Nuclear Operations and Military Technology

Images focusing on military technology, including nuclear tests, advanced machinery, and naval equipment in operational settings.

A US Army operates an armored vehicle. Country: Unknown

DF-ST-85-13340. Base: Tubac State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-01322. Base: USS Coronado (AGF 11)

DN-ST-85-13351. Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

A US Army operates an armored vehicle. Country: Unknown

STAFF SGT. Fred Caddel a C-5 flight engineer assigned to the 3rd Airlift Squadron, 436th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base, Del. inspects the arrangement of tie-down chains to secure the cargo in cargo bay of his C-5 Galaxy at Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The equipment being returned to the states was used by participants in New Horizon '97, first combined humanitarian and civic assistance exercise conducted between the United States and Guyana. Military personnel from the Air Force, Air Force Reserve & National Guard, Army, Army National Guard and Marine Corps participated in the exercise which included engineering and medical readiness training. Subject Operation/Series: NEW HORIZON '97 Country: French Guiana (GUF)

On Board Hm Submarine Tribune, 1942 A Sub Lieutenant supervising the stowing of a torpedo in the forward stowage compartment of HMS TRIBUNE.

Two pallets of supplies are dropped from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft over the South Pole. The drop is a joint U.S./New Zealand operation to resupply both South Pole and McMurdo Stations in Antarctica. The operation is being staged from Det. 2, 619th Military Airlift Support Squadron, at the New Zealand International Airport. Country: Antarctica (ATA)

DN-SC-86-08612. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-00338. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A BGM-109 Tomahawk land-attack missile (TLAM) is launched against an Iraqi target by the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during Operation Desert Storm. A Mark 15 Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) is in the foreground. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf

SSGT Richard an inspection of the Pratt and Whitney engine on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 429th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, during exercise Coronet Wrangler. Subject Operation/Series: CORONET WRANGLER Base: Raf Bentwaters Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

040324-M-5523R-010. Base: Camp Mu Juk Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

A view of an ALQ-167 pod fitted to a Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 134 (VAQ-134) A-6B Intruder aircraft, assigned to Naval Air Station, Whidby Island, Washington. Base: Point Mugu State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

230328-N-CE729-1180ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 28, 2023) Aircrew Survivalman Airman Jadeon Wells undogs the stern gate to conduct ballast testing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), March 22, 2023. Wasp is underway conducting Type Commander (TYCOM) sea trials.

A U.S. Sailor attached to the USS Arlington (LPD 24) helps guide a landing craft air cushion at Norfolk, Virginia Nov. 8, 2022. U.S. Marines and Sailors continue to work side by side to maintain a full partnership while embarked.

Distinguished visitors view an F-35B Lightning II during a visit aboard Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli, in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 5, 2022. USS Tripoli and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit invited the guests on board in order to showcase the capabilities of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, 31st MEUs, F-35Bs. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

A 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew repairs an E-3 Sentry (AWACS) engine at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 12, 2017.

030408-M-3138H-112. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

Straight on long shot from a low angle looking up as a contingent of civic leaders from Abilene, Texas walk on a catwalk near the left wingtip of a US Air Force C-5 Galaxy. They are taking a tour of Dover Air Force Base, Delaware after presenting base officials with the Abilene Community Award on July 27th, 2000. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)

C-130 Hercules

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Johnathan Campbell, an armorer with III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, attaches a M2A1 machine gun onto a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during Bushido Strike on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey, South Korea, Jan. 31, 2023. III MSB is conducting Bushido Strike 23, which comprises training events including a Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation to validate its mission essential tasks to provide combat service support, security and administrative services to III Marine Expeditionary Force.

220813-N-GF955-1064ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2022) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 1st Class Robert Shamblin, from San Antonio, sprays fresh water on the the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) during a fresh water wash down, Aug. 13, 2022. Paul Ignatius, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet, to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

DF-ST-89-05678. Subject Operation/Series: CORONET STROKE 88 Base: Eglin Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-87-08020. Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Looking into the steel dome of a observation bunker from the second World War, Atlantic Wall 1942, Bunker Museum Zoutelande, Walcheren, Zeeland, Netherlands, Benelux, Europ

Missouri Army National Guards 1/135th Assault Helicopter Battalion formally celebrates the unveiling of their first UH-60M Black Hawk at Knob Noster, Missouri, June 12, 2022. The UH-60M Black Hawk has new digitized controls and operations compared to the later UH-60L model.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Fernando Puente, a KC-130J Super Hercules loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, secures forward arming and refueling point equipment on a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 4, 2022. U.S. Marines with VMGR-152 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 conducted FARP operations in expeditionary conditions, practicing employment of light and agile forces across the Indo-Pacific.

