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Military Personnel Loading Aircraft

Images depict military personnel loading cargo and equipment onto various aircraft, showcasing teamwork and preparation for exercises across different bases and countries.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 131st Rescue Squadron and emergency medicine residents from the 60th Medical Group offload from an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter to assist in the medical evacuation of simulated casualties during a mass casualty exercise at Travis Air Force Base, California, May 17, 2022. Military and civilian emergency medicine residents of David Grant USAF Medical Center and UC Davis Integrated Emergency Medicine Residency Program were exposed to Travis en route patient staging system (ERPSS) from the point of injury (POI) to transport by the Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT).

050925-F-4970D-038. Base: Alexandria State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

U.S. Airmen from the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, California, off-load mission-oriented protective postures (MOPP) gear bags and luggage out of a KC-10 Extender at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, April 10, 2022. A force of more than 380 Airmen from the 60th AMW deployed to Alpena CRTC for Exercise Roundel Perun 22-01, a fly-away exercise meant to test the 60th AMWs ability to rapidly mobilize and conduct operations at a forward location under hostile conditions.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Conner Walsh, 628th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, walks to a simulated unidentified explosive ordinance to perform render safe procedures during their annual combat readiness training Nov. 2, 2022 at North Auxiliary Air Field, South Carolina. The 628th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians perform training annually to ensure all members are proficient in tactics, techniques and procedures for combat readiness.

The 15th Military Intelligence Battalion stands at attention before a change of command ceremony in West Fort Hood, Texas, June 30, 2022. The Change of Command Ceremony is a formal passing of authority and accountability of command from one leader to another.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) perform during a change of command ceremony for Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 14 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 15, 2022. The ceremony represented a transfer of responsibility, authority, and accountability from Col. Marlin D. Williams to Col. James T. Bardo. MAG-14 is a subordinate unit of 2nd MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

ROTA, Spain (Dec. 26, 2014) Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) load supplies aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) at Naval Station Rota, Spain. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

040904-M-2697B-021. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 23rd Maintenance Group join honorary commanders for a photo in front of an A-10C Thunderbolt II, HC-130J Combat King II, and HH-60W Jolly Green II aircraft during a 23rd MXG immersion tour at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 21, 2022. The honorary commander program connects community leaders with Moody AFB leadership and personnel to build and strengthen relationships between the base and the local community.

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform their demonstration at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 24-26, 2023. This year marks the Thunderbirds 70th anniversary, and the team is slated to perform 63 demonstrations across 32 locations.

A C-5 Galaxy is off loaded by American troops at Port-au-Prince airport in support of Operation Restore Democracy. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE DEMOCRACY Base: Port Au Prince Country: Haiti (HTI)

Airmen from the U.S. Air Force participate in a joint training session with Belgian firefighters on the Hungarian JAS 39 Gripen aircraft June 23, 2022 at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher Kocab, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, salutes Col. Derek Brannon, Marine Aircraft Group 12 commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 9, 2022. VMGR-152 hosted a change of command ceremony in order to formally recognize the total transfer of authority from Lt. Col. Christopher Kocab to Lt. Col. Jay Palmer, commanding officer of VMGR-152.

Members of the 372nd Transportation, 101st Airborne Division, disembark a 747 Flying Tiger aircraft during exercise Ocean Venture '82. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '82 Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040122-F-0629H-007. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Members of the Combat Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 63rd Armor, board a Canadian C-130 Hercules aircraft for transport to Karlsrhule Army Air Field where they will participate in Reforger '82. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

DF-ST-85-12899. Subject Operation/Series: VOLANT RODEO '84 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 512th Airlift Wing Dover Air Force Base, Del., board a C-17 Globemaster III Aug. 14, 2022. These reserve aerial porters flew to the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, La., for a week-long training exercise. JRTC scenarios allow complete integration of Air Force and other military services as well as host-nation and civilian role players. The exercises replicate many of the unique situations and challenges a unit may face including host-national officials and citizens, insurgents and terrorists, news media coverage, and non-governmental organizations.

U.S. Marines assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct an acclimatization conditioning hike on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25), to maintain readiness while underway in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 16, 2024. Somerset and embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Marine Corps

Colonel Freneau Surguine, 722 ARW Commander, greets LT. General Fister, Commander of the 15th Air Force, as he arrives for the 15th Air Force Commanders Conference. Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Airmen with an Air Force Reserve Command aircrew for a C-17 Globemaster III work with Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment (1-147) of the Wisconsin National Guard on loading and unloading UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters June 10, 2022, at Sparta-Fort McCoy Airport at Fort McCoy, Wis. The 1-147th was set up with numerous Black Hawks and support equipment and personnel at the Sparta-Fort McCoy Airport throughout the first two weeks of June for annual training. The 1-147th and its UH-60s regularly support training operations at Fort McCoy as well as supporting distinguished visitor flying operations.

