RM2M8MR41–US Air Force Captain Patrick Ryan, the Combat Camera Contingency Commander assigned to the 367th Training Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, moves a fire team into position to repel aggressors attempting to penetrate the outer perimeter. The Joint/Combined Combat Camera team is currently deployed to the Combat Support Operations Course school at Fort Dix, New Jersey. From this course, the team will learn to survive and operate in a field environment. Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMPR4JBW–U.S. Navy Midshipman Shannon McAllister (left) and Captain Beth Sanabia are mission scientist's during a Hurricane Hunters mission that took off from the US Naval Academy Savanah Air National Guard Base, Savanah, GA Airport, September 13, 2018. The U.S. Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Hurricane Hunters, is conducting a storm tasking mission into Hurricane Florence using a WC-130J Hercules, currently a category 2 storm. The flight tasking provides critical and timely weather data for the National Hurricane Center to assist in providing up-to-date and accurate inform
RMHE9211–Nevada Air National Guard Capt. Jason Yuhasz, Public Affairs Officer for the 152nd Airlift Wing and U.S. Air Force Reserve Capt. Meg Harper from the 4th Combat Camera Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., plan photo and video coverage for Allied Forge before take-off in a C-130 Hercules Aircraft from St. John's, Newfoundland en route to Corsica, France on May 24, 2014, in support of Allied Forge 2014. This exercise, led by the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division in conjunction with the 152nd and 165th Air National Guard Airlift Wings, is the first-ever interoperability exercise designed to e
RM2M9FHK5–(left to right) US Air Force Captain Andrea Gormel, 39th Wing CHIEF of Military Justice, First Lieutenant Kader Sumer, Turkish Air Force Communications Squadron Commander, Captain Oktay Seyifoglu, Turkish General STAFF CHIEF Communication Electronics Information Representative, USAF Lieutenant Colonel John Nolan, 39th Communications Squadron Commander, USAF CAPT Don Carter, Communications officer and interpreter with the Office of Defense Cooperation in Ankara, and 1LT Birol Guvenc, Turkish Air Force Communications Squadron Division Commander, pose for a group photo during the Defense and Econ
RMPR4JBP–U.S. Navy Midshipman Shannon McAllister (left) and Captain Beth Sanabia are mission scientist's during a Hurricane Hunters mission that took off from the US Naval Academy Savanah Air National Guard Base, Savanah, GA Airport, September 13, 2018. The U.S. Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Hurricane Hunters, is conducting a storm tasking mission into Hurricane Florence using a WC-130J Hercules, currently a category 2 storm. The flight tasking provides critical and timely weather data for the National Hurricane Center to assist in providing up-to-date and accurate inform
RMHEA7X7–Capt. Jamie Riddle, a 52nd Expeditionary Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 2nd Lt. 'Joseph,' an Iraqi air force student pilot, perform a preflight inspection of a Cessna 172 at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq, before a training flight mission July 13. Their flight marked the 2,000th flying training hour milestone for the Iraqi air force. The 52nd EFTS' mission is to train, educate and advise the Iraqi air force to build an institutional capacity to conduct credible fixed- and rotary-wing flight training for the future. Captain Riddle is deployed from Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
RM2M9F73X–US Air Force Captain Dale Reed, his wife Kerri and their 11-month-old son Andrew pose for a photo at Langley AFB, VA. Kerri was diagnosed with cancer just three months before Andrew was borne. From AIRMAN Magazine, Aug 2000 Article 'Kerri's Hope'. US Air Force Captain Dale Reed, his wife Kerri and their 11-month-old son Andrew pose for a photo at Langley AFB, VA. Kerri was diagnosed with cancer just three months before Andrew was borne. From Airman Magazine, Aug 2000 Article 'Kerri's Hope'.
RMPJBG8M–'Miss Captain America' takes a bow after being crowned best children's costume during Freedom Fest, July 3, 2018, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Attendees were encouraged to wear their best patriotic costumes during the event held to celebrate America's 242nd birthday.
RMHEA7X8–Capt. Jamie Riddle, a 52nd Expeditionary Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 2nd Lt. 'Joseph,' an Iraqi air force student pilot, taxi out for takeoff on a training flight mission July 13 at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq. At the conclusion of this mission, they surpassed the 2,000 flight training hour milestone for the Iraqi air force. The 52nd EFTS' mission is to train, educate and advise the Iraqi air force to build an institutional capacity to conduct credible fixed- and rotary-wing flight training for the future. Captain Riddle is deployed from Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Ai
RM2M8NMGY–US Air Force Captain Tim Dykens, CHIEF of Medical Logistics with the 43rd Medical Evacuation Squadron/43rd Airlift Wing at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, speaks with the news media prior to deploying to the Kosovo area of operations. Reporters from WRAL channel 5 CBS, WTVD channel 11 ABC, WNCN channel 17 NBC, along with WFNC radio, listened as he explained how this deployment differed from his previous combat deployment as a Marine during DESERT STORM. Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMPJA8D3–U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Frederick C. Riedlin is presented with a Meritorious Service Medal by Rear Adm. Brian Penoyer at Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, July 6, 2018. Riedlin received the medal at a change of command ceremony after which he is transferring to become the Coast Guard Chief of the Office of Aviation Forces (CG-711).
