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Sergeant Ed Holcombe, USMC, 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, takes advantage of the shade provided by his vehicle on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt to catch-up on a little reading. Where Marines conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Sergeant Ed Holcombe, USMC, 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, takes advantage of the shade provided by his vehicle on an More

Egyptian soldiers dress-up the distinguished visitors tent on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, will conduct an In-Stride Breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance ional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Egyptian soldiers dress-up the distinguished visitors tent on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in More

A Marine fro the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Pals, California, fractured his ar during a tank qualification exercise on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt, catches up on a little reading about his Battalions Cobat Operations. Marines conducted an In-Stride Breech live fire deonstration in front of nuerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcoe and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a ultinational exercise involving ore than 74,000 troops fro 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, fractured his arm during a tank qualification exercise on an Egyptia More

A Marine Corps armored vehicle launches a Mine Clearing Land Charge (MCLC) to demonstrate how to clear the ground of land mines on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Marines from the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, California, conducted an in-stride breech live fire demonstration in front of numerous nations as part of coalition training for this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. An In-Stride Breach is a special type of operation used to overcome and breakthrough unexpected or lightly defended obstacles. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Marine Corps armored vehicle launches a Mine Clearing Land Charge (MCLC) to demonstrate how to clear the ground of land mines More

As one Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) waits in the background, numerous members of the Spanish Navy download supplies and cargo from a "parked" LCM in support of BRIGHT STAR 01-02 at El Omayed Beach in Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: El Omayed Beach Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta More

STAFF Sergeant Jeffery Metcalf, USMC, pours water into a hose held by Lance Corporal (LCP) Erik Clemente-Garcia, USMC, to flush out the Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) to continue a supply of purified water to countless Marines participating in this year's BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. LCP Dantay Parker, USMC, looks on. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: STAFF Sergeant Jeffery Metcalf, USMC, pours water into a hose held by Lance Corporal (LCP) Erik Clemente-Garcia, USMC, to flush More

Members of the Spanish Navy watch as their comrades arrive at the beach to help download cargo from a Spanish Naval vessel. Numerous members of the Spanish Navy downloaded supplies in support of BRIGHT STAR 01-02 at El Omayed Beach in Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: El Omayed Beach Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta More

Two Naval personnel from the Spanish Naval Group, Puntales Naval Station, Spain, use a radio to call the Spanish LSD (Landing Ship Dock) Galicia (L 31) (not seen) 20 kilometers from the beach of El Omayed off of the northern coast of Egypt. They are requesting the delivery of goods for Spanish troops, participating in the BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two Naval personnel from the Spanish Naval Group, Puntales Naval Station, Spain, use a radio to call the Spanish LSD (Landing Sh More

Members of the Spanish Navy arrive at the beach to help download cargo from a Spanish Naval vessel. Numerous members of the Spanish Navy downloaded supplies in support of BRIGHT STAR 01-02 at El Omayed Beach in Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: El Omayed Beach Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta More

A sailor from the Spanish Navy, Puntales Naval Station, Spain, walks off a landing craft from the Spanish LSD (Landing Ship Dock) Galicia (L 31) onto El Omayed Beach on the northern coast of Egypt. He is there to help retrieve vehicles to deliver supplies to the Spanish troops participating in the BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A sailor from the Spanish Navy, Puntales Naval Station, Spain, walks off a landing craft from the Spanish LSD (Landing Ship Dock More

First Lieutenant Aladin Alaeldin, an Egyptian platoon commander, (center), talks with Marines at the small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Numerous nations participating in BRIGHT STAR 01-02 gathered at the small arms firing range to shoot and learn about each countries' weapons systems as part of the affiliation training phase of the exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: First Lieutenant Aladin Alaeldin, an Egyptian platoon commander, (center), talks with Marines at the small arms firing range jus More

Working in the waves, Spanish Navy personnel use a 10K-AT Forklift to download MO-MAT Roadway System from the Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM). The MO-MAT will be unrolled for their trucks to drive over so as not to get stuck in the sand on the beach of El Omayed. BRIGHT STAR 01-02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: El Omayed Beach Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Sta More

A sailor from Puntales Naval Station, Spain, directs the Ling Craft Mechanized (LCM) to drop the ramp. Trucks will be loaded from the beach of El Omayed off of the northern coast of Egypt. The trucks will be used to deliver goods for Spanish troops, participating in the BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, our regional partners. It prepares US Central Comm to rapidly deploy employ the armed forces to deter aggressors , if necessary, fight win side-by-side with our allies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A sailor from Puntales Naval Station, Spain, directs the Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) to drop the ramp. Trucks will be loaded More