Soldiers assigned to the 16th Military Police Brigade return back to Fort Bragg, N.C. to reunite with their families June 27, 2022 following a five-month deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. The brigade was rapidly deployed to Europe in February to reinforce and reassure our NATO allies.

U.S. Soldiers from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division arrive in Poznan, Poland, July 18, 2022. The 3/1 ABCT, and Finish and British army units trained in Finland to further strengthen the relations and interoperability between the nations.

Senior leaders with the Utah National Guard give a farewell salute to the approximately 45 Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division Main Command Post Operational Detachment as they depart for a year-long deployment in support of U.S. European Command operations overseas at Roland R. Wright Air Base, Utah, Jan. 9, 2023. The 4th ID MCP-OD mission is to integrate with Active Component Division Headquarters and augment staff personnel to increase the capability of simultaneous mission execution, extended operations, and/or support the forward deployment of the Division HQ.

Marines conduct a pass and review during Col. Mikel Hubers retirement and change of command ceremony, MCAS Cherry Point North Carolina, Aug. 5, 2022. Col. Burks, MCAS Cherry Point commanding officer, invited former air station commanders the opportunity to participate in the reviewing area.

DF-ST-87-08434. Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST Base: Fort Wainwright State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220604-N-CM110-1019 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 4, 2022) - Sailors and Marines participate in a foreign object debris (FOD) walk-down on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 4, 2022. Tripoli is conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet.

030325-F-6701P-001. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

061209-D-7203T-002. Base: Al Asad Air Base State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Straight on medium shot of US Marines from the 5th Force Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, Okinawa, Japan, as they carry a Mark V Zodiac raft toward the camera to a nearby dock (Not shown). These rafts will be used to transport the reconnaissance unit to the water for their cold water training exercise in Iwakuni, Japan. Subject Operation/Series: 5TH FORCE RECON COLD WATER TRAINING Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN)

040902-M-3658J-002. Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Air Force Junior ROTC cadets stand at the position of attention during a drill competition at the Commando Hanger at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 10, 2024. Before the various drill components began, cadets were inspected on their service dress uniforms by their instructors. Team Hurlburt and Fort Walton Beach High School collaborated to host an Air Force Junior ROTC drill competition to further build the relationship between the community and six other local high schools. Air Force

030130-M-7031A-011. State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

DM-SC-89-05445. Base: Marine Corps Air Station Futenma State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

Service members from Ellsworth Air Force Base arrive at their deployed location in Southwest Asia. Members were deployed to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in various roles supporting Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

Savannah, GA. Soldiers assigned to the 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, North Carolina Army National Guard, offload from a civillian aircraft at Hunter Army Air Field, Savannah GA. The Soldiers had been deployed to Iraq for almost a year. PAO Released.

040502-F-6665C-001. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AFSPC

U.S. Air Force C-130 Js from the 317th Airlift Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, transport Airmen and cargo from the 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to Hill Air Force Base Utah, May 17, 2022 to participate in the Raging Gunfighter exercise. Raging Gunfighter is an Air Combat Command exercise designed to simulate operating a Lead Wing from an Austere Environment. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare the 366th Fighter Wing for potential Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations around the world.

050225-F-0201C-003. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

The opposing forces attacked and damaged the camp runway The Rapid Runway Repair team from the 90th CES, F.E. Warren, AFB, Wyo., after filling in the craters using dump trucks and road graders began placing and assembling the AM2 runway repair mats. They are participating in Exercise Condor Contest, part of a Space Command Operational Readiness Inspection which deployed 155 members of the 90th Missile Wing, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo. to Camp Guernsey Army National Guard Base, Wyo. Subject Operation/Series: CONDOR CONTEST Base: Camp Guernsey State: Wyoming (WY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040915-F-7823A-005. Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

011111-F-1718K-003. Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH 02-1 Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACOM JASDF

Supplies - 26-HK-269-37. Hurricane Katrina

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - Col. Kathy Jordan, 78th Mission Support Group commander, gives opening remarks at the Museum of Aviation to kick off National Police Week at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, May 16, 2022. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, board a plane to deploy to the U.S. Army Europe and Africa area of operations, from Fort Hood, Texas, July 13, 2022. The Fort Hood-based 3ABCT, 1CD will go to Europe to reassure NATO allies, deter Russian aggression and to be prepared to support a range of other requirements in the region.

Medical personnel from Ramstein AB, Germany transfer wounded service members from a KC-135 aircraft to buses that will move them to other medical facilities in the area including Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Oct 20, 2010. Because of their injuries several patients were flown in for medical treatment from deployed locations. Ramstein averages at least two medical flights per day from deployed locations.