RMHEBMPN–His Highness Shaikh Mohmmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, shakes hands with Lt. Col. John Ukleya and Capt. John Dress Nov. 11 at the Dubai Air Show. Colonel Ukleya and Captain Dress are E-3 Sentry AWACS aircrew member with the 552 Air Control Wing from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. The United States military provided support for the 10th annual Dubai Air Show Nov. 11 to 15. Approximately 300 Airman, Soldiers and Sailors, and various Air Force and Navy aircraft from bases in the Persian Gulf region and the United States e
RM2M8MR68–US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Caesar Rodriquez, a photographer assigned to the 1ST Combat Camera Squadron (CTCS) Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, and US Air Force Captain Patrick Ryan, 367th Training Squadron, hill Air Force Base, Utah, clean their weapons and eat an MRE (Meals-Ready-to-Eat) for breakfast before assembling for their morning field exercise brief with their Combat Support Operations Course instructors. The Joint/Combined Combat Camera team is currently deployed to the Combat Support Operations Course school at Fort Dix, New Jersey. While there the team will learn to surv
RMPJBJRP–Capt. Andrew W. Eriks (left) shakes hands with Capt. Frederick C. Riedlin (right) while Rear Adm. Brian Penoyer (center) looks on at a change of command ceremony at Air Station Barbers Point, July 6, 2018. Coast Guard aviation has been present at Barbers Point since 1949 and officially designated as Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in 1965.
RMHEAXP6–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman George Brodish, of the 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Detachment 3, speaks with an Iraq police captain to identify badges for his men, in Rashid, Iraq, on Feb. 13.
RM2M9G60Y–US Air Force Captain Connor Blackwood an F-15 Eagle pilot, from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, takes Eric Domagalski, a member of the Texas A&M University male cadet choir, on a pre-flight inspection of the F-15D Blackwood will be flying. The 'Voice of Aggieland, Texas 60-man choir performed a free concert for the East Anglian American Military Community. As a recruiting initiative aimed at stateside audiences, base officials, with the approval of higher headquarters, offered an F-15 incentive flight to one student. Eric's teachers chose him out
RMRAEFKY–U.S. Air Force Captain Nathan Johnson, a logistician, and Tech Sgt. Rodney Mays, a help desk technician, both assigned to Joint Task Force - National Capital Region, have a conversation Jan. 12, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Military personnel assigned to JTF-NCR provided military ceremonial support and Defense Support of Civil Authorities during the inaugural period.
RMHE9JWB–Deputy Secreatry of Defense WIlliam J. Lynn III talks with Air Force Captain Dan Thomas, RC-135 Rivet Joint aircrew member while on a visit to Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., May 26, 2010. Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison()
RM2M9FT21–An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft flown by US Air Force Captain Randy Efferson, 9th Air Force, F-16 Demonstration Team, is captured as it climbs away from the runway during a performance at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. CPT Efferson was demonstrating the jets capabilites during the Operation DESERT STORM 10th Anniversary Air Tattoo. Aircraft, similiar to the one pictured here, participated heavily in the Desert Storm campaign of 10 years ago. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMT44P3F–Actor Samuel L. Jackson poses with Gen. Jeannie Leavitt after receiving a challenge coin from her during a media event for 'Captain Marvel' at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 20, 2019. Leavitt, the first US Air Force female fighter, was a consultant on the movie, and Jackson reprised his Nick Fury role.
RMHE9P38–Jeffery Cannon, Icemen center and team captain, battles for the puck against Joshua Miller during an exhibition game at the Big Dipper Ice Arena, Fairbanks, Alaska, Feb. 1, 2014. The Eielson Air Force Base Icemen swept the Fort Wainwright Grizzlies 3-0. Master Sgt. Jason Vaught
RM2M9FH3T–US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Eric Sawyer and US Air Force Captain Steve Sugiyama, from the 11th Wing, sit in deep concentration during the handgun portion of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: Unite
RMT44P3G–Actor Samuel L. Jackson takes a photo with Gen. Jeannie Leavitt after after receiving a challenge coin from her during a media event for 'Captain Marvel' at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 20, 2019. Leavitt, the first US Air Force female fighter, was a consultant on the movie, and Jackson reprised his Nick Fury role.
