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An artist's concept of an F-16N Fighting Falcon aircraft in flight. The F-16N has been selected by the US Navy as its supersonic adversary aircraft and will be used by the Navy Fighter Weapon School (Top Gun) and other squadrons to train Navy and Marine Corps tactical aircrews in air combat. The first F-16N is scheduled for delivery in early 1987

An artist's concept of an F-16N Fighting Falcon aircraft in flight. Th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Bob Cunningham (Artist) Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Air Force Reserve C-130 Hercules transport aircraft approaches a drop zone during the Airlift Rodeo '90 container delivery system phase. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

An Air Force Reserve C-130 Hercules transport aircraft approaches a dr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: T... More

A C-130 Hercules transport aircraft drops simulated heavy equipment on a drop zone during AIRLIFT RODEO '90. The distance the load lands from a predetermined impact point is measured during the competition. AIRLIFT RODEO is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

A C-130 Hercules transport aircraft drops simulated heavy equipment on...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: T... More

C-130 Hercules transport aircraft are displayed showing tail insignia as competing teams arrive for Airlift Rodeo '90, an airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

C-130 Hercules transport aircraft are displayed showing tail insignia ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Members of the Indonesian combat control team prepare to jump from a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft during the drop zone establishment phase of Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

Members of the Indonesian combat control team prepare to jump from a C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A Military Airlift Command (MAC) controller parachutes into Airlift Rodeo '90 opening ceremonies with the American Flag. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of MAC aircrews as well as foreign teams.

A Military Airlift Command (MAC) controller parachutes into Airlift Ro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

KC-135A Stratotanker aircrews from the 71st Air Refueling Squadron and B-52G Stratofortress aircrews from the 596th Bombardment Squadron hold a joint mission briefing during Proud Shield '92, a Strategic Air Command bombing and navigation competition

KC-135A Stratotanker aircrews from the 71st Air Refueling Squadron and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROUD SHIELD '92 Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

Three AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOW) are staged in one of many weapons bays below deck, awaiting transportation up to the flight deck to F/A-18s onboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The JSOW is a precision-guided weapon that will allow naval aircraft to attack targets at increased standoff distances, greatly increasing aircraft survivability. It is usable in adverse weather conditions and will give aircrews the ability to attack multiple targets in a single sortie. In the background are three GBU-12 Paveway II 500-pound bombs

Three AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOW) are staged in one of many ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jose Cordero, USN Release Status: Released to Publi... More

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Karl Boehle, Life Support Section CHIEF, 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (EAS), ensures that night vision goggles are functional, before issuing them aircrews, while forwardly deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Karl Boehle, Life Support Section CH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Deborah K. Alvarado, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

An US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 118th Fighter Squadron (FS), Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG), parked on the flight line at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate down aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios. The setting sun silhouettes the image

An US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 118th Fig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Dan Weinfurter, 347th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS tightens bolts used to secure an aircraft engine to a transfer stand, while replacing the starboard side outboard engine on a C-130P Hercules aircraft, at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate downed aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Dan Weinfurter, 347th Aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

A US Air Force (USAF) HC-130N aircraft from the 71st Rescue Squadron (RQS), at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), flies with its refueling drogue extended during a mission over Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate downed aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios

A US Air Force (USAF) HC-130N aircraft from the 71st Rescue Squadron (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

A Hunter Joint Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in flight during a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The Hunter is an Israeli multi-role short-range UAV system in service with the US Army (USA). The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate downed aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios

A Hunter Joint Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in flight during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

040818-F-4350W-003 (Aug. 18, 2004)A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter, 555th Fighter Squadron (FS), 31st Fighter Squadron (FS), Aviano, Air Base (AB), Italy (ITA), lands at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (GBR), to take part in the Excalibur exercise. The Excalibur exercise is a bombing and gunnery competition that provides an opportunity for the United States and partner countries to learn to fly and fight together. It also promotes esprit de corps between US Air Force in Europe (USAFE) and RAF aircrews as they focus on basic surface attack missions. U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN Christopher Walkenhorst (RELEASED)

