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Flight deck crewmen use an MD-3 tow tractor to move an F-14 Tomcat aircraft on the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is participating in Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq. The Tomcat has an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile mounted on the outboard wing pylon and an AIM-7 Sparrow missile mounted on the inboard pylon

Flight deck crewmen use an MD-3 tow tractor to move an F-14 Tomcat air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Edward Deloach Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Aviation ordnancemen load a laser-guided bomb onto the pylon of an A-6E Intruder aircraft aboard the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Independence (CV-62). The carrier is underway in the gulf during Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

Aviation ordnancemen load a laser-guided bomb onto the pylon of an A-6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Stager/PH 2 Deloach Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

The launch officer gives the launch signal to the pilot of a Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21) F-14 Tomcat aircraft on the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is participating in Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

The launch officer gives the launch signal to the pilot of a Fighter S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Independence(CV 62) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

ADM David E. Jeremiah, vice chariman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, responds to a question from the media during a press conference aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). Jeremiah is in the region to monitor activities during Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

ADM David E. Jeremiah, vice chariman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, res...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Robert Wilson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

RADM Raynor A. E. Taylor, commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command, center, briefs ADM David E. Jeremiah, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, as other military and civilian officials stand beside a mine aboard the miscellaneous flagship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3). Jeremiah is in the region to monitor activities during Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

RADM Raynor A. E. Taylor, commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Central Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHAN (Ac) April Hatton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

An F-14 Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 24 (VF-24) is serviced on the flight deck as the miscellaneous flagship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) passes astern of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) during Operation Southern Watch, the enforcement of the no-fly zone in southern Iraq

An F-14 Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron 24 (VF-24) is serviced on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Aw) Jon H. Hockersmith Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A port quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) underway. The carrier is in the region in support of efforts to enforce the no-fly zone over Iraq during the first day of Operation Southern Watch

A port quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tim Tow Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A UH-60A Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter flies over a small village in the Kurdish occupied security zone in northern Iraq. The helicopters and the crews from C Company 6/159th Aviation Regiment, Geibelstadt, Germany, are deployed to Diyarbakir, Turkey, in support of the operation

A UH-60A Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter flies over a small village ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Theodore J. Koniares Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Sponsored by the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) local veterinarians vaccinate sheep and other farm animals at small villages throughout the Kurdish occupied security zone in northern Iraq

Sponsored by the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) local ve...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Efrain Gonzalez Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Flight Lieutenant Katherine S. Muskett and Corporal Kevin T. Moore, both from the Tactical Supply Wing, Royal Air Force-Stafford look over their supplies located in a Russian Antonav AN-124 Ruslan transport. The British contingent is here at Prince Sultan Air Base to support their Tornado fighter/attack aircraft in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (monitoring the no-fly zone over Iraq)

Flight Lieutenant Katherine S. Muskett and Corporal Kevin T. Moore, bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David W. Richards, USAF ... More

STAFF Sergeant Maria R. Raual from the 823rd Red Horse Squadron from Hurlburt Field Florida uses a Autolite surveying system to align the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS). This vital piece of equipment will ensure the safe return of aircraft in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (monitoring the no-fly zone over Iraq)

STAFF Sergeant Maria R. Raual from the 823rd Red Horse Squadron from H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David W. Richards, USAF ... More

Overview of the tent city at Prince Sultan Air Base looking in a easterly direction. The white trailers contain the command center while the "H" shaped tents in the upper center of the photograph comprise the dining facility. Altitude was approximately 7,000 feet. Personnel are working in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (monitoring the no-fly zone over Iraq)

Overview of the tent city at Prince Sultan Air Base looking in a easte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David W. Richards, USAF ... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Gerald Hoffler awaits his turn as STAFF Sergeant WIlliam Aquino manually hammers an anchor into the rock hard sand, in attempt to secure a satellite dish from the harsh sand and wind storms in Doha, Qatar, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq

SENIOR AIRMAN Gerald Hoffler awaits his turn as STAFF Sergeant WIlliam...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Frank Rizzo Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

STAFF Sergeant Barry Boyle out of McEntire Air National Guard Station (ANGS), South Carolina, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a preflight inspection at Doha, Qatar, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

STAFF Sergeant Barry Boyle out of McEntire Air National Guard Station ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Shonna Ridings, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

AIRMAN First Class Phillip Hamilton, 4th Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, connects satellite adjustment mechanisms onto the satellite dish for Armed Forces Radio/Television Station reception during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel. ,