U.S. service members participate in an immersion briefing alongside Royal Australian Air Force members during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 3, 2022. RF-A is a premier training event for joint units to bolster interoperability while simultaneously honing combat skills to provide joint forces the opportunity to exercise combat capabilities through shared tactics, techniques, and procedures under a simulated war-time environment.

Members of the High Frontier Honor Guard conduct the U.S. flag folding ceremony during a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Kahn Scalise, 302nd Airlift Wing command chief, May 14, 2022, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. Scalise retired after nearly 29 years of service where he held various roles including additional duty first sergeant, flight chief, operations superintendent and squadron superintendent.

020418-F-6047W-003. Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Airmen from the U.S. Air Force participate in a joint training session with Belgian firefighters on the Hungarian JAS 39 Gripen aircraft June 23, 2022 at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium.

040902-M-3658J-016. Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force C-130H crew members from the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, meet with a Bangladesh Air Force C-130B crew from the 101st Special Flying Unit during Exercise COPE NORTH at BAF Base Bangabandhu, Jan. 27, 2015. COPE SOUTH is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral tactical airlift exercise conducted in Bangladesh, with a focus on cooperative flight operations, day and night low-level navigation, tactical airdrop, and air-land missions as well as subject-matter expert exchanges in the fields of operations, maintenance and rigging disciplines. COPE SOUTH helps cultivate common bonds, foster goodwill, and improve readiness and compatibility between members of the Bangladesh and U.S. Air Forces.

Rear Admiral Clinton Taylor, UNITAS XXV task force commander, reviews Paraguayan naval forces during a visit to the capital city of Asuncion. A P-3 Orion aircraft from Patrol Squadron 9 (VP-9) is visible in the background. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Asuncion Country: Paraguay (PRY)

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A C-17 Globemaster III cargo jet taxis by as Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing stretch for the wing run at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2011.

DF-ST-86-12022. Base: Misawa Air Base Country: Japan (JPN)

DF-ST-89-01804. Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers meet to discuss the procedures of their joint air jump into Arnhem, the Netherlands, to participate in an annual Market Garden (1944 Arnhem Drop) memorial service on Sept. 21. Base: Northolt Royal Air Force Base Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Capt. Andrew Smith, 21st Special Operations Squadron pilot, explains the 21st SOS mission and CV-22 Osprey capabilities during an Ambassadors Youth Council tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2022. The AYC received information on how the 374th Airlift Wing operates and supports tenant units include the 21st SOS and Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

000726-N-2383B-501. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Coast Guard Air Station - Clearwater, Florida - Katrina Relief - 26-HK-217-14. Hurricane Katrina

Air crew members from the 914th Airlift Wing, Niagara Falls, N.Y. walk through the newly constructed tent city to the billeting tent office where they will receive their tent assignments at the Kansas City Downtown Airport during Patriot Express '95 a 4th Air Force Reserve exercise. Subject Operation/Series: PATRIOT EXPRESS '95 Base: Kansas City Downtown Airport State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. D.J. Dibibar from the 15th Airlift Squadron carries his belongings prior to leaving on a humanitarian aid mission to Haiti Jan. 15, 2010 at Charleston Air Force Base S.C.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), talks to U.S. Col. Rich McClintic, USTRANSCOM Liaison Officer, May 14, 2022, on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The robust and resilient global network of USTRANSCOM provides the U.S. positional advantage to rapidly project national security interests, deter adversaries, and when necessary, win decisively.

Members of the U.S. Army's 1ST Cavalry wait to board a C-141 Starlifter aircraft for a flight to Germany during NATO-sponsored Autumn Forge exercise. Subject Operation/Series: AUTUMN FORGE Country: Belgium (BEL)

104th Fighter Wing Airmen and spouses pose for a group photo prior to boarding a Maine Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker for a combined incentive flight and spouse lift on the flightline at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, October 27, 2022. Spouse lifts, as well as incentive flights, are important opportunities to boost morale and give spouses the unique chance of experiencing the 104FW mission firsthand while aircrew members accomplish essential training tasks.

Students from the Saint George's University School of Medicine exit from a 437th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft. They were evacuated from Grenada during the multiservice, multinational Operation URGENT FURY. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040606-F-8078V-064. Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Edward Dela Cruz Jr., Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting member, shakes hands with Capt Peyton Wilkie, 74th Fighter Squadron pilot, at Saipan International Airport in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Nov. 7, 2022. 23rd Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen and ARFF members learned from shared aircraft familiarization and first responder emergency procedure training.

U.S. Air Force Airmen help setup for the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 23, 2023. Airmen from across base set up fencing, prepared sandbags and performed miscellaneous tasks in preparation for the airshow at DM.