040818-F-4350W-003 (Aug. 18, 2004)A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher Walkenhorst Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Capt. Taylor Rigollet, center, gives a pre-flight briefing

Capt. Taylor Rigollet, center, gives a pre-flight briefing

Capt. Taylor Rigollet, center, gives a pre-flight briefing to aircrew members on a C-130 Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Readiness Week Oct. 8, 2013. Readiness Week focuses on Yokota's professional a... More

A crowd welcomes A-7E Corsair aircraft aircrews, returning home from aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). The pilots are from the Light Attack Squadrons 25 (VA-25) and 113 (VA-113)

A crowd welcomes A-7E Corsair aircraft aircrews, returning home from a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Lemoore State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Release... More

An A-7E Corsair II aircraft pilot, accompanied by his wife, celebrates at the welcome home ceremony. The aircrews, from the Light Attack Squadrons 25 (VA-25) and 113 (VA-113), return from aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61)

An A-7E Corsair II aircraft pilot, accompanied by his wife, celebrates...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Lemoore State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Release... More

A group portrait of the aircrews participating in the 15th Air Force's"Shootout"conventional bombing competition, with a scorecard and the winners in the front

A group portrait of the aircrews participating in the 15th Air Force's...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jose Lopez Jr., USAF Release Sta... More

Airlift Rodeo '90 competitors crawl under barbed wire in the combat leadership event, a competition involving climbing walls, storming mock buildings and running over rough terrain with various obstacles. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

Airlift Rodeo '90 competitors crawl under barbed wire in the combat le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Dean Wagner Release Status: Re... More

Combat control team members jump from a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft during the drop zone establishment phase of Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

Combat control team members jump from a C-130 Hercules transport aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

First Lieutenant Tatiana Stead of the 63rd Military Airlift Wing of Norton Air Force Base, California, displays a newspaper proclaiming her wing as winners of the Best Overall Wing award at AIRLIFT RODEO '90. AIRLIFT RODEO is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

First Lieutenant Tatiana Stead of the 63rd Military Airlift Wing of No...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Op... More

The United Kingdom's Airlift Rodeo '90 team stands in formation during opening ceremonies of the competition. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

The United Kingdom's Airlift Rodeo '90 team stands in formation during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A Military Airlift Command (MAC) controller parachutes into Airlift Rodeo '90 opening ceremonies with the flag of a participating country. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of MAC aircrews as well as foreign teams.

A Military Airlift Command (MAC) controller parachutes into Airlift Ro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A life support equipment technician with the 492nd Tactical Fighter Squadron (492nd TFS) prepares survival vests for his squadron's aircrews. The 492nd TFS and other elements of the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing are preparing to deploy to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield

A life support equipment technician with the 492nd Tactical Fighter Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Da... More

A Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, C-17 facing the camera in the background, taxis to the ramp for a quick download of materials on April 18, 1999. The left wing and left outboard engine on another C-17 is seen in the foreground. Limited flightline space at Rinas Airport, Tirana, Albania, creates tight conditions for aircrews and ground personnel. Rinas has become the staging point for relief missions in support of Kosovar refugees. This mission is in direct support of Operation Sustain Hope

A Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, C-17 facing the camera in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUSTAIN HOPE Base: Rinas State: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cesar Rodriguez Release Status: R... More

US Air Force (USAF) aircrews and maintenance personnel from the Minnesota Air National Guard (ANG), re-deployed to Minneapolis, St. Paul, from Southwest Asia in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, arrive to a joyful crowd of family and well-wishers

US Air Force (USAF) aircrews and maintenance personnel from the Minnes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Saint Paul State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC ... More

An Indonesian team member moves carefully during the Airlift Rodeo '90 tactical overland infiltration event. The competitors are required to navigate quickly, safely and accurately over unfamiliar terrain while remaing alert to simulated enemy attack. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

An Indonesian team member moves carefully during the Airlift Rodeo '90...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Combat control team members board a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft for the drop zone establishment portion of the Airlift Rodeo '90 competition. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

Combat control team members board a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A competitor assists a team member over an obstacle on the combat endurance course during Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