Corporal Scott Bender, USMC, talks with an Egyptian soldier about a camera encased in a BLIMP, a case to suppress the camera sound, at a small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Numerous nations participating in BRIGHT STAR 01-02 gathered at the small arms firing range to shoot and learn about each countries' weapons systems as part of the affiliation training phase of the exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal Scott Bender, USMC, talks with an Egyptian soldier about a camera encased in a BLIMP, a case to suppress the camera sou More

Corporal Scott Bender, USMC, gives the thumbs-up to an Egyptian soldier at a small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Numerous nations participating in BRIGHT STAR 01-02 gathered at the small arms firing range to shoot and learn about each countries' weapons systems as part of the affiliation training phase of the exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal Scott Bender, USMC, gives the thumbs-up to an Egyptian soldier at a small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Mil More

A Spanish soldier looks over his shoulder just prior firing his Heckler & Koch G35E 5.56mm weapon on an Egyptian firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Numerous nations participating in BRIGHT STAR 01-02 gathered at the small arms firing range shoot and learn about each countries' weapons systems as part of the affiliation training phase of the exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed enhance regional stability and military--military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Spanish soldier looks over his shoulder just prior to firing his Heckler & Koch G35E 5.56mm weapon on an Egyptian firing range More

An Astra BM (6x6) truck loaded onto a Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) from the Spanish LSD (Landing Ship Dock) Galicia (L 31). The truck will be used to help resupply the Spanish troops participating in the BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Exercise. The Galacia (L 31), from Puntales Naval Station, Spain, is sitting 20 kilometers from the beach of El Omayed off of the northern coast of Egypt. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Astra BM (6x6) truck loaded onto a Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) from the Spanish LSD (Landing Ship Dock) Galicia (L 31). Th More

First Lieutenant Aladin Alaeldin, an Egyptian platoon commander, (center), talks with Marines at the small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt. Numerous nations participating in BRIGHT STAR 01-02 gathered at the small arms firing range to shoot and learn about each countries' weapons systems as part of the affiliation training phase of the exercise. BRIGHT STAR is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: First Lieutenant Aladin Alaeldin, an Egyptian platoon commander, (center), talks with Marines at the small arms firing range jus More

A German solider talks STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Perry, USA, as he sights through the scope atop a German G-22 High Power Sniper Rifle, during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea More

Close up of STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Perry, USA, as he sights through the scope atop a German G-22 High Power Sniper Rifle, during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea More

Egyptian Soldiers demonstrate the Misr 7.62mm (Soviet AKM, AK-47) assault rifle during a small arms training class at a firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt, part of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea More

At BRIGHT STAR 01-02 during a K-9 demonstration at Mubarak Military City, Egypt, a German military working dog takes down a simulated criminal. BRIGHT STAR 01-02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea More

A German dog handler quickly pulls his working dog off of a simulated criminal during a K-9 demonstration by the German Army at Mubarak Military City in Egypt. BRIGHT STAR 01-02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea More

After firing the German G-22 High Power Sniper Rifle, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), Perry (lying in prone position), USA, talks with a German soldier about the weapon, during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea More

An Army combat cameraman prepares to document the BRIGHT STAR 01-02 sniper demonstration. A German Army member, figuring the pro knows the best location, also observes and takes some photos of the demonstration. Military snipers from six countries gathered at the small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City, Egypt, to learn about and shoot each others weapons as part of coalition training for BRIGHT STAR 01-02. BRIGHT STAR 01-02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Army combat cameraman prepares to document the BRIGHT STAR 01-02 sniper demonstration. A German Army member, figuring the pro More

A Greek sharp shooter asks a Marine to check his target during a sniper demonstration. Military snipers from six countries gathered at the small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City, Egypt, to learn about and shoot each others weapons as part of coalition training for BRIGHT STAR 01-02. BRIGHT STAR 01-02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that is designed to enhance regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among the US, key allies, and regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the armed forces to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Greek sharp shooter asks a Marine to check his target during a sniper demonstration. Military snipers from six countries gathe More

An Egyptian soldier armed with a 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifle listens intently during a small arms training course held at the small arms firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea More

A Kuwaiti Soldier answers questions about the Kuwaiti (USA) 5.56mm M16A1 assault rifle during a small arms training class at a firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt, part of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea More

