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SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Younce takes a drink of water after competing in the weapons competition phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include w

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Roger Younce from the 314th Security Police Squadron tackles the water obstacle course during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas th

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Pedevillano from the 438th Security Police Squadron maneuvers through an obstacle course during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Trevor Good from the 436th Security Police Squadron takes aim with a pistol during the weapons competition phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

First Lieutenant (1LT) Borman questions the driver of an overturned vehicle while investigating an"accident"during the accident/incident phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the op

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

The security police squadron from Dover Air Force Base begins a 300-meter run before engaging their first round of targets during the rifle competition phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Members of the 375th Security Police Squadron fire M60 machine guns during the weapons competition phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that inc

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Members of the 375th Security Police Squadron fire M60 machine guns during the weapons competition phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that inc

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Range safety personnel capture a snake on the range during the rifle competition phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include weapons handl

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

The security police squadron from Dover Air Force Base fires on their first round of targets during the rifle competition phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to co

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

An AIRMAN tackles the first event on the obstacle course during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include weapons handling, incident/accident con

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

A member of the security police squadron from Dover Air Force Base fires his M16 rifle while wearing an M-17A1 field protective mask during the rifle competition phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Milita

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Competitors in the weapons competition phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 take aim on the firing line. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include weapons handling, incident/

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

A participant in the rifle competition loads 5.56 mm rounds into his magazine during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include weapons handling,

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

A competitor in the weapons competition phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 reloads a pistol. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include weapons handling, incident/accident c

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

First Lieutenant (1LT) Borman questions the driver of an overturned three-wheeled vehicle while investigating an"accident"during the accident/incident phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Members of the Lajes Field team pull together to cross the finish line during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include weapons handling, inciden

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Sergeant (SGT) Johnny T. Long from the 1605th Security Police Squadron maneuvers along the rungs of the ladder tower during the physical fitness phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Comman

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

An AIRMAN injured on the obstacle course during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 is carried off the field. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include weapons handling, incident/acc

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Security police make their way under the low-crawl event on the obstacle course during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include weapons handling

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

First Lieutenant (1LT) Borman measures the skid marks made by one of the vehicles involved in an"accident"during the accident/incident phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the oppo

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

A security policeman participates in the dog handling phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include weapons handling, incident/accident cont

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

A security policeman participates in the dog handling phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include weapons handling, incident/accident cont

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) McTique from the 435th Security Police Squadron fires an M203 grenade launcher attached to an M16 rifle during the weapons competition phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military A

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Captain (CPT) Alton from Military Airlift Command explains scoring procedures for DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include weapons handling, inc

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Members of the 1605th Security Police Squadron prepare for the rifle competition during DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include weapons handlin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

The security police squadron from Dover Air Force Base begins a 300-meter run before engaging their first round of targets during the rifle competition phase of DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Spands makes his way under the low-crawl event on the obstacle course during Defender Challenge '87. The competition offers security police squadrons from Military Airlift Command the opportunity to compete in areas that include weapons h

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '87 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

Members of 317th Security Police Squadron combat rifle team use the two minutes allotted to load magazines before the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 M16 rifle competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

MASTER Sergeant Charles Henson is pulled under a barbed wire obstacle by Sergeant Samuel Gibson during the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 competition. Both men are from the 314th Security Police Squadron

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

Technical Sergeant Gerald Davis of the 1314th Ground Combat Readiness and Evaluation Squadron gives an intelligence briefing to members of his fire team during the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

An M60 machine gun team changes barrels before engaging their last target during the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

A trigger pull check is performed on M-16A1 rifles used in the Defender Challenge '88 competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

Lying on his belly, a combat rifle competitor fires an M-16A1 rifle as smoke from C-4 plastic explosive billows upward during the Defender Challenge '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. John K. Mcdowell Release St More

SENIOR AIRMAN Andrew Hill of the 435th Security Police Squadron uses his handkerchief for relief from the heat during the Defender Challenge '88 competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Eric Burks fires an M9 9 mm pistol on a target range during the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

Sergeant Ronald Mann of the 1314th Ground Combat Readiness and Evaluation Squadron fires an M60 machine gun from the standing position during the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