A competitor assists a team member over an obstacle on the combat endu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A Military Airlift command (MAC) combat controller races on his motorcycle to a landing zone to replace markers blown away by previous assault landings during Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

A Military Airlift command (MAC) combat controller races on his motorc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Airlift Rodeo '90 competitors race toward the finish line in the combat leadership event, a competition involving climbing walls, storming mock buildings and running over rough terrain with various obstacles. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

Airlift Rodeo '90 competitors race toward the finish line in the comba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Op... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Keith J. Carter, a Weather Apprentice assigned to the 92nd Operational Support Squadron, 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, records the air temperature and relative humidity, at Moron Air Base, Spain. Air temperature and humidity, is important information needed by aircrews prior to flying missions in support of AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (AEF) 97-1. Under the AEF concept almost all of the Air Force will be divided into 10 force packages, each with a cross-section of Air Force weapon systems drawn from geographically separated units. These AEF packages will be able to respond within 72 hours of notification of any unexpected contingency

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Keith J. Carter, a Weather Apprentice assigne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Base: Moron Air Base State: Sevilla Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Richard T. Kamin... More

Aviation Electrician Third Class Cayetano Fervin, from San Antonio, Texas, connects the aircrews oxygen replenishment hose to an E-2C Hawkeye of the Airborne Early Warning Squadron One One Five (VAW-115) Liberty Bells, during a ground test, in the South China Sea

Aviation Electrician Third Class Cayetano Fervin, from San Antonio, Te...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Robert S. Cole, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Prior to take off, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) John McKinney, USAF, looks over the configuration of the Boeing E-3C Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, 960th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. E-3C aircrews monitor and control a package of aircraft escorting C-17A Globemaster IIIs flying humanitarian airlift missions into eastern Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Prior to take off, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) John McKinney, USAF, looks over...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Tinker Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Aircrews work on an EA6B Prowler assigned to the Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 (VMAQ-2) at Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, on Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam, in support of Exercise COPE NORTH 2002,

Aircrews work on an EA6B Prowler assigned to the Marine Tactical Elect...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 2002 Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ... More

Three newly acquired US Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing (FW), fly overhead after at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK). The new Strike Eagle aircraft were flown from the manufacture by 494th Fighter Squadron (FS) aircrews and will be assigned to the unit

Three newly acquired US Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA James Harper, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Members from the local media and US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing (FW), gather at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), to view the Wings newly acquired F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft. The new Strike Eagle aircraft were flown from the manufacture by 494th Fighter Squadron (FS) aircrews and will be assigned to the unit

Members from the local media and US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

During the holidays the Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC) at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia, greets new arrivals and aircrews passing through in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

During the holidays the Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC) at a for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 347th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), work to replace the starboard side outboard engine on a C-130P Hercules aircraft, at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate downed aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 347th Aircraft Maintenance ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Opposition Forces perform a survivor take down as part of a Survival Evasion Rescue and Escape (SERE) refresher training. The refresher course is designed to help prepare aircrews for survival in case they go down in enemy territory

Opposition Forces perform a survivor take down as part of a Survival E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher Walkenhorst, USA Release Status: Released to ... More

040818-F-0703J-002 (Aug. 18, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) CAPT. Jonathan Laatch, Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), 492nd Fighter Squadron (FS), Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (GBR), performs pre-flight checks on his station onboard a USAF F-15E Strike Eagle fighter during the Excalibur exercise. The Excalibur exercise is a bombing and gunnery competition that provides an opportunity for the United States and partner countries to learn to fly and fight together. It also promotes esprit de corps between US Air Force in Europe (USAFE) and RAF aircrews as they focus on basic surface attack missions. U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN Basic Stacey Jeanpaul (RELEASED)

040818-F-0703J-002 (Aug. 18, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) CAPT. Jonathan L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: AB Stacey Jeanpaul, USAF Release Status: Released to Public C... More