Kuwaiti Soldiers prepare to fire the Kuwaiti (USA) 5.56mm M16A1 assault rifle from the prone position, during a small arms training class at a firing range just outside of Mubarak Military City in Egypt, part of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea More

USMC personnel conduct routine maintenance on a USMC F-18 Hornet aircraft at Beni Sueif AB, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Beni Sueif Air Base Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release St More

A row of USAF F-16C Falcon aircraft assigned to the 47TH Fighter Squadron, Hill AFB, UT sit parked on the flight line at Beni Sueif AB, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Beni Sueif Air Base Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release St More

Close up of USAF F-16C Falcon aircraft assigned to the 4TH Fighter Squadron, Hill AFB, UT parked on the flight line at Beni Sueif AB, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Beni Sueif Air Base Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release St More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA), Brian Granger, USAF, 4TH Communications Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC sets up his camera atop equipment containers while photographing the facilities at Beni Sueif AB, Egypt, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Beni Sueif Air Base Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release St More

Close up of a USMC F-18D Hornet aircraft taxiing on the flight line at Beni Sueif AB, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. Two USAF F-16C Falcon aircraft are parked in the background. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Beni Sueif Air Base Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release St More

A view of the flight line at Beni Sueif AB, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02 with USAF F-16C Falcon aircraft, USMC F-18 Hornet aircraft and a USAF C-130 Hercules aircraft visible. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Beni Sueif Air Base Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release St More

Nighttime photography showing a convoy of High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) enroute from Charlie Range at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City State: Cairo Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patric More

Lance Corporal (LCPL), Leon Behan, USMC, 3RD Battalion, 11th Marines, 29 Palms, CA, learns how to fire the German Army MG3 machine gun during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US More

Private First Class (PFC), Eugen Braun, German Army, peers through the camouflaged netting on back of a German Army truck during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US More

On board the USS Bataan (LHD 5) personnel lock the rotor blades of an USN MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC-4), after a flight to Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu More

USMC personnel assigned to the 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA listen as Officer Cadet, Jens Kempf, German Army, gives operational instructions on the Germany Army 7.62mm MG3 machine gun during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US More

Lieutenant General (LGEN), Michael DeLong, (left) USMC, Deputy Commander-in-CHIEF, US Central Command is escorted by PR2, Ryan J. Fitzgerald, USN, Naval Air Crewman/Warfare Specialists, to a waiting USN MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Relea More

An unidentified Greek Army soldier (foreground) speaks with Officer Cadet, Jens Kempf, German Army during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US More

An USN MH-53E Sea Dragon prepares for take off from the flight deck of the USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. A Civilian SA-330 Puma Helicopter is flying in the background. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu More

Officer Cadet, Jens Kempf from the German Army, explains to Greek soldiers how to shoot the MG3 machine gun during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US More

Lance Corporal (LCPL), Kennon Carney, USMC, 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA props a Germany Army 7.62mm MG3 machine gun on the back of a German Soldier during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US More

On board the USS Bataan (LHD 5) personnel board a USN MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC-4), enroute to Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu More

Lance Corporal (LCPL), Kennon Carney, USMC, 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA show Officer Cadet Jens Kempf, German Army, where his shots landed after firing the Germany Army 7.62mm MG3 machine gun during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional rtners. It preres US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Lance Corporal (LCPL), Kennon Carney, USMC, 5TH Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA show Officer Cadet Jens Kempf, German Army, where hi More

Members of the German Army Infantry Division demonstrate a platoon size defensive fighting position after dismounting from a German Army Unimog U 1300 L (4x4) truck, equipped with camouflaged netting, during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances al stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our al partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the German Army Infantry Division demonstrate a platoon size defensive fighting position after dismounting from a Ger More

Medium shot of an explosion created by a missile fired from a German Milan anti-tank weapon striking a target during a small arms training course held at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US More

A French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit maneuvers a rack of bread dough towards the over during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The French Field Bakery Unit, which has the capability to feed more than 10,000 troops a day, helped to provi USA Soldiers, German Army Soldiers and French Army Soldiers with fresh bread at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly ploy and employ the forces need to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit maneuvers a rack of bread dough towards the over during Exercise BRIGHT More

A Member of the British Army band blows a cornet during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time t to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 cntries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among r key allies, and r regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Member of the British Army band blows a cornet during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR More

A Member of the Australian Army Multi-National Force stand placid while wreaths are laid at the El Alamein Cemetery during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A Member of the Australian Army Multi-National Force stand placid while wreaths are laid at the El Alamein Cemetery during the B More