Members of 375th Security Police Squadron combat rifle team run to a firing position the Defender Challenge '88 competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

A master sergeant, one of the judges for the Defender Challenge '88, takes questions

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

SENIOR AIRMAN Pam Still scores a machine gun target during the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

A member of a team competing in the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 M60 machine gun event fires his weapon, while his partner observes through field glasses

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

STAFF Sergeant Orlando Liles of the 1776th Security Police Squadron fires an M60 machine gun on the target range during the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

A member of a team competing in the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 M60 machine gun event prepares a belt of 7.62 mm ammunition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

SENIOR AIRMAN Oscar Mackin check his sergeant's field radio during the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

The logo for the Defender Challenge '88 competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. John K. Mcdowell Release St More

A 40 mm practice round is loaded into an M203 grenade launcher mounted on an M16A1 rifle during the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

SENIOR AIRMAN Oscar Mackin tests a component of his multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) during the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

A practice round bursts just outside of the target window during the DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 M-203 grenade launcher competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

A master sergeant briefs a team from the 1314th Ground Combat Readiness and Evaluation Squadron on the course of fire for the Defender Challenge '88 M-60 machine gun competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

Smoke wafts by a combat rifle competitor in an M-17 protective mask firing from a kneeling position during the Defender Challenge '88

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '88 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

SGT. Edward Shonor of the 437th Security Police Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., and his military working dog run down a hill near the finish of the endurance course during Defender Challenge '92, an Air Mobility Command competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 92 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

A judge observes as STAFF SGT. Keith McCormack and STAFF SGT. Ronald Davison of the 375th Security Police Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., sight their M-60 machine gun during Defender Challenge '92, an Air Mobility Command competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '92 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

CAPT. Lyle Cary from the 438th Security Police Squadron at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., runs toward his position on the firing range while participating in phase III of the combat handgun event during Defender Challenge '92, an Air Mobility Command competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '92 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

Three competitors from security police squadrons around the Air Force climb under and over logs on the confidence course during Defender Challenge '92, an Air Mobility Command competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '92 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

STAFF SGT. Keith McCormack and STAFF SGT. Ronald Davison of the 375th Security Police Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, III., run to their positions with an M-60 machine gun and an M-16 rifle while participating in Defender Challenge '92, an Air Mobility Command competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '92 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

SGT. Craig Hillsman from Altus Air Force Base, Okla., competes for his team in phase I of the combat handgun event during Defender Challenge '92, an Air Mobility Command competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '92 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

SENIOR AIRMAN Antonio Herrara of the 1606th Security Police squadorn, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. and his military working dog run through water on the combat endurance course during Defender Challenge '92, an Air Mobility Command competition

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '92 Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Randall Mellow, 305TH Security Forces Squadron, McGuire AFB, New Jersey mans his 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle, while he is partially submerged in swamp water during Exercise DEFENDER CHALLENGE 97. AIC Randall has night vision goggles attached to a mount on his helmet

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE '97 Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam More

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: End Relief Category: Feature Place: Honorable Mention FeatureAir Mobility Command challenger, SRA Jason Khon is supported by his teammates after he finishes the CHIEF's Challenge obstacle course during Defender Challenge 98 at Lackland AFB, Texas on Nov. 7, 1998. The annual Air Force wide competition showcases the talents and capabilities of Security Forces in Air Base Defense

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michelle Leonard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Straight on medium shot of USAF Technical Sergeant John Heidenrich (Left) and TSGT Gabriel Macias, Defender Challenge 1998 combat arms range officials, as they score targets during the handgun competition. This image is from the February 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 1989 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

Straight on medium shot of a USAF Security Police Officer as he crawls on his stomach under barbed wire. He's training on the obstacle course at Lackland Air Force Base during 1998 Defender Challenge. This image is from the February 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DEFENDER CHALLENGE 1998 Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

An obstacle course barrier appropriately called "The Tough One" kept competitors tied up during 1998 Defender Challenge, a competition between Security Forces members. This image is from the February 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andy Dunaway, USAF Release Status: More

Rear view of a rifle range official as he looks over the right shoulder of a USAF Security Police Officer while he trains on the rifle range at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, during the 1998 Defender Challenge. This image is from the February 1999 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: 1998 DEFENDER CHALLENGE Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More