040818-F-0703J-010 (Aug. 18, 2004)A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter, 55th Fighter Squadron (FS), 31st Fighter Squadron (FS), Aviano, Air Base (AB), Italy (ITA), lands at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (GBR), during the Excalibur exercise. The Excalibur exercise is a bombing and gunnery competition that provides an opportunity for the United States and partner countries to learn to fly and fight together. It also promotes esprit de corps between US Air Force in Europe (USAFE) and RAF aircrews as they focus on basic surface attack missions. U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN Basic Stacey Jeanpaul (RELEASED)

040818-F-0703J-010 (Aug. 18, 2004)A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: AB Stacey Jeanpaul, USAF Release Status: Released to Public C... More

U.S. Air Force Aircrews and Maintenance Personnel unload a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft (left), 319th Air Refueling Wing, Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., at Michigan Air National Guard (MIARNG) Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Mich., on Oct. 18, 2004, in support of Exercise Crisis Look 2004.  (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Scott T. Sturkol) (Released) (SUBSTANDARD)

U.S. Air Force Aircrews and Maintenance Personnel unload a KC-135R Str...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Alpena State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Scott Sturkol, USAF Release Status: Released to ... More

US Navy (USN) Photographer's Mate Second Class (PH2) Greg Badger (left), assigned to Combat Camera Group Pacific, uses a digital video camera to document a US Air Force (USAF) Pararesuceman assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron (RQS) after a training jump during Exercise Desert Rescue, held at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS) Nevada (NV). Desert Rescue is a multi-service, multi-national, training exercise held annually to prepare combat search and rescue teams to extract downed aircrews in a desert environment

US Navy (USN) Photographer's Mate Second Class (PH2) Greg Badger (left...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Major (MAJ) Michael D. Asher briefs aircrews from the 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron on their deployment to another air base during an operational readiness exercise

Major (MAJ) Michael D. Asher briefs aircrews from the 37th Tactical Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Wethersfield Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Mark Bucher Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Members of the Air National Guard's 143rd Tactical Airlift Group of N. Kingstown, Rhode Island, wait for their C-130 Hercules transport aircraft to taxi into position during the engine running, on/off load phase of Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

Members of the Air National Guard's 143rd Tactical Airlift Group of N....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A judge at AIRLIFT RODEO '90 checks to see where a competing C-130 Hercules transport aircraft lands during the spot landing phase. AIRLIFT RODEO is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

A judge at AIRLIFT RODEO '90 checks to see where a competing C-130 Her...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Op... More

GEN. H.T. Johnson, commander in chief, Military Airlift Command (MAC), accepts a team hat from LT. COL. Paul W. Roth Jr., Airlift Rodeo '90 team chief for the 911th Tactical Airlift Group of the Air Force Reserve in Pittsburgh, Pa., during opening ceremonies of the competition. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of MAC aircrews as well as foreign teams.

GEN. H.T. Johnson, commander in chief, Military Airlift Command (MAC),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. H.H. Deffner Release Status: R... More

Flight LT D. Kongsri, left, and MAJ Bill Grant greet each other after arriving at Airlift Rodeo '90. Both are assigned to the 601st Squadron, Royal Thai Air Force, Don Muang Air Base, Bangkok, Thailand. MAJ Grant is the U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules exchange officer. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

Flight LT D. Kongsri, left, and MAJ Bill Grant greet each other after ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Crewmen from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, AIRMAN 1ST Class Andrew Ecker, back, STAFF SGT. Drew, middle, and AIRMAN 1 Class Tyron Flynn load a Mark 84 bomb under the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during Cope Thunder North. The exercise tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating.

Crewmen from the 14th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Misawa, Japan, AIRMAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Aircrews from two Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron, North Island, California, check the terrain of their landing site near Phillips Hills in the New Mexican desert during a familiarization flight. The SH-60's aircraft and crew's mission, as part of the Red Forces, includes searching for Scud missile sites on the Alamogordo bombing range, during the world's largest joint service, multi-national tactical air operations exercise

Aircrews from two Navy SH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters from t...