AIRMAN First Class Phillip Hamilton, 4th Communications Squadron, Seym...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: ... More

AIRMAN First Class Phillip Hamilton, 4th Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, connects cables for a satellite receiver at Doha, Qatar, during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

AIRMAN First Class Phillip Hamilton, 4th Communications Squadron, Seym...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: ... More

An Airmen from the 4th Air Expeditionary Force Transportation Squadron, using an M936A2 5-ton Wrecker, picks up a tractor that was overturned after hitting a large rock during Air Expeditionary Force IV in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

An Airmen from the 4th Air Expeditionary Force Transportation Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Frank Rizzo, USAF Release Status: Released to Publ... More

The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) operating in the Persian Gulf region to enforce United Nations sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the No-Fly zone during operation Southern Watch. (Duplicate image, see also DNSD0103443 or search 971012N0000M003)

The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) operating in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Matthew J. Magee Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Aerographers Mate 3rd Class Michael Slaathaue operates a hand held anemometer to determine wind velocity and direction aboard the aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). Nimitz and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are deployed in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the "no-fly zone" under operation Southern Watch

Aerographers Mate 3rd Class Michael Slaathaue operates a hand held ane...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Glenn E. Cook Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Normand E. LaFleur, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) assists in loading a CBU-87/B cluster bomb on the wing of an F/A-18C Hornet. USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) and her embarked air wing nine (CVW-9) are operating in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanction against Iraq by patrolling the no-fly zone under operation Southern Watch

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Normand E. LaFleur, assigned to Strike ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christopher E. Mobley Release Status: Released to Public ... More

CAPT Isaac Richardson III Commanding Officer of USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), address the ships crew via the ships intercom. Nimitz is operating in the Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq, by patrolling the no-fly zone under Operation Southern Watch

CAPT Isaac Richardson III Commanding Officer of USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Benjamin F. Story, USN Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Quartermaster PO3 Rory Kelly and Quartermaster PO3 Kevin Lilly (left) record ships bearings on the navigational bridge aboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). George Washington is underway in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the No-Fly Zone under Operation Southern Watch

Quartermaster PO3 Rory Kelly and Quartermaster PO3 Kevin Lilly (left) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Sammy Dallal Release Status: ... More

Parachute Rigger 2nd Class Bruce Ambrose inspects a pilots SV-2 survival vest during routine maintenance and upkeep of air crew equipment aboard the USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). Nimitz and her embarked air wing have been operating in the Persian Gulf to provide U.S. Naval forward presence while enforcing UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the no-fly zone under operation Southern Watch

Parachute Rigger 2nd Class Bruce Ambrose inspects a pilots SV-2 surviv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Bringer Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

Yeoman 2nd Class William Cunningham performs administrative duties for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) office. USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) and her embarked Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) are deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of operation Southern Watch enforcing the no-fly zone" overs outhern Iraq

Yeoman 2nd Class William Cunningham performs administrative duties for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Joseph Hendricks Release Stat... More

U.S. Navy fighter jets including F/A-18A Hornets (Background), F-14 Tomcats (Middle), and A-6B Prowlers (Foreground) undergo preflight checks by Sailors on the flight deck of Forrestal Class Aircraft Carrier, USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62), in the Persian Gulf. The jets are being prepared to enforce the No Fly Zone over Iraq

U.S. Navy fighter jets including F/A-18A Hornets (Background), F-14 To...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Charles Neff, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Brian Hurst gives the signal for an SH-60 "Seahawk" helicopter attached to the "Red Lions" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron One Five (HS-15) to launch from the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73). WASHINGTON is operating in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). OSW is the mission that enforces the coalition imposed southern "no-fly zone" over Iraq

Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Brian Hurst gives the signal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Nick Magdaleno, USN Release Status: Released t... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant William Hudson of the 131st Traffic Management Office, Missouri Air National Guard, Lamburt International Airport, tosses a cargo strap over boxes that came in to Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. TSGT Haudson is part of the coalition forces of the 363d Air Expeditionary Wing that enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force Technical Sergeant William Hudson of the 131st Traffic Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Re... More

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Nichole Sterling, an Inbound Cargo SPECIALIST from the 52nd Transportation Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, scans in the incoming cargo at the cargo distribution center, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. SRA Sterling is part of the coalition forces of the 363d Air Expeditionary Wing that enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Nichole Sterling, an Inbound Cargo SPECIALI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Re... More