RMHEA7H0–Sarah Evans, retired Air Force captain, dives off the block during training at the Aquatics Center competition pool Sept. 8, 2014, in London. Evans said medals would be great, but she just wants to make her team, country and family proud during the inaugural 2014 Invictus Games. Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee)
RM2M9FGWW–US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Duane Fowler, Air Force Reserve Command, verifies identification from US Air Force Captain James Jefferson in the Base Response event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 24 events six days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMPJBXEA–PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Members of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, play volleyball at Captain David Lyon Memorial Park at Peterson AFB, July 12, 2018. Volleyball was a popular event at the 21st Space Wing Sports & Field Day.
RMHEA579–Tech. Sgt. Richy Kruger and Senior Airman James Arredon, Airmen assigned to Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, place holiday wreaths on two graves at Arlington National Cemetery, Dec. 13, 2014. Both Kruger and Arredon said that volunteering to honor the fallen at Arlington was a natural extension of their duties at AFMAO. Captain Raymond Geoffroy
RM2M9FH3E–US Air Force Captain Steve Sugiyama fires his M16A2 rifle down range as US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Corey E. Morgan, from the 11th Wing team and armed with an M16A2 rifle with grenade launcher, watches his accuracy during the combat rifle event at Camp Bullis, Texas, during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in seven physical fitness, base defense and policing skills over six days. Subject Operation/Series: D
RMPJD7RD–U.S. Air Force Captain Samuel Doyel, 736th Security Forces Squadron commando warrior officer in-charge, speaks with India Air Force Subject Matter Experts during a Security Forces SMEE July 23, 2018, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
RMHE75M9–Air Force Fire Fighter Ernest Isley, Captain at Hill Air Force Base Fire Department, sprays water from the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) during his morning operations on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Oct. 31, 2012. The RIV has new Ultra High Pressure technology that discharges 60 gallons of water per minute. Airman First Class Kyle Russell
RM2M9F0F3–Life at Vance is quite sedate, according to US Air Force Captain Don and Linda Hurry. It's a great place to bring up kids, like their 2-year-old son, Ryan, said Linda, who's expecting her second child. 'This is the kind of place that, when you drive down the street to your house, everybody waves,' Don added. This image was used in the May 2000 AIRMAN magazine article 'Give Vance a Chance'. The article is meant to promote a tour at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, as a friendly, family raising type utopia for young Airmen. The base and local community have a very close and productive relationshi
RMPH7TNF–Staff Sgt. Douglas Pierre, 319th Civil Engineer Squadron fire captain, stands in front of a RQ-4 Global Hawk June 25, 2018, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Pierre is a member of the U.S. Air Force cycling team and presently the only member stationed at Grand Forks AFB.
RMHE9H2C–Air Force Fire Fighter Ernest Isley, Captain at Hill Air Force Base Fire Department, sprays water from the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) during his morning operations on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Oct. 31, 2012. The RIV has new Ultra High Pressure technology that discharges 60 gallons of water per minute. Airman First Class Kyle Russell
RM2M8MR5H–US Air Force Captain Patrick Ryan, the Combat Camera Contingency Commander assigned to the 367th Training Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, coordinates his teams encampment position with a Combat Camera Combat Support Operations Course instructor. The team is made up of 120 Air Force, Navy, and British Army reservists currently undergoing a two-week field-training course at Fort Dix, New Jersey. From this course, the team will learn to survive and operate in a field environment. Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
RMPH7TNE–Staff Sgt. Douglas Pierre, 319th Civil Engineer Squadron fire captain, stands in front of a RQ-4 Global Hawk June 25, 2018, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Pierre is a member of the U.S. Air Force cycling team and presently the only member stationed at Grand Forks AFB.
RMHE9H2B–Air Force Fire Fighter Ernest Isley, Captain at Hill Air Force Base Fire Department, radios in his morning operation verification from the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) to the main Fire Station, on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Oct. 31, 2012. Part of Isley's morning operations is to spray water from the RIV to confirm it is working properly. Airman First Class Kyle Russell
RM2M9FH13–US Air Force Captain Steve Sugiyama, team leader and rifleman from the 11th Wing, dons gas mask during a simulated chemical attack in the Combat Weapons phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 7 physical fitness, base defense, and policing skills over six days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: Uni
RMPH7W66–Martha Brett kisses her husband, Col. Jeffrey Brett, during a retirement ceremony at the Museum of Aviation, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., June 22, 2018. Brett is a former commander of the 413th Flight Test Group who served in the position from March 2015 to June 2016. His most recent assignment was at Stuttgart, Germany, as a battle watch captain for the U.S. European Command.