A partial close-up view of the underside of a Soviet Mi-28 Havoc helicopter on display at the 38th Paris International Air and Space Show at Le Bourget Airfield reveals its chin-mounted machine gun. Base: Paris Country: France (FRA)

DN-SC-85-01656. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SC-89-04604. Country: Unknown

Aftermath - Aviation Training Center Damage - 26-HK-287-30. Bldg 51-01. Hurricane Katrina

A view of the small arms locker aboard the mine countermeasures ship AVENGER (MCM-1). Construction on the ship is complete. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A view of the bridge on the guided missile cruiser USS SHILOH (CG-67). The SHILOH will be commissioned July 18, 1992. Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The folded rotor blades of CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Squadron 261 form a pattern on the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9). The ship is participating in operations off the coast of Lebanon. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

View from Secretary Gale Norton's tour of the devastation at the World Trade Center site, New York City, in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack

Inside a Submarine in Milan, Italy.

A detail shot shows the sunset through a chock deck fitting on the flight deck of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bear (WMEC 901), Atlantic Ocean, July 13, 2022. The Bear and its crew are deploying to support the Northern Atlantic Fisheries Organization, deter illegal fishing and increase maritime domain awareness in tandem with its allied nations.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 2d Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force prepare to load vehicles into Landing Craft Air Cushion 68 during loading and unloading exercise (LOADEX) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, May 18, 2022. LOADEX trains Marines and Sailors to generate combined expeditionary lethality through maritime logistical maneuvers involving amphibious watercraft. The overarching strategy of LOADEX is to reinforce naval integration between the Marine Corps and Navy, creating a rapidly deployable maritime defense in support of forward-deployed forces.

U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate Seaman Michael Sturdevant makes preparations as USS Fort McHenry (LPD 43) departs Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach, Va., to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the aftermath of Haiti's earthquake Jan. 14, 2010. USS Bataan (LHD 5), Fort McHenry and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) are deploying to provide military support capabilities.

DF-ST-85-07312. Base: Loring Air Force Base State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia provides shelter for F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., as Hurricane Hermine moves up the East Coast.

030511-M-8683D-102. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD Base: Chuk Su Met Country: Thailand (THA)

030411-M-9106S-014. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines

030815-M-7837W-056. Base: Ali Al Salem Air Base Country: Kuwait (KWT)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 is unloaded of supplies for both troops and migrants staying at Guantanamo Bay. Subject Operation/Series: SEA SIGNAL V Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute a gear and functions for weapons and ammunition during a helicopter raid aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6), in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 31, 2023. The Marines of BLT 1/4 were tasked with capturing and securing objective points from simulated enemy forces during the exercise. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

030312-F-7418E-003. Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) keep tension on a mooring line as the ship is tied up. Base: USS Wasp (LHD 1)

040427-F-7169B-001. Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ)

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Katrina Sector - 26-HK-305-82. Hurricane Katrina

A view of four parked RH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters in the hangar bay aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68). The helicopters are being prepared to take part in Operation Evening Light, a rescue mission to Iran. Subject Operation/Series: EVENING LIGHT Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)

Aircraft crowd the hangar deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during FLEET EX '90. In the foregound are two F-14A Tomcat aircraft, the closer from Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142), the other from Fighter Squadron 143 (VF143). Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX '90 Country: Caribbean Sea

Romania, Bucharest, National Military Museum, Romanian built, Cold War era, IAR-93 Vulture, ground attack aircraft

030407-M-4419R-018. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines

041209-M-9023R-042. Base: Marine Corps Base Hawaii State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-89-05626. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A robotic platform navigates an improvised explosive device obstacle course at the Air Force EOD Team of the Year Grand Finale competition held at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, July 25-27, 2022. Hosted by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, the competition seeks to drive innovation, restore readiness, and develop and retain leaders within the EOD career field.

