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Military Personnel and Maintenance Activities

Photos of military personnel engaged in maintenance and operational tasks, showcasing uniforms, tools, and equipment in various aircraft-related settings.

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U.S. Air Force Airman Carter Nussbaum, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, provides routine maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 7, 2022. Maintenance crews at MacDill operate throughout all hours of the day to preserve the ability to provide unmatched air refueling at peak performance.

040318-F-2902B-006. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Babylon Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: N/A

030803-F-6844O-002. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

SSGT Chris Pugh, 71st Air Rescue Squadron (71st ARS), calculates fuel consumption for a 71st ARS HH-3E Jolly Green Giant helicopter, one of two squadron HH-3Es being relocated in preparation for the 71st ARS deactivation on June 1ST, 1991. The 210th Air Rescue Squadron, Air National Guard, will take over the 71st ARS Alaskan rescue missions. Country: Unknown

A member of the 1ST Mobile Aerial Port Squadron uses hand signals to direct a K-Loader to the cargo ramp of a C-130 Hercules aircraft. Equipment is being loaded in preparation for a mass airdrop exercise. Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vaandig Leger Lucklear (KL) J. Boon of Ostade.298 Squadron.

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Michael Hinton, 9th Air Reserve Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California, annotates on a pre flight checklist aboard KC-10 Extender during a refueling mission for INSPECTOR GENERAL EXERCISE 3B at Savannah, Georgia. Subject Operation/Series: INSPECTOR GENERAL EXERCISE 3B Base: Combat Readiness Training Center State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-ST-87-13177. Base: Air Base 6, Montigo Country: Portugal (PRT)

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Young Veteran Saluting with Prosthetic Limb

Vertical image of military male soldier saluting while armed with black background.

United States Army soldiers from 1ST Platoon, Alpha Company, 864th Engineers out of Fort Lewis, Washington, help to construct school buildings for Haitian children at Isidore School in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Here, US Army Private First Class Dale Knott helps with the construction during Exercise FAIRWINDS '96. Subject Operation/Series: FAIRWINDS '96 Base: Port-Au-Prince Country: Haiti (HTI)

Wounded Veteran U.S. Army Sgt.

031031-A-1866H-057. Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - Personnel - 26-HK-380-98. Hurricane Katrina

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Coast Guard Cutters - Dauntless (WMEC 624) - 26-HK-73-39. CGC Dauntless -- Coast Guardsman in interior of commercial vessel -- 050928. Hurricane Katrina

230316-A-RY768-1003 MANAMA, Bahrain (March 16, 2023) Mineman 3rd Class Willis, assigned to mine countermeasures ship USS Gladiator (MCM 11), stands watch while pulling into Manama, Bahrain, March 16, 2023. Gladiator is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ricardo Camacho, a color sergeant with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, participates in a 9/11 memorial hike on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 9, 2022. Marines with 3d MLR paid tribute and remembrance to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, by conducting an 11 km hike.

A U.S. Airman, with the 375th Air Mobility Wing, simulates an eye injury during Ballistic Badger 2022 on Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, Oct. 21, 2022. Airmen were transported from a C-17 Globemaster III as part of an aeromedical evacuation simulation delivering the injured patients to receive additional medical care.

040302-F-5646C-002. Base: RAF Fairford State: Gloucestershire Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

USA, Michigan, Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, Fort Mackinac, Soldier Living History Demonstration

Captain kite G. de Koter, born in 1963.298 Squadron.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leroy Gonzales, 628th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) installation entry controller, prepares to fire a M18 pistol during a combat arms class, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 31, 2022. The 628th SFS Combat Arms instructors regularly conduct classes to ensure mission readiness and combat effectiveness for base personnel.

041104-F-8769K-042. Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-85-10183. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220810-N-HS181-1004 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 10, 2022) Aviation Boatswains Mate (Equipment) Airman Steven Stern, a native of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., uses a sound-powered phone during general quarters in Damage Control Central aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Aug. 10. Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marcus Kelley, aircrew flight equipment technician, assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron packs a B-52H Stratofortress parachute after a routine Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2024. Demonstrating cutting-edge capabilities, forward presence, and commitment to our Allies and partners communicates the United States resolve in the Indo-Pacific. Air Force

AIRMAN 1ST Class Matthew Mattoon, 92d Communications Squadron, strips wire to create a local area network cable during his deployment to March Air Reserve Base (ARB), California. The 92d Air Refueling Wing has relocated operations from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, to March ARB due to runway repairs. Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-308-67. Hurricane Katrina

050110-F-7951C-005. Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Staff Sgt. Theodore Hardeman, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew team chief, dons an explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit prior to the start of the 2nd Quarter Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2022. Attendees of the competition had the opportunity to view EOD assets prior to the start of the event.