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

A Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, C-17 taxis to the ramp for a quick download of materials on April 18, 1999. In the air and to the left of the frame appears to be a Westland AS-330 Puma helicopter from the French or British military. Limited flightline space at Rinas Airport, Tirana, Albania, creates tight conditions for aircrews and ground personnel. Rinas has become the staging point for relief missions in support of Kosovar refugees. This mission is in direct support of Operation Sustain Hope

A Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, C-17 taxis to the ramp fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUSTAIN HOPE Base: Rinas State: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Cesar Rodriguez Release Status: R... More

Family members of US Air Force (USAF) personnel gather at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA) for a homecoming celebration for aircrews returning for deployments in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Family members of US Air Force (USAF) personnel gather at Barksdale Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant (LT) Chris Simpson (left) an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft Pilot from the 118th Fighter Squadron (FS), Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG), thanks his Crew CHIEF, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Ray Frost for the use of his jet, following a training flight at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate down aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant (LT) Chris Simpson (left) an A-10 Thund...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

A close up view of the AN/GAU-8 30mm Avenger seven-barrel Gatling Gun on a US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 118th Fighter Squadron (FS), Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG), parked on the flight line at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate down aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios

A close up view of the AN/GAU-8 30mm Avenger seven-barrel Gatling Gun ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

A contracted worker operates to controls of a Hunter Joint Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), as it prepares for a experimental flight during a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The Hunter is an Israeli multi-role short-range UAV system in service with the US Army (USA). The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate downed aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios

A contracted worker operates to controls of a Hunter Joint Tactical Un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

A US Air Force (USAF) HC-130N aircraft from the 71st Rescue Squadron (RQS), at Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia and a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron (RQS), conduct aerial refueling over Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate downed aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios

A US Air Force (USAF) HC-130N aircraft from the 71st Rescue Squadron (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Members of the Pakistan Military as well as civilians and U.S. Military personnel unload supplies from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in preparation for a relief sortie. U.S. aircrews pull multiple sorties a day in support of the relief efforts. (U.S. Army photo by SPC. Christopher Admire) (Released)

Members of the Pakistan Military as well as civilians and U.S. Militar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rawala Kot Country: Pakistan (PAK) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operator: SPC Christopher Admire, USA Release Status: Relea... More

Two Pakistani civilians with the assistance of a crane load, retrieve relief supplies from a truck enroute to areas hard hit by the earthquake. Civilian cargo trucks are helping to lift some of the strain of the aircrews that are pulling multiple sorties a day. (U.S. Army photo by SPC. Christopher Admire) (Released)

Two Pakistani civilians with the assistance of a crane load, retrieve ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Islamabad Country: Pakistan (PAK) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operator: SPC Christopher Admire, USA Release Status: Releas... More

An Airlift Rodeo '90 umpire, left, watches competitors test their balance fording a stream in the combat leadership event, a competition involving climbing walls, storming mock buildings and running over rough terrain with various obstacles. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

An Airlift Rodeo '90 umpire, left, watches competitors test their bala...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A Military Airlift Command (MAC) combat controller talks with an inbound C-141 Starlifter from a drop zone during Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of MAC aircrews as well as foreign teams.

A Military Airlift Command (MAC) combat controller talks with an inbou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

An Airlift Rodeo '90 competitor helps a teammate at the end of the combat leadership event, a competition involving climbing walls, storming mock buildings and running over rough terrain with various obstacles. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

An Airlift Rodeo '90 competitor helps a teammate at the end of the com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

GEN H. T. Johnson, commander in chief, Military Airlift Command (MAC), addresses the audience during Airlift Rodeo '90 opening ceremonies. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of MAC aircrews as well as foreign teams.

GEN H. T. Johnson, commander in chief, Military Airlift Command (MAC),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

MASTER Sergeant Ernest B. Dalton, maintenance chief for the AIRLIFT RODEO '90 team of the 314th Tactical Airlift Wing of Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, checks the crew entrance door of his team's C-130E Hercules transport aircraft prior to a maintenance inspection. AIRLIFT RODEO is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

MASTER Sergeant Ernest B. Dalton, maintenance chief for the AIRLIFT RO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Op... More

SSGT Takashi Oshiro and SGT Wesley Acdal of the Air Force Reserve's 445th Military Airlift Wing, Norton Air Force Base, California, unhook and push a trailer during the engine running, on/off load phase of Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

SSGT Takashi Oshiro and SGT Wesley Acdal of the Air Force Reserve's 44...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

MAJ. Mark Hefferly, a pilot from the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, signs autographs for his son's fourth-grade class during welcome-home festivities for him and the aircrews of four RF-4C Phantom II aircraft. The aircraft were deployed January 10 in support of Operation Desert Storm.