030202-F-0558K-082. Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050224-A-8359B-615. Base: Fort Buchanan, San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SOUTHEAST

Soldiers assigned to 8th Ordnance Company, 264th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command arrive at Fort Bragg N.C. Oct. 31 after completing a nine-month deployment in support of the NATO Alliance. They were rapidly deployed in February 2022 to assure our NATO Allies and reinforce NATO's eastern flank.

040503-F-6703G-011. Base: Laughlin Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

USAF COL Christopher Kelly, 97th Air Mobility Wing Commander, welcomes MGEN Milton Hunter, Director of Military Programs for the Army Corp of Engineers, as he steps from his beechcraft King Air at the Altus AFB Base Operations VIP parking. Base: Altus Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030909-M-7837W-009. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Fort Worth State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, wait in line for the Post Exchange (PX) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 7, 2022.Recruits were able to shop at the PX to purchase hygiene products and other essential items for recruit training.

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band performs during the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 12, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity for MCBH to foster positive relationships with the local community, while providing a unique experience to the public. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to express MCBHs appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation.

020606-A-8689B-005. Base: Fort Lewis State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM

000509-M-1573L-002. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2000 Base: Nikhon Si Thammarat Country: Thailand (THA)

US Army PFC Ravera (right) and SPC Keller (left) shake hands with Cuban migrants as they board a plane at the US Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for a flight to the United States. Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

DD-ST-99-04440. Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, pose for a group photo alongside Swedish military personnel in front of a B-1B Lancer and two Saab JAS 39 Gripens at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2024, during Bomber Task Force 24-2. These BTF missions are representative of the U.S.' extended deterrent commitment to its Allies and partners and enhance regional security. BTF operations provide U.S. leaders with strategic options to assure Allies and partners, while deterring potential adversary aggression across the globe. Air Force

U.S. Air Force and Canadian Royal Air Force members assigned the 552nd Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, celebrate CRAF Major David Foyer, evaluator section lead-in-charge, fini-flight after participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 23, 2022. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of the U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking.

030516-M-4547R-027. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD Base: Utapao Air Base Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: CTFE

Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, La., September 2, 2005 -- Evacuees and patients arrive at New Orleans airport where FEMA's D-MATs have set up operations.

Members of the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing (48th TFW) wait to board a KC-10A Extender aircraft. The 48th TFW is deploying to Saudi Aircraft for Operation Desert Shield.

Visit Minister of Defense J. de Ruijter aan den Helder.

Left side front view medium shot of Country and Western recording artist Reba McEntire as she gets off her private plane and is greeted by US Army James Snyder, Post Commander, Fort Dix New Jersey. Ms. McEntire is at the Post for a reading session with refugee children as part of a literacy program called, First Book, which she promotes. The children (Not shown) are all part of a group of refugees transported to Fort Dix, New Jersey as part of Operation Open Arms. Subject Operation/Series: OPEN ARMS Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

060504-N-1928H-165. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DF-SC-85-12019. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-01708. Base: Naval Air Station, Moffett Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Navy sideboys move toward the CH-46A Sea Knight helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11 (HC-11) to welcome Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger to Arthur W. Radford Field for a visit. Base: Naval Air Station Country: Philippines (PHL)

Shot from a low angle up at members of the Aerial Port Squadrons from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas and Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, unloading medical supplies from the left side entrance of a KC-135 Stratotanker's cargo bay. The supplies were off loaded at Moi International Airport in Mombasa, Kenya and transferred to US Air Force C-130s (not shown) for delivery into Somalia. This is part of Operation Provide Relief, which is in direction support of Operation Restore Hope. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPEPROVIDE RELIEF Base: Mombasa International Airport Country: Kenya (KEN)

The Alaska Air National Guard, 168th Wing invited the Eielson and the Fairbanks Civil Air Patrol Squadron cadets to tour the KC-135 Stratotanker and learn about the 168th Wings air refueling and aeromedical evacuation missions.

041015-F-9429S-007. Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wave as they exit an Alaska Air National Guard C-130 here Dec. 5, 2015. The Clauses were here as part of Operation Santa Claus, a nonprofit organization partnered with the Alaska National Guard to collect toys, school supplies and food staples, and deliver them to school children in Alaska's remote communities. This mission was the second and final Op Santa mission of 2015. St. Mary's was the site of the original Operation Santa Claus in 1957.

010922-A-0030T-001. Base: Hunter Army Air Field State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Southeast

Dependents wait to board a bus outside the base gymnasium after going through processing. Dependents of service personnel assigned to Clark Air Base and Naval Station, Subic Bay, were evacuated from the Philippines following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo. Base: Mcchord Air Force Base State: Washington(WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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