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant George Platzer, a Satellite Wide Band Communications Journeyman from the 54th Combat Communications Squadron, Robbins Air Force Base, Georgia, sets up an INMARSAT satellite at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SSGT Platzer is part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, that enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant George Platzer, a Satellite Wide Band Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Re... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Kevin Gause (Left) and MASTER Sergeant Freddie Sanchez, Crew Chiefs from the 159th Fighter Wing Air, Louisiana National Guard, New Orleans, Louisiana, walk away from a USAF F-15 Eagle after securing the munitions at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. TSGT Gause and MSGT Sanchez are a part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing, Prince Sultan AB, SAU that enforces the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Kevin Gause (Left) and MASTER Sergeant...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Re... More

US Army Sergeant Scott J. Skaug, UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew chief, 571st Medical Company, Fort Carson, Colorado, adjusts his helmet before take-off during an exercise taking place at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. SGT Skaug is part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

US Army Sergeant Scott J. Skaug, UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew chie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lori M. Stewart, USAF Re... More

Members of the 363rd Expeditionary Medical Group carry a patient to a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the 571st Medical Company, Fort Carson, Colorado, as part of an exercise taking place at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. The 363rd and the 571st are part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

Members of the 363rd Expeditionary Medical Group carry a patient to a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lori M. Stewart, USAF Re... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Jerome B. Clark, 363rd Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia mans a fire hose as part of a bunker drill. SRA Clark is part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

SENIOR AIRMAN Jerome B. Clark, 363rd Expeditionary Civil Engineering S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lori M. Stewart, USAF Re... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant James Rice (Left) and STAFF Sergeant Eric MacDonald, 363rd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, perform a preventative maintenance check on a Universal Ammunition Loading System at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, on October 25th, 2000. MSGT Rice and SSGT MacDonald are part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

US Air Force MASTER Sergeant James Rice (Left) and STAFF Sergeant Eric...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lori M. Stewart, USAF Re... More

A US Air Force member from the 363rd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron and the British Royal Air Force Movements Flight, work together to lift a piece of equipment off a K-loader at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, on October 25th, 2000. The 363rd and the Royal Air Force are part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

A US Air Force member from the 363rd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lori M. Stewart, USAF Re... More

Two F-15 Eagle aircrafts over Saudi Arabia in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The F-15s are a part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing who enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression

Two F-15 Eagle aircrafts over Saudi Arabia in support of Operation SOU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Douglas E. Thomas, 363rd Expeditionary Supply Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, ensures paperwork is correct before accepting fuel from incoming trucks. TSGT Thomas is part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Douglas E. Thomas, 363rd Expeditionary...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lori M. Stewart, USAF Re... More

An F-15 Eagle aircraft refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker (not shown) over Saudi Arabia in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The F-15 is part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing who enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression

An F-15 Eagle aircraft refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker (not shown) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

US Air Force Captain Darrell Dunn, a U-2 pilot for 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, gets suited up before his flight with the help of USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Cindy Nakoski and USAF SENIOR AIRMAN John Harry, physiology support. CPT Dunn, SRA Nakoski, and SRA Harry are part of the coalition force here to support Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, a military effort to enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq

US Air Force Captain Darrell Dunn, a U-2 pilot for 363rd Expeditionary...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lori M. Stewart, USAF Re... More

A night scope view of US Army STAFF Sergeant Schante, a Flight Medic for a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter (not shown) from the 571st Medical Company, Fort Carson, Colorado, looking through night vision goggles as he prepares to perform a fly by near Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. SSGT Schante is part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing that enforces the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression nin support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

A night scope view of US Army STAFF Sergeant Schante, a Flight Medic f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Re... More

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from the 571st medical company, Fort Carson, Colorado, performs a fly by near Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. Members of the 571st medical company are a part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, that enforces the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from the 571st medical company, Fort Cars...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Re... More

A member of the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Support Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, drives a K-loader up to a C-17 Globemaster III to down load from the aircraft during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The marshaller is a part of the coalition forces of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing that enforces the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression

A member of the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Support Squadron, Princ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Sean M. Worrell, USAF Re... More

Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Matthew Burcham touches up the paint to prevent corrosion to the rivets located on the tail wing of a SH-60F Helicopter assigned to Anitsubmarine Warfare Squadron Seven (HS-7) "Dusty Dogs". The squadron is currently embarked on board USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). TRUMAN is on station in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). OSW is the mission that enforces the coalition imposed southern "no-fly zone" over Iraq

Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Matthew Burcham touches up the paint ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Narina Larry, USN Release Status: Released to Pu... More

An F/A-18 Hornet from Fighter Attack Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) "Gunslingers" leaves a streak of light as it launches from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during night flight operations. TRUMAN is currently on station in the Arabian Gulf in support of Opeation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). OSW is the mission that enforces the coalition imposed southern "no-fly zone" over Iraq

An F/A-18 Hornet from Fighter Attack Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 H. Dwain Willis, USN Release Status: Released to... More

Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Carlos Morales and Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Jorge Rivera from Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA 105), "Gunslingers", prepare inert bombs on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) for use during daily flight operations. TRUMAN is on station in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). OSW is the mission that enforces the coalition imposed southern "no-fly zone" over Iraq

Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Carlos Morales and Aviation Ordnancem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 H. Dwain Willis, USN Release Status: Released to... More

Captain David "Smelly" Smullen assigned to Marine Strike Figher Squadron Three One Two (VMFA-312) "Checkerboards", checks his harness in preparation for flight operations on board USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). TRUMAN is on station in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). OSW is the mission that enforces the coalition imposed southern "no-fly zone" over Iraq

Captain David "Smelly" Smullen assigned to Marine Strike Figher Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Justin P. Nesbitt, USN Release Status: Released... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) Third Class William Watford washes down the flight deck in preparation for night flight operations. TRUMAN is on station in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). OSW is the mission that enforces the coalition imposed southern "no-fly zone" over Iraq

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) Third Class William Watford washes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 H. Dwain Willis, USN Release Status: Released to... More

F-14 Tomcat from Fighter Squadron Thirty-Two (VF-32), "Swordsmen", appears as streak of light as it launches from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during night flight operations. TRUMAN is on station in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). OSW is the mission that enforces the coalition imposed southern "no-fly zone" over Iraq

F-14 Tomcat from Fighter Squadron Thirty-Two (VF-32), "Swordsmen", app...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Christopher B. Stoltz, USN Release Status: Rele... More

Aviation Electrician's Mate Third Class Joseph Manzella scales paint off the wing of an F/A-18 Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron Thirty-Seven (VFA-37), "Bulls", in the hangar bay aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). TRUMAN is on station in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). OSW is the mission that enforces the coalition imposed southern "no-fly zone" over Iraq

Aviation Electrician's Mate Third Class Joseph Manzella scales paint o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 H. Dwain Willis, USN Release Status: Released to... More

Operations SPECIALIST Third Class Mark Mahan watches an underway replenishment with US Naval Ships (USNS) Kanawha (T-AO 96) through the "big eyes" on the signal bridge of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The "Big Eyes" are a set of high powered binoculars that allow lookout watches to see great distances beyond their normal vision. TRUMAN is on station in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH establishes a southern no fly zone over Iraq and extends to the borders to just south of Baghdad, capital city of Iraq

Operations SPECIALIST Third Class Mark Mahan watches an underway reple...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Donna J. Doyle, USN Release Status: Released to ... More

Lance Corporal Jonathan Slattery from Frankfort, Ky., carries an air hose across the flight deck during routine flight operations on board USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) . TRUMAN is on station in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH establishes a southern no fly zone over Iraq and extends to the borders to just south of Baghdad, capital city of Iraq

Lance Corporal Jonathan Slattery from Frankfort, Ky., carries an air h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 H. Dwain Willis, USN Release Status: Released to... More

US Air Force Major Rick Petitio, 44th Fighter Squadron, deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, gives Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld a squadron coin during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik is home to Combined Task Force/Operation NORTHERN WATCH, designed to enforce the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq

US Air Force Major Rick Petitio, 44th Fighter Squadron, deployed from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Mathew J. Hannen, USAF Releas... More

U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (foreground)), accompanied by U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen Edward R. Ellis, U.S. Co-commander of Combined Task Force/ Operation Northern Watch and U.S. Air Force COL. Rudy Wright, 39th Wing Commander, greet troops deployed for Operation Northern Watch, during his visit at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Incirlik is home to Combined Task Force/Operation Northern Watch, designed to enforce the no-fly zone over Northern Iraq. (DoD photo by SENIOR AIRMAN Matthew Hannen) (Released)

U.S. Secretary of Defense The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (foreground...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew J. Hannen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Colonel (COL) Mike Ehrlich (second from right) the 48th Fighter Wing Vice Commander and COL. Benjamin Hensley (third from left) the 48th Operations Group Commander greet returning wing members at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. The men and women of the Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) 4-lead wing completed a historic first-ever deployment to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this week. Lakenheath's 48th Fighter Wing served as the AEF4-lead wing contributing leadership and the bulk of all deployed forces over the past 90 days. The AEF enforced the United Nations No-Fly/No-Drive Zone over southern Iraq, an air occupation that has continued since the end of Operation DESERT STORM...

