 92nd Aerial Refueling Squadron from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wa., while both units... More