US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Keith Vivian, Assistant Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of Bus Maintenance at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, poses for an environmental portrait. SSGT Vivian is part of the coalition forces of the 363d Air Expeditionary Wing, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, that enforce the no-fly and no-drive zone in Southern Iraq to protect and defend against Iraqi aggression in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Prince Sultan Air Base Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

hunting, war, army and people concept - young soldier, ranger or hunter with gun in forest

DF-ST-88-09702. Base: Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads Country: Puerto Rico (PRI)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Meyer, a services craftsman assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing, Detachment 1, also known as Deployment Cell or D-Cell, pauses for a photo after a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 7, 2023. Based out of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, D-Cell consists of 54 members across 15 job codes forming four agile teams, whose primary role is to bare base - to rapidly turn undeveloped locations into fully functional bases. The unit visited Alaska to train and test their capabilities in an arctic environment.

040612-F-0675P-010. Base: Mcentire Ang Station State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

001018-N-1110A-503. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTFEX) Base: Uss Deyo (DD 989)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Michaelson prepares to practice skiing techniques during Korea Viper 24.1 at Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, Feb. 14, 2024. The training teaches Marines multiple skiing techniques, mountain movement, and survival skills in an austere cold weather environment. In its first iteration, Korea Viper demonstrates the ROK-US Marine Corps ability to respond decisively in the region as a singular, unified force while strengthening relationships and trust between the two allies. Michaelson, a native of New York, is a rifleman with 2d Battalion, 7th Marines. 2/7 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ian Penn, a KC-130J Hercules pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, poses after firing an AGM-114 Hellfire missile on a KC-130J Hercules near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Aug. 31, 2022. VMGR-252 trained in close-air support by using the Harvest Hercules Airborne Weapons Kit. VMGR-252 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

011018-N-5961C-007. Base: Crowley 450-10 Barge

A female Navy pilot poses for a photo in front of a C-2A Greyhound aircraft. Country: Unknown

A U.S. Air Force contractor observes students during Fieldcraft Hostile (FCH) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Aug. 8, 2022. FCH is a pre-deployment course provided by the 421st Combat Training Squadron comprised of members across 43 different Air Force Specialty Codes dedicated to its Chief of Staff of the Air Force chartered mission to deliver expeditionary combat support training.

Captain kite H.C.G.A. (Ton) Schattorie, born in 1966.298 Squadron.

A U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate with Officer Selection Team Orange County, maneuvers an obstacle course during the Officer Candidates School preparation weekend at Edson Range, Camp Pendleton, California on April 30, 2022. The OCS preparation weekend is designed to prepare aspiring Marine Corps officers mentally and physically for the rigors of OCS.

A close up of a crew member as he directs a K-loader (not shown) into a C-130 Hercules (not shown) at the airport which will fly supplies into Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The three-year-old relief effort has been able to resume its missions after a five month hold due to aircraft receiving ground fire over Sarajevo. Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE PROMISE Base: Ancona Country: Italy (ITA)

030308-M-0175R-005. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4)

Airman 1st Class Austin Conner, a fire protection specialist assigned to the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron, pauses for a photo after completing ice rescue training at Six Mile Lake on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 8, 2023. After completing a classroom course, the JBER firefighters took to the ice to test their skills in a series of scenarios designed to simulate real-world rescues. The firefighters received certifications as ice rescue technicians having qualified in the skills needed to conduct ice rescue and recovery efforts in extreme cold-weather environments.