RMHEBFW0–Tech, Sgt. Christopher Ferrell, Warrior Games team co-captain, shares his story with the Warrior CARE attendees and Warrior Games athletes at the opening ceremony of the two events April 4 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ceremony kicked off a week-long rehabilitative wounded warrior camp as well as a training session for the Air Force Warrior Games athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
RM2M9FGX6–US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Duane Fowler, Air Force Reserve Command, verifies identification from US Air Force Captain James Jefferson in the Base Response event during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, on Oct. 31, 2000. Defender Challenge is the annual Air Force wide competition sponsored by Air Force Security Forces. This competition showcases the talents and capabilities of 13 international Security Forces teams in 24 events six days. Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '00 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (U
RMPJBX5X–Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 302nd Maintenance Squadron win the sixth annual First Sergeant’s Fitness Challenge with a time of 8:29, July 15, 2018, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Twelve teams of four reservists from the 302nd Airlift Wing competed in a relay-style race, which included four exercise stations, around Captain Lyon Memorial Park for the best team time.
RMHE90WX–Major Jeffrey Collins compares two Xrays with a Navy Captain at the Afghanistan National Army Hospital intensive care unit, Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 10, 2011. Major Collins is part of the Special Operations Surgical Team, deployed from Hurlburt Field, Fl. The SOST team provides medicine to disadvantaged people, provide direct patient care, and build relationships with local doctors. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SrA Tyler Placie)
RM2M9F29A–Left side front view medium shot as US Air Force Captain Cal Mercer of the 6 Airlift Squadron, McGuire AFB, NJ, returns to McGuire AFB in a C-141 Starlifter on May 13, 2000 after Rodeo 2000. During the one week competition, more than 100 teams and 2,500 personnel from over 300 Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, U.S. Army units, and foreign nations competed in airdrops, cargo loading, refueling, pre-flight, combat endurance, combat tactics, as well as other air and ground operations (100 teams, 2,500 personnel, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, US Army units, foreign nations
RMPH7W67–Retired Col. Jeffrey Brett and his family take a group photo during a retirement ceremony at the Museum of Aviation, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., June 22, 2018. Brett is a former commander of the 413th Flight Test Group who served in the position from March 2015 to June 2016. His most recent assignment was at Stuttgart, Germany, as a battle watch captain for the U.S. European Command.
RMHE9H2D–Air Force Fire Fighter Ernest Isley, Captain at Hill Air Force Base Fire Department, empties the water pipes on the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) at the main Fire Station, on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Oct. 31, 2012. The RIV has new Ultra High Pressure technology that discharges 60 gallons of water per minute and is the newest vehicle to the fire departmentâEUR(TM)s fleet. Airman First Class Kyle Russell
RM2M7WXYM–Portrait of Captain Richard Lynn Bakke, United States Air Force, killed in the attempt to rescue the US hostages from Iran. Country: Unknown
RMPJBX5T–Reservists from the 302nd Airlift Wing perform ball squats during the sixth Annual First Sergeants’ Fitness Challenge, July 15, 2018, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Twelve teams of four sprinted around Captain Lyon Memorial Park completing various exercises in a relay-style race with a team sprint to finish. Representatives from the 302nd Maintenance Squadron won the challenge with a time of 8:29.
RMHEA1PG–Captain John Widmer, a pilot with the 54th fighter group, prepares for a training sortie over the White Sands Missile Range's 10,000 square mile range at Holloman Air force Base, N.M., Aug. 5. The 54th FG is a detachment of Luke AFB, Ariz., and is stationed on Holloman to facilitate high-speed training, live fire weapons training, and night flying operations. Airman 1st Class Leah Ferrante
RM2M7WXYE–Portrait of Captain Charles Thomas McMillan II, United States Air Force, killed in the attempt to rescue the US hostages from Iran. Country: Unknown
RMPJBX5W–Reservists from the 302nd Airlift Wing start a sprint during the sixth annual First Sergeants’ Fitness Challenge, July 15, 2018, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Twelve teams of four competed in a relay-style race around Captain Lyon Memorial Park completing various exercises with a team sprint to finish. Winning this year’s challenge were representatives from 302nd Maintenance Squadron with a time of 8:29.
RMHE9P37–Capt. Luanne Danes uses a light to check the anterior segment of Master Sgt. Timothy Vanderhoff's eye during his visit to the Optometry Clinic Nov. 19, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Captain Danes is looking for healthy structure of the eye and ensuring no corneal disease is present. Captain Danes, officer in charge of Optometry, is assigned to the 354th Medical Operation Squadron. Sergeant Vanderhoff, crew chief, is assigned to the 168th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
RM2M7WY0T–Portrait of Captain Harold Lawton Lewis Jr., United States Air Force, killed in the attempt to rescue the US hostages from Iran. Country: Unknown
RMPH7W60–Col. Jeffrey Brett gives remarks during a retirement ceremony at the Museum of Aviation, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., June 22, 2018. Brett began with the 413th Flight Test Group in August 2002 as the executive officer at the 339th Flight Test Squadron. He held many positions at the unit and was the 413th FTG's commander from March 2015 to June 2016. His most recent assignment was at Stuttgart, Germany, as a battle watch captain for the U.S. European Command.