Egyptian Army Soldier carry a flower wreath presented by the Egyptian Minister of Defense during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Egyptian Army Soldier carry a flower wreath presented by the Egyptian Minister of Defense during the Battle of El Alamein Memori More

A French Army Soldier is carried to a shaded area after he fainted from standing at attention, while attending the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A French Army Soldier is carried to a shaded area after he fainted from standing at attention, while attending the Battle of El More

Sergeant (SGT) Daniel Delaney, USA, 95th Fire Fighting Detachment Fort Drum, New York, stands by as a fire burns during the mass casualty exercise held at Mubarak Military City, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City State: Cairo Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patric More

An unidentified French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit carries racks of fresh baked bread. The French Field Bakery Unit, which has the capability to feed more than 10,000 troops a day, helped to provide USA Soldiers, German Army Soldiers and French Army Soldiers with fresh bread at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An unidentified French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit carries racks of fresh baked bread. The French Field Baker More

A squd of Germn Army Soldiers pictured during the Bttle of El Almein Memoril Ceremony, held during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorted the bttle between xis nd llied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Prticipnts in the Bright Str Exercise took time out to ttend the Memoril Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is multintionl exercise involving more thn 74,000 troops from 44 countries tht enhnces regionl stbility nd militry-to-militry coopertion mong our key llies, nd our regionl prtners. It prepres US Centrl Commnd to rpidly deploy nd employ the forces needed to deter ggressors nd, if necessry, fight nd win side-by-side with our...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A squad of German Army Soldiers pictured during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, held during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/ More

Two USA Soldiers walk near the entrance of the German Cemetery at El Alamein, Egypt during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, held during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two USA Soldiers walk near the entrance of the German Cemetery at El Alamein, Egypt during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Cer More

An unidentified MASTER Sergeant with the USA and a French Army Soldier assigned to the French Field Bakery Unit, carry a rack of freshly baked bread during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The French Field Bakery Unit, which has the capability to feed more than 10,000 troops a day, helped to provide USA Soldiers, German Army Soldiers and French Army Soldiers with fresh bread at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An unidentified MASTER Sergeant with the USA and a French Army Soldier assigned to the French Field Bakery Unit, carry a rack of More

French Army Soldiers pump drinking water from a tanker truck into a flexible water storage tank at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01-02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release More

Military Officials and Heads of Coalition Force Countries participating in Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02, stand togeer and salute while attending e Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated e battle between axis and allied forces for e control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in e Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend e Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more an 74,000 troops from 44 countries at enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Military Officials and Heads of Coalition Force Countries participating in Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02, stand together and salute More

Close up of flower wreaths laid at the El Alamein Cemetery during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Close up of flower wreaths laid at the El Alamein Cemetery during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BR More

Two French Army Soldiers assigned to the Field Bakery Unit bake fresh bread for multi-national soldiers during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The French Field Bakery Unit, which has the capability to feed more than 10,000 troops a day, helped to provide USA Soldiers, German Army Soldiers and French Army Soldiers with fresh bread at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Two French Army Soldiers assigned to the Field Bakery Unit bake fresh bread for multi-national soldiers during Exercise BRIGHT S More

A French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit kneads bread dough during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The French Field Bakery Unit, which has the capability to feed more than 10,000 troops a day, helped to provide USA Soldiers, German Army Soldiers and French Army Soldiers with fresh bread at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A French Army Soldier assigned to the Field Bakery Unit kneads bread dough during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The French Field B More

Members of the Australian Army Multi-National Force and Observers stand placid while wreaths are laid at the El Alamein Cemetery during the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Members of the Australian Army Multi-National Force and Observers stand placid while wreaths are laid at the El Alamein Cemetery More

A member of the German Army Band stands at attention, while attending the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. The Ceremony commemorated the battle between axis and allied forces for the control of Egypt during WW II. Participants in the Bright Star Exercise took time out to attend the Memorial Ceremony. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the German Army Band stands at attention, while attending the Battle of El Alamein Memorial Ceremony, during Exercis More

A Kuwaiti Flag flies from a guidon carried by a Kuwaiti Soldier, at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US More

Three Egyptian Army Soldiers and one Kuwaiti Soldier practice beach assault techniques at El Omayed, Egypt as Coalition Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, USAF Release More

A Member of the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), USMC, Camp Lejeune, NC armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle takes up a defensive positions near an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt while conducting amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles and a FN 7.62mm MAG general purpose machine gun disembark from a USN Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC), on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rele More

Kuwaiti Army Soldiers armed with 5.56mm M16A1 assault rifles with M203 grenade launchers attached, from the Kuwaiti Commando Unit 25, stand in ready arms position while in formation at Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US More