Damage Controlman 3rd Class James Martin displays a souvenir he obtained while visiting the Soviet guided missile cruiser SLAVA during the Malta Summit between President George H.W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. Martin is a crew member aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26). Base: Gaeta Country: Italy (ITA)

060526-F-9616R-127. Base: Yusufiyah State: Babil Country: Iraq (IRQ)

970314-M-8112O-002. Subject Operation/Series: SILVER WAKE Base: Tirana Country: Albania (ALB)

Portrait, pilot and military engine or male aircraft engineer in uniform and plane in hangar. Airplane, maintenance and officer gear or man mechanic in front aircraft for repairs or army and tarmac

A firefighter from the 87th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Headquarters reads a training manual provided by Vanguard Energy Partners during safe systems operation training outside the 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron Command Section Mobility-Deployment facility on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 2, 2022. Vanguard Energy Partners hosted solar panel operations training to firefighters, electricians, and planners representing the 87th CEG. The training includes safe shut down and energizing operations and emergency procedures. The solar panels will provide Carbon Free Energy to 35 buildings across the Joint Base, meeting energy resiliency and climate goals of the Federal government.

Captain kite A. Brouwer, classified by 322 Squadron.

030314-M-5753Q-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT)

An audience member watches as Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, perform at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 8, 2022. The exclusive concert featured food trucks, games, and a meet and greet with the band to honor MacDill personnel and their families. The bands mission is to uplift and celebrate defenders and their families on military bases at home and abroad

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Jacob Battle, with the 1st Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, stands for a portrait, September 13, 2022. Aerospace Propulsion Airmen, test, maintain and repair all parts of aircraft engines, ensuring Airmen and aircraft stay safe while in the air.

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 7, 2022) Australian Army soldier, Private Jack Green, from the 16th Battalion, Royal Western Australian Regiment during Zodiac familiarization training on Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Alpha Company's Small Boats Platoon conduct F470 Zodiac familiarization and amphibious insertion training with multiple participating nations during the Harbor Phase of RIMPAC 22. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 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 among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Photo by Royal Australian Air Force Corporal John Solomon)

Army Reserve Spc. Noely Mendez, a combat medic assigned to 2nd Medical Brigade, applies special effects makeup to Sgt. Jeremiah Woods, a public affairs specialist assigned to the 358th Public Affairs Detachment, in order for Soldiers to practice medical treatment techniques during Exercise Global Medic at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, June 13. The Medical Readiness Training Command conducts Exercise Global Medic as part of the Army Reserve Medical Command's larger mission to provide trained, equipped combat ready units and medical personnel to support the total force on the battlefields of today and tomorrow.

A marine recruit lifts weights during physical training. His military issued glasses are fogged with sweat and dirt.

Major kite E. Roelofs, Commander 298 Squadron.

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron works on an F-16 Fighting Falcon used to support NATOs Enhanced Air Policing operations at 86th Air Base, Romania, May 18, 2022. U.S. Air Forces Europe routinely operates with NATO Allies and partners in order to maintain peace, prosperity and stability in the region.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Logan Crider, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, waits for an F-15C Eagle to taxi during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 1, 2022. PB22 is the latest in long standing, multilateral exercises designed to enhance participating countries air operations. This year, 17 nations are participating in PB22, and is scheduled from Aug. 19 to Sept. 8, 2022.

LT Ronald Clark uses binoculars to scan the horizon from the bridge of the Spruance class destroyer USS CUSHING (DD-985). Base: USS Cushing (DD 985)

Tenant Farmer relocating due to construction of Camp Croft, a U.S. Army Infantry Replacement Training Center, near Pacolet, South Carolina, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Farm Security Administration, March 1941

221122-N-IL330-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2022) - Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 1st Class Meaghan Adams, from Arnold, Missouri, reports to central control station during an engineering training team (ETT) drill in a machinery room aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Nov. 22, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Matthew Owens, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of air transportation, directs a forklift to a C-17 Globemaster lll during Ballistic Badger 2022, Oct. 20, 2022, on Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin. The 375th LRS provides a wide variety of logistics services encompassing vehicle operations support, vehicle maintenance, personal property and freight movement, passenger travel, and aerial port passenger, cargo and fleet services.

officer of rescue service looking in the sky

050821-A-6108G-207. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Kirkuk Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A member of Maritime Safety and Security Team New Orleans prepares for a security patrol for Baltimore Fleet week at the Navy Operational Support Center Baltimore, September 7, 2022. A MSST is a counter-terrorism team of the United States Coast Guard established to protect local maritime assets.

young man dressed as russian military, studio

U.S. Navy Chief Engineman Daniel Beavers, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), receives his anchor collar devices from his family during a pinning ceremony aboard the Arlington, Oct. 21, 2022. The rank of chief petty officer was established April 1, 1893 and once a year the U.S. Navy advances selected Sailors to the rank.