MAJ. Mark Hefferly, a pilot from the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Bergstrom Air Force Base State: Texas(TX) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: T... More

A 376th Strategic Wing KC-135R tanker aircraft from Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

A 376th Strategic Wing KC-135R tanker aircraft from Kadena Air Base, J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

CPL. Tony Norlund of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), El Toro, California, adjusts controls on a power cart while servicing an F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft during Cope Thunder North. The exercise tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating.

CPL. Tony Norlund of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314), Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Aircrews from Fighter Attack Squadron Three Four (VA-34) approach family and friends during Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) home coming celebrations held on board Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. CVW-7 embarked on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEROGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) completed a regularly scheduled deployment to the Mediterranean, which included operations in the Adriatic Sea and Persian Gulf. The squadron will begin training on the F/A-18C Hornet aircrafts, and after completing their transition they will re-join the fleet as Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA-34)

Aircrews from Fighter Attack Squadron Three Four (VA-34) approach fami...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Robert D. Reynolds, USN Releas... More

MASTER SGT. David Yanack and TECH. SGT. Don Blackwell after they completed a high-altitude airdrop mission in the Arizona desert. The pair are aerospace physiology technicians who monitor the health of aircrews and paratroopers and are assigned to the Air Combat Command's 1ST Aeromedical Squadron at Langley Air Force, Va. Exact Date Shot Unknown . Published in AIRMAN Magazine July 1997

MASTER SGT. David Yanack and TECH. SGT. Don Blackwell after they compl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Daniel Verkuilen from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, consults his checklist handbook for the proper procedure to check the pressure on a tank of Oxygen before replenishing the oxygen supply on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. A1C Verkuilen, an assistant crew chief, deployed here with a small group of aircraft maintenance specialists from the 22nd Aircraft Generation Squadron at McConnell. They and two McConnell KC-135 aircrews joined the 16th Expeditionary Operations Group, a small Air Force detachment at Istres Air Base, France as part of Operation JOINT FORGE, the ongoing military mission in the Balkans. "The United States has agreed to provide a force of...

AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Daniel Verkuilen from McConnell Air Force Bas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Daniel Verkuilen from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, consults his checklist handbook for the proper ... More

A US Coast Guard cutter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin stands by as aircrews from 128th Air Refueling Wing, General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee practice survival training onboard their LRU-15/F-2B 20 Man Life Rafts on Lake Michigan, of the coast of Wisconsin. The aircrews are part of Exercise WHITETAIL 2001

A US Coast Guard cutter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin stands by as aircrew...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WHITETAIL 2001 Base: Lake Michigan State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Kent Laughbaum (left), Commander, 494th Fighter Squadron (FS), is assisted by an unidentified Crew CHIEF from the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), as he exits a USAF F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, on the flight line at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK). Two new Strike Eagle aircraft were flown over by 494th FS aircrews and will be assigned to the unit

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Kent Laughbaum (left), Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Kent Laughbaum (foreground left), Commander, 494th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK), answers questions from members of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Look East Television Network, concerning the arrival of the Wings newly acquired F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft. The new Strike Eagle aircraft were flown from the manufacture by 494th Fighter Squadron (FS) aircrews and will be assigned to the unit

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Kent Laughbaum (foregroun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Zachary Gyokeres, Flight Engineer, 41st Rescue Squadron (RQS), mans a 7.62mm Minigun machine gun as he watches for potential hazards from a hovering HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during a Combat Search and Rescue training mission at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate downed aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Zachary Gyokeres, Flight Eng...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