Colonel (COL) Mike Ehrlich (second from right) the 48th Fighter Wing V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Colonel (Col) Mike Ehrlich (second from right) the 48th Fighter Wing Vice Commander and Col. Benjamin Hensley (third from left)... More

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft patrols the no fly zone over Southern Iraq, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The aircraft carries AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM)

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft patrols the no fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jack Braden, USAF Release Stat... More

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft patrols the no fly zone over Southern Iraq, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The aircraft carries AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM)

An US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft patrols the no fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jack Braden, USAF Release Stat... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 523rd Fighter Squadron, 27th Fighter Wing, fly a trailing edge formation, as they patrol the no fly zone over Southern Iraq, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The aircraft carries AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARM)

Two US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 523rd F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jack Braden, USAF Release Stat... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53E Helicopter, transporting USMC Lieutenant General (LGEN) James T. Conway, Commanding General (CG), I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), and USMC Major General (MGEN) James N. Mattis, Commanding General (CG), 1ST MARDIV, sits on a landing zone (LZ) at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Camp Al Qaim (Qaim), Al Anbar Province, Iraq (IRQ), during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53E Helicopter, transporting USMC Lieutena...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp Al Qaim State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Michael Mcmaugh, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

An Iraqi Police Officer surveys a charred site after a Vehicle Born Explosive Device (VBED) near gate three of the Green Zone in Baghdad, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

An Iraqi Police Officer surveys a charred site after a Vehicle Born Ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: Iraqi Military Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ashley... More

U.S. Army GEN. George W. Casey, Jr., (front left), Commanding General Multi-National Forces Iraq, escorts The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (front right), U.S. Secretary of Defense, upon his arrival by a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopter into the Green Zone, Baghdad, Baghdad Province, Iraq, on Oct. 10, 2004, for a high level meeting with the Honorable John Negroponte, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, in the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. R. Nick Sieers) (Released)

U.S. Army GEN. George W. Casey, Jr., (front left), Commanding General ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: US Embassy State: Baghdad Province Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT R. Nick Siers, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron test their communications equipment inside the Green Zone at Baghdad, Iraq on Dec. 20, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Shane A. Cuomo) (Released)

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shane A. Cuomo, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Ed Duhon, a respiratory specialist, records ventilator settings during routine rounds on patients being treated at the 86th Combat Support Hospital (CSH) at the Green Zone, Baghdad, Iraq, on Feb.10, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Dave Ahlschwede) (Released)

U.S. Army STAFF SGT. Ed Duhon, a respiratory specialist, records venti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Green Zone State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

U.S. Army Soldiers, from the 86th Combat Support Hospital (CSH), use gurneys to transport patients at the Green Zone, Baghdad, Iraq, on Feb.10, 2005. Over 500 USA Soldiers from the 86th Combat Support Hospital (CSH), deployed here from Fort Campbell, Ky., are providing medical care in Iraq. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Dave Ahlschwede) (Released)

U.S. Army Soldiers, from the 86th Combat Support Hospital (CSH), use g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Green Zone State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Dave Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Headquarters Building for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Gulf Region Division (GRD), and the Project and Contracting Office (PCO) building, located in the International Zone (IZ) in central Baghdad, Iraq. Taken during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Headquarters Building for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Gulf ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Gordon, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A view of the Liberty Building used to house Project and Contracting Office (PCO) offices. This building is across the street from Gulf Region Division (GRD), and next to Ibn Sina Army Hospital in the International Zone, in central Baghdad, Iraq. (Ibn Sina (Avicenna) is the founder of medicine in the ancient Arab world. Photographed during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A view of the Liberty Building used to house Project and Contracting O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Gordon, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

An electrical transformer is in place inside the Ibn Sina Army Hospital in the International Zone (IZ), in Baghdad, Iraq. This large rehabilitation project is planned, managed, and quality controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Iraqi Site Managers. Taken during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