RMHEB0F5–Captain Jake Pippenger, 54th Fighter Group pilot, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon to prepare for a training sortie over the White Sands Missile Range's 10,000 square mile range at Holloman Air force Base, N.M., Aug. 5. The 54th FG is a detachment of Luke AFB, Ariz., and is stationed on Holloman to facilitate high-speed training, live fire weapons training, and night flying operations. Airman 1st Class Leah Ferrante
RM2M9YHP9–040401-M-9362G-001. [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) Brigadier General (BGEN) Christian B. Cowdrey (second from right), Commanding General (CG), Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGGC) / Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC) (MCAGCC/MAGTFTC), Twentynine Palms, California (CA); the Generals aide (right), who is a USMC Captain (CPT); USMC Colonel (COL) James D. Nichols (left), Base Commander, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, CA; and USMC Sergeant Major (SGM) James Ricker (second from left) listen to a live-fire range brief before going to observe a Company level
RMPH7W6G–Col. Jeffrey Brett, right, receives a certificate of retirement from retired Col. Jerry Byars during a retirement ceremony at the Museum of Aviation, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., June 22, 2018. Brett is a former commander of the 413th Flight Test Group who served in the position from March 2015 to June 2016. His most recent assignment was at Stuttgart, Germany, as a battle watch captain for the U.S. European Command.
RMHEAE58–Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley (left) congratulates Maj. Laura DeJong after she was presented the Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz during a ceremony in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, April 6, 2012, Washington, D.C. The Sijan Award was created in 1981 to recognize individuals who demonstrate the highest qualities of leadership both in and out of uniform. Sijan, was an Air Force Academy graduate. At the time of his death, he was an Air Force captain and fighter pilot. He was shot down during a mission in Vietnam and later died while
RM2TA2N6Y–USMC Captain Kaul G. Brown is seen conversing with Congressman William G. Bray in the lounge of the MAC Terminal at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu. Lieutenant General Louis H. Wilson, Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, is also present. This image was taken during the repatriation of US Marine POWs in Operation Homecoming on March 16, 1973.
RMPH7TKW–An Egyptian air force captain, holding paper, works together with Airman Jacob Douglas, 364th Training Squadron hydraulics systems maintenance apprentice course student, as they participate in a progress check at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, June 21, 2018. Douglas is sitting in the pilot's seat of a flight control simulator as the captain gives him certain tasks. Douglas will see testing if the systems work from the pilot's seat while the captain and one other wingman fix anything that malfunctions.
RMHEA30P–Captain Timothy Birt, 437th Airlift Wing, completes preflight checklists prior to a C-17’s departure to Joint Base Charleston S.C. The hat in the foreground was in recognition of the 3 millionth flying hour for the airframe. Officials from Robins, flight crews and distinguished visitors from Joint Base Charleston met at each base prior to the aircraft’s departure from Robins Air Force Base in a display of partnership and collaboration to celebrate the accomplishments of the men and women who played a part in making the aircraft a success around the globe. Tommie Horton)
RM2TA3JER–Captain Laurens V. Friese, a Marine bombadier navigator, is greeted by Marine Master Sergeant Francisco B. Icciano on the Clark Air Base flight line. Captain Friese, who served with Marine Airereft Group-1, was captured by the Viet Cong on February 24, 1968, when his aircraft crashed during a combat mission. He was released by the enemy on March 14, 1973, and subsequently hospitalized at the United States Naval Hospital in Great Lakes, Illinois. This photograph was taken during Operation Homecoming, a repatriation effort for US Marine POWs.