040818-F-0703J-007 (Aug. 18, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon fighters, 555th Fighter Squadron (FS), 31st Fighter Squadron (FS), Aviano, Air Base (AB), Italy (ITA), fly over Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (GBR), as they break for a landing during the Excalibur exercise. The Excalibur exercise is a bombing and gunnery competition that provides an opportunity for the United States and partner countries to learn to fly and fight together. It also promotes esprit de corps between US Air Force in Europe (USAFE) and RAF aircrews as they focus on basic surface attack missions. U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN Basic Stacey Jeanpaul (RELEASED)

040818-F-0703J-007 (Aug. 18, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: AB Stacey Jeanpaul, USAF Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine (VX-9) conducts an operation test mission flight over the Coso Mountain Range, at China Lake, California (CA). This aircraft is one of the first Super Hornets equipped with the revolutionary new APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, which could eventually give naval aircrews a quantum leap in tactical capability over older aircraft equipped with mechanical radar systems

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the Air Test...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: China Lake State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CDR Ian C. Anderson, Usn Release Status: Releas... More

WC-130 Hercules aircrews of the 815th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, 920th Weather Reconnaissance Group, listen to a preflight briefing.  They are preparing for a mission to monitor Hurricane Allen

WC-130 Hercules aircrews of the 815th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Keesler Air Force Base State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released t... More

SSGT James Hunter, an Airlift Rodeo '90 umpire, ensures that the gear of a combat leadership competitor meets competition weight requirements. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

SSGT James Hunter, an Airlift Rodeo '90 umpire, ensures that the gear ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

An Airlift Rodeo '90 competitor goes down the slide for life during the combat endurance phase. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

An Airlift Rodeo '90 competitor goes down the slide for life during th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A C-130 Hercules transport aircraft takes off from a landing zone after making an assault landing during AIRLIFT RODEO '90. AIRLIFT RODEO is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

A C-130 Hercules transport aircraft takes off from a landing zone afte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Fort Bragg State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

A1C Alex Johns, a combat controller of the 1721st Combat Control Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, gives a thumbs-up signal to his teammate during the drop zone establishment phase of Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

A1C Alex Johns, a combat controller of the 1721st Combat Control Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

Sergeant Mark F. Cory of the of the 314th Tactical Airlift Wing of Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, inspects an engine panel on his AIRLIFT RODEO '90 team's C-130E Hercules transport aircraft during the maintenance competition. AIRLIFT RODEO is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

Sergeant Mark F. Cory of the of the 314th Tactical Airlift Wing of Lit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Op... More

An Airlift Rodeo '90 competitor twirls off an obstacle in the combat leadership event, a competition involving climbing walls, storming mock buildings and running over rough terrain with various obstacles. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

An Airlift Rodeo '90 competitor twirls off an obstacle in the combat l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

An Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) system digital display terminal shows aircraft positions during Cope Thunder North, an exercise that tests aircrews' skills in strike, support, air defense and combat rescue roles. Units from the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Marine Corps, Alaska Air National Guard, Strategic Air Command and other Pacific Air Forces units are participating in the exercise.

An Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) system digital displa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE THUNDER NORTH Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska(AK) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Allison Vasey, an Intelligence Operations SPECIALIST for the 438th Operations Support Squadron, Office of Special Investigations (OSS/OSI), McGuire AFB, NJ, inputs departure times for aircrews onto a laptop computer in support of the operation

AIRMAN 1ST Class Allison Vasey, an Intelligence Operations SPECIALIST ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT HOPE Base: Entebbe Country: Uganda (UGA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Andy Dunaway Release Status: Released to Public ... More

2nd LT. Phil Bellania, 60th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), Travis AFB, CA, Air Mobility Command (AMC) Intelligence augmentee deployed at the air base, uses a laptop computer to work on a handout for aircrews flying humanitarian missions for the operation

2nd LT. Phil Bellania, 60th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), Travis ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Bob Simons Release ... More