An electrical transformer is in place inside the Ibn Sina Army Hospita...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Gordon, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civilian, Mr. Norris Jones, Gulf Region Central (GRC), Public Affairs Officer (PAO), performs an onsite inspection at the Al Hayat Residences located in the International Zone (IZ) in Baghdad, Iraq. This US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project, will house Iraqi Judicial Officials and their families. Taken during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civilian, Mr. Norris Jones, Gulf Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Gordon, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

The Iraqi Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the International Zone, located in central Baghdad, Iraq. Photographed during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The Iraqi Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the International Zone, locat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Gordon, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A view showing the elaborately detailed coffered ceiling and brass pendant of the portico at the Baath Party Headquarters building located in the International Zone (IZ) in central Baghdad, Iraq. Taken during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A view showing the elaborately detailed coffered ceiling and brass pen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Gordon, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Thirty-foot tall bronze sculptures of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, sit on the grounds of the Republican Palace, in the International Zone (IZ) located in Central Baghdad, Iraq. The sculptures once sat atop the towers in the palace but have since been removed, following the overthrow of the Saddam Hussein regime. Photograph taken during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Thirty-foot tall bronze sculptures of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hus...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Gordon, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Iraqi Army soldiers participate in Iraqi Army Day, a celebration marking the 86th birthday of the country's army at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in the International Zone. The event drew dozens of the top military and civilian leaders from both the United States and Iraq, including Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. (U.S. Army PHOTO by SGT. Curt Cashour)

Iraqi Army soldiers participate in Iraqi Army Day, a celebration marki...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: International Zone State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: EUROPE Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Curt Cashour, USA Release S... More

Iraqi Army soldiers place wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Iraqi Army Day, a celebration marking the 86th birthday of the country's army, in the International Zone. The event drew dozens of the top military and civilian leaders from both the United States and Iraq, including Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki

Iraqi Army soldiers place wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: International Zone State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: EUROPE Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Curt Cashour, USA Release S... More

March 7, 2007, Purple smoke set off in the street marks a landing zone for a CH-53 helicopter en route to pick up Coalition forces personnel after attending a council meeting in Hit, Iraq to discuss with sheiks and other local leaders city security and economic projects. RCT-2 is deployed with II Marine Expeditionary Force in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Anbar Province of Iraq MNF-W to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms, and continue the development of a market base economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. John M. Odette) (Released)

March 7, 2007, Purple smoke set off in the street marks a landing zone...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: RCT-2 Scene Camera Operator: CPL... More

David Addington, Lucy Tutwiler, and Katie Wilson Wearing Body Armor at Hakim Compound in Red Zone, Baghdad

David Addington, Lucy Tutwiler, and Katie Wilson Wearing Body Armor at...

Vice Presidential Photographs Public domain photograph of body armor, protective gear, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

David Addington, Lucy Tutwiler, and Katie Wilson Wearing Body Armor at Hakim Compound in Red Zone, Baghdad

David Addington, Lucy Tutwiler, and Katie Wilson Wearing Body Armor at...

Vice Presidential Photographs Public domain photograph of body armor, protective gear, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Iraqi subcontractors set bricks and mortar between steel or prefabricated concrete beams, at the annex to the Ibn Sina Army Hospital in the International Zone (IZ), in Baghdad, Iraq. This large rehabilitation project is planned, managed, and quality controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Iraqi Site Managers. Taken during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

Iraqi subcontractors set bricks and mortar between steel or prefabrica...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Gordon, CIV Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A U.S. soldier, armed with an M-16A2 rifle, helps Kurdish refugees moves supplies from a landing zone to a camp. The material is being provided as part of Operation Provide Comfort, an Allied effort to aid the refugees who fled from the forces of Saddam Hussein in northern Iraq

A U.S. soldier, armed with an M-16A2 rifle, helps Kurdish refugees mov...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton R. Savage Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Four Kurdish children pause for a photograph while tending their sheep in a landing zone beside a refugee camp near the city of Zakhu. U.S. and coalition troops established the camp as part of Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid Kurdish refugees in northern Iraq and southern Turkey. Several British Mark 2 Commando helicopters are in the background

Four Kurdish children pause for a photograph while tending their sheep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jerry Ireland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A U.S. Army soldier greets SGT John J. Tourish following the Marine's arrival at a landing zone by CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. Tourish is delivering supplies for Kurdish refugees as part of Operation Provide Comfort, an Allied effort to aid the refugees who fled from the forces of Saddam Hussein in northern Iraq