RMPJ9AXA–Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Commanding Officer, Captain Jose L. Rodriguez (left) and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Vice Commander and Air Force Element Commander Col. Wayne C. Blanchette (right) receive a proclamation naming July 3, 2018 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Day from the Washington District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser (not pictured) during a parade at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling as the base celebrates its 100th Anniversary Jul 3, 2018. Bolling Field was officially dedicated on 1 July, 1918, after the property was purchased by the War Department and turned over to the Aviation Sect
RMHEA8CE–KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii - U. S. Air Force Reserve C-17 Globemaster III pilot, Captain Jamie Turner adjusts her visor as she speeds by the crowd after transitioning from the water to the bike while competing in the Iron Man Triathlon World Championship on Oct. 9, while at Kona-Kailua, Hawaii. The grueling race is both a mentally and physically challenging event. The competitors must complete a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike race and then finish with a 26 mile marathon all in one day. The race takes place Oct. 9 and has more than 1,800 competitors. (U.S. /Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)
RM2M9F23H–US Air Force Special Operations helicopter pilot, Captain Bill Denehen lectures to JROTC at Brentwood High School, NY on 11 May 00. On 2 May 99, while assigned with the 55th Special Operations Squadron, CPT Denehen and his crew courageously penetrated one of the most sophisticated air defense networks in the world to rescue an F-16C pilot (not shown) trapped deep inside of Serbia. This was the first mission in history where a special operations rescue force penetrated and successfully defeated an active integrated air defense system of a determined military. During Operation Allied Force, Dene
RMPJ9AX9–Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Commanding Officer, Captain Jose L. Rodriguez (left) and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Vice Commander and Air Force Element Commander Col. Wayne C. Blanchette (right) receive a proclamation naming July 3, 2018 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Day from the Washington District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser (not pictured) during a parade at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling as the base celebrates its 100th Anniversary Jul 3, 2018. Bolling Field was officially dedicated on 1 July, 1918, after the property was purchased by the War Department and turned over to the Aviation Sect
RMHEA8CP–KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii - U. S. Air Force Reserve C-17 Globemaster III pilot, Captain Jamie Turner speeds by the crowd after transitioning from the water to the bike while competing in the Iron Man Triathlon World Championship on Oct. 9, while at Kona-Kailua, Hawaii. The grueling race is both a mentally and physically challenging event. The competitors must complete a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike race and then finish with a 26 mile marathon all in one day. The race takes place Oct. 9 and has more than 1,800 competitors. (U.S. /Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)
RM2TA2YCE–Caption: Lance Corporal Andrew Garcia of Marine Force Reconnaissance has his parachute checked by Captain Spangler during a reconnaissance mission in Vietnam in 1966. Captain Spangler, serving as the executive officer, ensures the safety and readiness of his marines. This image was captured by the Defense Department (US Marine Corps) and cataloged as A18680 Yum 127 GVB-296 C.
RMPJBWRH–Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Commanding Officer, Captain Jose L. Rodriguez (left) and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Vice Commander and Air Force Element Commander Col. Wayne C. Blanchette (right) receive a proclamation naming July 3, 2018 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Day from the Washington District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser (not pictured) during a parade at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling as the base celebrates its 100th Anniversary Jul 3, 2018. Bolling Field was officially dedicated on 1 July, 1918, after the property was purchased by the War Department and turned over to the Aviation Sect
RMHEA8CF–KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii - U. S. Air Force Reserve C-17 Globemaster III pilot, Captain Jamie Turner speeds by the crowd after transitioning from the water to the bike while competing in the Iron Man Triathlon World Championship on Oct. 9, while at Kona-Kailua, Hawaii. The grueling race is both a mentally and physically challenging event. The competitors must complete a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike race and then finish with a 26 mile marathon all in one day. The race takes place Oct. 9 and has more than 1,800 competitors. (U.S. /Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)
RM2M9EY1M–Medium shot. Captain Jeff Burrell, Officer in Charge of Logistics Plans and Cargo Loading, from Headquarters, US Air Forces Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, talks to Captain Luis Teixira, a Portugese C-130 Pilot assigned to 501st Squadron, based from Air Force Base Montijo, Portugal, about the loading of his aircraft at the International Airport at Maputo, Mozambique, Africa 17 March 2000. The teams are deployed to Maputo in support of Operation Atlas Response, a Humanitarian Aid Operation to help the people of Mozambique, after severe flooding displaced over a million people from their hom
RMPJCM3C–JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 21, 2018) U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Tres James, combined task group operations director, and Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lieutenant David Reid, combined task group battle watch captain, stand outside the combined watch floor and mobile tactical operations center during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 21. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, and about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international m