Civil Engineer, STAFF SGT. Todd Hoffman assigned to the 31st Expeditionary Air Base Squadron works overtime to maintain a Skilsaw. San Vito AS, which was officially closed in October 1994, is used to support troops deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina and aircrews monitoring a no-fly zone above that volatile country. The 352nd Special Operations Group, RAF Mildenhall, England and the 16th Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla. comprise most of the joint task force. Exact Date Shot Unknown . Published in AIRMAN Magazine November 1997

Civil Engineer, STAFF SGT. Todd Hoffman assigned to the 31st Expeditio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Brindisi Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Rose Reynolds Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

An OA-10A Thunderbolt II, 103rd Fighter Wing, Bradley IAP, Connecticut, powers up for takeoff from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, as part of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The OA-10A is a combat search and rescue aircraft that stands on ready alert to help in the recovery of downed aircrews. The A-10 is equipped with AGM-65 Maverick missiles, an ALQ-131 ECM Pod and GAU-8/A seven-barrel Gatling 30 mm gun

An OA-10A Thunderbolt II, 103rd Fighter Wing, Bradley IAP, Connecticut...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: ... More

A United States Air Force (USAF) C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft arrives at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, delivering aircrews from the 439th Airlift Wing, USAF Reserves Command, Westover, Massachusetts, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A United States Air Force (USAF) C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft arrives at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Manas International Airport Country: Kyrgyzstan (KGZ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USA... More

Happy family members, greet an unidentified US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing (BW) at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), during a homecoming celebration for aircrews returning from deployments in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Happy family members, greet an unidentified US Air Force (USAF) STAFF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

US Air Force (USAF) aircrews and maintenance personnel from the Minnesota Air National Guard (ANG), 133rd Airlift Wing (AW), re-deployed to Minneapolis, St. Paul, from Southwest Asia in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, arrive to a joyful crowd of family and friends

US Air Force (USAF) aircrews and maintenance personnel from the Minnes...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Saint Paul State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC ... More

A Hunter Joint Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in flight during a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The Hunter is an Israeli multi-role short-range UAV system in service with the US Army (USA). The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate downed aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios

A Hunter Joint Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in flight during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

040818-F-4350W-012 (Aug. 18, 2004)A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter, 555th Fighter Squadron (FS), 31st Fighter Squadron (FS), Aviano, Air Base (AB), Italy (ITA), taxies to a protective air shelter after landing on Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (GBR), to take part in the Excalibur bombing and gunnery competition. The Excalibur exercise is a bombing and gunnery competition that provides an opportunity for the United States and partner countries to learn to fly and fight together. It also promotes esprit de corps between US Air Force in Europe (USAFE) and RAF aircrews as they focus on basic surface attack missions. U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN...

040818-F-4350W-012 (Aug. 18, 2004)A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 040818-F-4350W-012 (Aug. 18, 2004)A US Air Force (USAF) F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter, 555th Fighter Squadron (FS), 31st Fighter... More

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during a training

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during a training

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during a training exercise at Minot Air Force Base, Nov. 3, 2013. The exercise provides necessary training to personnel from both Minot AFB and Barksdale AFB, La. (U.S. Air Forc... More

A combat control team member floats to the ground during the drop zone establishment phase of Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

A combat control team member floats to the ground during the drop zone...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: ... More

The C-130 Hercules transport aircraft of the Air Force Reserve's 928th Tactical Airlift Group, Chicago, sports 'Blues Brothers" hat and sunglasses after arriving for Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

The C-130 Hercules transport aircraft of the Air Force Reserve's 928th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Op... More

An Airlift Rodeo '90 competitor crosses a rope bridge during the combat endurance phase. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

An Airlift Rodeo '90 competitor crosses a rope bridge during the comba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Op... More

A C-130 Hercules transport aircraft drops a US Army paratrooper during the personnel drop phase of AIRLIFT RODEO '90. AIRLIFT RODEO is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

A C-130 Hercules transport aircraft drops a US Army paratrooper during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Op... More

Members of the Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules maintenance team work on the transport aircraft's engines prior to a competition inspection during AIRLIFT RODEO '90. AIRLIFT RODEO is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.

Members of the Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules maintenance t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIRLIFT RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Op... More

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