A U.S. Army soldier greets SGT John J. Tourish following the Marine's ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton R. Savage Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A U.S. Army soldier leads a group of Kurdish men out of a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (HMM-264) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter in a landing zone adjacent to a refugee camp near Zakhu, Iraq. U.S. and allied troops established the camp as part of Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid the thousands of Kurds who fled their homes after fighting broke out between Kurdish groups and Iraqi government forces following Operation Desert Storm

A U.S. Army soldier leads a group of Kurdish men out of a Marine Mediu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORTDESERT STORM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Hatton Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Flight deck crew members service a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 12 (HS-12) SH-3H Sea King helicopter on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Independence (CV-62) while the carrier is underway in the gulf during Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd prallel in Iraq. Other crew members stand by beside an F-14A Tomcat aircraft and a NAN-2 nitrogen servicing unit, at right

Flight deck crew members service a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Stager/PH2 Deloach Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A starboard view of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) underway in the gulf during Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

A starboard view of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) unde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Andrew C. Heuer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

RADM Raynor A. E. Taylor, commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command, center, briefs ADM David E. Jeremiah, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, as Jeremiah studies a mine during his tour aboard the miscellaneous flagship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3). Jeremiah is in the region to monitor activities during Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

RADM Raynor A. E. Taylor, commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Central Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PHAN(Ac) April Hatton Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 147 (VFA-147) passes oil fields near Kuwait City during Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq. The aircraft is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on the wing tips. VFA-147 is embarked aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 147 (VFA-147) pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. T.B. Surbridge Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 146 (VFA-146) escorts a United Nations aircraft during Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq. VFA-146 is embarked aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 146 (VFA-146) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Southwest Asia Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. T.B. Surbridge Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A Kurdish fabrication worker welds steel and aluminum door frames for distribution to local villages and collectives throughout the Kurdish occupied security zone in northern Iraq. The project is funded by the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistants, (OFDA) a US government agency

A Kurdish fabrication worker welds steel and aluminum door frames for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Efrain Gonzalez Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

The Day Shift Flight Sergeant for the Security Contingent at Harvest Falcon, Technical Sergeant Robert Bourassa, a Security Management SPECIALIST from the 89 Security Police Squadron, Andrews AFB, Maryland, patrols the flightline area as part of the day to day operations involved with securing a military installation. Part of a Flight Sergeant's responsibilities are to responded and provide back up to any units in duress, checking up on patrols out in the field, and provide roving security in perimeter areas all in support of Desert Focus, the relocation of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (monitoring the no-fly zone over Iraq) personnel

The Day Shift Flight Sergeant for the Security Contingent at Harvest F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Al Kharj Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Richard M. Heileman, USAF Rele... More

A convoy of tractor trailers is about three kilometers away from the Harvest Falcon Tent City delivering supplies in support of Desert Focus, the relocation of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (monitoring the no-fly zone over Iraq) personnel

A convoy of tractor trailers is about three kilometers away from the H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Al Kharj Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David W. Richards, USAF Relea... More

A Russian Antonav AN-124 Ruslan transport off loads a British carry-all truck. The British contingent is here at Prince Sultan Air Base to support their Tornado fighter/attack aircraft in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (monitoring the no-fly zone over Iraq)

A Russian Antonav AN-124 Ruslan transport off loads a British carry-al...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David W. Richards, USAF ... More

MASTER Sergeant Gary Buchanan, a F-16 Crew CHIEF Section Leader from the 69th Fighter Squadron, Moody AFB, Georgia, marshals in the lead F-16 of the first arriving fighters to Prince Sultan AB. The 69th Fighter Squadron is on a three month rotation at Prince Sultan AB, as part of the 4404th Composite Wing (Provisional) in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (monitoring the no-fly zone over Iraq). The 4404th Composite Wing has recently moved to Prince Sultan AB, as will all Coalition Aircraft in theater- moving them is the objective of Desert Focus

MASTER Sergeant Gary Buchanan, a F-16 Crew CHIEF Section Leader from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Richard M. Heileman, USAF ... More

Major Van Fuller greets Lieutenant General Franklin, United States Central Air Force (CENTAF) Commander, as he arrives for his tour of the Civil Engineering Squadron at Qatar during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH enforces the United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 that establishes a no-fly zone over Southern Iraq below the 32nd parallel