Attractive guy with military jacket and plants background

031210-F-0881Z-001. Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC

Marine Safety Unit - 26-HK-132-14. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Maloney is a Martial Arts Instructor (MAI) assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. As an MAI, he is responsible for training, mentoring, and leading students through a challenging curriculum that includes physical and mental fitness, moral development, and hand-to-hand combat.Maloney, from St. Louis, Missouri, was the honor graduate of his Martial Arts Instructor Course. He is driven by the pursuit of perfection."I take pride in being a Marine others look up to as they take part in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program," said Maloney. "The Marine Corps is a warfighting organization and MCMAP is a great way for Marines to learn about what it means to be an honorable and courageous warrior." he said.24th MEU Marines are always preparing for the next deployment, and MAIs like Maloney are crucial to maintaining tough, realistic training standards that will ensure Marines are capable of addressing and overcoming challenges while deployed.

Mechanical military exoskeleton to help soldiers or soldiers in their work. Camouflage exoskeleton for futuristic high security

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - Personnel - 26-HK-378-63. Hurricane Katrina

Operation Zephyr - 26-HK-154-294. Images from Lt. Williams. Hurricane Katrina

Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Nestor, 607th Air Support Operations Group senior enlisted advisor, attended the tactical air control party (TACP) 24 hour challenge at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, Republic of Korea, March 31, 2022. This event was held to honor the fallen and to raise money for gold star family members and the TACP community.

SPECIALIST 4 Sam Morgan, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division from Fort Bragg, NC, relaxes in the departure area after his participation in the Autumn Forge Exercise CARBINE FORTRESS. This is a NATO exercise held annually in West Germany. Subject Operation/Series: AUTUMN FORGECARBINE FORTRESS Base: Echterdingen Aaf, Stuttgart Country: Federal Republic Of Germany (FRG)

220822-N-PN850-1001 WASHINGTON (Aug. 22, 2022) Musician First Class Riley Barnes pinned as newest percussionist of the U.S. Navy Band

U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Casey, a pilot assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron poses for a photo after participating in a 9/11 memorial run at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 9, 2022. During the event, Casey ran 9.11 miles to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks. Casey reflected that 9/11 was one of the worst attacks our country has endured. He said that it is important to recognize and remember the lessons learned from these events and that coming together as a team is a large part of managing our Nations resiliency.

060322-N-1693W-010. Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

Attractive guy with military jacket and plants background

980619-F-9580Z-005. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Senior Airman Thomas Rentschler from the 94th Fighter Generation Squadron, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., uses a cooling vest to keep his body temperature down while working outside and in hangars. The 1st Fighter Wing and Air Combat Command's science and technology team are taking the lead to protect Airmen from the heat, using a battery-powered cooling vest.

Drama student in the uniform of an American soldier posing for tourists at Checkpoint Charlie, Germany, Europe

Marine Safety Unit - 26-HK-132-62. Hurricane Katrina

Coast Guard members replace the collar devices of Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Kulla, a boatswains mate at Coast Guard Maritime Safety & Security Team Houston, as he advances in rank during an all-hands meeting at MSST Houston, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022. Adm. Steven Poulin, vice commandant of the Coast Guard, presided over Kullas advancement.

U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Kolton Brown of the 67th Army Band poses for photos at public affairs studio in Cheyenne, Wyo., July 27, 2022.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason M. Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to Airmen of the 56th FW, August 5, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Rueschhoff recently took command of the 56th FW and hosted his first All Call, where he formally introduced himself to Airmen and spoke about his priorities, expectations, and hopes for the future of Luke AFB.

040827-M-5607G-004. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

pilot on airfield with helicopter

U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Castillo, a mobility specialist assigned to the 3-157th Field Artillery unit and Colorado National Guardsmen, stands beside a mural he painted for the 3-157th Field Artillery Regiment, September 15, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. To avoid painting in temperatures exceeding 120 F, Castillo painted ten T-walls at night using a headlamp.

020308-D-5071B-007. Base: Landstuhl Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

031216-F-0017C-028. Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

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