RMHE9FTH–BANGKOK, Thailand - Capt. Genevieve David (right), a Public Affairs Officer with 13th Air Force leans in to capture U. S. Air Force pilot and Tennesse native Captain Kevin Jackson of the 517th Airlift Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska as he answers questions during an interview with Thai media at Dom Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand during Cope Tiger 2010 on March 3. Capt. Jackson will be one of the pilots when more than 60 jumpers exit from a Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam C-17 Globemaster III. This event will be the first major event to start Cope Tiger, which, is an annual multilate
RM2M9F22J–US Air Force Special Operations helicopter pilot, Captain Bill Denehen lectures to JROTC at Brentwood High School, NY on 11 May 00. On 2 May 99, while assigned with the 55th Special Operations Squadron, CPT Denehen and his crew courageously penetrated one of the most sophisticated air defense networks in the world to rescue an F-16C pilot (Not shown) trapped deep inside of Serbia. This was the first mission in history where a special operations rescue force penetrated and successfully defeated an active integrated air defense system of a determined military. During Operation Allied Force, Dene
RMPJCPAR–JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 21,2018) Combined Task Group Commander, Wing Commander Peter Gibson, from the Royal New Zealand Air Force (left) and Combined Task Group Battle Watch Captain, Flight Lieutenant David Reid, from the Royal Australian Air Force, outside the combined watch floor and mobile tactical operations center during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 21. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, and about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. T
RMHEAE33–HICKAM AFB - Hickam AFB, Hawaii C-17 Globemaster III crew members: Royal Australian Air Force pilot Flight Lieutenant Samuel Gadsby (left) 535th Airlift Squadron Captain Graham Boutz and 15th Operations Squadron Capt. Andrew Stewart reveiw flight plan at their office at Hickam AFB, Hawaii before departing on a mission to Noumea, New Caledonia to transport dolphins from the U.S. Navy Marine Mammals Program on Nov. 7, 2009. The crew took Sailors, contractors and dolphins to Noumea in support Lagoon MINEX 2009, which is a humanitarian event where U. S. Navy, French, Australian and New Zealand de
RM2M8KYNP–Navigators, 2nd Lieutenant Mathew C. Brennan (Right, Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland) and Captain Rod F. Cosgrove (Left, Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado) from the 96th Air Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington check the navigation maps during a mission in a KC-135 aircraft over Jordan in support of the Air Power Expeditionary Force. An ancillary mission of the Force is to assist US Air Force and other multinational forces operating in Saudi Arabia and other nearby countries patrol the no-fly zone over southern Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: AIR POWER EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
RMPJCM3B–JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 21, 2018) Combined Task Group Operations Director, U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Tres James, and Combined Task Group Battle Watch Captain, Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lieutenant David Reid, stand outside the combined watch floor and mobile tactical operations center during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 21. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, and about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest internation
RMHE93P9–Major J.R. Williams, Thunderbird 5, Lead Solo pilot and Captain Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 6, Opposing Solo pilot, perform the Reflection Pass during the Arctic Thunder Air show at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 28, 2012. Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
RM2M8KYN3–Pilots, Captain Matt T. Stephens (Left, Hometown: Hazlet, New Jersey) and 1ST Lieutenant Ken A. Shugart (Right, Hometown: Desota Texas) from the 96th Air Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, in the cockpit preflight their KC-135 aircraft prior to a refueling mission over Jordan in support of the Air Power Expeditionary Force. An ancillary mission of the Force is to assist US Air Force and other multinational forces operating in Saudi Arabia and other nearby countries patrol the no-fly zone over southern Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: AIR POWER EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Country:
RMPTE69K–Captain Robert M. Clary, right, a KC-130J pilot assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa aviation combat element, speaks with his crew before they depart to conduct fixed-wing air-to-air refueling training with Spanish Air Force aircraft at Morón Air Base, Spain, July 13, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater security operations in Europe and North Africa.
RMHE93P7–Major J.R. Williams, Thunderbird 5, Lead Solo pilot and Captain Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 6, Opposing Solo pilot, perform the Calypso Pass during the Arctic Thunder Air show at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 28, 2012. Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
RM2TA2EMN–US Marine Captain Bruce R. Archer, along with 11 other returnees, arrives at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu after being repatriated from the Philippines during Operation Homecoming on March 18, 1973. They will reunite with loved ones and Captain Archer will eventually travel to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. (Note: The given information is part of the caption provided in the image.)
RMPH0TYC–upreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Curtis M. Scaparrotti, and Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL), Command Sergeant Major Davor Petek, present U.S. Air Force Captain Amanda Zenner with the ACO Military Member of the Year Award on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Allied Joint Force Command Naples.