A M-2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles about to be off-loaded from the MAERSK CONSTELLATION during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

The Armstrong 100 ton gun, Fort Rinella, Kalkara, Malta

Members of the Japan Aircraft Company remove the protective covers from two A-37 Dragonfly aircraft prior to reassembly. The aircraft will then be flown to Osan Air Base, South Korea, where they will be used as maintenance trainers. Base: Usnalf, Kisarazu Country: Japan (JPN)

An Air Force munitions specialist from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing changes the configuration of a B-52 Stratofortress external bomb rack from Joint Direct Attack Munitions to conventional munitions during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT)

Mossberg M590 compact shotguns in the armory.

DN-SC-89-06661. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AT SEA (July 27, 2022) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Ellison Arnold, right, from Grand Junction, Colo., and Fire Controlman 3rd Class CJ Hixson, from Columbus, Ohio, both assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), observe the ships close-in weapon system (CIWS) test fire. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

DF-ST-86-12353. Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '85 Country: Italy (ITA)

Inside the control tower, with a view of the flight line at Kiskunlachaza, a former Soviet Mig fighter base in southern Hungary. As a result of Perisroika and the end of the cold war Kiskunlachaza has been closed for many years. It's only inhabitants are a sheep farmer and caretakers. U.S. Air Force and Army units from across Europe and the United States combined forces from 16-21 November, 1995, to survey the condition of four airfields and base facilities in Hungary for possible use by U.S. forces should they be sent as a peacekeeping force in Bosnia. Bases surveyed were Fokto, a former Soviet helicopter base; Taszar, an active Hungarian Air Base with three Mig-29 squadrons; Sarmellek,.... Complete Scene Caption: Inside the control tower, with a view of the flight line at Kiskunlachaza, a former Soviet Mig fighter base in southern Hungary. As a result of Perisroika and the end of the cold war Kiskunlachaza has been closed for many years. It's only inhabitants are a sheep farmer and

110527-N-QL471-155ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 27, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Deck Department of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) watch as the anchor drops from the ship's foc'sle. George H.W. Bush is anchored off the coast of Portsmouth, England, for the shipÕs first overseas port visit during its first combat deployment. George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

M-998 multi-purpose wheeled vehicles are loaded aboard a US Navy ship for transport to the Middle East in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Corporal Roy of the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) armament section checks the male cable fitting on an LAU-17A inboard pylon missile launcher. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Looking past the open breach door into the number two torpedo tube on board the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ASHEVILLE (SSN-758). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

BREMERTON, Washington (Sept. 21, 2016) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Casey Dievendorf, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Seaman Nathaniel Harris, from Akron, Ohio, paint the hull of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is conducting a routine maintenance availability following a deployment to U.S. 7th and 3rd fleet areas of operation.

STAFF Sergeant Darryll Martin, a member of the 615th Aerial Port Squadron from Travis Air Force Base, California prepares to remove the dundage from one of the pallets in a C-5B Galaxy. The C-5Bs are supporting the relocation of Operation Southern Watch and the 4404th Wing (Provisional) from Dhahran after a terrorist bomb attack killed 19 Air Force personnel. Thousands of personnel will arrive in the days ahead. Staff Sergeant Darryll Martin, a member of the 615th Aerial Port Squadron from Travis Air Force Base, California prepares to remove the dundage from one of the pallets in a C-5B Galaxy. The C-5Bs are supporting the relocation of Operation Southern Watch and the 4404th Wing (Provisional) from Dhahran after a terrorist bomb attack killed 19 Air Force personnel. Thousands of personnel will arrive in the days ahead.

DN-SC-88-06166. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

040916-M-2697B-094. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030501-F-7823A-015. Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Artwork: "Radar at 18th AB Corps". Artist: Sieger Hartgers. Catalog Number: 2.56.91, US Army Art Collection. Country: Unknown

Insturition room and model hall on the Sergeant Major Schickkazerne. Here a number of English bombs. Sergeant-Major Schickkazerne, Gutenbergweg 10, 4104 BA Culemborg. In use with the explosive clearance service (EOD) of Defense from 1983 to 2011.

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