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC exit an Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

A USN Beachmaster uses signal flags to direct landing craft approaching the beach at El Omayed, Egypt, as members of USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC participate in amphibious operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

A Spanish Army M109A5 155mm Self-propelled Howitzer comes ashore at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rele More

A Spanish Army M60A3 TTS Main Battle Tank (MBT) travels along the beach at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rele More

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles practice their beach assault techniques at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rele More

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC drive their Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1) ashore at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

A USN Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC) craft exits the beach at El Omayed, Egypt, as members of USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC participate in amphibious operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

Corporal (CPL), Daniel Morrison, USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifle with M203 40mm grenade launcher attached moves into position at El Omayed beach in Egypt as marines conducted amphibious assault operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances l stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our l partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Corporal (CPL), Daniel Morrison, USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault More

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC practice beach assault techniques on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt while conducting amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

Two USN Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC) craft approach the beach at El Omayed, Egypt, as members of USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC participate in amphibious operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

Egyptian Army Soldiers armed with 7.62mm AK-47 assault rifles and a FN 7.62mm MAG general purpose machine gun practice their beach assault techniques at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rele More

A Spanish Army M60A3 TTS Main Battle Tank (MBT) comes ashore at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rele More

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC take up defensive positions near an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt while conducting amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

A USMC Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) driver looks through the open hatch of his vehicle as members of the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC participate in amphibious operations at El Omayed, Egypt, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

Kuwaiti Army Soldiers from the Kuwaiti Commando Unit 25 practice their beach assault techniques at El Omayed, Egypt as Coalition Forces conduct amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, USAF Release More

An Egyptian Armed Force Zodiac Boat speed towards the beach at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Egyptian and Spanish forces conduct amphibious operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

A wide angle shot showing the beach and staging area at El Omayed Egypt as Egyptian Armed Forces practice beach assault exercises, while conducting amphibious operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

A wide angle view of the beach and staging area at El Omayed, Egypt as USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operation Capable (SOC), Camp Lejeune, NC practice beach assault exercises, while conducting amphibious operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

Hundreds of civilian media and military observers gathered at El Omayed beach, Egypt to watch a USN Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) craft come ashore as US, Spanish and Egyptian armed forces conduct amphibious assault operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

THE Spanish Navy Amphibious Assault Ship (LPD), JUAN DE AUSTRIA (L 51) sit anchored off shore as landing craft approach an Egyptian Navy VYDRA CLASS (LCU) as US, Spanish and Egyptian armed forces conduct amphibious assault operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

A Marine assigned to the USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Reconnaissance Detachment, Camp Lejeune, NC jumps from a USMC UH-1N Huey helicopter, into the Mediterranean Sea, near the beach at El Omayed, Egypt while conducting amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Releas More

Two USMC Zodiac Boats assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operation Capable (SOC), Camp Lejeune, NC stand by as swimmers approach the beach at El Omayed, Egypt while conducting amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

Major General (MGEN), Richard O. Wightman Jr, USA, Commander, Reserve Forces Policy Board, talks with German Army, Brigadier General (BGEN), Bernd Muller as they watch the amphibious assault demonstration at El Omayed beach in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Rele More

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles, takes up defensive positions near an Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV7A1) on the beach at El Omayed, Egypt while conducting amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 assault rifles, More

Sergeant (SGT), Brandon Zegarzewski, USA, assigned to the US Central Command, MacDill AFB, FL accepts refreshments from a Kuwaiti Soldier during the Kuwait liberation anniversary party at Mubarak Military City, Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR EXCERCISE 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Patricia Bunting, US More

USMC personnel assigned to the 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operation Capable (SOC), Camp Lejeune, NC exit their Zodiac Boats and storm the beach at El Omayed, Egypt while conducting amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

Two USMC CH-47 Chinook helicopters fly over the Distinguished Visitors tents and assembly area at El Omayed beach, Egypt as US, Spanish and Egyptian armed forces conduct amphibious assault operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

Personnel assigned to the Egyptian Armed Forces rush from their Zodiac Boat, towards the beach at El Omayed, Egypt as US, Egyptian and Spanish forces conduct amphibious operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: El Omayed Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: R More

USMC, M1A1 Main Battle Tanks (MBT) assigned to the 1ST Tank Battalion, 29 Palms, CA prepare to fire at designated targets on the Egyptian firing range, at Mubarak Military City, as US, Spanish and Egyptian armed forces conduct amphibious assault operations during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SRA D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release More