Major Van Fuller greets Lieutenant General Franklin, United States Cen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: 4 AEW/VI CENTER/DOHA/QATAR Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Aviation Boatswains Mate (Equipment)1ST Class John Macaby moves quickly between flight deck operations while a F-14 Tomcat roars down one of the USS NIMITZ's (CVN 68) four powerful steam driven catapult systems. Nimitz and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are deployed in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the "no-fly zone" under operation Southern Watch

Aviation Boatswains Mate (Equipment)1ST Class John Macaby moves quickl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 James Watson Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS TIPPECANOE (T-AO 199) conducts a replenishment at sea with the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). NIMITZ and her embarked air wing are currently deployed in support of UN sanctions, to enforce the No-Fly Zone over southern Iraq. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, Persian Gulf, 7 November 1997. U.S. Navy PHOTO by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Christopher Mobley (Released) Digital Scan From Film

A Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS TIPPECANOE (T-AO 199) cond...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christopher Mobley. USN Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Personnel from G-1 division weapons department bring munitions to the flight deck from one of the ships magazines. The USS NIMITZ ( CVN 68) and her embarked air wing are deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of operation Southern Watch enforcing the No-Fly Zone over southern Iraq

Personnel from G-1 division weapons department bring munitions to the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Kimberly E. Mcdonald Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Aviation Electronics Technician AIRMAN Andrew Davies uses an automated test bench to troubleshoot an armament control panel for an S-3 Viking aircraft. USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are deployed in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the no-fly zone under operation Southern Watch

Aviation Electronics Technician AIRMAN Andrew Davies uses an automated...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Bringer, Jr. Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN Mark Barney, Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN Keneth Davis Jr. and Aviation Ordnanceman Earl Battle remove a AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile from a weapons cart to place on an F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter. USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) and her embarked air wing nine (CVW-9) are operating in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanction against Iraq by patrolling the no-fly zone under operation Southern Watch

Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN Mark Barney, Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christopher E. Mobley Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Navy crew members on the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WSHINGTON (CVN 73) and Carrier Air Wing One take time to see the sights during transit of the Suez Canal. Following a Presidential order to head for the Persian Gulf region, elements of the GEORGE WSHINGTON battle group led by the carrier immediately left their regularly scheduled station in the Mediterranean and began the 7 day passage to the Gulf, which starts with a Suez Canal transit. GEORGE WASHINGTON will join the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) battle group already on station. Both will enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the No-Fly Zone. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 16 November 1997

US Navy crew members on the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Joseph... More

SEAMAN Apprentice Calvin Mclaughlin stands a man overboard watch on the fantail of USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). George Washington is underway in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the No-Fly Zone under Operation Southern Watch

SEAMAN Apprentice Calvin Mclaughlin stands a man overboard watch on th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Joseph Hendricks Release Stat... More

LT Mark Tankersley assigned to Fighter Squadron 2111 (VF-211) visually checks a missile on his F-14 Tomcat as part of his pre-flight inspection aboard USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). Nimitz and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW9), is operating in the Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq, by patrolling the no-fly zone under operation Southern Watch

LT Mark Tankersley assigned to Fighter Squadron 2111 (VF-211) visually...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Christopher Ware Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) (right) and the Military Sealift Command supply ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS 9) break away following a scheduled underway replenishment in the Persian Gulf. George Washington and her embarked Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) are operating in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq, by patrolling the no-fly zone under operation Southern Watch

The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) (r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Erik Kenney Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

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The objects in this collection are from The U.S. National Archives and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was established in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt. NARA keeps those Federal records that are judged to have continuing value—about 2 to 5 percent of those generated in any given year. There are approximately 10 billion pages of textual records; 12 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings; 25 million still photographs and graphics; 24 million aerial photographs; 300,000 reels of motion picture film; 400,000 video and sound recordings; and 133 terabytes of electronic data. The Defense Visual Information Distribution Service provides a connection between world media and the American military personnel serving at home and abroad. All of these materials are preserved because they are important to the workings of Government, have long-term research worth, or provide information of value to citizens.

Disclaimer: A work of the U.S. National Archives and DVIDS is "a work prepared by an officer or employee" of the federal government "as part of that person's official duties." In general, under section 105 of the Copyright Act, such works are not entitled to domestic copyright protection under U.S. law and are therefore in the public domain. This website is developed as a part of the world's largest public domain archive, PICRYL.com, and not developed or endorsed by the U.S. National Archives or DVIDS.  https://www.picryl.com

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