RMHE93P6–Major J.R. Williams, Thunderbird 5, Lead Solo pilot and Captain Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 6, Opposing Solo pilot, perform the Opposing Knife-Edge Pass during the Arctic Thunder Air show at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 28, 2012. Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
RM2M813YM–Captain Mike Stewart, back seat, and Captain Kazutoshi Ogata climb into the cockpit of a Japanese F-4EJ Phantom II aircraft. They are participating in the joint Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) and US Air Force exercise COPE NORTH 84-1. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 84-1 Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)
RMRAD94X–U.S. Air Force Captain Jerad Ames, F-16 pilot assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, exits a jet after his landing as crew chiefs start a process of checking the jet for mechanical issues and preparing for the next flight, known as recovery, at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, on Jan. 31, 2017. The 180th brought their F-16s, maintainers, pilots and operations specialists for a two-week training exercise at MacDill, which included basic fight maneuvers against F-18 Hornets from the Canadian 425th Tactical Fighter Squadron. (Air National Guard
RMHEB4JG–SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Captain Zachary Ritter, 3rd Space Operations Squadron, secures his perimeter during a joint exercise with the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron and 4th Infantry Division at a Fort Carson Colorado training range Wednesday, 9 November 2016. The purpose of the exercise was for all participants to gain a better understanding of the products utilized that the 50th Space Wing provides. Dennis Rogers)
RM2M813XE–Captain (CPT) Rob Hughes, left, and CPT Jack Catton, right, both members of the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, discuss the day's mission with their Japanese counterparts. They are participating in the joint Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) and US Air Force exercise COPE NORTH 84-1.. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 84-1 Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)
RMPH7Y47–Force Master Chief Carter meeting with Commander many Cordero, Commanding Officer of Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Sicily.
RMHEBPF3–Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, Capt. Jon Cato, 1st Lt. Jason Brown and Tech Sgt. Elton Phew. 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, KC-10 Extender crew, prepare for a historical flight, Feb. 29. The all black crew flew together in celebration of African-American History Month paying tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen that paved the way. Sergeant Smith is deployed from McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., and hails from Baltimore, Md. Cato is deployed from Travis AFB, Calif., and hails from Raleigh, N.C. Brown is deployed from McGuire AFB, N.J., and hails from Arvada, Colo. Phew is deployed from McGuire A
RM2M813TW–Captain (CPT) Mike Stewart is briefed by Captain Kazutoshi Ogata before flying in the back seat of a Japanese F-4EJ Phantom II aircraft. They are participating in the joint Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) and US Air Force exercise COPE NORTH 84-1. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 84-1 Base: Chitose Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)
RMPJBJRN–Capt. Andrew W. Ericks (left) relieves Capt. Frederick C. Riedlin (right) as commanding officer of Air Station Barbers Point while Rear Adm. Brian Penoyer (center) observes at a change of command ceremony at Air Station Barbers Point, July 6, 2018. Riedlin is transferring to become the Chief of the Office of Aviation Forces (CG-711).
RMHEA9W0–Chaplain (Captain) Jeff Struecker was guest speaker at Robins Air Force Base National Prayer Luncheon March 10 at the Museum of Aviation. U. S. Air Force Sue Sapp
RM2M9RNBB–A US Marine Corp (USMC) AV-8B Harrier aircraft, deployed with the 398th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG), takes off at Freetown International Airport, Sierra Leone. The 398th AEG is currently in Sierra Leone to provide personnel recovery and emergency evacuation capability for the Humanitarian Assistance Survey Teams (HAST) and the Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Teams (FAST) in Liberia, during Joint Task Force (JTF) Liberia. Subject Operation/Series: JTF LIBERIA Base: Freetown International Airport Country: Sierra Leone (SLE)
RMPKER63–Captain Jody Grady, Commanding Officer, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT) speaks at the Groundbreaking Ceremony on Norfolk Naval Station, to officially commence the P913 site project of NCTAMS LANT’s new building. The ceremony was conducted Thursday, July 26 at 9 a.m. across from the base’s parade field where the new building will be located. NCTAMS LANT’s mission is to operate and defend responsive, resilient, and secure computer and telecommunications systems, providing information superiority for global maritime and joint forces. U.S. Navy
RMHEA426–A runner dressed as Captain America salutes while running during the Halloween costume fun run Oct. 28, 2014 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Runners dressed as a variety of characters from literature, film, television and video games. Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
RM2M9JAP8–US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Gennifer Washington (left), Life Skills Social Worker, and USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Patrick Lewis, Life Skills Technician, both assigned to the 39th Medical Group (MDG), 10th Expeditionary Medical Squadron (EMS), tends to the mental health needs of base personnel at the Life Skills Clinic, while deployed at Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey, in support of Combined Task Force (CTF), Operation NORTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR)
RMPJCH0W–JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 18, 2018) — Airman Jujuan Milan, attached to Patrol Squadron 47 and standing plane captain, launches a P-8A Poseidon on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships amon
RMHEBR4B–Tech. Sgt. Ryan Atoigue adjusts a light attached to his helmet while participating in structural fire training Oct. 20, 2014, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Atoigue's helmet indicates that he is a firecrew captain with the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)
RM2M9FG1K–US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN John Harry, physiology support from the 363rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, ensures USAF Captain Darrell Dunn's suit is functioning properly as part of the pre-flight procedures for flying a U-2 aircraft. SRA Harry and CPT Dunn 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. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)
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